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Is anybody currently using wheel plates, or has tried them before?

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Default Is anybody currently using wheel plates, or has tried them before?

<center><img src="http://www.ridetech.com/productinfo/images/wheelplates.jpg"></center><p>Just wondering if anybody has tried this look before on their ride.....

Yeh, or Neh?
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Default just saw that on x5...was wondering..glad u post it up..

so is that to keep the outside rims clean from brake dust?

I would like to get one if they have in 19..

i thought it was option for x5.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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I would say no!!
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:15 AM
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If your goal is to increase unsprung weight and rotational inertia while decreasing brake cooling.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Default ROTFLMAO>>

not to mention they're hideous on any open spoke wheel design.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 06:09 AM
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ROFLCOPTER.COM
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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Default oooh, that's addictive....

da duh da duh duh dum ay -- highway to the dangerzone....
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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At least it would keep the brake dust off the wheel.
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I've seen that used on a lawn mower :/
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