Vinyl Wheel Stripes

[SciFion]

So I'm still saving for a set of custom painted wheels. In an effort to make my steelies look not so "steelie" I decided to get a set of pre-curved vinyl wheel stripes from Dunstan Graffix. http://www.dunstangraffix.com/zencart/ They are designed for motorcycles but worked great on my xD. They are available in sizes from 13-22 inches and come in many different colors and widths.

It took me less than 5 minutes a wheel to install these stripes, and the only thing more impressive than the effect you get is the price. Each set (4 wheel sides) remember they are designed for motorcycles, cost only $4.99 ea. With shipping it was less than $10.00! That's for all 4 of my wheels!

These things are a bargain in my opinion. If you are still running steel wheels, these have an immediate effect, you decide..

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[xDevint]

That dont look bad at all. Good idea.

[TheLittleDeviant]

looks good! I wonder if I could run some color on the rims too.... hmmm..........

[xDevint]

Hay Mike, I think you started something.

[SciFion]

Yeah, these stripes have to be the best bang for the buck I've ever seen to spiff up the outside of your ride. I mean for under $10.00 to stripe all 4 wheels, it's insane. If you haven't checked out their site, check it out. It's pretty basic, and tailored for motorcycles, but it's the striping kits your after.

They also have reflective and other colored styles like barbed wire patterns, and custom text for a little more. Totally worth it I think. My nieghbors and friends are blown away by the new look, and the price cant be beat! Check out the short installation video so you see what they are, and how easy they go on.

Just select the wheel size you want, the width of the stripes, and color and your set. The ones I installed are 4mm's. Mine came really quickly, like in 3 days I think.

[xDizzle]

def gonna look into these

[xDevint]

The reflective would look sweet.

[Cylon_xD]

Originally Posted by xDevint The reflective would look sweet.

Haha, it would be just like my reflective "SCION xD" body graphics - sort of!

[TheLittleDeviant]

I noticed you can add lettering to the stripes too

[SciFion]

Originally Posted by TheLittleDeviant I noticed you can add lettering to the stripes too

That's right.^ I guess with the right color combo, some folks might consider adding them to their custom wheels, it's fairly inexpensive to try it and see if it works with your wheels or not.

[rhino74s]

Nice job Mike, I like it!

[SciFion]

Thanks Ryan, it's amazing how much better the car looks now. The stripes give it a subtle accent, and sort of brings it all together. The wheels I'm saving for have a similar look, only BETTER! Can't wait to get them and get the glass tinted, then I will be sportin' like all you guys!

Here's the wheels I'm aiming for, they Raderwerks M TEN 80 BR's, but I will have them paint the red stripe Hot Lava orange..

They have a custom paint feature>http://www.raderwerks.com/

[BowdilxD]

Nice wheels! Anyone ever hear of Nexo wheels? I found some that were on a 06 TC not too far from me. Anyone know if they will fit? He said they come with Nexen tires and hub centric rings.

[TheLittleDeviant]

The stock wheels are around +45 offset, so expect the Nexo wheels to sit the same as the steelies.

[BowdilxD]

Originally Posted by TheLittleDeviant The stock wheels are around +45 offset, so expect the Nexo wheels to sit the same as the steelies.

Thanks! That was my next question, what offset are the stock wheels.

[TheLittleDeviant]

No problem, you will be safe is you stay under 8.5 inch wide wheels, and an offset with a number between +30 and +45.