Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
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Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Please , help me to choose the good ones !!
Time limit : 05/08/2025
Thank you !
Jerome
Time limit : 05/08/2025
Thank you !
Jerome
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
I prefer the black wheels.
Edit: I didn't notice it was a poll at first.
Edit: I didn't notice it was a poll at first.

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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Silver all day long
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Silver looks better.THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 9:52 am I prefer the black wheels.
Edit: I didn't notice it was a poll at first.![]()
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Silver looks better and more correct.
Black wheels never have enough contrast with the tire and it hides the cool design of the wheels.
oh just saw the poll, wow people really have bad taste in wheel color
Come on guys, the original 1:1 wheels were Magnesium why would you want to paint over that with boring black paint?
Black wheels never have enough contrast with the tire and it hides the cool design of the wheels.
oh just saw the poll, wow people really have bad taste in wheel color

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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Because in this instance the silver is too busy, the black wheel looks more aggressive by allowing your eyes to focus on the bodywork while the knockoff adds a small splash of color.
And this is coming from someone with the good taste to not like black wheels... but still voted for black wheels.

Magnesium (gunmetal, anthracite, etc.) may have been more popular than black but, wasn't a choice...
Credit where credit is due... Jerome knows how to trim a wheel opening.
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Dangeruss wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 12:49 pmBecause in this instance the silver is too busy, the black wheel looks more aggressive by allowing your eyes to focus on the bodywork while the knockoff adds a small splash of color.
And this is coming from someone with the good taste to not like black wheels... but still voted for black wheels.![]()
Magnesium (gunmetal, anthracite, etc.) may have been more popular than black but, wasn't a choice...
Magnesium Wheel 2.jpg
Magnesium Wheel.jpg
Credit where credit is due... Jerome knows how to trim a wheel well.![]()
Thank you!
That was an option i had, but not the spray with it...
Your shading convinced me, i will try !
For now i'm on a new design for the wheels, with less relief

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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
The Dark grey is def better than black. My issue with black wheels it is completely negates the design of the wheel. No point in having a good looking wheel if you can't even see it, and nice wheels make the car. Even a crappy car can be elevated with a nice set of wheels. Honestly I don't think good wheels detract from the bodywork it just elevates it.Dangeruss wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 12:49 pmBecause in this instance the silver is too busy, the black wheel looks more aggressive by allowing your eyes to focus on the bodywork while the knockoff adds a small splash of color.
And this is coming from someone with the good taste to not like black wheels... but still voted for black wheels.![]()
Magnesium (gunmetal, anthracite, etc.) may have been more popular than black but, wasn't a choice...
Magnesium Wheel 2.jpg
Magnesium Wheel.jpg
Credit where credit is due... Jerome knows how to trim a wheel well.![]()
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
The Magnesium does look good. It's just when I picture the car after the unveiling, I think the black will look best. But I'm also the guy that RIT dyed every single RC car part black bitd. 

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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Can't believe u like the blackTHEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 2:01 pm The Magnesium does look good. It's just when I picture the car after the unveiling, I think the black will look best. But I'm also the guy that RIT dyed every single RC car part black bitd.![]()
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Black sux, plain and simple Benji. If u like it better u need to go to the doctor.THEYTOOKMYTHUMB wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 2:01 pm The Magnesium does look good. It's just when I picture the car after the unveiling, I think the black will look best. But I'm also the guy that RIT dyed every single RC car part black bitd.![]()
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Well, looks like another quick fist fight in the yard at the next fest. Two hits. Me hitting you and "True Colors" by Cindy Lauper playing in the background. Then booze.
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Re: Black Rims and Silver tri-wing nut OR Silver rims and Black tri-wing nut ???
Thank you all of you t help me on this choice.
The result is inbetween black and white.
As Dangeruss said ... gun metal !!
Pics tonight or this week-end !
Jerome
The result is inbetween black and white.
As Dangeruss said ... gun metal !!
Pics tonight or this week-end !
Jerome
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