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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Masatus' post='764906' date='Jan 11 2009, 01:41 AM
All 4 wheels cost about 4200dollars+ shipping to finland + all the motherfuckingtaxesandothershits(+27%) so they costs something that i had to sel my left testicle and right foot but they were broken all ready . But other hand its going to hurt me only once.

If i am going to get those wheels maybe i go with chrome lip and matte black finish.

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51461&hl= <-there is same looking car that i have in post#12 but i would get matte black finis on centers.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='764983' date='Jan 11 2009, 09:31 AM
Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Ugh you guys dont help me at all some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused
Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='764983' date='Jan 11 2009, 08:31 AM
Please don't take this the wrong way, but doesn't chrome = pimped out rice burner?
Chrome lip, not entirely chrome. I get tons of compliments from other people and other BMW owners about my rims. And even with chrome it can be done right, if I had a 7 series, I would have this setup.
Tell me that looks rice.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Masatus' post='765007' date='Jan 11 2009, 10:12 AM
Ugh you guys dont help me at all some says go with chrome lip and others hates them, i am confused
Could some put pic of wheel with polished lip here so i can see that is there a big difference...
Chrome wheels are fine but you will need to attach a different car to them. Escalade maybe?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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I would go with the one that needs to be less looked after...
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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After having a polished lip on my wheels, I realized they were too difficult to maintain. I had to use a wheel polish and constantly buff them. Just cleaning the wheels added an extra 45 minutes while washing my car. the lips would always get scratched by the polishing cloth as well. If I were you I would go with the low maintanance chrome. They look better and are easier to take care of. At the end of the day it all comes down to your personal preference....
I ended up getting rid of the polished lip and powder coated the entire wheel....
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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I like those wheels dbae.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='765185' date='Jan 11 2009, 11:38 AM
I like those wheels dbae.
thanks phil...they're so low maintainance
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