So I want to get some new rims and I really like these:
http://socalsales.us/images/static/DSC_3272.jpg

They are the same size as the stock rims but I was wondering if anyone has heard of this rim brand before?

They're called Sparkle (gay I know) by DZ Wheels.

Any thoughts?

18x8 at 35 offset is not very good

How about these?

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/images/rota_torque_hyperblack_resize.jpg

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5642

I'm waiting till shipment at the end of march for these in 18X8.5 35 offset

Not a bad looking wheel, but, the word "SPARKLE" is not going to be on my car. Anywhere. Nope. Not gonna happen.

To be honest, I think those rims look cheap. Then again, it also depends on your budget.

Not bad looking rims, but I don't think I could get past the name. I'd be thinking of this every time I walked up to my car:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsdk7q08lIc

I would say save up a bit more and get something that fit's the 8 a little better in terms of style and size.

Yea man save up. Get 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 with a 35 off set or 18x8.5 & 18x9.5 32 lol :smoker:

throw some D's on that bitch
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/rx8zumn/SDC10798.jpg

throw some D's on that bitch
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/rx8zumn/SDC10798.jpg

or not.

or stay stock like this....with 18's (this is when i was stock)
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/rx8zumn/stock.jpg

^Man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.

TBH they look like a really bad knock off of the Volk RE30s
http://f.imagehost.org/0290/RE30.jpg

So I want to get some new rims and I really like these:
http://socalsales.us/images/static/DSC_3272.jpg

They're called Sparkle (gay I know) by DZ Wheels.

Any thoughts?

They look nothing like the Volks RE30s, the spokes shape are way different and they dont have a lip like the RE30s.....Actually they look like SSR type F knock offs- These are SSR type F
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/rx8zumn/ssr.jpg

^man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.

++++++++1

^Man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.


+++++++++++++++++++++1 way better

^Man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++1 sooooooo much better

++++++++++++++way off topic lol

^Man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.

+1 fo sho :lol:

they remind me of tenzo type m v.2
http://www.tenzoracingsports.com/images/wheel_pics/wheel/atype-m.version2_charcoal_grey.jpg

+1 on OFF TOPIC posts :D:

+1 on "Sparkle" getting the thumbs down.

Zero: Aim higher bro. Save up some more and get something a little more 'suitable' for your 8.

oh no...Mr. Sparkle.

I disagree - the way the lettering is uniformly distributed in circle no one will be trying to figure out wtf it actually says - could be "KLESPAR"

Their 35mm offset is what would worry me most - as it would influence steering wheel effort and suspension geometry.

omfg - i just noticed it said sparkle on the wheels - :icon_no2:

i agree that the lettering may look like it spells something else - but all it takes is him to stop at the correct angle and anybody who see's it will read it correctly as "SPARKLE" haha.

I like your wheels Zumn!

Anyways I just seen these sparkle rims on ebay in red & black. They look good but the fitting is out of wack. And I dont want to tell people my rims are called Sparkle when they ask lol But overall nice rims for $600

Whyyy Sooo Seriouss?

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp53/rx8zumn/SDC10798.jpg

any one else see the Joker's smile?

I like your wheels Zumn!

Anyways I just seen these sparkle rims on ebay in red & black. They look good but the fitting is out of wack. And I dont want to tell people my rims are called Sparkle when they ask lol But overall nice rims for $600

THANKS, I do too.
Whyyy Sooo Seriouss?


any one else see the Joker's smile?

HAHAAH not the first time ive heard that.
Did anyone recognize the Thread starter maybe wants "SPARKLE" wheels for his sparkling teeth? HAHA he looks like a fruit, look at his Avatar LMAO. :fruit:

Thanks for the input... I decide to not go with these rims. I really want to get some 5 spokes like Aipex8s... what size and offset do you recommend for stock suspension. Wanna stay 18" if at all possible but go wider.

I've seen Aipex8's wheels in person and they are hot! I'm sure he will chime in with size and offset.

Ah I just checked JIC's website and you can get them 18x9.5 +38. You can run anywhere from 245-265. Perfect!

Any idea of the price on those?

I believe Fluid Motorsports sells them. Send him a PM to see what he can do for you.

Zumn I think some R-Magic eyelids would pull your car together nicely :)

^Man if only you would have left it like that. Looks soo much better.

agreed . that car looks like garbage

I've got 18x8.5 +38 with 245/40s. They run about $300 a wheel. Fluid had them on sale for around $200 a wheel a couple of months ago if you've got a time machine.

soo no sparkle wheels??

WHEW! Good job people...we saved another one :D:

Did anyone recognize the Thread starter maybe wants "SPARKLE" wheels for his sparkling teeth? HAHA he looks like a fruit, look at his Avatar LMAO. :fruit:

That's not a nice thing to say. He didn't make fun of you for looking like a stoned porcupine in your signature:lol:

THANKS, I do too.



Did anyone recognize the Thread starter maybe wants "SPARKLE" wheels for his sparkling teeth? HAHA he looks like a fruit, look at his Avatar LMAO. :fruit:

Thanks for that personal attack there real nice. Yes I realize the rims say "sparkle" I just thought some people were mature enough and secure enough in their sexuality to look past that.

Thanks for the input... I decide to not go with these rims. I really want to get some 5 spokes like Aipex8s... what size and offset do you recommend for stock suspension. Wanna stay 18" if at all possible but go wider.

I just got myself these:


http://www.hvresource.com/anton/3-4ViewWheels.jpg

18x8.5 38mm offset - $1040 including shipping, lugnuts stems and hubrings.


as far as offset you want something between 35 and 50 - the higher the offset the deeper the wheel sits in the fender, 35 ofset sticks out ever so slightly in the front.

Zumn I think some R-Magic eyelids would pull your car together nicely :)
Ill look into it....maybe
agreed . that car looks like garbage
Thank you.
That's not a nice thing to say. He didn't make fun of you for looking like a stoned porcupine in your signature:lol:
Haha it was sunny at SEVENSTOCK 11 so i was squinting, and the MAZDA model was hella fine as you can tell. Later that day i got drunk at dozers.
I just got myself these:


http://www.hvresource.com/anton/3-4ViewWheels.jpg

18x8.5 38mm offset - $1040 including shipping, lugnuts stems and hubrings.


as far as offset you want something between 35 and 50 - the higher the offset the deeper the wheel sits in the fender, 35 ofset sticks out ever so slightly in the front.

Nice, but threadjack anyone? Nice though.

Nice, but threadjack anyone? Nice though.


thanks....he did say he is looking for 5 spoke design - just giving him some ideas...

Thanks anton those are some hot rims. I kinda want rims where the spokes sit flush with the lip and are concave in towards the center if you get what I'm saying.