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Wheel color opinion, and pic request

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by colojeepguy, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. Aug 6, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Yesterday I picked up a set of KH 15x8 steel wheels-similar to the original Renegade wheels. I'm trying to decide what color I want to paint them.
    1. White
    2. Red-my Jeep is bright red with a tan top
    3.Black
    4.Silver (like a Chevy Rally wheel silver}

    Opinions?
    Anybody with these type wheels, post up a pic!
     
  2. Aug 6, 2011
    Frank1669

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    I vote red or the same tan as your top if you want contrast.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2011
    chuck123wapati

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    i painted my wheels to match the bumpers, side rails hood hinges and window hinges.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2011
    ojgrsoi

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    I might lean toward red.
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  5. Aug 6, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Thanks ojgrsoi-that's just what I was looking for!
    Anybody else?
     
  6. Aug 6, 2011
    bkd

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    Patrick has a set that are slate/gunmetal gray that look great.......think he's on vacation currently
     
  7. Aug 8, 2011
    Mr. Gangrene Jeans

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    This may be a stupid question, have you tried them on for size yet. Many brake options will not allow them, disc or 11" drum.

    To answer your question, I don't care for black wheels unless it is an A12 car. White is usually nice, but probably not with the tan top. Body color is good if you get the exact shade, off a little is off a lot IMO. Silver or argent is also nice, but similar to my comment on white. My vote would be tan to match the top, or a toned down version with a little white added, more of an ivory. Post pictures when done.
     
  8. Aug 9, 2011
    dnb71R2

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    White is a bit chinsey.
    Color match is always good. Contrast is even better (tan).
    Silver is an excellent choice.
    I don't like black wheels either - there; that's my opinion. :)
     
  9. Aug 9, 2011
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Hey, I asked for opinions!
    Personally I like the black wheel look, but I'm shying away from it cause half the Wranglers you see running around have those black "rock crawler" wheels on 'em.
     
  10. Aug 9, 2011
    Smokeater

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    I'm with bkd, the set Patrick has with the Gunmetal grey looks really good.
     
  11. Aug 9, 2011
    04sd2

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    Red or tan, either match the body or top color. BTW, they fit fine with my 11' brakes.

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