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Whats the fascination with black and gunmetal rims?

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Old May 8, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Default Whats the fascination with black and gunmetal rims?

Why does everyone here seem to love gunmetal rims so much?Am I the only one here who thinks they blow and make your car look like they're rollin on stock wheels that the hubcaps fell off of?:barf:
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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so the person with 17" Motegi MR7's (or something similar) is dissing rims?

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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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He's from the Portland/Vancouver area, now I understand where his homosexuality comes from :squint:
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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Originally posted by :exnbp:
He's from the Portland/Vancouver area, now I understand where his homosexuality comes from :squint:


he's in washington, not oregon :fawk:
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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Nah, a lot of people not into it think they are ridiculous. I personally think that it's a clean look to a car, also it is a Japanese influence.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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black gives it a somewhat sleeper look
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Default Re: Whats the fascination with black and gunmetal rims?

Originally posted by carrwash13
Why does everyone here seem to love gunmetal rims so much?Am I the only one here who thinks they blow and make your car look like they're rollin on stock wheels that the hubcaps fell off of?:barf:
I agree dude, they look so stupid and they are so fucking played out here in cali. it's really annoying. I think i'm going to get some black rims for my truck.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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i used to hate them. but they've been growing on me lately. especially gunmetal with a polished lip.
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Old May 8, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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I have wanted a set for like 2 years now...
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Old May 8, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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Black rims are clean.
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