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Black wheels - I don't get it

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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Surely I can't be the only one who doesn't understand the appeal of this trend.



Like, what's the point? Why spend two thousand bucks on a set of wheels and then make them invisible?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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I think black wheels look ok on some cars.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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some like the stealth/ninja style.anything other than black is considered bling and not sporty... I rocked 17' chromies for years..then painted them black.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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It is a nice way to complement most paint jobs. It doesn't clash with any color, and it looks great with bright colors too.





Practically, they hide brake dust and dings much better than a silver wheel would.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert
Surely I can't be the only one who doesn't understand the appeal of this trend
It's ok, we forgive you.
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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^^^ haha



They happen to look very posh on bright ass yellow...I am willing to vouch for this. My car looks totally differnt with them..didn't spend 2k either
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HotBlue02
It's ok, we forgive you.
^lol^



its just personal taste, i cant see paying 2 grand for wheels but thats me. i have a house note 2 kids and an ex wife so i cant remember what 2 grand looks like.

i actually had silver 15" wheels on my car for a couple weeks, i couldnt stomach the look so i went back to the stock wheels and painted the hubcaps flat black. i like the look much better and the tires are much cheaper.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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its probably a part of the murdered out theme..i see em everywhere,
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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I prefer black over chrome..
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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I don't like shiny unless it is American silver eagles in my pocket.
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