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Old 11-12-2006, 08:21 AM
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Chrome. Looks better than black on those wheels.
Old 11-12-2006, 08:43 AM
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I'm not a fan of black wheel at all except on some red car like 350Z with racing decals. So if there are only two choices from above, I would go for chrome. Looks more mellow and less pimpy
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if money is not an issue.. keep both... black to look racy... and chrome to look pimpin!!
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Old 11-12-2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 530i_msport' post='355138' date='Nov 12 2006, 03:54 AM
I dont really like chrome but here i ll make an exception.The wheels on the first pics look bigger and a bit nicer IMO
I agree

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i say black to stick w/ the all black theme, but the chrome is nice too
Old 11-12-2006, 09:18 AM
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chrome doesn't look bad... reminds me a little of oem e46 m3 wheels.

but IMO the black iforged look waaay better... definitely flows better w/ the rest of your mods... those are the Swifts right? anyways that's a purty car you got there!
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Originally Posted by EMESDUB' post='355258' date='Nov 12 2006, 01:18 PM
chrome doesn't look bad... reminds me a little of oem e46 m3 wheels.

but IMO the black iforged look waaay better... definitely flows better w/ the rest of your mods... those are the Swifts right? anyways that's a purty car you got there!
Thanks, they are actually Vertex's a little different then the swifts, the swifts are a little bit wider b/w spokes and also has rivets..

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i would go for the chrome.. more contrast and makes the car look hot. but thats just my opinion
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='355226' date='Nov 12 2006, 09:21 AM
Chrome. Looks better than black on those wheels.
I concur.

But only this time. I don't like chrome .



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