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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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Silver or hypersilver?

I've searched the web and the forums but got no straight answer. Are these wheels silver or hypersilver? Also, what is the correct center cap color? All silver or silver with black insets? Thank you.
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Not sure on color but I like the centers black like the rear.
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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I've searched the web and the forums but got no straight answer. Are these wheels silver or hypersilver? Also, what is the correct center cap color? All silver or silver with black insets? Thank you.

The stock 18's are Hypersilver (not a debatable topic)

The caps from the factory are silver (and don't call out "hyper silver).

They are all over on ebay. Each vendor describes them differently.

Good luck.
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The stock 18's are Hypersilver (not a debatable topic)

The caps from the factory are silver (and don't call out "hyper silver).

They are all over on ebay. Each vendor describes them differently.

Good luck.
Thank you, and yes, that was my issue on the wheels: Each vendor has a different description and I want to make sure I'm getting the correct finish when ordering a replacement wheel. Speaking of that, there's seems to be a large pricing margin when pricing wheels online. I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for." Some of the sites don't have a picture or use some stock photo. Is there a reputable vendor I should go with? I've found about a dozen different places claiming to sell "refinished" wheels anywhere from $170 upwards of $400.
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