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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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need opinions on rim choice

well i really like the look of these rims i just can't decide which one would look better? please weigh in on either the AR2 (on the left) or the AR1 (on the right) or give/show alternatives. i have a 2005 chili red/black roof mcs with black stripes, i like 17" rims.

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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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When your car has black trim, you can never go wrong adding more black.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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Ar1
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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AR1 but there are going to be a lot of cars that look the same
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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thank you, please keep opinions coming! i greatly appreciate it!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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The black ones, it's gonna look awesome

CR/B with black wheels, sweeeet. Especially with the polished lip, a picture of your car rolling is gonna be amazing.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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Black ones would look great with the Red.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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I like the black ones
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I'm a fan of black rims ONLY on a CR/B. So I say AR1!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Easy choice

Originally Posted by mininooob
well i really like the look of these rims i just can't decide which one would look better? please weigh in on either the AR2 (on the left) or the AR1 (on the right) or give/show alternatives. i have a 2005 chili red/black roof mcs with black stripes, i like 17" rims.

thank you!!!

Go with the "Black".
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Black. All the way.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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black roof cars look good with black spokes.

but either one would look good imho.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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definately black
 
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by The MINITOR
definately black
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by The MINITOR
definately black
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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wow, its unanimous! too bad november elections are never this clear cut!!

thanks everyone, your feedback is greatly appreciated! black it is!
 
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