Aftermarket Wheels: Post'em Up!!!

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19s FTW

 

[$ub$onic]

People generally don't plasti-cover aftermarket wheels. A clear indicator that plasti-dip isn't desirable to more serious builders.

Honestly I am on the fence with the stuff. My roof is dipped black and I love it. And I'm also thinking about dipping my whole truck when the time comes. But on the other hand, if done wrong can look cheesy and cheap.

 

[Turbito]

although there is a simple idea i can work with that would probrably please everyone.

I do know the people at TSW. I can ask if there was enough interest and solid buyers of course . To make a limited batch run of 5x105. Same goes for enkei =)

it would be one particular size, width and offset. finish they might let it slide on how many of each color.

...for the record, you can now get TSW Nurburgring in 5x105

18 inch 18x8 TSW Nurburgring Gunmetal Wheels Rims 5x105 Chevy Cruz Chevy Sonic | eBay

 

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Motegi MR116 17's

 

[Obviously Tyler]

My 17x7.5 Sport Edition SE-16s. Originally black with a machined lip, dipped them gold with the True metallic Vintage Gold dip and a nice coat of Glossifier. I absolutely love them.

 

[Beastlick]

^^^ I like the look! Did you scoop them up from tirerack? I know they are discounting the hell out of them right now! You are on stock suspension correct?

 

[Obviously Tyler]

^^^ I like the look! Did you scoop them up from tirerack? I know they are discounting the hell out of them right now! You are on stock suspension correct?

Yeah I got em for like $85 a piece i think? Yeah I'm on stock suspension, my warranty is the only thing keeping me from getting eibachs.

 

[wingman]

Eibachs don't void warranty if professionally installed. Wheels look dope Tyler.

 

[Obviously Tyler]

Eibachs don't void warranty if professionally installed. Wheels look dope Tyler.

Maybe I'll look into them more then, thanks

 

[barch88]

Maybe I'll look into them more then, thanks

It'll only void the warranty on your stock suspension. IMO as long as it's not the engine or electronics go for it.

 

[barch88]

I don't have time to check all these pages. Anyone running and have pictures with 7.5" wheels running 245 tires, no spacers? Is it even possible or will it rub? I want to do it but wanna make sure it's doable first.

 

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Useless question without more info. You can't even fit 205 tires with a 7.5 wheel with 3mm offset.

You NEED to spend the time through all the pages if you are so concerned about making something fit.

Someone could say, "yeah I did 245s on 7.5 without spacers". But that would not confirm that it will work for you.

To fit 245s with 7.5 wheels without spacers, you will need an approx offset of 30-35mm offset.

But please take the time to read a little and understand why.

(Sorry if I started off snarky, been a 14 hour work day, and I'm cranky.)

 

[barch88]

Sorry, a 40mm offset. So I guess that means, No. So I'll have to go with 235's then, right?

 

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I have 7.5 wheels with 40 mm offset with 215's and they rubbed the coilovers until I put 4mm spacers one.

But my 3" drop put my coilovers in harms way. If you are sticking with stock coilovers or even lowering springs, 235s should be ok with the 40mm offset. I'd stay away from 245's. although I'm sure they could fit with the right spacers.

Also, not all tires are created equal. Some have more rubber sticking out passed the sidewall than others.

 

[barch88]

Thank you for the reply, appreciate it. Yeah I'm running Eibach springs right now. I'll go with 235/45/17 then. I want 235/40/17 but Tirerack won't mount 40's.

Thanks!

 

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Shame on them. You do understand that the sidewall number is a % of the tire width?

For example, 200/50 would have 100mm sidewalls.

So 45 sidewall on a wide 235, will be a very tall tire.

If you want 40 wall, you shouldn't settle for 45 because a company is lacking in the skills to mount a common size tire. IMO. And if you are going to settle for 45, tell them you will only get them at a huge discount. Otherwise you'll go get some 40 wall at full price somewhere else.

 

[barch88]

Looks like Eric is actually running the exact same sizes. 235/45/17. Doesn't look too bad to me...not as bad as 205/50/17

 

[Inferno]

I am running eibachs with a 235/45/17 on a 38 e/t. No rubs. I will say there may be 10mm from sidewall to strut. I originally wanted 255's but soon fonud that was not going to happen without spacers. I like the battle stance. Not the useless stance. But to each their own.


Hella fictional !

 

[barch88]

I'm ordering up some 235/40/17 and having Discount Tire put them on.

 

[Thaifight-R]

Hella fictional !

WAT? :blankface: