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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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DAMN...that sux. They look like they use to be Rota Circuit 8's < if they are I had a set of those wheels for my Honda.

Auto X..Circuit racing wheels and suspension take a beating...
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Looks good. How do you like your bed cover?
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Looks good Chris. Clean as always. How long have you had the SSS wheels on? I am considering getting rid of mine.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver-Dollar
Looks good Chris. Clean as always. How long have you had the SSS wheels on? I am considering getting rid of mine.
Thanks Sean. I've had the SS wheels on since June, when I got back from Korea. I'm pretty happy with them. I was a little worried about a hit in gas mileage and acceleration/braking but it wasn't too bad. In fact, my gas mileage didn't suffer at all. The looks compared to the stock 16's is no comparison. Why do you want to get rid of yours?

clint07, the bed cover is an Extang RT. I have no complaints except the velcro on the sides sometimes detaches on the highway and makes the cover flap a little in the wind. Nothing serious though.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hirdlej
Just remember to be careful when POWDERCOATING aluminum wheels. The heat can weaken the wheels and you end up with wheels like the pic below. I'd paint them instead since they're aluminum.

what is the best paint to use on wheels?
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackLM7
Thanks Sean. I've had the SS wheels on since June, when I got back from Korea. I'm pretty happy with them. I was a little worried about a hit in gas mileage and acceleration/braking but it wasn't too bad. In fact, my gas mileage didn't suffer at all. The looks compared to the stock 16's is no comparison. Why do you want to get rid of yours?

clint07, the bed cover is an Extang RT. I have no complaints except the velcro on the sides sometimes detaches on the highway and makes the cover flap a little in the wind. Nothing serious though.
Glad you didnt see a MPG difference... When I put mine on (same time as 93 tune) i lost 2mpg... Maybe the wheels, maybe the tires im using as well but come spring im putting my old chrome 18s back on to see if i get a MPG gain.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by black00chev
Glad you didnt see a MPG difference... When I put mine on (same time as 93 tune) i lost 2mpg... Maybe the wheels, maybe the tires im using as well but come spring im putting my old chrome 18s back on to see if i get a MPG gain.
Did you get your tune updated with the new tire height when you installed the 20's?
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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sure did... had them installed before i had the 93tune done.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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I've always liked the SS 20's. Had me a set at one time but sold them do to performance issues. At the time I only had the 4.8l. Maybe someday again but not with my 5 speed. My tires will be the "fuse" in my quest for more power. Hands down they're still gorgeous wheels. Why people remove them and put on big gaudy chrome wheels is beyond me.......
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