Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 My parents have been looking at getting wheels for my Moms 2004 Impala SS. I'd like to get peoples input and what wheels they would run on the car. Looking at staying on a 17" wheel, but might possibly upsize to 18s. I've been looking at Elbrus I06 wheels. Any one know anything about Elbrus? Thanks, Nickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Those seem to be the nicest on tire rack imo. 18 though on such a big car. Shitty wheel selection. The bremmer craft and the other brand with that similar style look good, but not sure on the impala. 18 again of course. Will the new style 18 inch SS wheels fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I had these Voxx wheeels on my old gtp, I think they looked good on the car. Mine were 18s, but I think they make a 17 too. Can't remember the model. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/keit29/GTP/DSC03081.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/keit29/GTP/DSC03110.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 They are Voxx MG3's. Those are 18x8, also make a 17x8 and 17x7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 My first thought is why I don't like aftermarket wheels, cheaper ones bend easy, all of them are more of a universal fit so they take more effort to ensure a quality ride. The correct hub rings, a quality wheel, a quality install, and the fact that 99% of places that will work on the car are uneducated or don't care about proper install. Its my pessimistic view that aftermarket wheels are a crap shoot unless you are going to spend good money or buy something OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre2013 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 you should run at least 18s on a car that big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 My first thought is why I don't like aftermarket wheels, cheaper ones bend easy, all of them are more of a universal fit so they take more effort to ensure a quality ride. The correct hub rings, a quality wheel, a quality install, and the fact that 99% of places that will work on the car are uneducated or don't care about proper install. Its my pessimistic view that aftermarket wheels are a crap shoot unless you are going to spend good money or buy something OEM. I agree, but at this point we're almost forced to switch from the stock wheels. GM did a horrible job with the stock wheels, Factory they are chrome and the chrome is just peeling off the back and look horrible. This is a known issue with these wheels yet they wont do anything. Even had 1 replaced when it was under warranty due to how bad it was. you should run at least 18s on a car that big Yeah, I'm trying to get her to go with 18s just to lose some sidewall on the tire. As soon as it get wheels, I think she wants to lower it more (factory lowered 1.5" compared to standard impy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I agree, but at this point we're almost forced to switch from the stock wheels. GM did a horrible job with the stock wheels, Factory they are chrome and the chrome is just peeling off the back and look horrible. This is a known issue with these wheels yet they wont do anything. Even had 1 replaced when it was under warranty due to how bad it was. All GM chrome wheels are like that, the wheels on my Camaro that have never seen salt have a little corrosion in them. I'd just get a set of these and be done. http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels-for-ChevyGMC/c216340/ Custom wheels on an Impala is ghetto anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I had these Voxx wheeels on my old gtp, I think they looked good on the car. Mine were 18s, but I think they make a 17 too. Can't remember the model. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/keit29/GTP/DSC03081.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/keit29/GTP/DSC03110.jpg I was wondering what wheels those were. I plan to put some new rubber and wheels on our 05' Comp G here soon. Not a fan of the stock Comp G wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 My old wheels were Elbrus i04s. They were machined front with painted between parts, and cleared all over. Didn't take long before the clear started coming off. Big problem with that particular style. I cannot speak for the i06s, but you usually get what you pay for... Right before I PlastiDipped them lol http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/iwashmycar/Mini/IMG_0005.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I was wondering what wheels those were. I plan to put some new rubber and wheels on our 05' Comp G here soon. Not a fan of the stock Comp G wheels. Ya, I'm not a fan of chrome wheels that peel... These looked great on the car in person, and I could run fatter rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Seems like a 235 is too easy to get in, but I may just stay with the 225's. Not a fan of these damn Michelins on the car either. I'd love to find some GTX wheels, but I bet that's like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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