New Wheels? Opinions, please!
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New Wheels? Opinions, please!
Hi guys. I'm thinking about ordering some new wheels in the near future. I'm going with 18" all around, and with a staggered setup. I'm trying to go 18x8.5 in the front and 18x10 in the rear. I currently have two sets that I really like, but not sure which one to choose. This is where you guys come in.
Oh, I almost forgot. I have a 1988 IROC, Medium Orange Metallic, that's getting repainted shortly as well. Currently has stock, gold, 16" wheels. Getting rid of the gold striping and decal on the door and replacing it with silver.
First (and the one I'm slightly leaning towards) is the XXR 006 with Copper lip.
They don't make these in 18x10, so I'd have to settle for 18x9.5. I want to get about a 295 tire in the back. They are as follows:
Front: 18x8.5 w/ 2" lip
Back: 18x9.5 w/ 3.5" lip.
Next is the XXR 521, black with machined, stepped lip. These come with removable rivets, which I would probably get painted MMO to match the car.
Front: 18x8.5 w/1.75" lip (picture below)
Back: 18x10 w/3.5" lip
Again, any input is greatly appreciated. I always wanted this car to have a "Halloween" feel; orange and black. It has a black interior. I've attached two pics of the wheels mocked up.
Thanks for reading! -Matt
Oh, I almost forgot. I have a 1988 IROC, Medium Orange Metallic, that's getting repainted shortly as well. Currently has stock, gold, 16" wheels. Getting rid of the gold striping and decal on the door and replacing it with silver.
First (and the one I'm slightly leaning towards) is the XXR 006 with Copper lip.
They don't make these in 18x10, so I'd have to settle for 18x9.5. I want to get about a 295 tire in the back. They are as follows:
Front: 18x8.5 w/ 2" lip
Back: 18x9.5 w/ 3.5" lip.
Next is the XXR 521, black with machined, stepped lip. These come with removable rivets, which I would probably get painted MMO to match the car.
Front: 18x8.5 w/1.75" lip (picture below)
Back: 18x10 w/3.5" lip
Again, any input is greatly appreciated. I always wanted this car to have a "Halloween" feel; orange and black. It has a black interior. I've attached two pics of the wheels mocked up.
Thanks for reading! -Matt
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
I'm digging the copper lip wheels. If you are keeping the car the same color my opinion is those. Do you have to run spacers with these?
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Thanks! I may have to use small ones. The front has a little over 6" bs, and the back has a little over 6.5" bs. I'm going to figure that out when I have them in my possession, simply because I don't know where I want them to sit. But yeah, probably .5" all around.
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I love those XXR wheels, but wish they didn't have a million holes drilled in them.
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I love those mesh wheels. But x2 on wish they didnt have 10 holes drilled in the center
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
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I love those mesh wheels. But x2 on wish they didnt have 10 holes drilled in the center
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
I love those mesh wheels. But x2 on wish they didnt have 10 holes drilled in the center
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
And would these fit our cars?
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
all these wheel, above and the OP's are the 5x120 pattern. not "correct", as stock is 120.65, but people use them.
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
sadly enough... the first thing I think when I see these wheels are honda's and mazda's..... Its too bad really because they are nice wheels... just doesnt screen muscle car to me. but that.. is my own personal opinion and most likely not shared by many. They do look nice though.
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Can anyone photoshop these wheels on this car??
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
this is not my car
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
this is not my car
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
you will need a spacer about 1" or so front and rear to keep them in the stock location. that requires longer wheel studs and hubcentric slip on spacers.
all these wheel, above and the OP's are the 5x120 pattern. not "correct", as stock is 120.65, but people use them.
all these wheel, above and the OP's are the 5x120 pattern. not "correct", as stock is 120.65, but people use them.
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Can anyone photoshop these wheels on this car??
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
this is not my car
http://www.nlmotoring.com/product-p/52188149.htm
this is not my car
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
A 285 is about the limit on a 9.5 according to most tire makers.
18x8.5 245/40 front
18x9.5 285/35 rear
18x8.5 245/40 front
18x9.5 285/35 rear
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
I like the copper wheels but I must say I don't think the color goes with your paint. not close enough to the same color and not enough different to contrast. Of course what we like doesn't matter as long as you like them.
Can you photoshop some stripes at the botton of the gfx maybe with a darker one at bottom, color of wheels in center and something lighter just above that? Kinda like the factory stripes on some camaros but in different colors? That would give the wheels something to match to like matching a tie to a shirt/pants with just a little bit of color that matches
Can you photoshop some stripes at the botton of the gfx maybe with a darker one at bottom, color of wheels in center and something lighter just above that? Kinda like the factory stripes on some camaros but in different colors? That would give the wheels something to match to like matching a tie to a shirt/pants with just a little bit of color that matches
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Re: New Wheels? Opinions, please!
It wasn't the picture I was talking about. I was saying that my editing could have been a little better. Sorry for the mix-up!
I like the copper wheels but I must say I don't think the color goes with your paint. not close enough to the same color and not enough different to contrast. Of course what we like doesn't matter as long as you like them.
Can you photoshop some stripes at the botton of the gfx maybe with a darker one at bottom, color of wheels in center and something lighter just above that? Kinda like the factory stripes on some camaros but in different colors? That would give the wheels something to match to like matching a tie to a shirt/pants with just a little bit of color that matches
Can you photoshop some stripes at the botton of the gfx maybe with a darker one at bottom, color of wheels in center and something lighter just above that? Kinda like the factory stripes on some camaros but in different colors? That would give the wheels something to match to like matching a tie to a shirt/pants with just a little bit of color that matches
Anyway, thanks everyone. I'm actually not buying wheels at the moment now. Working on the drivetrain first.
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