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Old Mar 25, 2008, 05:58 AM
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03 ES in need of rims

A few days ago a hit a huge pothole at night and damaged both my front rims. Bent and cracked them. They are the Exel Mimi in gunmetal. I've had them for about 4 years now. So I was just looking for some thoughts and opinions on my next set. The tires on the rims now are only a year old so I'm good to go with them.

My car is thunder gray. Here are a few options I like:

Exel Mimi in black

Exel DL-46 in gunmetal

Sport Max 941 in gunmetal

Nexo NX-07 PCD POL in gunmetal

Motegi DP6 in gunmetal

Azul Cross-5 in black

Enkei ES6 in gunmetal

I think I just want to stay with gunmetal rims but the idea of black rims might look decent with a thunder gray car. I know I have to get what I like but I'd also like to hear your thoughts. Thanks

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Old Mar 25, 2008, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sthiewes
A few days ago a hit a huge pothole at night and damaged both my front rims. Bent and cracked them. They are the Exel Mimi in gunmetal. I've had them for about 4 years now. So I was just looking for some thoughts and opinions on my next set. The tires on the rims now are only a few months old so I'm good to go with them.

My car is thunder gray. Here are a few options I like:

Exel Mimi in black - http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=16353

I think I just want to stay with gunmetal rims but the idea of black rims might look decent with a thunder gray car. I know I have to get what I like but I'd also like to hear your thoughts. Thanks
i like these alot cause they look similar to the factory oz rally wheels i have but better
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If you want to spend a little money, get these, Enkei JS-M. The 15" version weighs in at a whopping 11.5lbs.
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Originally Posted by Kurt
If you want to spend a little money, get these, Enkei JS-M. The 15" version weighs in at a whopping 11.5lbs.
Those are really nice. They are alittle more than I wanted to spend plus I'd need to buy new tires which I didn't want to do since I have some Yokohama Avid H4s which are only a year old and has plenty of tread left. I didn't see any tire damage after hitting the pothole so I want to keep them.

I'll add these to the list:

Enkei ES6 in gunmetal

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sportmaxs look good!
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Bling out your ride in red w/ chrome lips! don't forget the weight savings!http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/whe...-100*9-100&rw=
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Originally Posted by SLVROZ_03
Bling out your ride in red w/ chrome lips! don't forget the weight savings!http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/whe...-100*9-100&rw=
I'm not a bling bling guy

Always open to ideas and no bling
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Well, bling is a bad word...maybe flashy? Anyways, it'll get you a good color contrast and those are very light as well.

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I really want to stay with gunmetal unless I go with black. I'd like to order by May I think...that's why I was hoping to get the opinions of others
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Here's a good example of what blue rims might look like...
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Well, my choices would be either Sport Max 941 in gunmetal, Nexo NX-07 PCD POL in gunmetal and the Enkei ES6 in gunmetal. I think any of these 3 sets would look good.
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Originally Posted by SLVROZ_03
Here's a good example of what blue rims might look like...
colored rims ftw!
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I've decided on the Enkei ES6. Going to order by Monday
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