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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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black ON BLACK! Opinions needed for centers...y/n??

As stated, just need some opinions. my 35ae wheels were outta tred, and I got these for free so that's the reason I got these 20's. Brand new tires. (decent) but w.e. I wanted to change the look up. With or without center caps??



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Without, i'm rockin rims w/o center caps..
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Only thing throwing me off is my center hub is rusted. So i'll try to paint that. But the rims aren't just one hole for 1 lug, there's 2 right next to each other so it KINDA gives a lil ricey look... idk.. I like w.o also.
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Without, looks more aggressive when the bolts show, just paint the center hub.
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Here's the bad news. 2 Lug nuts (tunner) were cross threaded and I didn't know. So when I put them on the last wheel 2 of my da@#M studs got cross threaded. I figure i'll have to buy 2 new studs tomorrow (not a biggie, $2 a piece) but anyone know how to instal studs???

FYI::: I did search, and thank you.. broken links. As usual.

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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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i say with the center cap
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Can't you paint the caps? That might be the best of both options.

Not digging the faux-rivets on the rims, but black with a trim ring does work well on your car.
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Can't you paint the caps? That might be the best of both options.

Not digging the faux-rivets on the rims, but black with a trim ring does work well on your car.
i'm not 110% satisfied with them. Rolling and at night I love them. Still it's decent but i'm not gonna complain for a free set of rims. I agree with the rivets but it's all good I s'pose.
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Can't you paint the caps? That might be the best of both options.

Not digging the faux-rivets on the rims, but black with a trim ring does work well on your car.
i'm not 110% satisfied with them. Rolling and at night I love them. Still it's decent but i'm not gonna complain for a free set of rims. I agree with the rivets but it's all good I s'pose.
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by e-subliminal-2
Here's the bad news. 2 Lug nuts (tunner) were cross threaded and I didn't know. So when I put them on the last wheel 2 of my da@#M studs got cross threaded. I figure i'll have to buy 2 new studs tomorrow (not a biggie, $2 a piece) but anyone know how to instal studs???

FYI::: I did search, and thank you.. broken links. As usual.
knock out the old ones with a hammer, then put in new stud in hole, put on a ton of washers then use the lug nut to kind of pull the stud into place
removal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0avY0p0PU4
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy9t1mU0lG0
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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def keep the caps, i just painted mine black my rims are similar but only 17''s
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im diggin w.o. I think with makes the center look TOO big, and too "gangsterish". Just not my style. Thanks guys. And thanks super for the vid
Old Oct 31, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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well.... i say with till you loose one, then just loose the rest. maybe a shot of the "with caps" from further away can help?
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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if it were me i would...

paint the center caps black.... buy some black lugs,...and try to paint the rivets black... that would give the best overall flow.. in my opinion..
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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with/paint them black
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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I agree paint the caps black!!
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Originally Posted by e-subliminal-2
im diggin w.o. I think with makes the center look TOO big, and too "gangsterish". Just not my style. Thanks guys. And thanks super for the vid
much better w.o
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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i would leave the center caps on
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Caps on..

What are you doing with the Z wheels?
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with and paint them black
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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^^With and painted black, looks good.
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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with center caps n paint black
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Can't you paint the caps? That might be the best of both options.

Not digging the faux-rivets on the rims, but black with a trim ring does work well on your car.

keep center caps>
I to greatly dis-like faux-rivets.

Last edited by 1997MAXZ; Nov 3, 2009 at 11:36 AM. Reason: more info
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