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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Rims? What do you think of these?

what do you guys think of these rims, i like the mesh design.



They are on Ebay and i was considering them...

20" Sevas
R22 3pc Forged
Polished Cleared Centers/ Chrome Lips
 
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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i like it, but they are too bling.
i wish the center was flat or painted vs. polished.
otherwise design is SOLID looking.
 
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I agree about the bling.

I think they are nice, won't put them on my car though.
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Maybe if the centers were brushed or a nice silver color it would set the wheel off a bit smoother.
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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Well, they are "blingy", but at least the design is good.
Like the above posters, I'd prefer it in a more subtle finish, but if you want attention I'm sure most people with less discerning taste would still like it.
 
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Too big and shinny but nice design. How much does it weight?
 
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too shiny but nice design.
 
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Too big and shinny but nice design. How much does it weight?
probably 60lbs with tires and air. if not more.
yes design is sweet.
 
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It's a little too busy for me.
 
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probably 60lbs with tires and air. if not more.
yes design is sweet.
The rims alone are 27lbs. They aren't chrome so they really aren't heavy, but maybe with tires and air in them it'll probablly be around 60.
 
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Originally Posted by lsbe36
---but maybe with tires and air in them it'll probablly be around 60.
Shouldn't the "air" within make them lighter?!!!
 
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I agree, it's more on the bling side, less on the "sport" side. Not for me, but there's others out there that want that attention.
 
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I also agree with the bling factor, but with the car lowered just like in the picture, I think they dont look too bad....
 
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The wheels look good. Polished is always attractive. The only drawback with the chrome rim is that it can't be refinished if damaged, but with modular construction, it could be replaced. Satin would probably be better all around.

The only drawback I can see is keeping the spokes clean of brake dust, but that will happen with any multi-spoke wheel. Paint is no bargain, either, in some 30K miles, I have had my rear wheels repainted 3 times due to various issues. The fronts need it now. Polished wheels can be refinished a lot easier. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, low profile, high performance wheels and tires have fairly costly repair and replacement issues.
 
Old Sep 12, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelL
---Polished wheels can be refinished a lot easier. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, low profile, high performance wheels and tires have fairly costly repair and replacement issues.
I am the poster boy for the costly repairs and I can attest that polished is best as it can be repaired a ton of times.

Weather is not a factor here in Nor Cal but bad roads are.

I would not go to anything larger than 19" and even that is chancy here anyway!

Stay away from chrome because, as stated, it cannot be easily repaired. Three piece can be rebuilt but that would probably end up costing what a whole new replacement wheel would cost!
 

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