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Old 14-08-2009, 12:04 AM   #1
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Has anyone used these? I'm thinking of purchasing a set?http://www.rimskins.com/ Any feedback would be appreciated?

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Old 14-08-2009, 12:09 AM   #2
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I've been told there really good.

Hmm, I think I'll try some, got a few gutter marks from the previous owner, might cover them up until I get the fixed...
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Old 14-08-2009, 12:10 AM   #3
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wow.. they look pretty cool... i've never seen them before...
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Old 14-08-2009, 12:45 AM   #4
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they look alright on a factory alloy, but not sure if they would suit the average fooly omg hektic chrome rims
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Old 17-08-2009, 02:59 PM   #5
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I've decided to purchase some fro my Cobra, so will give feed back once they arrive.
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Old 17-08-2009, 03:02 PM   #6
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hell yeh bought my ute not long ago with scratched rims, this will sure hide / fix it

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Old 17-08-2009, 03:17 PM   #7
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Haven't heard of the product before - looks pretty good, might have to look into it - thanks for the info XA5800
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Old 17-08-2009, 03:31 PM   #8
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Might have to look into these too, would there be any balance issues with them as well as how well does the double sided tape hold?
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Old 17-08-2009, 04:55 PM   #9
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Think i may purchase some.

More to cover up current gutter rash more than anything
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Old 27-08-2009, 04:51 PM   #10
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I got some a little while ago, a mate works at autobarn. They are fantastic i smacked a curb at about 40 kph and it saved the rim. You should have seen the scuff on the rim skin.
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Old 27-08-2009, 06:52 PM   #11
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Looks ok (would get for the Mini), but do each time you change tyres, get a puncture repair etc you need to buy new ones?
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Old 27-08-2009, 07:07 PM   #12
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My mate uses them on his xr5 turbo focus, they are pretty good and work very well!
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Old 27-08-2009, 07:51 PM   #13
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Anyone got photo's of them fitted?
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Old 27-08-2009, 07:54 PM   #14
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This sure looks like a GREAT product. Much cheaper than buying NEW rims.
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Old 27-08-2009, 07:57 PM   #15
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Looks ok (would get for the Mini), but do each time you change tyres, get a puncture repair etc you need to buy new ones?
For the price of them who cares if you do, $50 odd is a small price to pay for a little insurance.
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Old 27-08-2009, 07:58 PM   #16
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You can buy these from either super cheap auto, or autobarn, Great idea in my opinion
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Old 27-08-2009, 08:07 PM   #17
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Any photos of how they look on dished rims?
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Old 27-08-2009, 08:40 PM   #18
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Old 27-08-2009, 08:47 PM   #19
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im sold, i'm so careful with my 20's but it'll happen sometime, this will at least help
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Old 27-08-2009, 10:31 PM   #20
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hmm i might get them if they are what i think they are
not to protect the rim. i can just respray mine if i scrape them
but to brighten them up
will these give like a silver lip to my dark alloys or will they just look out of place?
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Old 28-08-2009, 12:08 AM   #21
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I was thinking the same thing Ross-b. My rims are anthracite.
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Old 28-08-2009, 02:52 AM   #22
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Looks like a good idea to me.
Hard to find tyres these days that still have the little lip to protect your rim, so these might be a good replacement!
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