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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Default New look for steelies (56K beware)

This winter, I decided to get an acutal set of snow tires, so I had to find some steelies to put them on. I found an old set of 14's for $10. They looked horrible, but they weren't bent, so I got them. I sanded the rust spots, sand blasted them, had them powder coated gloss black, put on some pinstripes (yes, I know it isn't perfect, but when it is on the car, it isn't that big of a deal), modified some centercaps from my mesh wheels, and here are the results. What do you guys think? I am guessing it is going to be a love it or hate it kind of thing, but I like it - it is not to flashy, but a bit different than a "typical" black steelie. The only problem that I had is that the caps won't stay on because the steelies mount tighter and force the cap to keep popping off. Ohh well..........













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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Hey no offense but... it looks goofy as hell. Looks like toy wheels.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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should have just left them black h:
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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Original idea, but just doesn't look too good.

Looking at those pics makes me soooooo happy I live in the south.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JoePannone
should have just left them black h:
:werd: black would deffently look better
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Creative, but they are still steelies. I don't think it is possible for steelies to look good.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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When the two pinstripe colors mix, it looks purple, You should have left them black, good effort though.
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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They still look like steelies after some salt washing :chuckles:
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Red and blue blended closely together makes purple h:
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