New rims, Which kind should I get.

[a7x1990]

Well i know i want black rims, but I'm somewhat undecided which would either look good, or which ones would flow with the car that i own. im also deciding on if i should go with all black, black with a machined/color lip. I saw this one model by 5Axis called the X5-F they look alright but dont know if it would look well on my car. Any suggestions would help. heres a pic of my car again for those who havent seen it yet. The bolt pattern is 5x100 and i can fit up to 19" and 20 is cutting it close due to a stupid flange in the center of the back 2 wheel wells

 

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m266/cjmorton132003/PT5.jpg

[AudiOn19s]

lower it first...

[BIGGU]

steelies

[wagner]

lower it first...

 

This

 

steelies

 

Now a set of steelies might make it look good but I would photochop them first to see.

 

To be honest with that car less is more nothing to crazy. Maybe a set of stockers powdercoated black?

[iwashmycar]

yes lower it. black is a yes, and those 5 axis Lambo rims would look like dook on there. Think of it as a SUV, not a car...

 

so any of the newer OEM rims fit them?... something like on a Caliber?..SRT?

 

if only...

 

http://www.rpmgo.com/images/dodge_caliber_startech_fro.jpg

 

edit: those are 5X114...

 

What about those Borbets v8fiero had posted here...i think theyre 5X100

Edited February 10, 2010 by iwashmycar

[TimTaylor751647545500]

The kind that come on a different car.

[3.1cutlass]

x4 on lowering it first, also black wheels=played out.

[AWW$HEEET]

new car

[a7x1990]

new car

 

If you could help me buy a new car I'm all for it.

[a7x1990]

yes lower it. black is a yes, and those 5 axis Lambo rims would look like dook on there. Think of it as a SUV, not a car...

 

so any of the newer OEM rims fit them?... something like on a Caliber?..SRT?

 

if only...

 

http://www.rpmgo.com/images/dodge_caliber_startech_fro.jpg

 

edit: those are 5X114...

 

What about those Borbets v8fiero had posted here...i think theyre 5X100

 

I still say its a car. and what did those borbets look like?

[3.1cutlass]

I still say its a car. and what did those borbets look like?

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76353

[Hwilli1647545487]

If you could help me buy a new car I'm all for it.

 

You could help yourself by not modifying a car you don't want.

[dragknee66]

Im with the rest.. I wouldnt bother honestly.

Save that money.. pay that car off.. buy another car and mod that one keeping the PT as a daily.

[a7x1990]

You could help yourself by not modifying a car you don't want.

 

i never said i dont want this one. I like it because its different. you see to many of the same cars out on the road just modified differently. i just get tired of hearing the same old thing like dont waste your money on that POS or "You cant polish a turd" or many other sad insults.

[felixdarican]

i never said i dont want this one. I like it because its different. you see to many of the same cars out on the road just modified differently. i just get tired of hearing the same old thing like dont waste your money on that POS or "You cant polish a turd" or many other sad insults.

 

but you can't polish a turd. You just end up covered in crap.

 

You could always get something powdercoated silver. I don't think black would work with the color of your car.

[a7x1990]

but you can't polish a turd. You just end up covered in crap.

 

You could always get something powdercoated silver. I don't think black would work with the color of your car.

 

thats not the real color.. its my crappy phone's camera. it looks a hell of a lot better in person.

[Tripleskate]

yes lower it. black is a yes, and those 5 axis Lambo rims would look like dook on there. Think of it as a SUV, not a car...

 

so any of the newer OEM rims fit them?... something like on a Caliber?..SRT?

 

if only...

 

http://www.rpmgo.com/images/dodge_caliber_startech_fro.jpg

 

edit: those are 5X114...

 

What about those Borbets v8fiero had posted here...i think theyre 5X100

This. It's a classy and dare I say, timeless design. It'll go well with just about anything. Oh yeah, and like everyone is saying get a drop. Even just an inch or so will make it look worlds apart from the average PT Cruiser.

[iwashmycar]

I still say its a car. and what did those borbets look like?

 

 

quick and dirty PS..

 

 

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/iwashmycar/MINI%20PS/PT.jpg

[a7x1990]

This. It's a classy and dare I say, timeless design. It'll go well with just about anything. Oh yeah, and like everyone is saying get a drop. Even just an inch or so will make it look worlds apart from the average PT Cruiser.

 

 

But i want more then 1" either 2 or 3 i would like 4 but thats cutting it close.

[3.1cutlass]

I like them. I would drop it and go for v8fiero's wheels.

[Aaron]

You have to realize that this place is swarming with Mustang/LSX suck offs, so coming in here with a bright blue PT cruiser requires a thick skin.

 

Do with it what YOU want. And I completely disagree with whoever said it should be modded as an SUV..........With an SRT-4 engine, I would mod it like a car.

 

Lower it with coilovers, buy some lightweight, quality wheels and sticky tires, and go from there.

[Aaron]

Lower it, with a nice silver wheel (or brushed) with a lip.

 

Minus the tail lights:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r247/A4SHO/PTcruiser.jpg

[Tripleskate]

But i want more then 1" either 2 or 3 i would like 4 but thats cutting it close.

All of the above sounds good.

[a7x1990]

You have to realize that this place is swarming with Mustang/LSX suck offs, so coming in here with a bright blue PT cruiser requires a thick skin.

 

Do with it what YOU want. And I completely disagree with whoever said it should be modded as an SUV..........With an SRT-4 engine, I would mod it like a car.

Lower it with coilovers, buy some lightweight, quality wheels and sticky tires, and go from there.

 

like i said before its not bright blue! its actually a true blue color. just my camera is shitty. btw where could i go for a affordable but amazing coilover set with $800 to my name? possibly no where.

[a7x1990]

here check out these kind of what im trying to base mine off of

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2201338

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=120289293

 

I just found these today but pretty much the idea of how i want to modify mine. just with black rims..... still.