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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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help with rims

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/pts/1427800901.html

found these rims i need opinions for them on a vr
and also with 18x9s will 225/45/18 fit them or will i need a wider tire??
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Those are not bad, they will not get you "baller" status but they will look good on a vr if you are lowered enough.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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i believe megans dropped me enough and i cant really beat the price i offered 375 and he said yeah...
ima go so them in person tomorrow.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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alo will i absolutely need wider tires or can i use my 225s
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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I dislike with a passion any wheel that tries to fake a lip by implementing convex spokes

EDIT ~ 225's will fit, they'll look a tad stretched, but they'll fit
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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they would just be for the time being until i get some meaty 265s
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RickA
I dislike with a passion any wheel that tries to fake a lip by implementing convex spokes
+1 this is how quality suffers in no name wheels... buyer beware

Check for ANY bends, cracks, major scratching, etc

If it were me I'd wait for another set of wheels. These are just very conservative heavy wheels. Yess 225's will fit and yes 265's will fit as well.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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i will do a thorough check before handing over cash and i intend to get them professionally painted matte black with a re pin stripe around the lip
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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wow 375 for all four, not a bad deal, thats how much i payed for my rotas ...
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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bumpity more opinions need to know if i should go for it or wait...
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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wait
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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my car is stock, but i want 20 inch rims. would 20X8.5 be a good measurement. also going with 245/30/20 NITTO tires ( all season ). Any suggestions ? Though I love wide tires I dont want tires scraping with the body.

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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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no 20s theres your suggestion
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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20's are worthless, go with 22's
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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lol
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
20's are worthless, go with 22's
**** that, go big or go home... you want 26s!


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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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thank you !
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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wheels look great and are cheap! similar to what i have, but mine are black.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lesper4
wheels look great and are cheap! similar to what i have, but mine are black.
If by "great" you mean they're in good condition, I agree...

If by "great" you mean aesthetically pleasing... no comment
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