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GIOVANNA BARBADOS?

Started by MeanKS, January 10, 2014, 11:42:37 AM

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MeanKS



just trying to get some opinions on Giovannas Barbados BMB wheels...

do you think these are too flashy/aggressive in appearance (in general and/or for a MKS)?
or if anyone knows any specific info on these wheels, such as known issues/problems with them etc.

the smallest size available for these is 22 inches.  most consider them to be relatively lite in weight but its hard to find specific data on them (as it is for many wheels).
MKS-EB...

mval

dr-
wheels as far as i'm concerned are like everything else we here on forum do,some like flash like me & some are like dave that like suttle. also heavily dependent on color of car & scheme you want. what i like about some of the wheels sites especially TSW is they show you a pic of your car w/ wheels on it. right now i'm look at these from TSW but would like the same without the knibs or whatever they are called as they are a pain to keep clean.
'10 lme 4+93, 160t, 3 bar, w/cust headrest & evo gauge pod,md design cai, ppe dpes, borla cback , vertini 20" cust wheels w/conti dws, ebc slotted rotors w/red pads & mgp caliper covers, viper remote start, cust dipped eng cover,fascia, cai & lids,decals, custom bra, black wrapped spoiler
2017 chally scat pack shaker yellow jacket dd, so sho can be a show queen

SRT82ECOBOOST

You can do whatever you want for rims, but from where I stand I just can not see those rims looking right on any vehicle.
2013 SHO PP in White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, PPE Downpipes, Livernois Stage V8/3 Bar, Custom 2.5" Catback, 170 T-stat, Airaid CAI, H+R Springs and debadged
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black99lightning

Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on January 10, 2014, 12:02:03 PM
You can do whatever you want for rims, but from where I stand I just can not see those rims looking right on any vehicle.

I have to agree.  Not a good looking rim IMHO.
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

Frozen Taurus

More of a Chrysler 300c rim IMHO
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

Suitable for classic cars IMHO.  And also, as a practical note, 22" on an MKS/SHO might be pushing it from a ride standpoint.

I do like the wheels tho, they just need the right application.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

Not my style... But not a bad looking wheel.  I think it wants a bigger car than the SHO and more squared car styling.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SwampRat

I have to agree with most of the above opinions .... Not too sure of the LOOK .  I don't think it would be a good visual fit .
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

DJE624

Sorry.  Negatory vote here.

QwikSHO

Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on January 10, 2014, 12:02:03 PM
You can do whatever you want for rims, but from where I stand I just can not see those rims looking right on any vehicle.

You don't have to church it up.

Those wheels are fugly.

MeanKS

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Quote from: QwikSHO on January 10, 2014, 08:03:15 PM
Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on January 10, 2014, 12:02:03 PM
You can do whatever you want for rims, but from where I stand I just can not see those rims looking right on any vehicle.

You don't have to church it up.

Those wheels are fugly.

i don't think you or him have any trouble with mincing you all's words.  i also think both of you are overstating just a tad.

i usually go more subtle, but i know someone selling a compatible set of these for what seems to be a very deep discount; hence my quandary.

the price peaked my interest and after looking at some pics of vehicles online, i'm kind of on the fence; although i usually would not go this aggressive in terms of style.






anyway, decisions - decisions...
MKS-EB...

SHOdded

It does look good on the SRX, but I think it looks better out of the sunlight, where the black is at its' "blackest".  Tempted to custom carve 'em :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

black99lightning

Quote from: DRII on January 11, 2014, 10:29:40 AM
Quote from: QwikSHO on January 10, 2014, 08:03:15 PM
Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on January 10, 2014, 12:02:03 PM
You can do whatever you want for rims, but from where I stand I just can not see those rims looking right on any vehicle.

You don't have to church it up.

Those wheels are fugly.

i don't think you or him have any trouble with mincing you all's words.  i also think both of you are overstating just a tad.

i usually go more subtle, but i know someone selling a compatible set of these for what seems to be a very deep discount; hence my quandary.

the price peaked my interest and after looking at some pics of vehicles online, i'm kind of on the fence; although i usually would not go this aggressive in terms of style.






anyway, decisions - decisions...

I think there is a reason they're on a deep discount.  BTW, what rims are on your car now?
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

DJE624

Here is the TSW configurator if you care to check out some wheels on your MKS.

http://www.tsw.com/alloy-wheels-configurator/

panther427

I think that for the Lincoln they would work. But i agree they would not look right on a sho
2013 SHO