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12-10-2012, 09:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-10-2012, 09:31 PM by cwspellowe.)
Right, normally I don't ask for opinions, what with me being sexy as f*ck and a rock hard mad bastard, but I genuinely have a dilemma.
The estate needs a makeover and, true to my maverick style, i'm investing in some new round things for the motor, just in time for winter.
My decisions are...
XXR 522 in gold or satin black
![[Image: xxr-522-gold-2.jpg]](http://www.carid.com/images/xxr/wheels/xxr-522-gold-2.jpg)
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XXR 527, also in gold or satin black
![[Image: 527_10H_FLAT_BLACK1-500x500.jpg]](http://www.aspecwheels.net/image/cache/527_10H_FLAT_BLACK1-500x500.jpg)
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Both are 16x8/8.25" ish, so the tyres I have will fit fine. They'll be offset ET0 so some crazy ass concaveity, especially with hub adapters as the wheels don't come in 4x108. Bolt on JDM arches are going on too, so yeah, fitment y0.
Arghhh dilemmas...
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522 in black would be my choice.
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The first ones....but not in gold, and I don't like black alloys but if that's the options id go with black....
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Hmm I dunno, this pic of a civic on gold 530's makes me consider gold, but matt black would look mean..
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The 522 's look a bit drift spec but I'd still go for them
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Hmm the 530's I can get imported from America for £500 all in, so not really much more than the 522's at £498 delivered from the UK.
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527's in black get my vote.
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522 In gold. Will look awesome with white!
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Gold wheels look shit on white 
Gotta be the gold 552s mate. No point buying shiny wheels and then having them black so they dont stand out
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(12-10-2012, 11:23 PM)SRowell Wrote: 527s in black!
There was me thinking you would have them in any colour but!
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(12-10-2012, 11:55 PM)4WayDiablo Wrote: (12-10-2012, 11:23 PM)SRowell Wrote: 527s in black!
There was me thinking you would have them in any colour but!
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522s, but not in gold or black, porno, but common...I expect more!
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Agree that black will make them disappear into the arches, even though they extend beyond them... Gunmetal would look sweet as.
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Ooft just got a £650 tax rebate through the door, this may be happening VERY soon. Argh choices choices hahaha
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Right so... turns out I really really want the 522's in gold. TBH i really wanted the 530's but they're crazy hard to get hold of, and tbh i've not seen any other 522's in the UK so i'm happy to get a set. Flat black would look mean but the gold's really caught my eye.
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(13-10-2012, 04:54 PM)cwspellowe Wrote: Right so... turns out I really really want the 522's in gold. TBH i really wanted the 530's but they're crazy hard to get hold of, and tbh i've not seen any other 522's in the UK so i'm happy to get a set. Flat black would look mean but the gold's really caught my eye.
Hurry up and clear, stupid cheque! Thank you though Mr Taxman <3
I was just strolling down thinking yep 522 in gold would look epic and you've already chosen! You made the right choice! 
Doesnt even own a 306.
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Or have I? I may be in talks with someone in the US over a set of gold 530's...
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522 in red 
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Aw matt, throwing a spanner in the works! My argument is that.. while coloured wheels would be epic win, I want to enjoy a brand new set of wheels as they are until I get bored. Then when i'm bored I can paint them and not be bored for a while, just like I did with the Dare's 
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Gold 522, you must!
Doesnt even own a 306.
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Yes but..
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Multi-stud? Are they on offer at Halfords?
Lol.
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Ouch, you're off my Xmas card list for that
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(13-10-2012, 08:28 PM)c.a.r. Wrote: Multi-stud? Are they on offer at Halfords?
Lol.
Haha wounded!
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Not only that, they're multistud and not even 4x108!
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Maybe we could fill the empty holes with paper maché or something?
Na seriously they won't really detract from how cool they will look. Still think there are a lot of big-spoked wheels out there which really suit the 306 shape...
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Maybe, but i'm loading up the scene points for ridiculous offset and rarity, i'm happy with that haha.
Managed to find a set of hubcentric PCD adapters for £70 too, thank god! H&R want £150 per PAIR brand new!
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