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Old 02-06-14, 08:38 PM
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Old 02-07-14, 05:10 AM
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I still don't get the black wheel craze. Makes me think of lots of brake dust caked on.
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Black wheels are just a way of people telling me they couldn't afford wheels but wanted to make their car cooler when in reality it most of the time it looks cheap.....at least that's how I see it.
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No big deal just another ES350 white car. It does look like the tint is to dark for NY laws. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
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Looks like he needs to clean up the wheels.
Old 02-07-14, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MikePA
Why did you start 3 threads to show pictures your car instead of placing them in a single thread..?
Three? It's more like 10,LOL!
Old 02-07-14, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gray_es300
Black wheels are just a way of people telling me they couldn't afford wheels but wanted to make their car cooler when in reality it most of the time it looks cheap.....at least that's how I see it.
Black wheels to me says the owner has no imagination...plus you can't see them at all when they blend it with the tires...which are also black by the way.

Now charcoal grey or something along those lines...that has interest and is visually appealing, IMHO.
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damn tough crowd....guess everyone's very old in this section....Personally i've had many wheels and different finishes, it all depends on the theme i wanted. I don't think all black wheels look good on a es but maybe if it had a polished lip to give it some contrast...

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what custom lights?
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I guess, being in winter capital of the world, where every car has black steel wheels on for about half a year, I too am not too crazy about seeing any black wheels on a car. A polished lip would certainly help in the looks - that's me though
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Everybody sucks this car especially at night everybody in love with this car
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Originally Posted by Es350rod
Everybody sucks this car especially at night everybody in love with this car
Everybody??
Old 02-07-14, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexbenz
damn tough crowd....guess everyone's very old in this section....Personally i've had many wheels and different finishes, it all depends on the theme i wanted. I don't think all black wheels look good on a es but maybe if it had a polished lip to give it some contrast...
I am old (56) But that doesn't mean I'm dead, LOL!

I have had more wheels on my cars over the years than anyone on this planet (probably not a joke) ,here's my '70 Chevelle that was on the cover of CHP magazine, my 2nd cover there and 3rd feature...my point is you're right, a polished hoop breaks up the look of the wheel as these are done here, spokes are a dark grey...sorry for the highjack,LOL!


My '69 Z/28 when it appeared on the Flowmaster calendar:


And with custom Rushforth wheels:


Lastly...the stable:
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Default Es350 New York City custom door handles replaces head nd tailights

Black taillights n headlights soon different rims n tires xtra top windsheild lip n trunk lip custon door and inside lighting

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Originally Posted by Es350rod
Black taillights n headlights soon different rims n tires xtra top windsheild lip n trunk lip custon door and inside lighting
Oh goody, more separate threads for each modification you make.


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