Ruff's 278's on PBM ... [Archive]

drewbee

03-18-2009, 07:35 AM

I have got my wheel decision down to the Ruff 278's. 18's 275/40 with fender roll.

However, I can't decide what I want to do with the colors. I do want to have the dark scheme with the red painted lip (I have red interior).

What do you think would look the best?

Gun metal with red lip or hyperblack with red lip? Anyone have any pictures? I couldn't seem to find any with my specifics.

It almost seems like the hyperblack would kill the flair of the wheels.

drewbee

03-18-2009, 09:20 AM

What color are they?

Spyral

03-18-2009, 12:06 PM

I'll let you know Saturday. My 278's are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I have the hyperblacks.

Black Devil

03-18-2009, 03:21 PM

Hyperblack 278's in a staggard 18" with 1" drop coilovers up front, and 5/16 drag spring out back.

No contest. Do the hyperblack.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re1974.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re2365.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re2364.jpg

05TRa4GTO

03-19-2009, 05:59 AM

I think the hyperblack looks the best

drewbee

03-19-2009, 07:50 AM

Very nice. I didn't realize the hyper black was so... not dark. I don't think a red lip would look all that good on light rims on a dark car though. Why are rims so hard to picture?

Edit: Black Devil, red glowing interior? Very cool. How did one accomplish this?

Black Devil

03-19-2009, 02:38 PM

:D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/GTO%2 0pics/Picture2241.jpg

Chris White did them for me. Upgraded to a 2005,6 cluster and JHP pod face with oil PSI at the same time. Could have done the lighting myself. But why? He did a good job for me.

nsurge

03-19-2009, 03:04 PM

I'm looking at these too, except the hyperblack with the chrome lip. I like the idea of the black/satin, but at least in pictures its too much, wish I could see one in person on pbm.

So is it just me, or does the hyper black on Black Devil's goat look completely different then the "hyper black" on this vqmotoring special edition rim?

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn10/VQmotoring/ IMG_3007.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/myGTO/Pictu re2365.jpg

From this thread, which is what I'm currently lusting after..

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2673 99&highlight=278

drewbee

03-19-2009, 04:46 PM

Yeah that is what threw me off. The sun must be coming in from that side and lighting those baby's up because I was incredibly confused at first. I thought he had hyper silver. I think that thread is exactly what VQ said he had the last set of.

Black Devil

03-19-2009, 05:40 PM

It might be the lighting of a grey day. The 278's that are pictured on my car are in fact from VQ.

nsurge

03-19-2009, 05:52 PM

It might be the lighting of a grey day. The 278's that are pictured on my car are in fact from VQ.

Gotcha, so they definitely have that graphite look up close in the middle section?

lowjoe

03-19-2009, 05:52 PM

You could not give me those rims for free! :barf:

superchargedgp

03-19-2009, 06:01 PM

You could not give me those rims for free! :barf:

to each his own, but you couldnt pay me to rock black painted stock 17's

05BLKGOAT

03-19-2009, 06:14 PM

Love em!!! Hopefully soon i can get my hands on a set of 278's!!!

04ATLGoat

03-26-2009, 10:40 PM

I have Ruff 279's Satin Black with Red stripe on my PBM, I'll throw up some pics in the morning for you, I don't think I have come across any member's on the forum's with the set up like mine, hopefully it will give you an idea of how just the Satin style looks on a PBM.

nsurge

03-27-2009, 07:39 AM

Spyral

03-27-2009, 08:08 AM

Here is mine. RUFF R278's hyperblack on a PBM..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/SpyralXXX/Mo d%20Installs/DSC_0434.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/SpyralXXX/Mo d%20Installs/DSC_0435.jpg

I love them.

BigJohn1022

03-27-2009, 08:18 AM

278's soooooo much better than black painted 17's!!! Couldn't pay me to ride on those!!

nsurge

03-27-2009, 08:40 AM

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/SpyralXXX/Mo d%20Installs/DSC_0435.jpg

I love them.

Those look great! They still totally don't look like hyperblack though, they just look polished, is it just the lighting? Do you notice that in person?

GOTPOWR

03-27-2009, 09:38 AM

Those look great! They still totally don't look like hyperblack though, they just look polished, is it just the lighting? Do you notice that in person?

It's the lighting. I have them on my GTO, they're definitely a hyper black. However at certain angles in certain light they shine making them look lighter.

They look great on goats :).

noslo04

03-27-2009, 10:02 AM

As much fun as my 112 is, dollar for dollar, Ruff 278s are the better upgrade. Seriously. I'm that happy with them and they get lots of compliments. I'm looking to buy 06 tails and seeing Spyral's car reminds me to look harder.

Spyral

03-28-2009, 12:20 AM

I'm looking to buy 06 tails and seeing Spyral's car reminds me to look harder.

Thanks man, the 06 tails really set the car off. Wait until my Monaro VZ front bumper is on in 2 weeks, then the car will be almost complete.

Spyral

03-28-2009, 12:23 AM

Those look great! They still totally don't look like hyperblack though, they just look polished, is it just the lighting? Do you notice that in person?

It is totally the lighting. You can see the hyperblack in person a lot better than pictures. The rims are just bad ass. The rears have a huge lip on them, see the picture below.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y244/SpyralXXX/Mo d%20Installs/DSC_0431.jpg

Flubbs goat

03-28-2009, 09:41 PM

i didnt kno which rims i was going to go with i was thinking either the tsw thruxtons or the r278's in hyperblack but i think im definitly going with the ruff's now
oh and spyral the car looks great.. tht side pic in ur first post is sick

Flubbs goat

03-28-2009, 09:43 PM

ohh and one question are those 18's??? they look like it but i figured id ask

eightysjay

03-29-2009, 01:37 AM

to each his own, but you couldnt pay me to rock black painted stock 17'sDamn you beat me to it.I have the 17's chromed and love them but I want either the Ruff 278's or TSW Vortex's.

drewbee

03-30-2009, 06:24 AM

Wow sexy!! Spyral are those 18's or 19's?

nsurge

03-30-2009, 02:28 PM

Wow sexy!! Spyral are those 18's or 19's?

^^

Plus, how's the upkeep on them, easy to keep clean? What about in between the spokes, etc.

drewbee

03-31-2009, 10:20 AM

^^

Plus, how's the upkeep on them, easy to keep clean? What about in between the spokes, etc.

To hijack my own thread with a few more questions about your ride, what tint% Spyral?

Spyral

03-31-2009, 09:34 PM

My R278's are 18's. The tint is 30% and the upkeep on the rims is easy. I went and used some jetseal on them (waxed and sealed) before I put them on, it keeps them easy to clean.

Thanks for all the compliments..wait until the Monaro conversion is done in 2 weeks or so!

drewbee

04-02-2009, 12:25 PM

Nice. One further question. Did you get the chrome lip? It's really hard to tell in these pictures, though it does look a tad bit lighter then the center star.

Spyral

04-02-2009, 12:28 PM

No, these are the polished lip, the center star is hyper black.

drewbee

04-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Nice. Now I just need these guys to get them instock, and find me a set of 275's and a fender roller + drag bags! Should give me the clearance I need.

nsurge

04-06-2009, 09:37 PM

Nice. Now I just need these guys to get them instock, and find me a set of 275's and a fender roller + drag bags! Should give me the clearance I need.

I'm just going to have someone do it (cut em), I'm too nervous about rolling the fenders myself!

The search for tires is going to be a pita now... too much to choose from.

drewbee

04-07-2009, 07:28 AM

I'm just going to have someone do it (cut em), I'm too nervous about rolling the fenders myself!

The search for tires is going to be a pita now... too much to choose from.

Nitto 555R's.... Nuff Said :)