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: My NBP with BFG All-Terrains and powedercoated black rims.


Stealth-E
12-24-2009, 08:43 PM
I just got my wheels back from powdercoating and I think they came out mint. Gave the factory rims a gloss black powdercoat and wrapped them in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A's... 225/70R16.

Now I just need to re-spray paint my center caps to finish it off... Apparently 2 coats of spray paint = wrinkle looking paint.

Sorry for the lousy cell phone picture and the not overly clean car, but I'm very happy with how it came out.

scorsone
12-24-2009, 08:56 PM
looks slick, I like it. Can't wait for some good pics with the repainted center caps.

TANJPRL06
12-25-2009, 03:44 AM
Does changing to 225 70 R 16 tires effect your speedometer calibration?

JETsi
12-25-2009, 06:26 AM
looks good

Stealth-E
12-25-2009, 08:21 AM
Thanks for the good words.

I remember checking some website about how "off" my speedo would be and I think it was between 1-2 MPH at 60 MPH. I'll have to get a bit more accurate reading with my GPS

ElementaryEd
12-25-2009, 11:35 AM
Looks wicked! I love it! Mine might look like that before too long. At least with the BFG's.

rojogan
12-25-2009, 12:02 PM
I just got my wheels back from powdercoating and I think they came out mint. Gave the factory rims a gloss black powdercoat and wrapped them in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A's... 225/70R16.

Now I just need to re-spray paint my center caps to finish it off... Apparently 2 coats of spray paint = wrinkle looking paint.

Sorry for the lousy cell phone picture and the not overly clean car, but I'm very happy with how it came out.

I must say, that black on black looks hot! Now, you just need to keep everything nice and clean and shinny!

Eww-an E
12-25-2009, 02:26 PM
Love the black on black look.Great tires too.8) No offence,but I think that if those white raised letters were facing in,it would look even better.:-)

NismoGriff
12-25-2009, 07:29 PM
Love the black on black look.Great tires too.8) No offence,but I think that if those white raised letters were facing in,it would look even better.:-)

I think it looks good either way. I have RWL on my AT tires and there are days that I love the lettering and days I wish they were facing inside.

Tortuga Rojo
12-25-2009, 11:55 PM
I think the RWL have the subtle stylin' touch because otherwise the side of the box would be so, uh, black. Other than the shiny lugs. The RWL give the E more shoulder, I think that's what the design wonks call it. Nice, very nice.

I'd be very interested to hear how the powdercoat holds up through 4 seasons. Polished wheels tend to dull.

rojogan
12-26-2009, 05:00 PM
I think the RWL have the subtle stylin' touch because otherwise the side of the box would be so, uh, black. Other than the shiny lugs. The RWL give the E more shoulder, I think that's what the design wonks call it. Nice, very nice.

I'd be very interested to hear how the powdercoat holds up through 4 seasons. Polished wheels tend to dull.

I agree-the RWL looks great. I have them on my E, and I think it's a nice touch. And, the accent on the black on black is just right!

toasty
12-26-2009, 05:23 PM
Looks noice.....
http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/animesoc/2006/03/14/kakashi_thumbs_up.jpg

helcaraxe
12-26-2009, 05:30 PM
I absolutely love the 07/08 wheels painted black. They look super tough! I wonder what the 09/10 EX wheels would look like in black on a black E... Anyone wanna photoshop it for me?

Hmmm ideas ideas ideas.

insane_sc
12-26-2009, 08:31 PM
Looks good, need to blackout your headlight housings and vht your tailights, that would finish it off nicely.

ORANGEE
12-28-2009, 10:42 AM
Big Fan !!!!!

I love the way my BFG's perform