My Summer Rims..

[AWGD8]

Here is an updated pictures of my EX35 AWD. I`m more into GO! not for SHOW!

No chrome(except the lugnuts ;-) ), simple, lighter , no bling

bling !

17" on stock tires...A little less girly looking

I`m happy with the 17" it accelerate quicker! The RIMS weigh 17.5 Ibs

each.












Modified by AWGD8 at 7:17 PM 5/31/2009

[cjre1]

Nice, but I think they are a little to dark for the color of car. I would of gone with 19's in that color and model.

Looks ok.

[fun240]

Nice and safe, haha

lowered the overall car height

i like it

[AWGD8]

I could have gotten an 18" but I`m more into speed than looks.

the 17" rims is exactly 17.5 Ibs.

[lybrian1]

looks good, to dull for me lol

[cjre1]

Then that is a good thought to keep 17's if you want the speed. Why didn't you go with a lighter color with the rims? It's ok. Its your ride. I just think that rims and color of the car offset each other too much. It does match the tinted windows. No worries. It still looks ok.

[AWGD8]

I love the gunmetal color and makes the car look a little meaner or should

I say a little less girly. It does look a lot better in person bec. the gunmetal

is not dull grey but kindda looks like a shiny gunmetal. The style might not

be for everyone.

Here`s a pic of the same rims in bronze.




Modified by AWGD8 at 6:57 PM 5/25/2009

[lybrian1]

gunmetal rims looks way better on this evo then on the EX

[AWGD8]

I guess my camera didn`t capture the real color of the rims on my EX.

It`s not really that dark at all. Here`s one pic that captured the real color

of the rims that blends well with the silver.

[lybrian1]

idunno jsut something about these rims that dont quite match the EX but looks great on other cars.

[AWGD8]

It`s the EX sexy curves/lines

You know what I mean? It`s like Danica Patrick in a racing suit instead of

the mini skirt.

[lybrian1]

i know watchu mean

[UnMaTcHeD]

What counts is that you like them.

Thanks for sharing.

[cjre1]

Man no offense, but those rims don't look that good on that car. I think it is because of the curves in the rim. The color is ok, but not that great. The rims look so much better on your red Mit. It's all good, as long as you like them. We are here to support one other.

[lybrian1]

i think the rims are too small. plus these rims seem to make the tires look really big. i think black polished rims would look good. anyone has them?

[mcube3]

To be honest I don't think it looks that bad. It colour blends in well with the bottom half of the car. Definitely making the EX less girly and very JDM looking. Good work!!

[lybrian1]

im glad to too that other people also bought aftermarket 17" rims i thought i was the only one who didnt get 20's lol

20's are too expensive for me and i would have to get tires too. so i just ended up ordering and replacing stock rims with chrome ones ill post pics one i get them installed if anyone is interested.

[AWGD8]

Hey guys! Thanks for your honest opinions. As I said it before, I didn`t go

for looks. If I went for looks, I would get an 18" with low profile tires.

This is a crossover vehicle, pretty much need a bit height for the tires and

shoudn`t be lowered.

It was very hard to find a decent looking rims that weigh less

than 18 Ibs. Volk racing and those light weight wheels are too expensive

for me-Those are like $700 a piece. This wheel is the closest I can get...

Our stock 17" EX35 rims are lighweight too! With my winter tires and stock

rims, each weighs around 46.5 Ibs. My A-tech wheels with stock EX35 tires

weigh about 45 Ibs each. I have an AWD and I just can`t add more

weight into it.

mcube3:

Yes, This is an A-tech rim - a cheap but known Japanese compycat from JDM MUGEN - Japan (forged rims).


Modified by AWGD8 at 10:20 PM 5/26/2009

[cjre1]

Adding more weight to these cars is bad. I would not do it, especially in an AWD car.

[AWGD8]

Hey guys! I just updated the pics.

[dividedhighw]

Looks awesome, dude!!

Cheers,David

[lybrian1]

look but still looks like to much rubber lol

[ExLover]

Is there really a big difference in speed between 17 and 20" ?

[G35 Toronto]

Is there really a big difference in speed between 17 and 20" ?

has nothing to do with size of the rim. it is the weight.

This is under the assumption that you have chosen the right tire sizes to keep the overall diameter the same.

I heavier rim/rubber combo will make it a bit slower in ACCELERATION, but only really noticable in 1st and 2nd gear. As you progress into the other gears it is negligable.

1 or 2 lbs difference in rim/rubber combo is not going to be noticable...5+ and we can see some differences in either direction.

Handling however is a bit different.... 17" for 20" there will be a noticable difference in side wall construction and how the car handles.

[lybrian1]

there is a difference between 17 and 18" let alone 20"even price wise 20" is double or triple the price of 17" rims and its worth it. yes it is true that 20" will slow you down because it is much more heavier but 20's are for people who like bling bling like me

people like AWGD8 i understand they want performance so 17" is perfect.

[G35 Toronto]

Hey guys! I just updated the pics.

looks good....thanks for sharing.

As long as you like it....

but as with all things when you post pics of your car on a car forum you will get the good, the bad, and the ugly comments.

[G35 Toronto]

there is a difference between 17 and 18" let alone 20"even price wise 20" is double or triple the price of 17" rims and its worth it. yes it is true that 20" will slow you down because it is much more heavier but 20's are for people who like bling bling like me

people like AWGD8 i understand they want performance so 17" is perfect.

I can show you a variety of 20" rims that weigh next to nothing...however they cost $800USD+ a piece

20" rims and rubber do not have to heavier then the stock 18" or 17" EX35 setup...just depends on budget.

[lybrian1]

I can show you a variety of 20" rims that weigh next to nothing...however they cost $800USD+ a piece

20" rims and rubber do not have to heavier then the stock 18" or 17" EX35 setup...just depends on budget.

you are def right about that but im just saying generally. and there is a major difference in appearance. i would get 20" if i had a bigger budget for rims.

btw did you get those VIPs
Modified by lybrian1 at 6:55 PM 5/30/2009

[G35 Toronto]

you are def right about that but im just saying generally. and there is a major difference in appearance. i would get 20" if i had a bigger budget for rims.

btw did you get those VIPs

Modified by lybrian1 at 6:55 PM 5/30/2009

I did...just havent had the chance to take pictures...non stop busy this weekend.

I will take pics tomorrow and post.

[lybrian1]

cant wait, your car is black right?