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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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my painted stock wheels where already getting chips and nicks in them,, found these for a very reasonable price, 20x9" fronts, 20x10" rears



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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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nice!
and not too glittery or flashy either, for being chrome anyways.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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At quick glance, they look like 17" GTO wheels.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Should have left the stock ones, those are
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tollway bandit 1
Should have left the stock ones, those are


ya, stock painted rims with rock/stone chips would be much better
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Yup, should of kept the stock ones.
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looks like some gehto rims id see on a crown vic
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Not feeling them.
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might be better in person but they look ghetto from the pics and whats up with the gas cap
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maybe on a Challenger...not on ours. The front offset looks odd.
And...ummm...no offense...but the gas cap?
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The gas cap cover is a dealer accessory, similar to the concept. I think it looks pretty good on a silver car.
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I like them. Kinda a newish classic look on a retro car. If you like them, that's all that matters.
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Barf!
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Not a fan of the rims buddy...your car though
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looks good, you should tint it though.
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I hate cheap looking chrome plated Chinese crap wheels. They look lumpy when chromed.
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Rocket Racing Wheels are going to have a nice rim for the 2010 Camaro's in available in November.
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I hate cheap looking chrome plated Chinese crap wheels. They look lumpy when chromed.
Agreed
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