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thebarber
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gunmetal or black

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i picked up some 18" OZ superleggeras for the vibe. as i found out when i picked up the wheels, they need new paint...so im on the fence with gunmetal or black on the vibe....or suggest something else
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GUNMETAL! Matches the cladding nicely.
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1) Gunmetal2) My breath was actually taken by that photo
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Quote, originally posted by jkm311 »GUNMETAL! Matches the cladding nicely. my first thought too
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Post by Kincaid »

So far we are all in agreement!
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Post by KITT222 »

Gunmetal is a good compromise. It looks good and aggressive, but you can still see it. It doesn't get lost in the wheel well like black does.
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Gunmetal !
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Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY »Gunmetal !Quote, originally posted by Feelin’ The Vibe »1) GunmetalQuote, originally posted by jkm311 »GUNMETAL! I agree! Gunmetal... lugs too!!!
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Gunmetal looks REALLY amazing with the grey cladding.
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Gunmetal all the way! Just like everyone else who voted for gunmetal thought, it meshes really well with the car.
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Post by DressedInBlack »

Gunmetal because it sounds cool.I mean, come on, if someone asks you what color your wheels are, wouldn't you rather say "Gunmetal" than "Meadow Butterfly Purple"??And because it does go well with your car. See about doing your roof rack the same color...
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Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »Gunmetal because it sounds cool.I mean, come on, if someone asks you what color your wheels are, wouldn't you rather say "Gunmetal" than "Meadow Butterfly Purple"??And because it does go well with your car. See about doing your roof rack the same color...i literally spit out soda after that "Meadow Butterfly Purple" comment.but back to the important part, as the majority has stated, the Gunmetal is your best option, appearance wise with the matching of the cladding, visual appeal as it does not get lost in the wheel well or the tire, and it will be less of a hassle to clean as it shouldnt show brake dust if at all.
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Post by ligion »

I vote for Meadow Butterfly Purple
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Post by Persephone »

Gunmetal for sure.
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