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Rev.Hammer
12-11-2005, 04:14 AM
I am thinking about getting these wheels:
http://www.car-rims.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=at695
They are :
18X8 on115 @ 20mm offset
I was thinking that there shoudlnt be any interference or fitment issues and that the Stock Michelins should be ok with this as I am not autocrossing or anything hairy like that.
I thought that I would run it by ya'll in case I was overlooking somehthing... you know that more brains on the problem thing....
Thanks
northeastern08
12-11-2005, 05:18 AM
they look pretty darn good to me rev...as for the technical stuff il leave that to the pros on the forum :wink:
redinorange
12-11-2005, 09:03 AM
Nice looking wheels. You'll need a lot of Q-tips though...
da BoMM
12-11-2005, 09:10 AM
My test -- would I buy em?
Hell yeah -- they look great -- will look great on your CHARGE!
KGBPro
12-11-2005, 09:37 AM
I am thinking about getting these wheels:
http://www.car-rims.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=at695
They are :
18X8 on115 @ 20mm offset
I was thinking that there shoudlnt be any interference or fitment issues and that the Stock Michelins should be ok with this as I am not autocrossing or anything hairy like that.
I thought that I would run it by ya'll in case I was overlooking somehthing... you know that more brains on the problem thing....
Thanks
Im not a big fan on black w/chrome trim....but fer your new whip...i think it'll make it complete...give it that.....go **** yourself look LOL and thats good look IMO
KGBPro
12-11-2005, 09:41 AM
they are supposed to come out with these new rims....lexon or some type of acryllic thats harder than steel and lighter than steel as well ...they say they are 5 lbs each!!!!! the tires weigh more than the rim!!! and the neat part is the rims are clear, meaning that you could throw lights in the rims!!!!
anyone else hear or read about this????
cadzilla74
12-11-2005, 09:50 AM
Nice find on the rims there Rev. Very nice lookin' and not priced through the roof either. I'm with RIO though, they are gonna take some TLC to keep 'em lookin' nice.
BlkHemiMag
12-11-2005, 09:59 AM
t*ts
Himmy
12-11-2005, 10:12 AM
I really like your choice of rims. I think they would look perfect on Val with the other mods. I know your against it, but I would at least consider 20's.
desmo_dude
12-11-2005, 10:27 AM
I'm no expert, but after my AWD rim upgrade I've learned a few things.
I know this site's worth a bookmark:
http://1010tires.com/tech.asp
The rim/tire calculators were priceless...
Those rims look sharp, but your rim is going to be 1/4" closer to the steering knuckle, which may or may not push that 225 tire (assuming you're still going to use those) a bit closer... I doubt it'll be an issue though.
What I would be more worried about is the brake caliper, especially with a big-lipped rim that's the same as stock diameter. The stock rim barely fits around the caliper of my AWD as it is, so I know for a fact that that rim design you're looking at wouldn't fit mine even if its dimensions were bone stock. I'm not sure about your RWD, but I'd be doubtful... The reason 22" wheels can always get away with big lips is their spokes dont curve in nearly as soon as 18's and 20's do. I couldn't even get a 20" Foose Nitrous around my brake caliper.
If you really want that wheel you should have a local shop order it so you don't have to worry about the return hassle if it doesn't fit.
Remember my AWD thread... if I had to return that stuff myself it would've been months before I'd be finished, and probably would've cost me more than the internet would've saved.
MikeEast
12-11-2005, 11:49 AM
Am I seeing things or does that say "FWD" in the description?
Mike
BrilliantBlackHemi
12-11-2005, 12:13 PM
Yeah find that style in a RWD setup. Wheels labeled FWD or RWD are describing the offset configuration and generally are not cross compatable.
Yeah find that style in a RWD setup. Wheels labeled FWD or RWD are describing the offset configuration and generally are not cross compatable.
Generally, wheels labeled FWD have offsets in the 35 to 45 range. The ones labled RWD use much less offset. Hammer said they are 20mm. They are only a 1/2 inch wider so with the 4mm less offset, the inside clearnace shoud be about the same. As for the spokes and the calipers, good question.
VanillaRT4me
12-11-2005, 01:20 PM
I am thinking about getting these wheels:
http://www.car-rims.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=at695
They are :
18X8 on115 @ 20mm offset
I was thinking that there shoudlnt be any interference or fitment issues and that the Stock Michelins should be ok with this as I am not autocrossing or anything hairy like that.
I thought that I would run it by ya'll in case I was overlooking somehthing... you know that more brains on the problem thing....
Thanks
Reverend,
These wheels will fit perfectly fine even with stock or even wider tires. I think they're great looking wheels too!
iRock
12-11-2005, 01:30 PM
Those are cool!
NC-SXT
12-11-2005, 09:38 PM
should look good on VAL :rock:
Rev.Hammer
12-12-2005, 12:55 AM
I appreciate this yall!! THanks!
Tmagnum
12-12-2005, 11:40 AM
Awesome set of wheels there Rev . :thumbs_u:
But why not in 20's ?
Rev.Hammer
12-12-2005, 12:38 PM
I want the nice and fat BFG KDW's on there and I want to lower it some as well.
I LOVE fat tires!
moparman53
12-12-2005, 11:17 PM
Looks good. Hope the FWD thing doesn't mess it up.
Rev.Hammer
12-13-2005, 01:41 AM
WELL ya'll, Part of the worst thing about being an adult that I can think of is having to make a decision that you dont like that you know is the best decision.
Case in point:
I got to thinking about things today:
I am moving soon and I also have a house for sale. I dont know exactly how the money side of the matter is going to turn out. SO, I talked to the Missus (SpeedQueen) and I told her that I can have these things another day. I feel that with things so up in the air that it is the better decision to put these on hold until WE see how things are going to work out. I cannot risk anything happening to the stability that I am trying to provide for us. I dont LIKE this decision, but I know it is the best one at this moment. Not to worry, I AM gonna get me a set of rollers by summer I am sure. But for now:
Thank you all for your advice, I really do listen and appreciate it!!
desmo_dude
12-13-2005, 03:37 AM
Good luck with that, family always comes first (it's why I bought a Magnum and not a Vette).... and look at the bright side... there will be more wheels to choose from by then!
Rev.Hammer
12-13-2005, 09:57 AM
Ya know.. I was think the very same thingas I was writing that!!
I was also thinking that MoPAr will have the Coilover lowering kit by then too!
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