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Old 12-14-2011, 08:16 PM
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Best looking 16" rim

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Ive been looking aroun for a new set of 16in rims for my 1985 Trans Am. Rite now i have the 16" gta gold rims. What do you guys think?
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Old 12-14-2011, 08:36 PM
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Re: Best looking 16" rim

The wheels you have are both good looking and very lightweight. I say keep them. Maybe painting them a different color will give you the change you want at a reasonable price.
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paint those gold rims black by a professional and polish the outside hoop and you'll be in love with them again
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I wouldnt want to paint them black... But mabe ill polish the lip and repaint them gold
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I like the gold its just i like chrome, mabe ill see when i wrap them in fat tires i i like it ill keep them abnd just restore them i i dont ill get some torque thrust 2s
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