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Powdercoated Sahara 18's!

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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Default Powdercoated Sahara 18's!

Wow! after much consideration i am glad i decided to stick bigger rubber on the stock sahara wheels. the design really comes to life and reveals what is a really subtle and striking concave face. i got these powdercoated satin black. couldnt be happier!

toyo MT 12.5 33's no lift

apologies for the pix. it was dark when i picked it up just wanted to give you folks a quick first impression. i'll get some daylight pix soon enough!
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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wow...that is absolutely what i want to do with my stock rubi wheels'


if you dont mind me asking how much was it per wheel?
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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I'll say your wheels were $30 a piece to get powdercoated. We have a regional tire seller out here in the Pacific NW (Les Schwab) that will powdercoat old wheels for $28 - while I've not had it done- my brother has had a ton of old wheels done....and you pick your color! Sounds too good to be true but it's the real deal.
In any event, your wheels look teriffic. I have a Steel Blue Sahara (truth be told my wife has a Steel Blue Sahara) and I like your wheels in Black instaed of the general issue silver.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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Ok...I'll ask the newbie question:

What's powdercoating?
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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that looks just amazing...great decision man
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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Looks great! How durable is powder coating and what was the turn around time to get a set done?
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Looks amazing, making think about getting a black one now.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:44 AM
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Your jeep looks good. I too like the stock wheels and I'd like to keep them if possible. What spacers did you use and is there any rubbing with the Toyo's?
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Outstanding

I'm looking forward to daytime pics. Give a nice wide angle shot.

Those tires have some serious tread.
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Did your tire shop give you any flac about putting 12.5" wides on 7.5" wide wheels? Looks great. I'll definitely have to look into that when I change these tires.
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