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Old 08-23-2007, 02:46 PM
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Default Blue dots on rims? What are they?

I thought I was the only one with these blue dots on my rims, when I noticed a seller selling his 06 OEMs with the same thing! What the hell are they for?

At the top of the rim:


Edge of the left spoke:


I also have one blue dot on the corner of my taillight. :\

Note: Pics aren't mine, but from a seller.
Old 08-23-2007, 02:48 PM
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you seriously need to clean that ****. The dot is from the manufacturer so you can tell if the wheels have ever been repainted or refinished
Old 08-23-2007, 02:56 PM
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Or the tires may have been filled with nitrogen at one time.
Old 08-23-2007, 03:37 PM
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You are supposed to lick them, it is mind-bending acid, enjoy!
Old 08-23-2007, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zzz350
You are supposed to lick them, it is mind-bending acid, enjoy!
lmao
Old 08-23-2007, 06:47 PM
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The dot is for uniformity match-mounting.
Reference: http://www.yokohamatire.com/utmatch.asp
Old 08-23-2007, 07:04 PM
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i have those too. I just bought my z and said screw it....i'll live with it!
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Originally Posted by davidv
The dot is for uniformity match-mounting.
Reference: http://www.yokohamatire.com/utmatch.asp
finally the right answer!
Old 08-23-2007, 07:51 PM
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scratch it off. A fingernail can defeat it.
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Originally Posted by Delako
scratch it off. A fingernail can defeat it.
impossible.

I bought my 07' like that and thought it was just me. after noticing it a few days later, i decided to let it go since i already brought it home.

after a few picture reviews of fs threads on 06/07 wheels, i then noticed it wasn't just me.
Old 08-23-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Guy the Larry
impossible.

I bought my 07' like that and thought it was just me. after noticing it a few days later, i decided to let it go since i already brought it home.

after a few picture reviews of fs threads on 06/07 wheels, i then noticed it wasn't just me.
Really? I got home and scratched mine off in like 2 seconds
Old 08-23-2007, 08:34 PM
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get a car wash MAN
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NiSSan engineers put em on each wheel so that for warranty purposes they can tell if you are playing your music too loud, no really this is the truth
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Originally Posted by davidv
The dot is for uniformity match-mounting.
Reference: http://www.yokohamatire.com/utmatch.asp
this must be the correct answer but I still don't get it.
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Learn how to read, people. Those aren't my rims!
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
Learn how to read, people. Those aren't my rims!
Hey Arnold, I really like your rims, especially the blue dot accents.
Old 08-25-2007, 09:44 AM
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I would never let my rims look that dirty, haha. I shined them down yesterday, and once more today. =P

And I detail my car once every month.
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Yeah, but did you lick the acid dots?
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Don't the dots fall off when you go over 100 mph?
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^^^^no


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