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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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Reply #165 on:
July 19, 2010, 09:02:56 PM »
Honestly man, just get whatever suits you the best. Don't let us make the decision for you. In the end, it's your car and you're going to be the one that has to like it.
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 19, 2010, 09:11:45 PM »
Im just looking to see what other people think.
Ill get the ball rolling.
I think the 17's Xtatik Mass with the lip will look more like 16's once on the car, but I can't get 18's in that style till October.
And I think the 5 spoke wheels will show alot of fenderwell/brakes area. Is that bothersome to you guys?
Im trying to look at it from all angles, and usually other people spot what I miss
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 19, 2010, 09:13:11 PM »
Too much brake isn't that bad if you have something to show off.
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 19, 2010, 09:42:53 PM »
Ordered The 5 Spoke,
Timot, what are some things (mods) to Show Off? Ill probably paint the calipers?
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 19, 2010, 09:47:50 PM »
And what size tires do I run now? 225/60-18?
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 19, 2010, 09:59:19 PM »
Well, I was alluding to brake upgrades. What is the size of the wheels you got and what are your current tire sizes?
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 20, 2010, 12:02:02 AM »
Quote from: NytShade on July 19, 2010, 09:47:50 PM
And what size tires do I run now? 225/60-18?
That depends on the wheel specs. What width and offset?
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 20, 2010, 07:18:20 AM »
Sorry Im a noob at most of this.
I believe the tires im running now are 225/40?-16 Theyre a winter set that was on the car when it wrecked.
The wheels are 18x7.5 with a 42 offset
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July 20, 2010, 07:24:19 AM »
Stock size is 205/60r-16
So I could fit a 225/60r-18 correct?
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July 20, 2010, 08:05:35 AM »
That won't work. The outside diameter of a 205/60/16 is 25.7". The outside diameter of a 225/60/18 is 28.6". That size would throw off your speedo, make your car look like a monster truck, and probably even rub at stock height. You're going to want to stay as close to the diameter of your stock wheels. A 225/45/18 has an outside diameter of 25.9" and a 235/40/18 has an outside diameter of 25.4". Those are the two tire sizes I would get if I were concerned with my speedo being accurate and not rubbing.
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 20, 2010, 10:15:10 AM »
If you were running a winter set of tires until now, my recommendation would be to replace the tires with an all season set then save for a
GOOD
set of wheels and tires. I wouldn't get any of those wheels to just get me by. Another recommendation is to find a good set of OEM wheels to hold you over if your originals are busted up and save for a good set of wheels instead of shitty wheels.
Like others have said, loosen up man. We've all been down the noob road before. We're just trying to help you in your decision so you don't regret it later and spend money you don't have to spend.
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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Ordered The 5 Spoke,
He already bought the wheels Z. Reading PWNS you!
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 20, 2010, 01:47:14 PM »
Eh, whatever. Not my money or ride.
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 29, 2010, 11:54:38 PM »
how come there are no sedans with serious flush wheels... or even poke... i personally hate the wheel looking sunk once you lower it... even on a 9in or 10in wheel... ive seen coupes but what about sedans?
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Re: **Wheel Recommendations/Consideration Thread**
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July 30, 2010, 12:15:36 AM »
There's one guy on v6p that has some ridiculous wheel set up on his sedan. Honestly man, you're not going to get much love here when it comes to the hellaflush trend. One reason is because it's unsafe. Stretching a tire on a wheel that's too wide for what the tire is intended for will result in failure. Running excessive camber on your car will adversely affect it's handling and make it harder to control. I have a hard time supporting a trend that will cause your car to be dangerous to drive. An actual "flush" wheel looks good, but that poked and stretched stuff takes it way too far and looks terrible. I'm not willing to risk my safety and the safety of other people on the road so I can try and look cool. Sorry man, but if you want to go for that trendy stuff, try the guys over on v6p. They'll tell you it looks cool without any regards to your safety. If you really want to make your car functional and choose mods that will actually improve your performance, stick around and pay attention.
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