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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Alright guys, I'm going to be in the market for some new wheels before too long. Here's a picture of the one that's in the best shape that's currently on my truck....

http://imgur.com/6SLFT.jpg

The other ones have more missing "beauty rivets" and the chrome is starting to crack in a few places on some of them as well. They're Akuza Blade wheels. I like the open spoke design, and I would like to stay with 20's because I don't really want to buy new tires as well. But, if I find a set that I think will really set it off, I'd be open to it.

Any suggestions guys/gals?

Here's the truck as it sits now.

http://imgur.com/221gV.jpg

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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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How about smaller pics... Oh and for new wheels make sure you get the round kind
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Holy **** that first pic is huge...

I am a huge fan of the factory 20's. I think it's a clean and good looking setup. I plan on picking up some SSS 20's and powder coating them black or a dark grey in the future.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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I was working on editing it after I first posted it. You guys just got in here too fast.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 11:49 PM
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Holy **** that first pic is huge...

I am a huge fan of the factory 20's. I think it's a clean and good looking setup. I plan on picking up some SSS 20's and powder coating them black or a dark grey in the future.
I've kinda looked into going that route as well.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ak2007r6
Holy **** that first pic is huge...

I am a huge fan of the factory 20's. I think it's a clean and good looking setup. I plan on picking up some SSS 20's and powder coating them black or a dark grey in the future.
Or just buy them black, brand new from the factory. You should call me.

To the OP, those wheels are very difficult to clean well, which is why the look so bad. I hope the price for them is very very low. They are made cheaply, in China, and are also VERY heavy. Unless you really really like them, try to find something else. The tire shop I used to run sold them, they are not good quality wheels.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
Or just buy them black, brand new from the factory. You should call me.

To the OP, those wheels are very difficult to clean well, which is why the look so bad. I hope the price for them is very very low. They are made cheaply, in China, and are also VERY heavy. Unless you really really like them, try to find something else. The tire shop I used to run sold them, they are not good quality wheels.
Hold up, You got it all wrong. These wheels were on the truck when I bought it 120,000 miles ago. I'm looking to replace them. You're right, they are a PITA to keep clean, and they're heavy as hell.

EDIT: original posted edited for clarity, it was poorly worded.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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I think the GMC 20's are a great looking wheel...

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