pic request

[codypka]

I'm trying to decide one which of the following two sets of wheels I want to purchase:

17" Konig Reasons in graphite finish
link: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...pc=52425&rw=7&vid=006888&rd=17&bp=4-108&ar=45

17" Exel BK-7 in gun metal
link: http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdID=1381

so I was wondering if anyone had picture of either of these wheels on their Contour (preferably SVT in silver frost), and if so, can you post them here so i can get a better idea of what they look like on our cars?

thanks

 

[IRingTwyce]

Rawburt has the Reasons on his Silver Frost. Looks pretty good. Personally, I'd go for the BK-7. Less kitschy IMO.

 

[codypka]

true, i was looking around the wheel pics thread in the old forums and thought those were the reasons on his, but wasnt sure because he didnt specify.

btw, whats kitschy mean? lol

 

[RawBurt]

18's

 

[IRingTwyce]

true, i was looking around the wheel pics thread in the old forums and thought those were the reasons on his, but wasnt sure because he didnt specify.

btw, whats kitschy mean? lol

Dictionary.com is your friend:

kitsch
/kɪtʃ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kich] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun

something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.
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[Origin: 1925–30; < G, deriv. of kitschen to throw together (a work of art)

]

—Related forms kitschy, adjective

I'm not saying they're ugly. Far from it. I actually like them quite a bit. I just think that the Exel is a more classic design that will age better.

 

[codypka]

thanks for the clarification. i honestly thought that wasn't a real word...i guess you learn something new every day

 

[Goonz SVT]

I have exel wheels in hyper gunmetal (hyper dark)

it gives out beautiful colors in different shades

 

[theSCHAFF]

IMHO the reasons lip and overal looks is kinda cheap, the 2nd choice looks really clean and would match any color nicely

 

[Goonz SVT]

IMHO the reasons lip and overal looks is kinda cheap, the 2nd choice looks really clean and would match any color nicely

they have no lip, they are a unique rim, but they dont suite the contour imo

 

[TheMexicanJob]

Rawburt's tires need more sidewall. Those things look like they're stretched over the tire and barely covering it.

 

[codypka]

Goonz,

Your cardomain says you have the TZ-10's, which look great. But wheelmax.com insists that they wont fit our car. Did you have to modify anything to get them to fit? I think I like the look of yours even better then the BK-7's, esp considering the TZ-10's come in 18's.

 

[dairdevyld]

Eh!!! i don't like both of those rims. IMHO they need more lip. Getting those is just asking for curb rash.

 

[codypka]

i'm proud to say that in my 4 years of driving experience I've not once hit a curb (knock on wood). So thats not something I'm concerned about

 

[codypka]

edit*

I'm now also considering the Exel TZ-10's in 18's
link: http://www.wheelmax.com/wheelcolors.asp?CtgId=1633&color=Gun Metal