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03-03-2003, 08:34 AM

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Re: Cleaning the rims

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Originally posted by principe
Many of the new rims seem to have the "allen head" screws on them around the edge. They look good but anyone know whether they would be hard to keep clean?

Does dirt and stuff get into the allen heads and around the screw? If not really looked after do they look dark and dirty??

Just wondering...

I use a soft brush and car soap each wash...I've had much more complicated wheels before and they ALL stay clean if you give them a quick wash once a week. My current wheels have the same "look" as the others you're talking about. I even clean the insde portion of the wheel hoop and it only takes an extra minute per wheel, BUT as you stated....if you don't "look after" them just like anything else you'll get that "dirt halo" if you don't give them a blast each wash.

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03-03-2003, 05:44 PM

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hey mcDan.....can you please tell me what the offset is you went with? I am tryint to get that exact wheel and size setup you have but i am not sure what offset to ask for........your setup is the best looking i've seen so far....if you wouldn't mind sharing your offset choice i would greatly appreciate it

thank you

The fronts are 8.5" +27offset, rears are 9.5" +24offset.

I'm considering lowering the car just a tad. I like how the front sits, but the rear needs some help. Though the best help will probably come in the form of 275's, which will help fill the fender wells more.

Dan

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03-03-2003, 05:46 PM

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Rims are lookin good... is the mercury silver more like the silver or gunmetal type color? and also... i thinking about lowering your car at all? looks like you got a little extra space there... but thats just my opinion!

The mercury silver is definitely more of a silver than a gunmetal, or even G35Coupe tint wheel. It looks like metal though, not just like painted metal. I couldn't be happier with the wheels.

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03-03-2003, 06:07 PM

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.......im definitely lowering my car to get rid of the wheel well gap......but man are coilovers expensive.....

thanks again man!!!!

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03-03-2003, 06:37 PM

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The fronts are 8.5" +27offset, rears are 9.5" +24offset.

I'm considering lowering the car just a tad. I like how the front sits, but the rear needs some help. Though the best help will probably come in the form of 275's, which will help fill the fender wells more.

Dan

I'm runnin the same setup except with 275's in hte rear, and theres still a huge gap in the wheel well, it definitely needs to be lowered a bit

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03-04-2003, 01:34 PM

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The mercury silver is definitely more of a silver than a gunmetal, or even G35Coupe tint wheel. It looks like metal though, not just like painted metal. I couldn't be happier with the wheels.

Doesnt the wheel also come in a darker silver? is is the mercury the darker one?

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03-04-2003, 01:48 PM

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Doesnt the wheel also come in a darker silver? is is the mercury the darker one?

The wheel comes in three differnt finishes;

Silver
Mercury Silver
Gunmetal

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03-04-2003, 04:32 PM

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The wheel comes in three differnt finishes;

Silver
Mercury Silver
Gunmetal

Actually, it comes in four different finishes;

Spark Silver
Mercury Silver
Gunmetal
Winning Gold

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03-08-2003, 08:56 AM

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Do you guys install these wheels yourself or do you have professional wheel/tire installers put these things on for you?

Also, when choosing a positive offset, do you need to put spacers on?

Thanks for answering a newbies questions.