New Rims: Input Please
#1
New Rims: Input Please
I finally decided to get rid of the stock rims and go with something more slick. I was browsing around and I found these rims which I can get for $500 a set because my friend works at Smitty's and they can order them for $125 a rim. Tell me what you guys think? I have a yellow P5, you can see it on www.cardomain.com/id/krayziefox so I was just looking for some input on these. Thanks!
#7
Originally Posted by TitaniumMSP
I think I like the first ones better to be honest...and what would be wrong with 18's ? Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion....
price of 18s
price of 18" tires
size of tires vs. road conditions in your area (i.e. 35-series tires and really bad potholes = bent/damaged rims)
ride comfort is diminished (once again the sidewall DOES make a difference)
18s are usually heavier and therefore make a slow car even slower
and so on and so forth.
You just have to make an informed decision based upon your personal situation.
#8
Well I definately agree on the 17 vs 18 issue. I am going to get the 17 inch because 18s are way too much for our panzy little cars, well at least mine is panzy. Cuz when I had my brother's 18 inch OZs on, those were way too heavy for it and also killed gas mileage by a significant amount. Well thanks for everyone's input on this, I'm glad a couple of you said they're awesome, cuz that reinforces my feelings as well.
#9
Phantoms got it right...My Evo comes with 17s and I just got some new tires and they were at least 50-60 more expensive than the 16s on my P5. Performance wise 16s are the best all around tire IMO. With 16's I got more than enough room to lower my car and ride in comfort. But I am not going to lie when I go to car shows nothing looks better than big ol 18s with one coat of tire painted on.
Both rims look good. cant go wrong with either one.
Both rims look good. cant go wrong with either one.