New Wheels...like or dislike? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

88GTAvert · 05-01-2009, 07:58 PM

19x9.5" rear,19x8.5" front. 30 series rear,35 front.

jagevileye21 · 05-01-2009, 08:09 PM

Looks damn good!!! I like the profile they give the car... Where did you purchase the wheels?

Jay

sailtexas186548 · 05-01-2009, 08:11 PM

not my favorite, but not bad. i think they would look better with more sidewall

Stephen · 05-01-2009, 08:12 PM

I'm not a fan of solid black wheels. Black centers/spokes with the lip polished, IMO, woulda looked better.

88GTAvert · 05-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the response. Bought the wheels and tires online through Wheels Next, they come mounted and balanced w/lug nuts, right to your door.

BtownZ28 · 05-01-2009, 08:27 PM

Those wheels don't quite look right on a third gen imo

jagevileye21 · 05-01-2009, 08:32 PM

They have some good deals on tires and wheels... I will keep them in mind when I buy some more rims...

87_Injected · 05-02-2009, 03:53 PM

I like it.

tony_cogliandro · 05-02-2009, 04:27 PM

the best part of wheels and tires it the only person that matters is the person whose car they sit on.
if you like them that is all that matters.
they look a little busy for my taste.
i bet they look great when you look at them in person.
enjoy them.

Klewis89RS · 05-02-2009, 04:29 PM

bitchin_buick · 05-02-2009, 05:25 PM

Since you asked >>>> not a fan of Black on Black >>>> Chrome rims really would have made the car jump out at ya more and get ya more attention.

Atilla the Fun · 05-02-2009, 05:28 PM

Why didn't you use 9.5s all around? They do fit on the front really well if you use a 5.5" backspacing.

gcgarner · 05-02-2009, 09:50 PM

Since you asked ...

I personally think any wheels without a deep dish look like poop on these cars.

But, hey, it's your car. It's a nice, clean third gen. I'm a fan of that

BlueZee28 · 05-02-2009, 11:18 PM

Dislike.

3 reasons why:

-the spoke pattern looks like something you would see on a "donk" car.

-18" is the biggest I'd ever go on a 3rd gen.

-the black on black doesn't look right without a moderate amount of polished metal on the wheels.

This is my honest opinion, since you asked.

Oh and another thing, put some tire shine on those tires. They stick out like sore thumbs.

67tothefuture · 05-03-2009, 12:11 AM

I prefer stock wheels, but I alwasy go original, but the black on black looks tight! Nice buy.

avro206 · 05-03-2009, 01:24 AM

sorry but I hate it

z-man92 · 05-03-2009, 01:33 AM

Adding my two cents also because you asked..... I don't care for "black on black" either, but like it was said earlier....if you like em, that's all that matters. My dis-like vote currently makes the score "4 like, 9 dis-like".

Jason89RS · 05-03-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueZee28

Dislike.
3 reasons why:

-the spoke pattern looks like something you would see on a "donk" car.

-18" is the biggest I'd ever go on a 3rd gen.

-the black on black doesn't look right without a moderate amount of polished metal on the wheels.

Nice looking car though.

webeeZ28 · 05-03-2009, 01:22 PM

My first thought is "Vanilla Ice" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A7tLVIsuNw

JMR · 05-03-2009, 03:19 PM

ice ice baby ice

in all realness those wheels are better suited for a dub inspired car; too many spokes and those black rims do not compliment your black car, only few rims styles painted black compliment third gens

88GTAvert · 05-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atilla the Fun

Why didn't you use 9.5s all around? They do fit on the front really well if you use a 5.5" backspacing.

I would have gone with 9.5s all around, but I wasn't sure if they would have worked out...I decided to play it safe.

I appreciate all the feedback from everyone...I expected to get some crap for the 19" wheel size and all black rim, but I'm pretty happy with the way it looks (although it took a week or so for them to "grow" on me)

oscarfromla · 05-03-2009, 08:21 PM

I think they look really good. I do think that an aluminum lip would give them that extra detail to make them really stand out, but that's just my opinion.

gp90gta · 05-04-2009, 12:20 AM

I agree with Tony i think i would like them better if the car was right in front of me, defenetly would be better if the spokes were flat and not bowed out in the center, but not bad good luck with them.

did you use spacers?

ROCFATHER · 05-04-2009, 12:37 AM

Just a lil chrome woulda helped a whole lot. That style of rim is not for a 3rd gen imo. Buy hey its your ride man.

gatorcola · 05-06-2009, 11:25 PM

I'll be brutally honest - No

jeffwilly · 05-06-2009, 11:39 PM

like them, very different!!!!!

Iroctopless · 05-07-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorcola

I'll be brutally honest - No

Ditto.

JTNKTZ · 05-10-2009, 11:08 PM

Too many spokes imo. But hey, you drive it. If you like it sweet! Hell I don't care 60% of the people on this site don't like the paint on my vert but hey, it's my car and that's how I bought it.

shadowknight · 05-10-2009, 11:26 PM

they dont look great... but on the onter hand they dont look horrible either. i love the stance of the car but i probably woulda went with some differnent rims. but then again i got my heart set on some c6 wheels for mine

Mr. IROC-Z · 05-13-2009, 05:01 AM

Wow...19's don't look as bad as everyone makes them out to be.
I like it! Gives the car a sinister look in black. Maybe drop the car another inch all around, and it will give it an even nastier look!

Sweet GTA btw. Always loved the look of a nice vert...very rare car indeed.

camarozz383 · 05-13-2009, 10:20 PM

black on black is not my cup of tea, but its not my car.

rsrookie · 05-13-2009, 11:05 PM

Not my cup of tea, but it looks nice on your car.

Kind of a 'gentlemans hot rod'.Almost kind of a European thing going on there.Those wheels would look like monkey poop on my RS,but your car wears them well.Spray some tire shine on those treads and you're good to go.........

tony_cogliandro · 05-13-2009, 11:35 PM

looks like you are rinning about 50/50 - that is success.

92 Camaro · 05-14-2009, 03:21 PM

I dislike.

TheNutzZ28 · 05-14-2009, 08:01 PM

I like'em, look really good with the black car. I'm thinkin of doing the samething with my vert, black on black.

RED_DRAGON_85 · 05-14-2009, 08:30 PM

well the wheels match the paint, but dang, you need to do something about those tires...
use westleys bleche white

thats a pretty cool site.
tell me what you think about zyoxx zx8 wheels in chrome with black perforated centers

*86EYEROK* · 05-14-2009, 08:48 PM

i think it looks good..but i would have went with a chrome lip with the black spokes if it was mine..the rims would have jumped out at you more..just my .02 cents

Radiorick · 05-16-2009, 10:36 PM

I think if they were chrome it would give the car a much nicer look. To much black for me. Plus they look hard as hell to clean

LB9Iroc87 · 05-17-2009, 03:45 AM

i like the way they look, your car is beautiful. Could use some tire shine then put another picture up, but lovin the black on black vert.

RS Vert 91 · 05-20-2009, 07:04 PM

As stated above. The modes that a person makes to their car is their chose. As long as you like it that is all that matters. I do not like black wheels on a black car. Just to much of the same color. Polished or chromed bead area would go a long to break up the color. There are a lot of spokes on those wheels. IMO less is more.

mister_hudson · 05-20-2009, 07:14 PM

They are different, I will give you that - the black on black isn't my cup of tea but you could've done worse... On a scale of 1 to 10 I'll give you a 6...

The verts are sexy rides no matter what rims they sit on, within reason of course - you've got a sharp looking ride regardless...

madmax · 05-20-2009, 11:26 PM

I dont care for the spokes either, but other than that they look ok to me. The black, non deep dish, the size.