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Old 05-17-2015, 03:41 PM
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Default Got my new wheels on. Not sure Im digging them.

Put new wheels on the g8. Not sure if Im liking them too much. I thought they would look good, but meh... What do you guys think? I should have went with some bbs replicas with a lip on them.


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Old 05-17-2015, 05:35 PM
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They look kind of cheap. I really like the 2010 Camaro SS wheels on G8s!
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Originally Posted by dabest09
They look kind of cheap. I really like the 2010 Camaro SS wheels on G8s!

Yeah. If my 18" tires weren't new. I would have gotten 19 or 20" wheels.
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I would like them much more if they were ALL (including the lip/edge) satin black, with NO silver/brushed/polished in them at all.
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At first glance I didnt like them, but as I continue to look at them they are starting to grow on me. If you would like to go another route in the future, may I suggest Forgestar F14's. Best looking wheel for the G8 IMO

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Originally Posted by bigbomber5
At first glance I didnt like them, but as I continue to look at them they are starting to grow on me. If you would like to go another route in the future, may I suggest Forgestar F14's. Best looking wheel for the G8 IMO



I went with the machine face instead of all black to match up with my chrome trim. yeah, I really like them forgestars. They will def. be my next set of wheels, if these don't start growing on me...
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06 Black GTO, I think your new rims have the nice elegant understated look. The F14's look nice too...yet I wonder if the G8 owner really wanted a BMW when I see that rim.

Bottom line as long as you like your rims no one else's opinion really matters.
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Originally Posted by 99 Black Bird T/A
06 Black GTO, I think your new rims have the nice elegant understated look. The F14's look nice too...yet I wonder if the G8 owner really wanted a BMW when I see that rim.

Bottom line as long as you like your rims no one else's opinion really matters.

Im trying to like them. I prob. would like them more if they were 19's. But im sure i'll get used to them, their not going anywhere for awhile.
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They're not bad. I've seen FAR worse looking wheel/tire combinations.
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Might look better if they were bigger but doesn't look bad
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Originally Posted by bigbomber5
At first glance I didnt like them, but as I continue to look at them they are starting to grow on me. If you would like to go another route in the future, may I suggest Forgestar F14's. Best looking wheel for the G8 IMO

^^^Those look GREAT on that car, especially in that car AND wheel color combo!!
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I've seen way worse. Not a bad look at all. Not jaw dropping more like subtle classy style. Since u bought em and they are on just roll with em.
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They are pretty clean looking with that color. I think the finish on the wheels compliment the color very well actually. Looks like a factory wheel upgrade maybe. They don't look cheap imo. Stick with them, worst case, sell them in a year and go with a different set. But much better than stock
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They look kind of doofy to me. And cheap. In all honesty they look like the type of aftermarket rims people buy who have no idea how to buy aftermarket rims.
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If a couple weeks have gone by and you STILL don't care for them, it's time to sell them. Especially if everything is brand new so that you could possibly get more value out of them. Sometimes things just don't pan out the way we imagined so when that time comes go ahead and cut your losses and start fresh. You'll be way happier in the long run Good luck!
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Originally Posted by dabest09
They look kind of cheap. I really like the 2010 Camaro SS wheels on G8s!
I agree,, with bothe statements**
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Definitely not a fan. I agree with the G5 camaro wheels looking nice but they are sooooo heavy.
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Im heading to california for vacation next month. Taking the g8. If they don't grow on me by the time I get back, I'll start working on figuring out my next wheel.


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