Torn between wheels.

[drunkNun]

Im torn between which wheels i want to get. They're probably gonna be sportmaxes....im not out to track race every day. Link in my sig to see my car. These are what im choosing between.

Gunmetal 006's Gloss Black 006's Hyper Black Enkei Evo 6's Bronze 5zigen fn01r-c's Gold 962's Bronze Enkei Evo 5's

[Kalypso]

the 5 zigens win.

if you can get them in a low offset, so that they dip in...

[Rex]

Im torn between which wheels i want to get. They're probably gonna be sportmaxes....im not out to track race every day. Link in my sig to see my car. These are what im choosing between.

Listing a wheel "budget" is a good idea, b/c the wheels you've listed are NOT in the same (new) price category.

FYI, your sig doesn't show up when you do a poll.

[Kalypso]

yeah these wheels, in terms of price are all over the place. If your a baller, got to rbmotoring.com

but whatever you do, please don't buy elite wheels. a lot of people have just bought them recently - they're catching on too fast.

[nismofly]

even though your sig isnt there, i dont need to see your car to tell you that the only wheel on that list id consider is the 5zigen

[drunkNun]

the 5 zigens win. if you can get them in a low offset, so that they dip in...

Thats what i was thinking.What elite wheels are you talking about? There's nothing up there called elite. As far as things catching on that doesn't make me leans towards a wheel or stray away. I don't pick things for my car because its what everyone else is doing, i pick what i do because its what I like. I live in nashville...theres not a 240 around here with any of the wheels i listed....theres hardly even any 240's....lol.By the way....what do you mean my sig isnt there? Its the link at the bottom of my sig.

[drunkNun]

Lip Sizes? Help me out...im not to good with wheels. 17x7 and 17x9....does 9 have a wider lip than 7? Sorry for my wheel stupidity.

[drunkNun]

the 5 zigens win.

if you can get them in a low offset, so that they dip in...

I can't find any that have a lip. I think they only come one way. Any help searching would be appreciated.

[Kalypso]

they wont actually have a lip, but the rim does sink in and it becomes concave with a low or negative offset.

its similiar to this


Modified by Kalypso123 at 12:56 AM 4/29/2008

[s13rb25det]

yeah the 5zigen wheels are nice to get the concave look its on the 10in wide wheels.

[Kalypso]

sorry the sportmaxes looked like Elites.

INNOVATE - BREAK NEW GROUND. AND BE SATISFIED

[drunkNun]

Thanks for the picture calypso. So what would i look for to get the 10 inch wide whee, kind of a staggered look but with that style wheell?

[Kalypso]

thats cool, i didnt know it was only on the 10's.

and also those are volks/rays engineering... your in baller territory if you are rockin those.

Thanks for the picture calypso. So what would i look for to get the 10 inch wide whee, kind of a staggered look but with that style wheell?

wait what? say your question again, i dont understand
Modified by Kalypso123 at 12:20 PM 4/29/2008

[drunkNun]

Sorry...I was a little messed when I made that post. What I was asking was, when I go to order the wheels do I order the 17x10 for the concave look?? I'm assuming the "17x10" is the 10 inch wheel. This is definitely the look I've been wanting to do but wasn't quite sure on what sizes to order for front and back to achieve that look. Also going to be doing a roll and pull on the fenders.

[Kalypso]

first you have to study offsets, that way you get a clear understanding of how each wheel is going to fit.

read the wheel tech article on the first page, it breaks it all down.

then you measure the distance from your wheel hub to the edge of your fender in millimeters, and also from the hub to the back of your wheel well/coil overs.

so now you know exactly how much clearance you have.

armed with this knowledge call up 5zigen reps, and tell them the type of wheel you want. show then that picture if you please. and then place an order.

if you want the deep look, get 17 x 10 + 25 fn01rc - thats f*ckin deep.

but you have to check the measurements to make sure you can get it in there.http://www.5zigenusa.com/engli....html

[drunkNun]

study

I think i'm gonna need a dictionary.

[musashin]

Ok, if you want the concave look with the FN's, the only one that I am absolutely sure has the concavity is the 17x10 +12 ones. Takes a nice pull and some camber with stretched tired to fit an s13, which is all your profile says you have. On that note, they only come in 5 lug. All s13's are 4 lug, unless you have done a 5 lug conversion. If you're 4 lug, but are determined to get those, make sure to add in $500+ to your budget to account for the 5 lug swap.

EDIT: Ok, so according to 5zigen, all 17x10 FN's are concave. But if you're gonna go for it, go all the way and get the 17x10 +12. Just do it.

[BMAR240SX]

but whatever you do, please don't buy elite wheels. a lot of people have just bought them recently - they're catching on too fast.

Well in this world, once a trend is set people follow

[sviellvoicae]

they wont actually have a lip, but the rim does sink in and it becomes concave with a low or negative offset.

its similiar to this



Modified by Kalypso123 at 12:56 AM 4/29/2008

so sexy

[Slappy]

F those wheels. Go used JDM.

http://www.rbwheels.com/

[Kalypso]

work equip

according to 5zigen, all 17x10 FN's are concave. But if you're gonna go for it, go all the way and get the 17x10 +12. Just do it.

LISTEN TO THIS MAN!!!!

I think i'm gonna need a dictionary.

just read the wheel tech article on the home page

[Kalypso]

SLAPPY!

sorry to thread jack but - real talkwhere can i find lips, lets say I owned these rims. ( i dont)

http://www.rbwheels.com/index....d=795

16 x 7, and I wanted to get a wider lip and make them 16 x 9. they have 36 bolts around the edge.

where would I look, I have yet to find a shop/place that makes lips - enlighten me

[BippuBoss]

I would say go 5Zigen or enkei, but I am going to pick up a set of SSR wheels for my wife. I was having trouble deciding on what to get as well, but I also know what the wife likes. Minimal spokes and something not too flashy but has some style and swagger. Very difficult, you know how the women are. The 5 spoke gold sportmax wheels were what she originally wanted until I showed her a catalog I found online of the SSR line up. She still hasn't decided on what she wants, but when we get them I will post fur shure