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Old 03-23-2023, 6:11am   #21
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Not even a wagon looks good with those
I had a '98 and the first thing I did was to change those ugly rims to a newer style, I think it was a '01 rim I went with.
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I had a '98 and the first thing I did was to change those ugly rims to a newer style, I think it was a '01 rim I went with.
I did the same for my dad when his 99 needed new tires, I bought him some 01 wheels.
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BTW, OP, I like your current rims, you should consider powercoating, as lots of color options:
Oh I like them too, I'm just looking for something that I may like just as well that is easier to clean. Part of it is I also need to do new pads and rotors, the Hawk pads I put on it years ago stop great but are dirty as heck
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Oh I like them too, I'm just looking for something that I may like just as well that is easier to clean. Part of it is I also need to do new pads and rotors, the Hawk pads I put on it years ago stop great but are dirty as heck
With brake pad selection, and most things, they are trade-offs.
Pretty certain you can go with a less dusty pad, but will give up some braking power.

I use a spray bottle with liquid soap, and a little detail spray mixed it, makes cleaning rims a little easier, and usually allows for a quick wipe with a rag, as opposed to have to get on the ground and scrub them clean.

Best solution is only to own black rims, the brake dust makes them a hue darker!!
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