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Old 06-12-2006, 11:20 PM
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i have some photos and i got my wheels chromed. let me know if you have any questions. before i got them done in chrome no one ever asked anything about them, every day since then at least once a day i am asked/told something about them (ie: what size are they, how much the rims cost, those are nice aftermarket wheels, those rims are huge, etc).

looks very good, completely changes the look of the car. let me know if you want any particular angle of the rims just let me know.
 
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Old 06-12-2006, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by atharle
Hi there,

Was thinking of getting mine chromed as well. What did you do about the center part? Isn't it plastic? Do you have any photos?

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link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYS...spagenameZWDVW
 
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Originally Posted by knowit
Or maybe these ASA AR1's. Silver center with a machined lip.

Sorry guys. Obviously I have a problem.
Knowit, I agree with Andrew, I prefer the first and third choices. The second ones are a bit "pimped" for my taste and there's too much open space with the smaller/fewer spokes. By the way, here's a link to pic of the ASA already on an XFire.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...0005_IMG_3.JPG

And suggest you check out this thread for more views/opinions on XF wheels.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=10248
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:29 AM
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This is the one I am leaning towards. Full machined face and lip. NOT CHROME.

 

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Old 06-14-2006, 07:38 AM
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i like.
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:42 AM
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Or this if that one is too much bling. Same wheel without the machined face. Kinda like a cast finish face. Not exactly the same color as the car.

 
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:45 AM
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Or this if that one is too much bling. Same wheel without the machined face. Kinda like a cast finish face. Not exactly the same color as the car.
i like the matte finish best... not so flashy but well stated. its unique and tasteful imo...
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 07:53 AM
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Machined face photoshopped on. They would really look good with my chrome vents and then if I get the chrome windshield trim, but would it be too much bling? That's what I am afraid of. I am not 20 anymore, well, at least not physically.

 
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Old 06-14-2006, 08:53 AM
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OK one more shopped with the cast.
I really have to get a life.

 
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Old 06-16-2006, 04:31 PM
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Ok so now it seems that my first choice is not available in the right offset. Damn!

So how about these? TSW Kylami hyperblack (actually matches the Graphite perfectly) with a polished lip.

Nice or not?

 
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Old 06-16-2006, 09:22 PM
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Ok so now it seems that my first choice is not available in the right offset. Damn!

So how about these? TSW Kylami hyperblack (actually matches the Graphite perfectly) with a polished lip.

Nice or not?

 
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Originally Posted by knowit
Nice or not?
Nice--from the photo. Have you seen them on another vehicle or just in pictures?
 
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Old 06-16-2006, 09:33 PM
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Are those brake dust shields behind the wheels or just the picture giving that effect? It looks unusual.
 
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:43 PM
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Knowit,
If nothing else you will be good at photoshop by the time you are done. lol
If I had the time and money I would have like 4 pair of rims for different ocasions...
If you go with a graphite wheel I would consider making the windshield surround and door handles body color.
Good luck.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 03:43 AM
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Stick with those 8 Y spoke rims. They are classier than the others and go better with the Crossfire. Keep the style and stay away from the ricer-type wheels (5 spoke with fat lips)... The "flow" of the car from front to back looks much better with the Y spoke... maybe even better than the 15 spoke SRT stocker wheels.
 
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Default Re: Need opinions. Tried on some wheels today

Originally Posted by knowit
knowit ... do you want to swap your garage for my house ... your xfire has far better accommodation.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 02:37 PM
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Not my garage. I just hijacked that pic to use for my Photoshop action.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 02:39 PM
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Nice--from the photo. Have you seen them on another vehicle or just in pictures?
I have seen them in person and on other cars. I am just not sold yet.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by stryfox
Knowit,
If nothing else you will be good at photoshop by the time you are done. lol
If I had the time and money I would have like 4 pair of rims for different ocasions...
If you go with a graphite wheel I would consider making the windshield surround and door handles body color.
Good luck.
Carl, I am getting good at photoshop. At least with circles.
Still not sure if graphite centers is the way to go.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 08:48 PM
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Anyone like these? Antera 343 silver center machined lip:


Looks like the same wheel as this:
 


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