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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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What rims would look better on my 99 Fird Navy Blue

a.chrome
b. black
c. other



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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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i would go with chrome or polish black is getting boring for me .
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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I'd say chrome. Here's a pic of my '98 Z with chrome wheels. You may not like my choice, but gives you a little idea.

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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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What about the new Anthracid TTM's? Or black chrome ZR1's? I vote other. Chrome is played out on F-bodies IMO.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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A rim is a thin piece of stamped metal that is used on wheels to mask the lip. A wheel is what you are refering to. Man that bothers me.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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An NBM car begs for a chrome/polished wheel



Don't mind the missing cap in the rear, one of them came damaged in the shipping

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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bone324
What about the new Anthracid TTM's? Or black chrome ZR1's? I vote other. Chrome is played out on F-bodies IMO.
I would like to see a set of Anthracid TTM's on an NBM car.....anyone got a pic?
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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black wheels are getting extremely played out. go chrome or get some niced polished wheels. or be truly original get some contrasting color for the wheels.
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chrome would look better. Black rims would look to dark
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Boyd Cottington Smoothie II's would def be the best for NBM. I dont really think black is played out, theres only so many options for wheel colors out there. The design is what is key.

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