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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Need opinion on a set of wheels for my car...

Ok... So I was bored at work and I decided to take a look at some potential wheel candidates for my Sky for when I consider a set down the line...





and the wheels...





Thoughts?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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do you have any side pics of the car?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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I can post some tonight... none at work.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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I really like your new car. Can I be it's godparent?
I'd go with multispoke since the sky has classier lines than a solstice or miata
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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right now im going with 2nd wheel. first rim wheel doesnt look like it should go on your car. also i sent you a pm.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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I'm thinking second too... Any others?
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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i think the stock ones look nice
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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I kinda like #1.........although you can't go wrong with #1 or #2.

And I really like that red ring around the wheels.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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You know- Some BBS rims would look awesome on your car.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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I tend to usually like rims like #1 but for some reason I honestly think #2 would look better. I agree with RESTILLER, about the cars lines.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I would prefer the first as well,,,I know your looking for that time attack look(red accent on lip) to match your car, but it also be safe to go with a black rim with a polished lip that would compliment the pounds of chrome accents on the SKY,,,
You could also paint all that chrome black ,,, that would be awesome,,,
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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The 2nd set of wheels would look sick on that car!
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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I agree with Rotr8. Find rims with a chrome lip.
But if I had to choose a rim from your options id pick number 2.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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definitely the second set.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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I give the nod to the second set. Definitely stick to the black w/ red ring theme - that goes perfect w/ the color of your car.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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second set will look good on ur car
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

yuk, yuk!

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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What is the weight of each wheel?

On aesthetics alone and if it were my car I'd take the 2nd set. The mesh will look much cleaner on a Sky IMHO. More "Opel-ish". I'd also probably take a look at that same set or something comparable with a polished lip instead of the time attack look. That red lip doesn't do anything for me and, even if you like it now, I think it has the potential to get old quick.

You might also like this one. I don't know if Tenzo is a big baller brand or not, but I don't think Kazera is either. In an 18x8 size the wheel weight is 22.6lbs...







http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f314...ilable-427401/

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Just did some more searching and it looks like Tenzo just released a "version 2" of these "Type M" wheels that come with a polished lip. Same sizes still offered; 17x7, 18x8, 19x10 and 19x8.5...

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by swoope
Hahaha...

Thanks swoope. I'll drink to that...
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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The wheels don't come out until Late August... I'm still trying to find out the weights.

I'm leaning towards the second set too actually...
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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#2 for sure

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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these are what I was looking at for my 8... similar color scheme, just another look
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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^ Those would definitely look good.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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I should say that I like how you chose black, that will look great w/ the red.
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