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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Default red 350z roadster black or chrome rims?

Just got a new 05 candy apple red 350z roadster and i love it!! It came with some black 18" american racing or something like that rims. They are all right but I'm definately looking for a upgrade and update.... I kinda like the black rims with the red car look but I like the chrome look too.

Right now I'm thinking the Avant Garde # AVG-M341 black rims with red caliper covers.

What rims would you put on a candy apple red roadster??
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Chrome wheels and painted base calipers are frowned upon.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Chrome wheels and painted base calipers are frowned upon.
+1

Checkout out the marketplace, there's some good deals to be had if you look around, GL
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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Red Z's look hot with black rims - especially with dark tinted windows.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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Chrome 22's and brembo caliper covers are the rage right now. Post pics of your rde.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Chrome wheels and painted base calipers are frowned upon.
+1111111

leave the chrome wheels for trucks and hot rods. just go with black rims and get an oem brembo brake kit
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:05 AM
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I also suffer from indecision. So I wont be of much help. Sorry.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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def.. def. no chrome
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Chrome can be beautiful on the right wheel.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Chrome wheels and painted base calipers are frowned upon.
you're saying it happens.

- RB.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Paint em black if you paint em, so no one can see em

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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Risky_Business
you're saying it happens.

- RB.
LOL if you can think it I'm sure someone on the forum has already done it.
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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no chrome plz
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dakinedarider
but I like the chrome look too.
your a decade too late
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Chrome look rice on z. Don't do it.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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No Chrome! American Racing wheels? What a downgrade from the OEM wheels given. Find yourself a nice set of used volks, I believe there are a few black sets out there.
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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I dont think you guys are right I have chrome wheels and like them alot and get compliments everywhere I go from men women and children



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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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At least your wheels are tuner style and not Dub style.

Not bad at all!!
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:04 AM
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Sorry, Jersey. But I'd compliment your ZR in spite of the wheels because its otherwise so hot!!

No offense - everybody is allowed an opinion
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