NEW WHEEL POLL... I GAVE UP ON THE WHITE ONES!

[NY.AD.MAN]

WHEEL A



WHEEL B



WHEEL C



WHEEL D

[coxcj]

This one's really tough because they're so similar. I choose B.

[bulld0g]

did you see the Chop I did for you on the white ones?zerothread/281324

[lain]

Now I'm wondering...when you go wheel shoping are you just looking at looks or are you going for quality. I bet you these wheels don't cost more then $500-$1000 for all 4. What I have learned in the wheel industry...its the company that makes the wheel more then the wheel looks itself that will get you complaments. For example I know some ugly wheels...really ugly...but you will get props for them from people that know of them. If money is the issue I say save up.

Try getting some Volks or Workz..SSR's. BBS. <-- great company's that make great rims. Alot of them looks nice too. But you will be looking at $2000-$4000 for all 4. But well worth it.

[Rockhound]

What I have learned in the wheel industry...its the company that makes the wheel more then the wheel looks itself that will get you complaments. For example I know some ugly wheels...really ugly...but you will get props for them from people that know of them. If money is the issue I say save up.

That's rather superficial, though, right? I mean, I'm not calling you superficial, but folks who'd rather have expensive ugly wheels rather than moderately priced nice looking rims.

Unfortunately, rims get beat-up, just like everything else on the exterior of your car. I can't imagine accidentally putting some curb rash on ~$4k rims, that would be painful.

I'd say if NY.AD.MAN finds some reasonably-priced rims in a style he's looking for, then go for it. I'd assume he's much more interested in the overall appearance of his customized Versa than getting 'props' for rolling on BBS...

In this lineup, I'd vote emphatically for option B...those things rock.

[NY.AD.MAN]

Just to let everyone know, R1 wheels are actually pretty well known, especially as far as performance goes...

But, I do appreciate all the comments and opinions, mostly because I am a car fanatic, so I want it to appeal to me AND other car guys... you know.

However, the "B" wheels seem to be taking it, so I'll look into it...

KEEP VOTING!

[lain]

The only way your wheels will get damaged is if you get too close to the curb. If you are the type of driver that likes to hit curbs then I would suggest you get used rims. There are plenty of company's that sell used rims...and you can get those nice looking, used to be expensive, rims. There are a few here in socal....that i know of.

[Rockhound]

The only way your wheels will get damaged is if you get too close to the curb.

Right, that's why I mentioned curb rash...although I'd venture to guess that's not the only way they can be damaged. I've never actually done this to my cars, but I'm just saying that accidents happen, and dropping a lot on wheels (25% of the value of the car...) isn't everyone's cup of tea.

If I'm not mistaken, that style of R-1 should be in the ~$200/wheel range, right? Seems like a good buy to me.

[matt_a]

That's rather superficial, though, right? I mean, I'm not calling you superficial, but folks who'd rather have expensive ugly wheels rather than moderately priced nice looking rims.

Unfortunately, rims get beat-up, just like everything else on the exterior of your car. I can't imagine accidentally putting some curb rash on ~$4k rims, that would be painful.

I'd say if NY.AD.MAN finds some reasonably-priced rims in a style he's looking for, then go for it. I'd assume he's much more interested in the overall appearance of his customized Versa than getting 'props' for rolling on BBS...

In this lineup, I'd vote emphatically for option B...those things rock.

Well said. I totally agree. It's funny though...I can almost hear the conversation now:

Guy A. - Which of these rims should I get?

Guy B. - Lemme see...oh, dude! You gotta get these! They're BBS!!!

Guy A. - You gotta be kidding. Those are freakin UGLY!

Guy B. - Who cares?! They're BBS!

Guy A. - I care. They would look hideous on my car and they cost $1000 each!

One week later......

Guy A. - Hey man. What do ya think of my new rims?

Guy B. Whoa, Dude....Those are sweet! They look great. Who makes them?

Guy A. *names some bargain brand

Guy B. Oh...those suck dude.

[biggie]

I voted for C.

But I'd also recommend looking at some different ones as well. Rota has a lot that I like and this place is a good source for them: http://urbanimport.com/wheels_tires_rota.htm

[VersaTiidaMX]

If you are planning of putting the B wheels you would have to invest on a 5 lug conversion kit as I see that those wheels have 5 lugs.

[CodeRed]

Enkei evo 5 FTW, other then that i voted for D

[BBISHOPPCM]

One factor to consider... let's say he buys some nice rims, for $4000 a set. He pulls into a seven-eleven, walks in, and buys a Squishee and some hot dogs... After haggling over the price of the hot dogs (he spent his hot-dog money on some rims, along with two months' mortgage payments), he walks out (sans hot-dogs), only to find his shiny blue Versa sitting on some kick-*** cinder blocks. Now, poor NY.AD.MAN is out two months' mortgage, three hot-dogs, a set of $4,000 rims, the cost of new rims, a tow, and cab fare. Had he purchased some reasonably priced, (stylish, but not as likely to be stolen) rims, he would still have his hot-dogs, rims, and house.

[NY.AD.MAN]

Let me put this take on it, though I completely agree with you Bishop...

I'm paying for student loans, living expenses, food, gas, insurance, car payments, credit cards and any other expenses that come up (i.e. girlfriend), SO...

If I were to set on a $4000 v. $1000, that would be a $3000 difference.

That translates to...

A YEAR of car payments

or

6 months of rent

or

TWO YEARS of gas

or

6 NEW sets of tires (not wheels)

or

8 MONTHS of food

or

2 YEARS of Insurance

or

300 dates with my beautiful lady friend

or

A new exhaust, CAI, Big brake kit, lowering springs and installation.

SO,

There is absolutely no way that I am going to spend my money that recklessly. I understand that you have to pay more for quality, which is why I spend more on theater system, car audio system and dealer oil changes.

Thanks again everyone, and I hope you will enjoy the finalized production. Bulldog... I know I had you do the previous wheels, but...

If you do these, you'd really be incredible! Plus, I went to UGA, which is the BULLDOG mascot and our colors are RED and BLACK...

Coincidence?

[Clipsed]

One factor to consider... let's say he buys some nice rims, for $4000 a set. He pulls into a seven-eleven, walks in, and buys a Squishee and some hot dogs... After haggling over the price of the hot dogs (he spent his hot-dog money on some rims, along with two months' mortgage payments), he walks out (sans hot-dogs), only to find his shiny blue Versa sitting on some kick-*** cinder blocks. Now, poor NY.AD.MAN is out two months' mortgage, three hot-dogs, a set of $4,000 rims, the cost of new rims, a tow, and cab fare. Had he purchased some reasonably priced, (stylish, but not as likely to be stolen) rims, he would still have his hot-dogs, rims, and house.

LMFAO! WOW DUDE, that was . . . HILARIOUS! That is why you get wheel locks!

[marleyfan]

For me et was between B and D. I went with D cuz I like how they look. I know nothing about the quality of different brands of wheels since I have never researched them. I agree that lain's argument seems a bit silly and superficial. Who "likes to hit curbs?" Accidents do happen. Anyone who spends $1000 per rim to put on an entry level car needs to have their head examined in my opinion. Anyone who knowingly puts ugly rims on their car just because of the name brand is equally in need of a head examination. You get what looks good in the best quality you can afford. Sticking a nice name badge on an ugly product doesn't make it any less ugly.

[redversasblue]

Pretty sure if he was out to impress the riceboys, he wouldn't have bought a Versa anyhoo. Buy the ones YOU like cos everytime you walk towards your car you gotta look at em.( I look at mine when I'm walkin away from it too)

[Clipsed]

you never know, I know guys with rims on their car where the rims and tires together are worth LITERALLY 5x what the car is worth. You would be REALLY suprised what people here in the LA, CALI area do with their cars lolz. Heck my headlights on my sidekick are just about worth the same amount as my entire car!!!

[NY.AD.MAN]

You know ... It's sad because I do look at my car way too much! I was walking away the other day, just admiring the drop and almost literally knocked this girl off her feet.... good thing she's my girl...

[bulld0g]

Thanks again everyone, and I hope you will enjoy the finalized production. Bulldog... I know I had you do the previous wheels, but...

If you do these, you'd really be incredible! Plus, I went to UGA, which is the BULLDOG mascot and our colors are RED and BLACK...

Coincidence?

I will try to chop all of these on your V to give you a better idea of how they will look....

[lain]

man nyadman im kinda like in the same situation as you.

$110,000 grand in debt from school, $15,000 motorcycle that im making payments on (co-signed and the !@#$%^ wont pay), my car payments, tires...gas...food...taking my gf out(which i live with), insurance, and another $7,000 in credit card debt. I'm sure I forgot some things. But do you know what I do?? I take 10% of my paycheck and put it in my savings...that is my "Money that I put towards my car." Its going to take me a while to get my rims but one day I will get there unless I get a better job. Other then that I rather roll on steelies then some unknown-named brand wheels. I know rims and I look at rims all the time on the street. The people I see putting low unknown-named brand wheels on their cars are the same people putting TypeR sticker on a Civic Sedan.

Also when you see Work Wheels...you know they are Work Wheels without a 2nd glance.

[Bubs daddy]

I would say, get the style of wheels YOU like. Are you asking everyone, which one of the four wheels THEY would like? Why does it matter what someone else thinks if they're going on YOUR car?

I can understand the discussion of higher quality/price to quality/cheap vs good rims etc. But choose the style that please you, not someone else.

[Rockhound]

I would say, get the style of wheels YOU like.

Gotta agree with that. Nothing trumps personal opinion.

Other then that I rather roll on steelies then some unknown-named brand wheels. I know rims and I look at rims all the time on the street. The people I see putting low unknown-named brand wheels on their cars are the same people putting TypeR sticker on a Civic Sedan.

Not sure what you're getting at here...as has already been discussed, the wheels shown here are R-1's. They're a pretty well known brand. It's not like he's picking up some cheapo's at Autozone. Seems like if you're over $130k in debt you might want to consider setting aside money for that instead of a set of Works for a Versa. Drooling over a brand name is superficial.

you never know, I know guys with rims on their car where the rims and tires together are worth LITERALLY 5x what the car is worth. You would be REALLY suprised what people here in the LA, CALI area do with their cars lolz.

Just FYI, that's not a phenomenon unique to CALI...we've got plenty of it in my neck of the woods, too. Unfortunately, that is.

[NY.AD.MAN]

I have chosen 4 wheels that I would love to put on my vehicle...

All I'm doing is seeing what gets a better reaction! There's a great deal of enjoyment that I get from my car, but I'll be inside most of the time...

Since I can't decide because I like ALL 4, I'll let a community that I am part of help me along one way or the other...

[Clipsed]

Lain, I hope that you realize that if you cosign a vehicle, and they refuse or do not want to pay anymore, you are legally entitled to take possession of the vehicle and pay for it and tell the finance company and they will switch it over to your name and you will own the vehicle solely.

[bulld0g]

here are the chops of each wheel....

ABCD

[Clipsed]

here are the chops of each wheel....

D

D FTMFW! BD, it would sure look a heck of a lot nicer with some brakes behind the wheels like I had done when I PSed wheels on my V . . . .



Too bad they don't have a big brake conversion kit yet and to change to rotors in the back too!!! HAHAHA

[bulld0g]

D FTMFW! BD, it would sure look a heck of a lot nicer with some brakes behind the wheels like I had done when I PSed wheels on my V . . . .

Too bad they don't have a big brake conversion kit yet and to change to rotors in the back too!!! HAHAHA

these were just quick chops....chops are much better when you can use pix of wheels on a car already at the right angle....

[Nismo V]

Wheel B is the nicest on the V not busy looking and has a quality look and design.. take your time choosing bro.. first choose your style+quality then try to get a good price maybe if you know someone that owns a shop they can use that to get you a discount to save a few bucks.. Just make sure you get a quality rim because cheap ones are not worth the trouble and they usually lose the look that attracted you to them after a short time...Always put quality first when choosing and you can't go wrong..

Here's a article defining a Quality Wheel... http://www.racerchicks.com/auto/rims.html

Here a couple of links to some moderately priced wheels you might like...http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/page.cfm

http://www.wheelstudio.com/?gc...BAPKw