Show me your WHEELS!
#9551
looks perfect with the green
#9552
oh my oh my! i know for sure i'd have to spin up my coils for any tow truck.
#9553
#9555
It looks like your OE rims grew up, took a look at themselves in the mirror, and turned white! In a good way, of course. Amazing how the white wheels lend such a huge difference in overall appearance compared to the black.
#9556
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I have been racking my brain lately about wheels for my Astro Black Metallic 2009 MCS. I have tried numerous vendors trying to find what I like, only to find they were out of stock and on backorder with no date to receive new orders. After much searching and disappointment, I finally located a company in Pompano Beach, Fl (Wheelfire.com) that actually had the wheel I wanted to begin with.
18x8 Kyowa Evolve in Flat Black
I wanted a set of TOYO PROXES 4, but settled for a set of KUMHO AST 215/35-18.
Barring nothing goes wrong, Tackleberry will be rolling on some new wheels and tires by next Friday.
18x8 Kyowa Evolve in Flat Black
I wanted a set of TOYO PROXES 4, but settled for a set of KUMHO AST 215/35-18.
Barring nothing goes wrong, Tackleberry will be rolling on some new wheels and tires by next Friday.
#9557
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I agree, I've had the white wheels sitting in my garage since October and finally put them on this week. I had initially planned on painting them, but I'm going to give it some time to get used to them before I make that decision final.
#9568
Would love to go moar low! But I'm a student and that stuff comes first. As soon as I got them on I starting thing about painting the mirror caps and maybe the rear spoiler.
Last edited by Sudzie; 04-10-2012 at 08:04 PM.
#9569
The finish on my Rota RBs started peeling off. Not sure if RBs are known for that, so I decided to get new wheels.
Only an iPhone photo but hoping to post some better pics soon.
Enkei PF01
Only an iPhone photo but hoping to post some better pics soon.
Enkei PF01
#9570
My 17x7 Focal F10's (+38mm), wrapped in 205/45/17 General Exclaim UHP's. Freshly painted "Grabber Green" by yours truly.
Can't decide whether to go plasti-dip black on gas cap, or body color. Same thing with door handles.
Also deciding on caliper color still...maybe will do white, or black with white mini logo's.
Can't decide whether to go plasti-dip black on gas cap, or body color. Same thing with door handles.
Also deciding on caliper color still...maybe will do white, or black with white mini logo's.
#9572
There's a few videos on YouTube. Search DIY wheel paint and you will find instructions on how to with tires on.
#9573
1/2/3
1. Clean wheels with soapy water / rinse / dry.
2. Sand with 400 or 600 sand paper to scuff them up a bit.
3. Apply primer / 2-3 coats of paint / 1-2 coats of clear.
Use notecards to make sure the paint doesn't hit the tires. Works like a charm every time.
After first coat of paint:
Finished Product:
1. Clean wheels with soapy water / rinse / dry.
2. Sand with 400 or 600 sand paper to scuff them up a bit.
3. Apply primer / 2-3 coats of paint / 1-2 coats of clear.
Use notecards to make sure the paint doesn't hit the tires. Works like a charm every time.
After first coat of paint:
Finished Product:
#9575
When I painted mine I went a bit further.
Sandblasted. Left a ruff surface, but I decided to leave it. A bit of a different finish. If you wanted a smooth finish you can spray on and sandable primer.
Primer
Base white
Couple coats of orange. Painted the face first then the barrels.
Final gloss/clear enamel.
Take note that Before my first layer of primer I used a was/grease remover.
Sandblasted. Left a ruff surface, but I decided to leave it. A bit of a different finish. If you wanted a smooth finish you can spray on and sandable primer.
Primer
Base white
Couple coats of orange. Painted the face first then the barrels.
Final gloss/clear enamel.
Take note that Before my first layer of primer I used a was/grease remover.