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Gunmetal Mickey Thompson Classic Locks

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Wishbone Runner, Nov 23, 2012.

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Black or Gunmetal Grey

  1. Leave grey

    23 vote(s)
    54.8%
  2. Black

    19 vote(s)
    45.2%
  1. Nov 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    So, I finally decided on getting the MT Classic Locks in a 16" to have wrapped in 285 Duratracs. I went to 4Wheel parts to test fit the 16" (4" BS, -12mm offset) to ensure it would clear the calipers. All went well and it cleared the calipers. The next day I was browsing CL and low and behold found a set a guy was selling with a worn out set of spiked winter tires for $500. I talked the guy into letting go of just the rims for $300, and this is what I came up with:

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    They were once polished, but had not seen much love and were corroded.

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    I had planned on buying the black set when I was going to get new ones, but as these were going to need either paint or a good polish, I decided to give Gunmetal a go. Not sure if I love it or not, but I can always throw black on them later if I decide I dont dig it. Feed back appreciated, leave em or go black? Also not sure what I want to do with the rings, leave em raw, black, grey.

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    Goin on my runner, that currently has black rims.



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  2. Nov 23, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    650H1

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    the grey looks awesome, those are nice wheels!
     
  3. Nov 23, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    thems look goooood
     
  4. Nov 23, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    Thanks! I think I will have to see thm on the truck to be sure. I could only do two today, the screw that hold the center caps on are seized. I am going to try some P oil, and if that doesn't work, use a reverse bit and drill them out. So, I still have the other two to do and could change colors if I wanted to.
     
  5. Nov 23, 2012 at 7:44 PM
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    Yamaha Dave

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    I think they look good, but that is definitely no where near Gunmetal. That color in powder coating is called Battleship gray. I would leave the rings unpolished and raw.
     
  6. Nov 24, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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    Wishbone Runner

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  7. Nov 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM
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    I like them
     
  8. Nov 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    I think they look good. Have you thought about painting thing rings? maybe color matched or matte?
     
  9. Nov 24, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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    goufcustom

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    This ^^^
     
  10. Nov 24, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    I have, looking at them next to the truck, they do look a little busy with the silver. I think I will mount them as is, and if I don't like it, painting the rings is an easy task.
     
  11. Nov 25, 2012 at 8:41 AM
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    TacomaChris

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    Powdercoat the rims black and powdercoat the rings anthracite
     
  12. Nov 25, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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    My vote is leave the wheels gray, and hit the rings with black. I think it would look sick on the black 4runner.
     
  13. Nov 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    Either way they came out good. Nice work on the paint.
     
  14. Nov 25, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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    I WANT SO BAD
     
  15. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    After staring at these in my garage for a few weeks, I decided I was not loving them, and gave them a face lift.

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  16. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    Getting mounted this weekend.
     
  17. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    Those look awesome.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:21 PM
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    u got a winner there bud- wise choice
     
  20. Dec 10, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    Yup, I am liking my decision, can't wait to seem wrapped and mounted.
     

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