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« on: August 13, 2008, 04:55:04 PM » |
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I've been hunting for new rims for Tug and I'm seriously confused... What in the heck is "hyper silver" color?? Why doesn't anyone make decent looking CHROME rims anymore? Hell, there aren't any polished aluminum rims anymore!  Help? |
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 05:01:34 PM » |
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One other question... Where is the heck do they get the idea that THIS rim is black?? Yeah, they call it "hyper black" but, black, it is NOT! _front_zoom.jpg) Anyway, that is the one I'm leaning towards now... How do you all think that would look on Tug? Anyone? Beuller? Beuller? By the way, the model is Enkei Evo 6 |
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 09:27:51 PM » |
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centerlinewheels.com if you want forged chrome rims that are light. Wheels are a very personal thing, and often you may find yourself looking for something else once they're mounted. What size are you going for? Do you have a weight in mind? Also important is making sure you pick the right range of offset, so you don't have rubbing issues.  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 10:48:38 PM » |
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These Hyper colors really aren't. Actually the Hyper Chrome is kinda chrome. Think if chrome with a light dusting of brake dust. Black is kinda the same way, I've seen it called black chrome too. Think of chrome with SEVERAL layers of brake dust. Nice look. I like it anyway. I think those would look good mounted on Tug!
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2008, 02:00:30 PM » |
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Here's my 2 cents worth: get polished aluminum rims if possible. Steel and chrome are heavy. 10 pounds of unsprung weight is worth 100 pounds of sprung weight. The only reason I have the BBS RK rims is they came on my MCS when I bought it. If and when I buy new ones, they will be aluminum.
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2008, 12:21:34 PM » |
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Look good Jeff. What happen to having the others chromed?
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2008, 02:29:50 PM » |
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Look good Jeff. What happen to having the others chromed?
It's an expensive process and adds weight to already heavy rims so...  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2008, 10:36:57 AM » |
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I bought my rims from wheels next. Be sure to check the security of the balance weights. They are stuck on the rim with some sort of 3m tape essentially, which I found pretty cheesy. If you're not buying them with tires however, you should be fine. Just have them balanced by a quality shop here like Boss Wheels or Joes.
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2008, 11:02:22 AM » |
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Use wheel wax on the inside to make it easier to clean the brake dust off. I've used it on LiL Stinkers wheels and it really works.
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2008, 03:22:30 PM » |
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Use wheel wax on the inside to make it easier to clean the brake dust off. I've used it on LiL Stinkers wheels and it really works.
Amen to that my friend!  Did I tell you about Rejex? The stuff is incredible! Mike A. turned me onto it and it made Tug's factory wheels as slick as a freshly oiled baby butt! I can spray the brake dust off at a wand-wash and about 97% of it just flies right the heck off of the rims!  |
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2008, 03:23:52 PM » |
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I bought my rims from wheels next. Be sure to check the security of the balance weights. They are stuck on the rim with some sort of 3m tape essentially, which I found pretty cheesy. If you're not buying them with tires however, you should be fine. Just have them balanced by a quality shop here like Boss Wheels or Joes.
Thanks for the tip Ben. I'm getting my tires locally and was wondering where to get them mounted. Where are the two places you mentioned above and are they used to dealing with anal compulsive Mini owners? |
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