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Old 02-02-2012, 02:39 AM
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Default Looking at new wheels..yes or no?

Came across a set of new wheels on a local forum and thought about switching up what I alreay have. These are 17x9 and 17x11 wheels. I am running OEM powdercoated Cobra wheels both are 17x9's. The rear tire is a 315 and has a bit of a bulge. The 17x11 would fix that, plus it has a nice deep lip. Give me your thoughts. Keep what I have or trade up.

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Old 02-02-2012, 03:11 AM
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I would just keep your wheels you have now. Car looks good. And besides I don't think those wheels are much of a trade up.
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Old 02-02-2012, 03:37 AM
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Hmmm, its a toss up. I like the deep lip, but they kinda look a bit import. At least to me. The ones you have now are probably the most popular, besides the fr500's.

I'd keep what you have. Blacked out Cobra's just scream bad a$$ American muscle.

In the end, its entirely up to you and what you like.
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Old 02-02-2012, 05:31 AM
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Scoots cmon....keep the current wheels brother!
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Old 02-02-2012, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for the honest feedback guys. saves me some money.
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Old 02-02-2012, 05:14 PM
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Those wheels don't look like they would follow the lines of our cars anyway. I like what you have!
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Old 02-02-2012, 06:00 PM
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Im not big on the "blacked out look" but i like the ones you have and would advise 275s on the rear instead of 315s to kill that buldge. I ran 275s on my 9" cobras before and they look decent on there IMO of course. Are you tired of the blacked out look is that why you're even considering it?
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Old 02-02-2012, 06:03 PM
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BTW those rims you posted kinda favor these http://www.americanmuscle.com/anthracite-10th-9904.html but with two extra spokes and curves to them.
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Old 02-02-2012, 06:06 PM
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I like the current set-up!
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Old 02-02-2012, 07:51 PM
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check out the SVE Drift wheels from Latemodelrestro. there kinda like the ones you have pic'd. Only come in a 18x9? tho..
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