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SI-lent
07-05-2003, 08:44 PM
What do u guys think about these? i kno they are cheap but they are going to be my first set of rimz. im thinking about gettin 18x7.5 with a 45mm offset.

02SilverSiHB
07-05-2003, 09:30 PM
Too many spokes for me. I wouldn't go over 7 spokes if it was me.

Brettnyt
07-05-2003, 11:35 PM
i like either those or the Nagano.... nice wheels! how much are they?

SI-lent
07-05-2003, 11:43 PM
At wheelmax.com they are $1300 for the 18's and 17's are about $900. I want they 18's cuz they sound pretty good at $1300 and they only wiegh 18lbs.

02SilverSiHB
07-06-2003, 04:21 AM
Originally posted by SI-lent
At wheelmax.com they are $1300 for the 18's and 17's are about $900. I want they 18's cuz they sound pretty good at $1300 and they only wiegh 18lbs.
wow, for 18's they only weigh 18lbs? that's pretty decent.

IceD out N CALI
07-06-2003, 11:00 AM
if u like them go for it, but i dont dig them too much

SI-lent
07-06-2003, 08:31 PM
thanks guys i should have them by the end of the month

02SilverSiHB
07-06-2003, 08:35 PM
Originally posted by SI-lent
thanks guys i should have them by the end of the month
I think the black si is the only si that would look good with it. So go for it. :D

SI-lent
07-06-2003, 09:58 PM
yea i got the night hawk black for mai ride, but is the quality of the rimz all right, i don't drive that hard and im very careful, i mean the are giovanni right?


steve

02SilverSiHB
07-07-2003, 04:46 AM
Originally posted by SI-lent
yea i got the night hawk black for mai ride, but is the quality of the rimz all right, i don't drive that hard and im very careful, i mean the are giovanni right?


steve
I think you'll be fine...they aren't going to fal apart or anything :D

BSEVEER
07-07-2003, 03:23 PM
I think they'll look great, especially on black:D

Brettnyt
07-07-2003, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by SI-lent
thanks guys i should have them by the end of the month

whered you get the money? I had the same horrible life... 15 with a permit and a Black Si (sigh) its tough, aint it? I need money, i was lookin at wheels just like these! whered u make ur cash? I have money, but thats all in the bank, my parents wouldnt want me spendin that... si suppose i could sell my RC car... if i wanted to

SI-lent
07-07-2003, 07:59 PM
well here is it as is, my bro pays the insurance cuz he drives it once a week(i think its about $1200a month for his CRV and my SI, and he has a a dwi conviction that led to a nearly fatel accident), my parents pay the monthly payments till im 16 at only $311 a month with a 135000 mile warrenty (iono y they bought it) and i just save up wat i get from workin at my uncs resurant. tats it fo ya. i hope i get those rimz. me and my dad had a hard time convincing my mom in buyin the si, now i need to convince her into those rimz.

PRODIUS
07-08-2003, 01:11 PM
There very nice VOLK dups. But whats their weight ?

YooShin
07-08-2003, 03:15 PM
I like them. I was thinking about going with a set fo 17s but I wanted a deeper offset like on the Volk CE28Ns. The 38mm offset on the Volks gives it a deeper lip and a "deep dish" look while pushing the wheel and tire out a bit. The Volks are 16 lbs for the 18s but are only available in 5 lug (unless you get the 17s) and are not cheap. Try $550 each. I was talking to someone with the G-racings on a WRX and he likes them. He hits pot wholes like earthquakes and he hasnt had a problem yet, yet. Also check out the Rev wheels @ SpeedandStyle.com. Very similar in style and they wiegh the same or less for a little less $$$. I also think a bronze or gold would look good on the black.

KimchiBoy_TypeR
07-08-2003, 03:22 PM
You should get 17's enstead of 18's (IMO) Cause Ive seen an ep with 18's at the honda dealership and it looks just a lttle to big!!! The rims look great man but I think they will look hella good in 17's on your car.;)

SI-lent
07-10-2003, 10:09 PM
sorry man i can't go wit the 17's. i was gonna go with them but my heart wants sumtin else. can u guys give me the best tire size. im going with the 18x7.5 wit the 45mm offset. i want an alseason tire but with a really low pro file. i want good treadwear too. can u plz give me the size and wat kind of tire this would be? thanks alot

steve

ps. i am going to lower my car. Any suggestions on wat would work?

YooShin
07-14-2003, 07:39 AM
Here is your basic formula: Take the tire width of stock 195mm/25.4=7.68 width * 60% (for side wall ratio)=4.61 * 2 = 9.21 + 15" wheel diameter= 24.21 total diameter. This is what you want to hold to by no more than +/- 2% or you will throw off the speedo and can run into ABS issues not mention quality of handling. For 18"s 225/35 would keep the right diameter but with that width on a 7.5" wheel, you most likely rub with a drop. Click on the site bellow and mess around with different wheel and tire combos. Also keep in mind 18"s will give more you more rotational mass thus slowing the car in acceleration and braking.

KimchiBoy_TypeR: You must be talking about the Vivid Blue EP at Gillman Honda in Houston. It's got 18" Enkei ZR 2 with 315/40.

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