Thoughts on these wheels?

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:04 pm

Opinions on these wheels? I kind of like them for my car, but now sure... I'd go with the silver finish over the chrome, and definitely 16" size, but maybe some more backspacing so they don't rub like my PT wheels do.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelClo ... sort=Brand

And my car...

jake_tim · Post by **jake_tim** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:16 pm

Personally, I dont like them.

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:21 pm

hmmmmmm,

NO!!!

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:40 pm

Wow... it seems I'm the only one who likes them so far. Even people not on the board have said no.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:12 pm

I honestly don't think they are all that bad. Though they wouldn't look good in chrome at all, I agree with you. Maybe have someone chop them onto the car for you so you could see what you were getting yourself into.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:16 pm

Who hoo, one person who agrees with me!

or are you just being nice... lol

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:23 pm

They aren't horrible by any means. I'm not going to just be nice...lol thats silly.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:26 pm

I know, I'm just teasin ya.

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:46 pm

I did this real quik. gives an idea.

Forgot the link,

to me

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:49 pm

Did what...?

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:51 pm

I'm not a big fan of the wheels, but this makes me scratch my head...

16x7.5
Offset: 40mm
Backspacing: 5.82"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 195/50-16

WTF?!?!?!

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:53 pm

Dante: Well, that size is the stock size for R/T's I think? (I based my search on an R/T for these) but I dunno anything really about wheel sizes and/or backspacing...

jetas: Did you use the chrome pic? That looks way too shiny for what I'm thinking of... plus I'm sticking with 16's which would be the same size as the PT's lol. But thanks, I kind of like that too...

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:58 pm

Ah, ok. That makes more sense since it was tailored to your search. But for the record, a 195 width tire+7.5" rim= bad idea!

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:05 pm

There is no chrome pic. The Lighting is just different making it look shinier

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:17 pm

I'd be running my 205/55/16's with it unless I can go wider...

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:40 pm

Hell, with a 7.5" wheel, you can go 225. Just watch your hight.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:14 pm

I'd need to verify the backspacing of the wheel before I say that... with a 205 I barely have any space between the tire and strut and I rub the inner fender at full lock, so I wanna make sure of that... but I'd LOVE 225's! lol

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:18 pm

personally I don't really like 'em either. I was looking at wheels too and ebay has some really good ones cheap- just find someone in your area so you don't have to pay for shipping.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:24 pm

I don't mind paying for shipping, I just want to find something that looks good and will not kill my budget... otherwise I'd go with the 450 apiece BBS wheels I like so much...

What is it about them that you guys don't like so much, if I may ask?

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:41 pm

well I think they're almost too close to the stock wheels. just more shiny

I'd get these....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-ADR-W ... enameZWDVW

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:46 pm

this whole post would probably be better in the wheels/tires section, but...

don't forget, especially if you have a Discount Tire local to you..
If you go on www.discounttiredirect.com ... they offer free shipping, but go ahead and pick out wheels and tires, go all the way to the checkout and print it out... if you take it to the local store, they will match the price! and they will mount them for u!

only thing is, you have to pay local tax, but because of that, my local guy conpensated me by giving me free replacements certificates on all 4 tires

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:50 pm

Pablodragon wrote:this whole post would probably be better in the wheels/tires section, but...

Agreed. Getting it moved...

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:54 pm

I don't like that design at all... 5 spokes are where it's at for my car really.

Not to mention I don't want 17's... not at all, not one bit. I've had them, they're too big for my tastes. I want 16's!

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:21 pm

lil better chop...

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:31 pm

I dig that chop... though I'd hope the wheels were a bit more dull. I like the coloring on my PT wheels, just not the design on them anymore, ya know?

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:17 pm

Pablodragon wrote:this whole post would probably be better in the wheels/tires section, but...

don't forget, especially if you have a Discount Tire local to you..
If you go on www.discounttiredirect.com ... they offer free shipping, but go ahead and pick out wheels and tires, go all the way to the checkout and print it out... if you take it to the local store, they will match the price! and they will mount them for u!

only thing is, you have to pay local tax, but because of that, my local guy conpensated me by giving me free replacements certificates on all 4 tires

Awesome! That's the coolest thing I've read all day

thanks for the info

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:54 pm

So I don't think any of you guys who didn't like them mentioned why you don't like them? (aside from Eric who missed that I don't want 17's)

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:39 am

Me personally i just dnt like the look of them. Just the design is kinda eh.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:19 am

Anything specific on the design? the rivets, the spokes, the color, etc?

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:29 am

I feel they are too busy. With the rivets and the detail on the spokes it makes for a messy looking wheel IMO.