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Old 01-01-2011, 09:40 AM   #1
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Looking for some black wheels
Anybody got a recommendation?
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Old 01-01-2011, 09:43 AM   #2
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Yeah, take whatever design wheel that you like and have it refinished in black......
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Yeah, take whatever design wheel that you like and have it refinished in black......
How much would this cost?
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How much would this cost?
well......... it depends on the wheel, composition, design, if it's 1 pc/3pc, and if you want solid black, matte black, gloss black, w/ or w/o polished lip, etc., etc., etc.

As suggested, pick a wheel you like and first see if it comes in black. If not, then contact some good body shops and or powder coating places to find out pricing... (some dealers will have good recommendations for outsourcing... others may not)
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tirerack.com - the oz allegerita (sp?). comes in black, and really light for the price.
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Old 01-01-2011, 02:39 PM   #6
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Anybody got a recommendation?
What are your goals ? If its simply to have a set of blacks wheels, then find a design that you like and have them painted or powder coated . If your are looking to gain performance by reducing unsprung weight and rotational mass, thats another topic .
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What's the best site for wheels?
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There are many high quality after market brands . Do you have a size and budget in
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There are many high quality after market brands . Do you have a size and budget in
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Around $1000-1500. And size isn't too important
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Around $1000-1500. And size isn't too important
I'm not sure what you will find in that price range that's going to be an improvement over your oem wheels. You will have to do some searching online to see what's available. The only worthwhile suggestion that I can make, is one brand that I am familiar with that makes a very nice 18 inch one piece forged wheel for around 2k - which is extremely reasonably for a wheel of that quality and design .
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Around $1000-1500. And size isn't too important
If your OEM wheels are not to banged up you could probably get them professionally refinished for around $500/set.
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