Part VI
FTE Legend
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Yeah those pics load slow for me too Ed.
Im not much for all black rims personally. Way nicer then stock, but I like some shiny.
However they arent bad looking still. And if they are a good price, and ya like em, go for it Lisa!
Im not much for all black rims personally. Way nicer then stock, but I like some shiny.
However they arent bad looking still. And if they are a good price, and ya like em, go for it Lisa!
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: North of Greenville
I like them, too, and normally I do NOT like black wheels. The hex punch-outs make them look really "tooly".... very "trucky", too.
Who makes these things... got a link handy?
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Moonlight Moose Enclosure
they look spray painted
I too would like to see some "red" infused somewhere
I know there is a software program where you scan pic of truck and you can see YOUR truck with rims you are choosing from. Maybe a website. I know I have a disc but the rims on it are from 90's so wont help.
Chrome is my like too but I would have to see them on your truck. Can someone photo shop the truck red and post a pic? maybe that will help.
I too would like to see some "red" infused somewhere
I know there is a software program where you scan pic of truck and you can see YOUR truck with rims you are choosing from. Maybe a website. I know I have a disc but the rims on it are from 90's so wont help.
Chrome is my like too but I would have to see them on your truck. Can someone photo shop the truck red and post a pic? maybe that will help.
Smokin
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I really liked the red/black of the ballistics, but the design of the wheel was maybe a bit too "spindle-like" for my taste...if that makes sense? I wanted something thicker, manlier, that will go more with the styling of the truck.
I am probably going to go with 17" rims strictly because of the cost difference in tires between 17s and 18s.
I am dead set on matte black rims, too. I think they are neat and I don't want chrome rims that I am going to have to take care of. These you just wash and go. No shining.
Now a different color centercap I may consider. I gave my plastic center caps away, so all you see is the actual hub/center.
And I also need to consider, the Liquid Metals are $50 cheaper than the Ballistics. Thats a $200 savings.
Smokin
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Here is my photoshopped image of what the Ballistic would look like, on my truck...Note that in this image I also changed my grille color.
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Ok, just wanted to make sure it wasn't me. I like black rims, I really don't like those ones, sorry Lisa. I'm going to replace my Center Lines on the Jeep to black Rock Crawler Steel rims soon. I don't like big flashy chrome rims or aluminum ones either. steel and black. but rims/wheels are a subjective thing if you want them and like them then buy them.
KISS system/ Keep it simple stupid.
Ed
KISS system/ Keep it simple stupid.
Ed
Smokin
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Here is what truck looks like now, no photoshopping:
Moose I do plan on changing out my Ford symbol with a chrome-look one and painting my grille black. Too much chrome goin on with that truck..especially for a person that dislikes chrome. I am also going to order clear/smoked headlights and get rid of all the orange lights on the truck. It does help with the balance of things. My windows are a very dark tint, too...so it just adds to the blacked-out look.
Ed I know what you mean. Wheels are so subjective. Ive seen wheels that absolutely make me want to vomit, that other people just adore.
Ok Mark, what about those black wheels, with chrome lug nuts, and white letters facing out? Would that be enough 'accent'?
Moose I do plan on changing out my Ford symbol with a chrome-look one and painting my grille black. Too much chrome goin on with that truck..especially for a person that dislikes chrome. I am also going to order clear/smoked headlights and get rid of all the orange lights on the truck. It does help with the balance of things. My windows are a very dark tint, too...so it just adds to the blacked-out look.
Ed I know what you mean. Wheels are so subjective. Ive seen wheels that absolutely make me want to vomit, that other people just adore.
Ok Mark, what about those black wheels, with chrome lug nuts, and white letters facing out? Would that be enough 'accent'?
Fleet Owner
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: BLT, MN
Not my personal preference Lisa but the only person you need to please is you. If you like them then just "DO IT"! haha
I at least like the idea of some red accent somewhere to offset all the black but that is just "my" preference. You did ask though
I at least like the idea of some red accent somewhere to offset all the black but that is just "my" preference. You did ask though
Post Fiend
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From: SpringHill,Fl
are those marker lights on the bedside?