What Do U Guys Think Of These Rims?

[johna_99_99]

i was just wondering what u guys think of these rims...i was thinking of buying them and i just wanna know if they are good quality and stuff like that.....thanks for your help....heres the link

http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=1873

[johna_99_99]

also what would u recommend as a good tire to slap on these rims...thanks

[Kenrik]

First off they are "Wheels" not "rims" secound... they are $1000.. ugly as hell and crome... They have the wrong bolt pattern for your car... Those are 4x100mm and 4x108mm you need 4x114.3mm if you're running a S13... It seems like you really need to do a lot of research... You can get some very nice wheels and tires for $1000... not that crap..

[Kenrik]

I got these wheels $300+$400 for tires mounted and balanced... that's only $700 they look kinda like what you posted.. Don't go with crome.. they always look to "Bling" These are +40 offset same as stock if you want it more flush you could run 10mm spacers (about $100 more)

[nismofly]

if you can afford $1000 for a wheel/tire combo theres a lot better choices out there

[Exar-Kun]

if you can afford $1000 for a wheel/tire combo theres a lot better choices out there

Definately. If you got a G to blow, take driving school!

-Chet

[cosmo]

Or if you're gonna waste your money like that, you might as well give it to me.

[johna_99_99]

thanks for the opinions

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

They're alright, the chrome ain't my thing though.

[Axel Grungy]

BLANG BLANG!!!

[skydragoness]

^^



Seriously, they're the wrong bolt pattern and probably weight 50lbs a piece. (stock alloys weigh 18lbs if you have them)

Instead of wheelmax.com go to tirerack.com and do a make/model search for wheels, they will have choices w/ the correct bolt pattern and not too shabby as far as weight goes.

[GhostDriver]

If they were the right size and light, they would be awesome. Sadly not the case.

[chmercer]

^^



Seriously, they're the wrong bolt pattern and probably weight 50lbs a piece. (stock alloys weigh 18lbs if you have them)

Instead of wheelmax.com go to tirerack.com and do a make/model search for wheels, they will have choices w/ the correct bolt pattern and not too shabby as far as weight goes.

never go to tire rack for wheels, EVER. the computer thing is so incredibly crappy. "woo hoo 17x7.5 +35 ANYTHING ELSE WILL NOT FIT YOUR CAR, DONT EVEN TRY."

i would suggest discounttiredirect.com for cheap wheels in not so crappy sizes.

[tm_kickz]

I got these wheels $300+$400 for tires mounted and balanced... that's only $700 they look kinda like what you posted.. Don't go with crome.. they always look to "Bling" These are +40 offset same as stock if you want it more flush you could run 10mm spacers (about $100 more)

More like 25mm spacers.

I would do a heck of alot more research. $1000 is a lot for a set of wheels. Esp. for a noob. Just give the money back to ur father and do alittle research.

[slickster1013]

I think 5 spoke and 6 spoke rims look good on a 240. Just my opinion

[skydragoness]

never go to tire rack for wheels, EVER. the computer thing is so incredibly crappy. "woo hoo 17x7.5 +35 ANYTHING ELSE WILL NOT FIT YOUR CAR, DONT EVEN TRY."

i would suggest discounttiredirect.com for cheap wheels in not so crappy sizes.

Well, for someone who doesn't know or care about wheel sizes, optimum offsets and having their wheels lightweight, I think TireRack is a safer place to buy a wheel than most places. Because at least they show wheels on their 'showroom' program w/ the right bolt pattern and a OEM offset. Yes, they won't be able to fit anything wider than a 215 on any of them. But its meant for laymen and people who just want something for 'show', i.e. a LOT of people (obviously others who are concerned about function over form are not going to use TireRack's showroom as a place to get their wheels).
Modified by skydragoness at 10:39 PM 10/9/2005

[s1ndicate]

As for tires, what do you plan on doing? AutoX, drift? Track or street?

Why are those considered wheels, and not rims??

To me they appear to rims, wheels - tire = rims? Have things changed?

[skydragoness]

As for tires, what do you plan on doing? AutoX, drift? Track or street?

Why are those considered wheels, and not rims??

To me they appear to rims, wheels - tire = rims? Have things changed?

"Rim" refers to the outer lip of the wheel's surface/edge. It's just an incorrect use of the word. Some guys in this particular forum are sticklers for correct word usage. But I wouldn't worry too much about it.