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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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I’m going to bump up to 37” Toyo’s and would like an all flat black aluminum wheel but the options seem really limited. Is there a reason for this?

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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Here are my XD Monster Matte Black wheels since I did not want shiny black wheels either.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Freeman
I’m going to bump up to 37” Toyo’s and would like an all flat black aluminum wheel but the options seem really limited. Is there a reason for this?

Any suggestions?

-Freeman
what size rims? 17?
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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Yeah. I would stick with the 17's
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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I can't address why there are fewer flat black wheels than you think there ought to be, but I like the Procomp 7089s I have. They call them matte black or cast black, depending on who wrote the marketing copy.





Ah, yes, trail damage. But a good look at the wheel ...
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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You could also buy your favorite style of rim (besides chrome plated) and have them powder coated. I'm doing mine within the next few months. $300 for a set of 5. $60/wheel. Only problem is turn around time, I have to sit the jeep on blocks outside the facility for a day or two.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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I have the same wheels as Mark. I love em
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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I have the XD Monster Matte Black as well, but in 18 in. I like them too, b/c they are not too over the top but are unique. I think that they look really good. Probably not the best if you do a lot of rock crawling. The only other problem I've had in them is that they collected a lot of snow and caused dealth wobble. I knocked off the snow and ice and they were good to go. I get lots of compliments on them.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
I can't address why there are fewer flat black wheels than you think there ought to be, but I like the Procomp 7089s I have. They call them matte black or cast black, depending on who wrote the marketing copy.





Ah, yes, trail damage. But a good look at the wheel ...
I have some cast blast Pro Comps as well, no problems whatsoever!!! They look bad ass..
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