Think stock 18's don't look good?

[8ball]

Was at papa's shop in Queens, NY today balancing and swapping tires on newly bought stock 18's. When we were done with one tire, we stuck them outside the shop. Nearly every (seriously, 9/10) people came over and looked at them, some nodding and others coming up to me and complimenting them. I even had two guys come up to me and asked if they were for sale. One guy was offering me 2K but he found out it was the wrong lug pattern for his car. I think the fact that they're Enkei's made him think they were somewhat high end wheels :p Oh, and center caps ... keep those in good condition, if you need new ones they list for $115 O_O

[05autocrossgto]

Paint Them Black Looks Good On All Colors

[pbmgoat]

Im thinking about painting my stockers and trading em off with my Beyerns every now and again. They are good wheels just wish they were wider

[ShoddyHog]

I love the way the stock 18's look...I doubt I'll ever replace them.

Gerry

[slammin86]

Black stockers FTW.

[NickC]

Could not agree more.

I can't tell you how many times I've been prepared to pay $3k+ for a new set of wheels and tires, but I can never justify it because the stock 18s look so damned good and actually FIT. I'll probably never change them, it just doesn't seem worth it to me.

[MidnightThunder]

stock 18s FTW i think there def one of the best lookin wheels for our cars

[NotSoAverageJ0e]

Agreed. I can decide if I want to black chrome, chrome, or powder coat mine...

[aintmisbehavinn]

I think they are great, I have 17's.

[slow]

I love the 18" stockers, too bad everybody else does. (I'm not paying $1000 for stock wheels)

Ryan

[ZackL04]

I had them and the only reason I git rid of them is cause they were too narrow, and everyone always asked me if I were going to get rims for my car.....I was like uh these are different than what comes stock(04) and I'm not changing them

[ShoddyHog]

Black stockers FTW.

Each time I see your car...I just think you've GOT to be up to no good :)

One of our St. Louis members has polished 18's, and they look great...but I'd hate to do it myself, and hate to pay someone to do it. They also look much more difficult to take care of than painted.

Gerry

[GT086]

I like the stock 18s as well. If I was gonna keep the car I probably would have put on a set of black chrome ones.

[slammin86]

Each time I see your car...I just think you've GOT to be up to no good :)

One of our St. Louis members has polished 18's, and they look great...but I'd hate to do it myself, and hate to pay someone to do it. They also look much more difficult to take care of than painted.

Gerry

LOL must be a tinted windshield thing...

[SpeedyGoat]

I love the way the stock 18's look...I doubt I'll ever replace them.

Gerry

AMEN.

[05autocrossgto]

I LIKE THE 18'S ALOT CONSIDERING THEY ARE STOCK. $1000 DOLLARS FOR THEM IS A LITTLE FAR FETCHED. I GOT MY 19's W/ TIRES MOUNTED AND BALANCED FOR $1050

[Doric]

Paint Them Black Looks Good On All Colors
Umm... No. Painted stockers FTMFL.

[ShelbyGoat]

18s chromed or black chromed=my next move if I ever get my money back for the DR2's

[tripower]

Stock 18s in black chrome would look awesome. I don't believe I've seen any pictures of them done that way...

[Jeffemac]

:attachment:

[Dan'sgoat]

i picked up my stocker 18's for $350.00. 800.00-1000.00 seemed to steep but ala in all the stock 18's are sweet lookin

[Mr. Black]

i picked up my stocker 18's for $350.00. 800.00-1000.00 seemed to steep but ala in all the stock 18's are sweet lookin

Are the beads ground completely off of them?

[Chilly Palmer]

Umm... No. Painted stockers FTMFL.

Word. Just say no to painting stockers all black.

[NotSoAverageJ0e]

Stock 18s in black chrome would look awesome. I don't believe I've seen any pictures of them done that way...

I've been looking everywhere for pictures of them... quite elusive.

[blevyouknow]

I'm not a huge fan of them painted, but in stock form, they are one of the best looking wheels for the GOAT. I'll be getting mine widened within the next few months.

[LIVEVIL]

I love the stock 18" Had I not gotten a great deal on my 19" AZA Z-01's I woulda just kept them on my ride. I won't get rid of them though, they don't mind sleeping in my house.

[Guy]

Umm... No. Painted stockers FTMFL.

:slap:

[Midnight]

The only reason mine will be coming off in a few months is so I can put them back on... for car shows in 30-years. ;)

[Dan'sgoat]

Are the beads ground completely off of them?

not at all. just as good or even better than ones going for 800.00+ here

[bondosgto]

I love the 18" stockers, too bad everybody else does. (I'm not paying $1000 for stock wheels)

Ryan

get used to it.

Was at papa's shop in Queens, NY today balancing and swapping tires on newly bought stock 18's. When we were done with one tire, we stuck them outside the shop. Nearly every (seriously, 9/10) people came over and looked at them, some nodding and others coming up to me and complimenting them. I even had two guys come up to me and asked if they were for sale. One guy was offering me 2K but he found out it was the wrong lug pattern for his car. I think the fact that they're Enkei's made him think they were somewhat high end wheels :p Oh, and center caps ... keep those in good condition, if you need new ones they list for $115 O_O

one rim w/center cap is $650 from GM! ouch

[TCNJEngineer]

I originally hated black painted wheels. But after picking up a set off of craigslist with the intent of flipping them, I haven't been able to take them off the car. Mine are gloss black with a silver lip and I constantly get PM's from stranger complimenting them and inquiring about them. They look much better in person than they do in pictures on the internet.

[NRF_displacement]

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Got anymore pics of your car man? I'm intrested in getting my rims powder coated too.

[TCNJEngineer]

Got anymore pics of your car man? I'm intrested in getting my rims powder coated too.

Here's a side profile shot of mine, my wheels are similar to his:
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r464/TCNJEngine er/DSC00759.jpg?t=1222123417

[soulonfire11]

Where and how much did that cost you to get done??!!!^^^

I hate to steal your original idea but those make the rims look damn good.

[LIVEVIL]

Here's a side profile shot of mine, my wheels are similar to his:
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r464/TCNJEngine er/DSC00759.jpg?t=1222123417

Saw this car in New Hope few weeks ago. Wheels did look good.

[TCNJEngineer]

Sorry but I bought them already finished. They are just painted. I would recommend going powder coated because as good as the paint looks, its a little delicate for the application. Even my stock painted wheels had blemishes from rocks, but the silver hides it well. With the black, everything shows up. Heres a closeup of mine:
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r464/TCNJEngine er/DSC00736-2.jpg?t=1222124655

Oh and Livevil, I'm not sure if you saw my response in the other thread, but your AZA 19's were looking fantastic on your TR. My gf and I thought they looked amazing.

[Mike D]

They look much better in person than they do in pictures on the internet.

+1 I've seen them in person and agree. Photos don't do them justice.

[aintmisbehavinn]

I love the 18" stockers, too bad everybody else does. (I'm not paying $1000 for stock wheels)

Ryan:iagree:

[aintmisbehavinn]

Was at papa's shop in Queens, NY today balancing and swapping tires on newly bought stock 18's. One guy was offering me 2K but he found out it was the wrong lug pattern for his car. I think the fact that they're Enkei's made him think they were somewhat high end wheels :p Oh, and center caps ... keep those in good condition, if you need new ones they list for $115 O_O

You might wish to invest in some locks. :-pimp:

[BLK06GTOM6]

i love the way my stock 18's look especially at night
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n268/nspectergo gogadget/GEO21023.jpg