HELP ME DRESS IT UP....

[popo8]

As many of you may know, it looks like the deal on my new ESCALADE should be finalized this week....(I have some Doctor appointments that may delay it....)

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?18858-Thinking-of-trading-my-vehicle/page9


Well, I want to keep it simple, and I want to still set it off a bit. It is already tinted, so that is not an issue. The stereo may get a little attention, but I am not sure how much I want to do with that (Ill figure that out later.) Im not into the custom grills
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/2005_cadillac_escalade_awd_navigation_custom_wheel s_very_nice_22971_bellingham_10956389.jpg
on them, although I just have not seen one that I like yet.... I always wanted big rims, but never wanted to look ghetto. With my Montero being more of that off road look, that was never an issue.....

Here is what Im looking for for help.....

-what color wheels? Personaly I like chrome.. and a big lip.....

-initially I thought anything over a 20" or 22" would be ghetto, but then I saw this


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/Cadillac-Escalade--for-sale-custom-30630-953018.jpg


and I think I may be open to bigger wheels......


I really like this look... Im guessing these may be 24's or even 26's.


A little more searching, showed me these ...


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/esc.jpg


...and now Im open to the idea of white with chrome lips....

I think you all should have an idea of the look Im looking for, what do you think????

[popo8]

If I go with white, I think these have potential.... (after painting of course)

24" wheels and tires GM - $1300 (Bloomfield) Date: 2012-06-20, 11:37PM EDT
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24" DeModa Concept wheels with Nexen tires. Tires have around 65% traed left. Wheels are in great shape with a few minor blemishes. I had them powder coated to match a 07 Escalade in Quicksliver. But should match other GM vehicles. Price is negotiable. Need room in my garage. Text 973-417-4807. $1300 obo. Trades considered.


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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/3055687612.html

[Badbird_96]

Those wouldn't look bad. I was like please no lexani rims lol

[popo8]

Yessssssssssssssssss, I like THESE!!!


http://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/3120792966.html

24" wheels and tires - $1500 (rising sun) Date: 2012-07-05, 5:49PM EDT
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up for sale is a set of 24 inch borghini chome wheels and tire wheels are in excellent shape and two tires are brand new other two need to be replaced. These wheels will fit any 6 lug GM product like silverado tahoe suburban caddilac escalade suv and truck and avalance paid over 2200 for these wheels and tires. looking for 1500 due to the 3 brand new tires but I will enteratain any offers as well thanks .

http://images.craigslist.org/5Ne5O55M83K73I33N5c75f3b61267323a130c.jpg
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[popo8]

Those wouldn't look bad. I was like please no lexani rims lol


Which ones....? lol


I dont look for stuff by brand name (most of the time) .... I do it by looks, (especially wheels).

[Badbird_96]

Those don't look bad either although I like the ones above these better but that's my 0.02 lol

[Fixxer99TA]

Did you say you wanted them painted white or something to match the truck? That wouldent look too bad.

Not a fan of wheels myself, but those last ones look pretty good.

[popo8]

Did you say you wanted them painted white or something to match the truck? That wouldent look too bad.

Not a fan of wheels myself, but those last ones look pretty good.

u mean the last ones on the red chevy?

[popo8]

Those don't look bad either although I like the ones above these better but that's my 0.02 lol

lol... idk which ones ur ref 2.....

[Fixxer99TA]

Yes sir. Those in white could look pretty mean too...

[popo8]

The plan was ALL CHROME.... but the ad from craigslist i found where the spokes are grey i would paint.... the ones on that red truck i would leave shinny.....

[Fixxer99TA]

Either way, definitely would look good

[Badbird_96]

lol... idk which ones ur ref 2.....

The silver center ones for sale lmao sorry

[popo8]

lol... i was getting sooo confused... haha

[shownomercy]

IDK if you plan on using it to tow the LT1 with, but good luck finding dat dere dubz with load ratings.

[Badhawk]

If I go with white, I think these have potential.... (after painting of course)

24" wheels and tires GM - $1300 (Bloomfield)

Date: 2012-06-20, 11:37PM EDT
Reply to: n7xq2-3055687612@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads? (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts)]
24" DeModa Concept wheels with Nexen tires. Tires have around 65% traed left. Wheels are in great shape with a few minor blemishes. I had them powder coated to match a 07 Escalade in Quicksliver. But should match other GM vehicles. Price is negotiable. Need room in my garage. Text 973-417-4807. $1300 obo. Trades considered.


http://images.craigslist.org/5N75Ff5H63G93M43L5c63124702c587ee1e14.jpg
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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/3055687612.html





Larry, I like these a lot ! I would pull the trigger on them I thinks it's a good price to.

[94Blackbird]

Yessssssssssssssssss, I like THESE!!!


http://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/3120792966.html

24" wheels and tires - $1500 (rising sun)

Date: 2012-07-05, 5:49PM EDT
Reply to: rwz6b-3120792966@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads? (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts)]
up for sale is a set of 24 inch borghini chome wheels and tire wheels are in excellent shape and two tires are brand new other two need to be replaced. These wheels will fit any 6 lug GM product like silverado tahoe suburban caddilac escalade suv and truck and avalance paid over 2200 for these wheels and tires. looking for 1500 due to the 3 brand new tires but I will enteratain any offers as well thanks .

http://images.craigslist.org/5Ne5O55M83K73I33N5c75f3b61267323a130c.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/thumb/5Ea5U35Fe3F63J93Nec75af3115b0d3671bb7.jpg (http://images.craigslist.org/5Ea5U35Fe3F63J93Nec75af3115b0d3671bb7.jpg)

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THE CHROME! IT BURNSSS USSS!
Lol, I'm sure I've mentioned before I am not a fan of chrome anything, but I do think that chrome can and does look good on a white vehicle and to a lesser extent as accent on a black vehicle. And I do think the right rims would look sick on that escalade.

Having said all that, I think the rims on the silverado look ghettofabulous. They look like the rims that hood rats like to put on cars, and then I laugh at the ridiculously undersized brakes behind them. Not to mention the shitty ride because you have no sidewall to flex and absorb some of the shock.

[Tyler Wheat]

I'm partial to white wheels!!!

As far as the stereo goes, do those have alot of other stuff built into the stereo? We have an 06 CTS and it has traction control, outside air temp, trip, gas mileage, avg spd, etc all in the factory head unit. I've never even looked into because it looked like a headache, but I am curious if there is anything out there than will retain all of those features and has an AUX jack. If yours is like that, LMK what you find out.

[Badbird_96]

THE CHROME! IT BURNSSS USSS!
Lol, I'm sure I've mentioned before I am not a fan of chrome anything, but I do think that chrome can and does look good on a white vehicle and to a lesser extent as accent on a black vehicle. And I do think the right rims would look sick on that escalade.

Having said all that, I think the rims on the silverado look ghettofabulous. They look like the rims that hood rats like to put on cars, and then I laugh at the ridiculously undersized brakes behind them. Not to mention the shitty ride because you have no sidewall to flex and absorb some of the shock.

The precious, the precious chrome we luvs it we does. We must take him to her then we can has the precious.

Too little sidewall and its also easy to pop tires. Saw a Tahoe a couple weeks ago lose a 26 on the interstate.

[popo8]

Planning on having it as an option... but not a regular occurance... is that for real???? wheels have load ratings for towing?



IDK if you plan on using it to tow the LT1 with, but good luck finding dat dere dubz with load ratings.

c

[popo8]

THE CHROME! IT BURNSSS USSS!
Lol, I'm sure I've mentioned before I am not a fan of chrome anything, but I do think that chrome can and does look good on a white vehicle and to a lesser extent as accent on a black vehicle. And I do think the right rims would look sick on that escalade.

Having said all that, I think the rims on the silverado look ghettofabulous. They look like the rims that hood rats like to put on cars, and then I laugh at the ridiculously undersized brakes behind them. Not to mention the shitty ride because you have no sidewall to flex and absorb some of the shock.

See, and i thought those were the furthest from ghetto because of the simplicity.... in fact they remind me of a 6spoke version of whats on the camaro....

[popo8]

Larry, I like these a lot ! I would pull the trigger on them I thinks it's a good price to.

I do like them also... i did post a pic of a white escalade with almost tge same exact wheels in white.... i think it looks good....

[shownomercy]

Yea wheels and more importantly tires will have load ratings, dunno what you really need for a light car trailer but its something to keep in mind. A wrong load rated tire will void any warranty on it etc.

[Badbird_96]

The problem with the chrome ones I think is how open they are. Just personally for me anyways. And I'm not sure about what they are but they do have load ratings. Just like racing wheels. Like how alumastars aren't really meant for the street.

[94Blackbird]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tires-packages/PANTHER-911-Chrome.html

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tires-packages/American%20Racing%20Vintage-TORQ%20THRUST%20ST-Gunmetal%20Flat.html (http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tires-packages/American%20Racing%20Vintage-TORQ%20THRUST%20ST-Gunmetal%20Flat.html)

Here are two that I think would fit a little better. The first one is a little more rugged truck looking (only a little, I did my best to stay away from the mondo off road looking ones)

And of course a time tested classic, torque thrust twos. Those and a mean set of pipes and you could have yourself an elegent ass kicker lol.

I'm still wading through the pages of that site. I'm on page 15, and those are the only two so far that didn't look totally ghey.

Also, I think the Demonda's on the first page could look pretty cool if they are color matched. I prefer a little more complexity in rims though, makes it a little more interesting to look at.

Also, I think you should get the truck first and go to a tire shop that stocks rims. A rim can look totally different in a picture than when it is on your truck. Another thing I have found, is that all of my vehicles have had "personallities". I tend to wait for them to tell me what they would like, at least as far as appearence goes. Even though they are sitting outside, they are right over my shoulder whenever I'm looking stuff up online lol

[94Blackbird]

Another thing with newer chrome rims is the chrome will chip and flake off if the rim isn't steel. Chrome and aluminum do NOT mix well together. A friend of mine has chrome rims on his wifes truck that are less than 3 yrs old, and they are already chipped and cracked like no other. Personally I'd avoid chrome if you can help it or unless you plan on being OBSESSIVE about maintenance, and even then it might not be enough to save the finish

[Badbird_96]

Damn Jim those first ones need to be white and on a rally evolution in the woods lol.

And who would put torque thrust on an escalade.... ok I might.... if it looked good..... well only if it was tucked..... but on those you need performance though as well.

Edit - sorry had to pick at ya a little lol

[popo8]

Lovin the ideas and info guys...

I should also say that a decent "lip" on the wheel is a prerequisite for me also...

[94Blackbird]

Damn Jim those first ones need to be white and on a rally evolution in the woods lol.

And who would put torque thrust on an escalade.... ok I might.... if it looked good..... well only if it was tucked..... but on those you need performance though as well.

Edit - sorry had to pick at ya a little lol

I do realize that there are other modifications that would be necessary to complete the look, but trust me, I have an eye for these kinds of things. That same site has chromed torque thrusts as well. I was going for old school class when I posted that. The reason people have a hard time seeing something like that on a cadillac is because people want to look pimp daddy hood rat and that's what's considered normal. Look at how well the rims I picked for Habu fit the look, even though they would otherwise be called "ricer rims" if there were on any other car

[popo8]

I do realize that there are other modifications that would be necessary to complete the look, but trust me, I have an eye for these kinds of things. That same site has chromed torque thrusts as well. I was going for old school class when I posted that. The reason people have a hard time seeing something like that on a cadillac is because people want to look pimp daddy hood rat and that's what's considered normal. Look at how well the rims I picked for Habu fit the look, even though they would otherwise be called "ricer rims" if there were on any other car

Who is HABU?

[94Blackbird]

Who is HABU?

Habu is my car. Long story short, my build is themed after the SR-71 Blackbird spy planes, and one of the nick names for that plane was Habu, which is what the Okinawan's called it. Habu is a poisinous snake native to the Japanese Islands. So I called her Habu lol

[popo8]

Habu is my car. Long story short, my build is themed after the SR-71 Blackbird spy planes, and one of the nick names for that plane was Habu, which is what the Okinawan's called it. Habu is a poisinous snake native to the Japanese Islands. So I called her Habu lol

LOL... ok, that took a serious left turn when I saw HABU, and I was lost.....

[94Blackbird]

LOL... ok, that took a serious left turn when I saw HABU, and I was lost.....

Haha, lol. sometimes I forget that there's only a couple of people I've told my car's real name too lol

[Badbird_96]

Lmao habu is the nickname I gave Jim's trans am.

Edit - damn was a page behind

[popo8]

Well now we know...

Also, I do like the idea about letting the vehicle "tell" me who it is...... Maybe Ill put a few miles on it before making a decision.

As for perfomance... it may get a slight drop in stance, and a CAI... but no loud exhaust... I want one vehicle that I drive to be quiet again....

[94Blackbird]

Well now we know...

Also, I do like the idea about letting the vehicle "tell" me who it is...... Maybe Ill put a few miles on it before making a decision.

As for perfomance... it may get a slight drop in stance, and a CAI... but no loud exhaust... I want one vehicle that I drive to be quiet again....

Haha, we'll see how long that lasts. I lasted two days after I bought my current truck before I was ordering exhaust, tuner and a big airfilter for it lol. Exhaust doesn't necessarily have to be loud, just enough to have a nice rumble (but I don't think I can own a quiet vehicle. They scare me. Makes me wonder what they are plotting behind my back...)

[popo8]

..... Makes me wonder what they are plotting behind my back...)

hahahahahahah......

[Badbird_96]

Makes me wonder what they are plotting behind my back...)

Your demise. Prius is the worse. Its mute

[94Blackbird]

Your demise. Prius is the worse. Its mute

that's why the first thing I do is take the muzzle... I mean mufflers off so I can hear mine coming and I know when to run for cover. Or more particularly, when to hide my wallet :shiner::laugh:

[Badbird_96]

Lol the last one is so true. Usually I know its coming when its making that death rattle metal on metal grinding sound

[popo8]

So I may have my decision made for me due to a deal I cant refuse...

A friend of mine is selling his AVALANCHE (which I love) and he has another set of 20's for it.... so his current 22's would yeild him some pocket money....


Wanna try em on and then decide.....9913

[popo8]

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[Badbird_96]

I like those alot. Plenty of sidewall left. Do it buy them lol. But pics must be shown lol

Edit - btw reminds me of the American racing rebel. One of my friends has those on her ta.http://img.tapatalk.com/a6f86514-33d3-901c.jpg
Best pic I had of it. Can't really see the wheels at all lol

[popo8]

I really think I may... because I always liked the way his truck sits on them, and I think the white escalade will be even better..

[Badbird_96]

I think it will look real good. Especially with a little drop

[Tyler Wheat]

So I may have my decision made for me due to a deal I cant refuse...

A friend of mine is selling his AVALANCHE (which I love) and he has another set of 20's for it.... so his current 22's would yeild him some pocket money....


Wanna try em on and then decide.....9913

I like em! I like the idea of the white wheels better. Like I said, I'm partial to white wheels though.

[Tyler Wheat]

I'm partial to white wheels!!!

As far as the stereo goes, do those have alot of other stuff built into the stereo? We have an 06 CTS and it has traction control, outside air temp, trip, gas mileage, avg spd, etc all in the factory head unit. I've never even looked into because it looked like a headache, but I am curious if there is anything out there than will retain all of those features and has an AUX jack. If yours is like that, LMK what you find out.

I don't know if yours is like this, but I found a write up on installing a stereo in a CTS. I dunno if I'd even want to attempt it. Looks like a headache and I'm not that confident in my skills in the stereo department messing with boards and all that.

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answers/aftermarketradiodic/index.html

I'd like to have one, but I think I'd have a shop install a stereo if I decided to do it.

[popo8]

Yeah, my stereo installing days are over... Ive lost touch with all the wiring and works... and technology has moved along since I was into it. Id rather have a professional do it, and do it right.... Fortunatley, I have a good friend that works at a stereo shop that does work out of his house on the side...

[Tyler Wheat]

I'm thinking my days of doing that are over as well.

[popo8]

Monday, I will find out if my friend will sell me those 22s.....

[FSTFBDY]

Those last ones your buddy has will look good. Its an in the middle size. I don't like the Solid looking rims with alot going on. And I cant stand the Thin looking spoke ones in 20+ sizes. They show way to much of the brakes. Unless your upgrading to 14inch vette rotors/6pot calipers I dont like ANY rim that shows stock brakes. :(

Great choice in SUV I take care of a few at work for customers. Never really anything wrong if you take care of em.

[popo8]

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[zooguy]

just for giggles ... put it on the bottle ... with a lil 50-75 shot

[zooguy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBMdsSwNZ9M&feature=related

[popo8]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBMdsSwNZ9M&feature=related

lol.... well placed!

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