Farkas Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Had my wheels up for sale on the VW boards last year and decided to keep them because nobody had any interest at the time. Fast forward to today, all I've done is refinish them.. didn't even repair all the nicks and stuff on them, just sanded them prepped for paint really well and rattle canned them. Just recently recieved an offer for $700+shipping and not sure if I should bite or not. look up the same replicas I have on ebay and they go for 400-500 dollars all day long, and with new tires you're looking at about the same cost as what he's willing to pay me. I have had my eye on some really nice wheels that are 17s instead of 18s.. so this would be me committing to going lower or not. The wheels I have now would need tires by end of summer, and I really want the staggered setup of the wheels I've been looking at. Only downside is that I'd have to fork out the money for the tires now instead of later.. and it's not looking cheap in those sizes. Specs just for teaser. FRONTS 17x8.5 +30 57.1mm hub 5x100/112 2.5" lip REARS 17x10 +25 57.1mm hub 5x100/112 3.5" lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Even not knowing what wheels you are talking about, I would trade. I am not a huge fan of your wheels after you painted them. I loved them before, but the red stripe and the fact that you can see the Audi rings on the center caps through the black paint killed the wheels for me. (Sorry) From the looks of those dimensions, you will be flamed by everyone here at CR lol. Stretch and tuck is not in the LSX/Mustang handbook haha. Any more info on the wheels? brocks? Mercedes? I personally would do it in a heart beat. You know as soon as you decline the offer, you will want those wheels (or others) even more and not a single person will want yours. Its just the way it goes. If you have an offer now, and a means to make it all work, then by all means do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 From the looks of those dimensions, you will be flamed by everyone here at CR lol. Stretch and tuck is not in the LSX/Mustang handbook haha. You know how I roll.. flamed or not, gotta set an example Although this is a bad example, wayyy too much stretch for me.. but gives you an idea about the wheels http://images45.fotki.com/v1259/photos/7/704725/5384311/dope4_DZ1-vi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 You know how I roll.. flamed or not, gotta set an example Although this is a bad example, wayyy too much stretch for me.. but gives you an idea about the wheels http://images45.fotki.com/v1259/photos/7/704725/5384311/dope4_DZ1-vi.jpg Will you be able to get away with any less stretch? 10" wheels mean business. If those are the wheels, I would def do it. They look great. Especially with your jetta front, they would look even better than pictured. :bangbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Will you be able to get away with any less stretch? 10" wheels mean business. If those are the wheels, I would def do it. They look great. Especially with your jetta front, they would look even better than pictured. :bangbang: Well, I think I've already come to a decision.. I pretty much told the guy to show me the money. Now I'm on the fence if I want to stick with 18s or downsize to 17s. I could certainly make the 10" wides work, no problem. With my 8.5" wides now with the 15mm spacers on the rear my offset is about where the 10" would be. The car pictured is rockin 17s but I can't tell the tire sizes.. looks like a 40 series sidewall, which I would run a 45. I would have to crank my coils down another quarter inch to look legit on 17s, but just not sure if I can handle that lowness in Ohio or not. But sizes in question: FRONTS 17x8.5 +30 - 225/45-17 REARS 17x10 +25 - 235/45-17 OR FRONTS 18x8.5 +30 - 225/40-18 REARS 18x10 +25 - 235/40-18 ugh, tough decisions in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Here's another pic with 17s.. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f141/boyvolta/vdub001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 go low my friend...go low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 17" - cheaper tires, better ride quality, lighter (depending on the wheels of course) 18" - more expensive tires, rougher ride quality, heavier (as above, maybe), but may fill the wells out better (read: might look better, although that is subjective) Me, I'd go 18" on your car. Now the width of the rear... that's all you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Its all up to you man. 17" are more than enough on MKIV's. Even the "bulkier" looking mkv's look good with 17"ers. Let us know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 How bout I go 18's and still go low I priced out tires and everything, the price for 17s and 18s is just about the same in the end... guy said he's sending money tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Keep your wheels... They look good on your car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Use the money to finish the car that's actually sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I see bent wheels in your future if you run that low profile of a tire on a daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 The wheel should never stick out farther than the tire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I can't see 235s stretching onto a 10" rim. I can't say I've tried it, but just doesn't sound like a good idea. What is the point of so much stretch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 So he can curb them easier .....Duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 sell wheels sell car buy something rwd profit This wasnt always your sentiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 sell wheels sell car buy something awd profit Fixed, but I like where you are going with this. Alternatively, he can also cut himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Huge fan of the car, you should know that by now, stick with the current wheels. I personally am not a fan of silver wheels on silver cars like that. I think the car would look like a lot of the other dubs out there. Maybe there are a lot of dubs with your set up that I missed somewhere. Your car in the end though, your the one that looks at it everyday lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Not a fan of those wheels at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 sell wheels sell car fix car that's rwd profit Fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Use the money to finish the car that's actually sweet. Probably parting out the Corolla, soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Probably parting out the Corolla, soon.. .../end life then Corolla > GayTI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Definitely don't intend on dumping money into the GTI.. I have a lawyer to pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Definitely don't intend on dumping money into the GTI.. I have a lawyer to pay for. Sell GTI Profit Pay lawyer Buy cheaper car Fix Corolla Profit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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