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Old 04-17-2007, 10:49 PM
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Just got my new rims in...

A HUGE thanks to Amil and Sam at AutoTalent.

Definitely would recommend them and do business with them again.

20x9 / 20x11 iForged Daytona 3pc - Anthracite xtreme fit -- like 3inch front lip, 4.5" in the rear.

Looks SIIIICK on a black car.

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Rims look amazing. Glad you;re happy!
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got any more pics?
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Re the rims black?
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Originally Posted by XxBRABUSxX
Re the rims black?
Nah, black rims on black car are more played out than paris hilton and kim kardashian.

Heres another pic




They are anthracite.
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Very nice!!!

I just installed the same rims with chrome lip and color match pewter centers.
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Sweet! I like the anthracite centers w/chrome barrels. That's the same combo I just installed on mine.
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Wow, the lip on the rear wheels are insane...They look great on a black car.
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how about a few more shots...not so close up
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Originally Posted by Blk04cobra1
how about a few more shots...not so close up
More

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What kind of tires are you using and what size?
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Originally Posted by XxBRABUSxX
What kind of tires are you using and what size?
Continental sport contact 2

255x30x20

305x25x20 in rear

now if it would finally stop raining in SoCal, i'd take more pics
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I Love it
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I was told that the Conti sport contact 2 were discontinued. I had to buy the Contact 3 but I kinda like the 2's better. Did you hear that ? You're car looks awesome .
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I believe you're right, Sport Contact 2's are discontinued but some places still might have them. I just got 20's on mine and they put Sport Contact 2's with 255/30/20 and 305/25/20.
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Originally Posted by NI7
I was told that the Conti sport contact 2 were discontinued. I had to buy the Contact 3 but I kinda like the 2's better. Did you hear that ? You're car looks awesome .

Heard the same. Thanks for the comments.
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The Conti2's have been discontinued - Conti3's have replaced them.

Albeit, I went with Bridgestone Potenzas this time around because they have better ratings (traction & wear) than the Conti's. The Conti's just don't last long enough. They only last about 8k in the rear and 10k in the front.

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