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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Just remember that the price you quoted are for 16" wheels. I think you would be happier with a set of 18's personally, but the wheels do look nice.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
they will be a pita to clean.....
What makes you say that? Btw, what makes your car sit the way it does? I don't like the way monte carlo's sit on stock rims. Yours seems to be a bit higher or something.

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Just remember that the price you quoted are for 16" wheels. I think you would be happier with a set of 18's personally, but the wheels do look nice.
I'm not the kind of person that likes huge rims, 20" is usually to big imo, there are cars that it can work with i.e. the GT-R. Plus I don't want to have to buy a new set of tires.
 

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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Those rims look like they have a bunch of different angles/edges that will get dirty and be a pain to get clean. I don't like wheels that require alot of attention to cleaning. I didn't do anything to my car as to the way it sits, maybe the pic looks like it though?
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
Those rims look like they have a bunch of different angles/edges that will get dirty and be a pain to get clean. I don't like wheels that require alot of attention to cleaning. I didn't do anything to my car as to the way it sits, maybe the pic looks like it though?
Rims change the way a car sits. Like with Blazers getting different rims could give it a wide stance. I'm just wondering about your rims, like what are the sizes and specs.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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I got my wheels from ebay. $518 shipped but then $400 more for tires. That is a good deal you are getting. I also look for wheels that aren't going to be a PITA to clean. More spokes mean more time. but I am sure you can handle it, My sig is a photoshop. Haven't gotten my wheels on it yet. Maybe a quick install this week just to see.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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here is the wheels I have, size 17 with BFGoodrich TA tires......





American Racing Villain
Finish: Machined w/Black Accent



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Offset: 40mmBackspacing: 6.06" Bolt Pattern: 5-115
Rec. Tire Size:225/55-17
Weight: 24.6lbs.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Well with my truck loan I don't think I'll be getting rims too soon but when I do I'm most likely going with Modas I like most if not all their current designs on tire rack but who knows what the future ones will look like.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Those stock '00-'05 LS wheels with the million spokes are fun to clean.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Well 77gp it looks sweet in the pic.

And BlackRainSS you ended up getting it?

Here is the list of rims I looked at on tirerack

Elbrus I06 Black Machined w/Ice Coating - Would be the biggest PITA to clean.

moda MD9 Machined w/Black Accent

Sport Tuning T1 Machined w/Black Accent

Sport Tuning T3 Machined w/Black Accent
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Those Elbrus 106 in a 18" would be sharp !
 

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