jswain101 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hey guys, I'm just wondering if you could help me out with giving your opinion on how you think these wheels would look on my car. It's an 06 Silver GT. Thanks! Oh, also if you know of any other wheels you think would look good that cost around the price of these, I'd be interested. THANKS AGAIN! http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190653194579&_trksid=p2033768.m1253#ht_2324wt_1172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 = rice imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 but all the cheep wheels look cheep to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 not only will your car hate you for it, *i'll* hate you for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartman Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 35mm offset? Will that work? I think stock gt is 55? Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswain101 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 You guys are absolutely right....haha. The more I look at them, the more I hate myself for asking you guys to waste your time.... And I have no idea what 'offset' means.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 read the sticky at the top of this subforum and also google for "wheel offset" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Keep in mind that the stock offset (+55) is on a 17x7 wheel while this (35mm) offset is on an 18x8. Stock offset on a wider wheel would actually have a harder time fitting than a lower offset. Use the wheel dimensions in conjunction with one another, not in a vacuum. (Edit: Though now that I think about it, +35 might actually push the wheel out far enough that it could catch on the inside of the fenders, even if it doesn't touch the struts ... anybody know for sure if 18x8 +35mm would fit? I'm actually thinking no. Sorry cartman for speaking up before I really thought it through.) Check out the wheel thread for better explanations: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/faq-offsets-sizes-rims-and-tires-gt-xenonk-version-4426.html And using that information, you can use this handy dandy wheel size calculator to get an idea at how things will look in the end: http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp Basically, it boils down to this, a lower numbered offset will move the wheel center closer to the car (or move the rim/tire out ... however you want to look at it) creating a deeper looking wheel. The front face of the LGT stock wheels look pretty flush with the outer edge of the wheel. This is what +55 gets you on a 7 in wide wheel. Lower offset moves the center in. Look at the wheel size calculator if you're having trouble visualizing from my description. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswain101 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 You guys are so damn knowledgeable when it comes to EVERYTHING! Thanks so much! I really do appreciate it. I'm on here everyday looking up everything. I've decided to save up to buy some decent wheels. I'm going to get these.......but thanks for everything guys! http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims/Kyowa-KR_628-Black%20w%7C%20Stripe.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hope you keep reading up before you make your purchase, not just regarding offset and clearance (beware of rubbing if you get the wrong offset) but also about different manufacturing processes (gravity cast, pressure cast, forged, semi-forged, etc. etc.) an about their strengths and susceptibility to being damaged from potholes and the like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswain101 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hope you keep reading up before you make your purchase, not just regarding offset and clearance (beware of rubbing if you get the wrong offset) but also about different manufacturing processes (gravity cast, pressure cast, forged, semi-forged, etc. etc.) an about their strengths and susceptibility to being damaged from potholes and the like... Are you saying that the wheels I've chosen aren't good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 It means you get what you pay for. Hint: if a manufacturer hides the weight and construction type of their wheel, it might not be a great wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleriousZ Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Those are knockoffs of Wedssport sa55m wheels. The weds are not cheap, cheesy or ricey. If you're willing to spend the money on them, they are great wheels that look amazing when done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 still ugly imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleriousZ Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 For sure, everyone is entitled to their opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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