TTQ B4U Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Working with Derek to pick up a nice yet inexpensive set of wheels for my winter set up. These can be had for about $99ea. What are your thoughts on these....rough photo-chop, but you get the picture...pun intended. http://www.pbase.com/pdqgp/image/101546245.jpg http://www.pbase.com/pdqgp/image/101546246.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I can dig it. Why not buy nice wheels and use the stockers as winter rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 stockers are 18's and not the best for winter rubber. i'd think he might buy cheap 17" winter setup, sell the stockers and go aftermarket 18's with teh stock tires.... but i could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 The stockers don't look too bad IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Derek can read minds However, the stock wheels aren't that bad looking...just a bit heavy given the number of spokes. Overall, they designate the look of the car fairly well among those that do know. stockers are 18's and not the best for winter rubber. i'd think he might buy cheap 17" winter setup, sell the stockers and go aftermarket 18's with teh stock tires.... but i could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 They look good enough for winter wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 should fit the 3i well, right? depending on what they sell for, i may be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Working with Derek to pick up a nice yet inexpensive set of wheels for my winter set up. These can be had for about $99ea. What are your thoughts on these....rough photo-chop, but you get the picture...pun intended. http://www.pbase.com/pdqgp/image/101546245.jpg http://www.pbase.com/pdqgp/image/101546246.jpg I like them but you should probably get all 4 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Are those 99 dollar wheels going to be any lighter than the stock wheels? I really like your stock rims on your car but if you want to change i vote keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 not sure about weight, but two things....one: they are for winter, two: they have to weigh less than the stockers....they are about 24lbs ea. Are those 99 dollar wheels going to be any lighter than the stock wheels? I really like your stock rims on your car but if you want to change i vote keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Unless they are Gold, I no care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Looks like a good deal to me. I guess from the pic they are clear coated? Def better for winter, hose them off a few times a week and should last a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 You could always use the stockers as winter wheels and use that as an excuse to buy yourself a nice set of summer wheels/tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 i can dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I don't like those wheels with the White pearl. They look almost like chrome which is a definite no in most cases. $99/wheel is cheap though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 not chrome they're hyper silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 also avail in black/pol lip if you wanna go that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 why not pick up a set of mazda 3 17" wheels for about half that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 You could always use the stockers as winter wheels and use that as an excuse to buy yourself a nice set of summer wheels/tires. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I think they look good on your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 DAMMIT! How many of you (and I'm aware this is an invite for everyon to do it, now. lol) are going to prove your ignorance? He's already stated he doesn't believe the 18's lend themselves to winter driving. I believe he feels it's worth it just to get some decent looking winter wheels so he can pimp then, as well. Pimping is a full-time job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 $99 wheels scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 $99 wheels scare me. 99 dollar wheels are the same ones you could walk in and i could sell for 140 retail price.. quiet you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 99 dollar wheels are the same ones you could walk in and i could sell for 140 retail price.. quiet you....... $140 wheels scare me too. Don't misunderstand, I'm not knocking the wheels at all, but when I am slinging 2tons of car around and triple-digiting these huge beasts around I only trust the OEM/Forged or aftermarket forged wheels. Only exceptions are the hartmann/vm wheels which have been used/tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 you do understand that before a wheel company can sell a wheel it goes through way more rigorous tests than your 4,000 lb sled would ever put a wheel through...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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