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Old 12-29-2008, 09:13 PM
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New rims HELP!
Alright finally for me to move on to getting some new rims. I have a low budget and would like to keep it under $600. Is there any websites you guys recommend to get some new rims?
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:50 PM
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umm ebay. i got sportmax 006, 18x9.5 all around for $670 shipped with insurance. i love them
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:46 PM
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Ill be sure to check them out =)
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:49 PM
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Just remember....You get what you pay for.
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Old 12-30-2008, 12:05 AM
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I was thinking rotas haha. Another opinion for you guys to decide. BRONZE OR BLACK?

VS8 nice website haha there local as well so i can visit them haha. But the question is why does rotas not make much 18 inch rims? there all like 17 etc.
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Old 12-30-2008, 01:02 AM
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i recently bought rota p1s in 18s
i prefter black on a black car
or silver or hyper black
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Old 12-30-2008, 02:07 AM
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Hey, when you get your new rims, I need one OEM rim if you want to sell them. Let me know
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:22 AM
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Is this a legit site? The price seems too go to be true.
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:41 AM
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the rota d2 looks nice...

but i think black rims on a black car.. played out.

go for bronze.
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Is this a legit site? The price seems too go to be true.
i just received my wheels today
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:14 PM
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Theres no 18 inch! ahh lol
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:27 PM
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yea, their selection of 18's seems very limited.....
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Old 12-30-2008, 04:12 PM
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Anyone prefer other brands around $550 ?
 
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ive looked only ones i like are drag...but they arent good quality
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people say you get what you pay for and all that jazz but i am VERY satisfied with my sportmaxx wheels. They may be alittle heavier however they are incredibly strong and i have heard great things about them in that area from friends who have hit huge potholes or run into curbs and never bent them. Also, how much weight the wheel takes when it is balanced can say a lot about it. for instance, german wheels almost never take much weight where as american wheels take a lot. the cheaper the wheel the more weight typically. my wheels took almost no weight, about half an ounce per wheel which is incredible, much less then the stock wheels.
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Old 12-30-2008, 04:59 PM
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^Mazdatrix uses sportmax's for their drift FC's.

hell, i bought the same one's and now i have them for sale <== shameless plug
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Old 01-16-2009, 04:34 PM
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Sorry for bringing these alive but would you guys rather get gold rims on a black car or bronze rims?
 
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Old 01-16-2009, 04:44 PM
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^Depends on what kind of wheels they are, and what other appearance mods you have done to your car. Both will look good.
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You should look at atillas wheels.

Theyre right in your price range and they would look badass on your car.


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Old 01-17-2009, 05:22 PM
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Haha appearance package wise lets say its stock? only did stuff for performance. Basically the rims are about to be my first appearance mod lol. Oh yes and they are Drag from Tiredirect.com around $130 a pop

here are the links:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8436&rc=CEBINT

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8436&rc=CEBINT

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8436&rc=CEBINT

I was planning on getting blue 5zigen lug nuts for the bronze rims but i do not know if it will look good on gold? maybe red?
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:32 PM
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which one!? do you like the 2nd link or the 3rd link better? thanks i want a vote sorta haha
 
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I like the 1st ones in gold better but don't know if i'd like them in bronze, so i would go with 2nd choice.
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