Would these "defects" stop you from buying these rims?
12-27-2007, 10:04 PM
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Would these "defects" stop you from buying these rims?
So I've been looking for some rims for my Taurus, needless to say almost every aftermarket rim looks like garbage on my car. I did find a set of rims that I think look great. They are the Mille Miglia MM11's. They are 17x8 with a 42mm offset.
The rims on a newer Taurus Wagon (with the SHO V8):
...and the 2 defects:
They are fairly rare, are discontinued, and I can get them for $550 with tires that need replacing soon. Would you say those scratches are too big? Or am I being too picky for a 14 year old Taurus?
Any input is good input
The rims on a newer Taurus Wagon (with the SHO V8):
...and the 2 defects:
They are fairly rare, are discontinued, and I can get them for $550 with tires that need replacing soon. Would you say those scratches are too big? Or am I being too picky for a 14 year old Taurus?
Any input is good input
Last edited by S A CHO; 12-27-2007 at 10:06 PM.
12-27-2007, 11:13 PM
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I think it is fine. Those are some clean looking wheels. The damage is minimal and I'm sure you could get it refinished for not much $ if those minor defects bother you that much.
12-27-2007, 11:35 PM
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Its definitely not a show car, and most won't notice anyway unless they're looking for it. If thats the ONLY defects, then no it would not stop me from buying them.
and I think the 1st gen SHO looks a lot different from the 2nd gen
and I think the 1st gen SHO looks a lot different from the 2nd gen
12-27-2007, 11:48 PM
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Definitely wouldn't stop me from buying them. They're so minor that you could probably touch it up yourself or something.
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12-28-2007, 04:49 AM
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do it.
12-28-2007, 08:45 AM
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Thanks guys 
Picking them up this weekend
I know of a place that refinishes the entire rim to an exact match for $90.00 if I really wanted to make them perfect...
Picking them up this weekend
I know of a place that refinishes the entire rim to an exact match for $90.00 if I really wanted to make them perfect...
12-28-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
The thing is with discontinued wheels is you can never replace them, so if one were to crack or something then you're fucked.
12-28-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
no wouldn't stop me from buying them. damn my SHO needs rims
12-28-2007, 12:19 PM
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2507469
Doesn't look like he has engine shots, I will see if I can get a couple from him next time he's online.
Doesn't look like he has engine shots, I will see if I can get a couple from him next time he's online.
12-28-2007, 12:50 PM
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nice...i forget to you have an SHO?
those rims seem to look good on most Ford vehicles for some reason...u have that cobra thing going.
Good decision on buying them!!
those rims seem to look good on most Ford vehicles for some reason...u have that cobra thing going.
Good decision on buying them!!
12-29-2007, 02:47 PM
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I'm so glad I picked these up. They will look amazing when they are mounted. Aside from the 2 little things above these rims are flawless. 2 tires are garbage and the other 2 wont fit into my wheel wells. I'll need some new rubber come Spring time.
05-30-2008, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
I finallllyyy got them mounted today. Hands down the best aftermaket rims for this car 
To each his own tho. Congras on the rims. Those scratches aren't bad at all.
05-30-2008, 08:57 PM
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It looks very clean! Congrats.
05-30-2008, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GrandeInter10
No offense bro but I don't care how fast that thing is. It's ugly. To each his own tho. Congras on the rims. Those scratches aren't bad at all.
To each his own tho. Congras on the rims. Those scratches aren't bad at all.That makes me like it even more
I usually just say Yamaha motor and 5 speed and it usually changes some minds around
05-30-2008, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GrandeInter10
No offense bro but I don't care how fast that thing is. It's ugly. To each his own tho. Congras on the rims. Those scratches aren't bad at all.
To each his own tho. Congras on the rims. Those scratches aren't bad at all.who the F are you?
at cl's comment ^
05-31-2008, 05:55 AM
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Looks good! Much better than those white salad-shooter rims. It reminds me of the early 93+ Camaros. 
And really, almost 6 months to get your rims mounted?
I have access to a shop, but still.... I couldn't friggin wait to get my wheels mounted. I took a chance and stuffed all 4 in my car with the seat folded, luckily they barely fit! They look good though, sorta plain looking but it matches the SHO's sleeper look. That's definitely my favorite gen SHO.
And really, almost 6 months to get your rims mounted?
I have access to a shop, but still.... I couldn't friggin wait to get my wheels mounted. I took a chance and stuffed all 4 in my car with the seat folded, luckily they barely fit! They look good though, sorta plain looking but it matches the SHO's sleeper look. That's definitely my favorite gen SHO.
05-31-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
No worries...
That makes me like it even more
I usually just say Yamaha motor and 5 speed and it usually changes some minds around
That makes me like it even more
I usually just say Yamaha motor and 5 speed and it usually changes some minds around
05-31-2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
5 months later? Damn your a tad slow.
I would have stuck a pair of black CV steel cop rims on that thing. They look great on a white car.
Flashy rims on an old car like that just seem way outta place.
However good luck with them.
I would have stuck a pair of black CV steel cop rims on that thing. They look great on a white car.
Flashy rims on an old car like that just seem way outta place.
However good luck with them.
Those rims arent even close to being flashy.
