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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Default Should I keep my rims?
These are the rims that where on my Z when I bought it.

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1262/Camaro2.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1262/Camaro1.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/1262/arim.jpg

Should I keep them or get something else?

If I sell them what would be a good asking price?

They are the stock rim size. (245/45/16 tire)

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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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Get those ugly things off.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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swap em out
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Swap em.
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EEEW! They look like cheapy palstic wheel covers - dump them!
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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WOW, I don't think you had to ask. Those are pretty nasty
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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In a word (or two): HELL NO! :p
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Those tires are way too big.......go with some 35 or 40 at least
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