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Old 10-01-2005, 12:35 AM
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So, I've decided to start saving for rims for my Bonneville, but I need all around shopping suggestions. 1993 SLE suggested www.tirerack.com and I've found rims I like, such as the Kazera KZ-A and Sport Edition Fox 2s. Are there any specific nationalities or brands to stay away from? I want something that'* quality.

Thanks for any help!
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my favroite wheels evar

Mille Miglia Evo 5

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Is that a brand? Are you recommending or warning about?
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I don't think there are any bad wheel manufacturers, it'* one of those things that either works or doesnt. Try looking around locally as well. It'* always a good thing to build a relationship with local vendor, I have and it'* paid off.
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Vig, the KZ-A'* are nice but Im not a fan of seeing the extra lug holes
from 2 bolt patterns. Do they have caps

IMO
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Default Re: Need help deciding on rims

Originally Posted by VigCS
So, I've decided to start saving for rims for my Bonneville, but I need all around shopping suggestions. 1993 SLE suggested www.tirerack.com and I've found rims I like, such as the Kazera KZ-A and Sport Edition Fox 2s. Are there any specific nationalities or brands to stay away from? I want something that'* quality.

Thanks for any help!
pretty much anything aftermarket (as far as wheels go) your gonna run a chance of fading,pitting,discoloration after years, Unless you take care of them properly. I think the warrenty for aftermarket chrome is 3 years, not a good choice next to highly polished or painted wheels imo. Aftermarket chrome seems to pit and oxidize not like factory chrome which has the proper polishes and such.

I'd check the manufactures.
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Evo 5'* are sharp rims and always look good on a Bonn!
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What'* wrong with the rims you have on her now, they look sharp
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Default Re: Need help deciding on rims

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So, I've decided to start saving for rims for my Bonneville, but I need all around shopping suggestions. 1993 SLE suggested www.tirerack.com and I've found rims I like, such as the Kazera KZ-A and Sport Edition Fox 2s. Are there any specific nationalities or brands to stay away from? I want something that'* quality.

Thanks for any help!
pretty much anything aftermarket (as far as wheels go) your gonna run a chance of fading,pitting,discoloration after years, Unless you take care of them properly. I think the warrenty for aftermarket chrome is 3 years, not a good choice next to highly polished or painted wheels imo. Aftermarket chrome seems to pit and oxidize not like factory chrome which has the proper polishes and such.

I'd check the manufactures.
It'* a damn good thing I hate chrome then. I HATE chrome.


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