I can't decide....AARRRGGGGGGGGHH!!!!

I'm getting rims with my tax refund and I'm set on a 5 spoke design. I originally was going to get these
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=15176

That was,,,until I found these:
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p...KMACHINE_2.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p..._hype_mb_2.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p..._hype_mb_3.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p..._hype_mb_4.jpg
I just can't make a decision. The difference is only about $100 between the two. I'll have my R1 Concepts x/drilled & slotted rotors and blue G2 painted calipers behind them......my car is also the titanium pearl color. I just can't decide! What do you guys think would look better...opinions please. Thanks,Boochie.
Oh, here's what they look like mounted
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p...ochieboy/1.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p...ochieboy/2.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/p...ochieboy/3.jpg

i'd go for the r1.

The R-1s are 10 times better the the other ones. Go for the R1s.

Def go with the R1's. Can we say UPGRADE?

They better be 19s... :D

R1s all the way

Do you guys know what the offset HPO means?..here's the link
http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...830&CheckFit=1

i dont know about that^^ but R1s

hpo. high positive offset.

i would go with the R1's all the way

up co sign with every one R1!!

You are a complete idiot if you don't go with the R1s. They look 100x better.

205/40/17 is the default tire size they add to the rims on wheelfire.com. Other sites default for a 17x7 rim is 215/45/17. The recommended tire sizing on the "proper tire sizing" sticky on here is 225/45/17,,,,,what the hell size tire should I get? I'm at stock ride height.

Ooohhh Christ,,,I just realized I gave away the diameter rim I'm getting (17"),
HERE WE GO......:smt120

hey 17's are ok if your car is lowered...



















a lot

I will lower at some point. One thing at a time ya know, Income tax money can be officially considered GONE after this purchase:smt107

get at least some 18s or you will look like your goin off roading

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Originally Posted by ricky_db

get at least some 18s or you will look like your goin off roading

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Maybe I'm not understanding something....when you go to a larger size rim, the sidewall size of the tire decreases to make up for the larger rim. I'll still have the same(very close at least) wheel gap as if I were on stock 15's.

thats true. the gap will stay the same but the ratio between wheel gap and sidewall has changed so the wheel gap looks bigger than it was.

So, what it all comes down to is some Lance Burton optical illusion shit.:smt017
I placed my order and got the R1 17's with 215/45/17 federal tires.

i dont like silver on black wheels, the wheels look good though. just not the black part

I would have went with at least 18x8 with 225 tire but that's just me. I bet those wheels look best in 19. Post pictures after you get them.

i wouldve gotten 225 45 17

The R1's definitely look better.

Didn't I read somewhere that 17s are about the performance peak diameter for cars of our size?

I don't remember where I read it... it might have been here. For some reason, Popular Mechanics and the Mazda RX-8 come to mind.

Yeah, I read that on here too (about 17's being better for performance reasons).........I'll post up some pics when I put them on, but that's not going to be until probably April. No way I'm runnin these in the snow and salt.

Update: Wheelfire.com called me and told me that thr R1's are on backorder until mid April!:smt076:smt097:smt084:smt019:smt071:x:smt013 . I'm kinda pissed. I mean, I wouldn't be putting them on until about then, but I still wanted to have them on hand. Fuck.

Ouch. I feel you, but at least you didn't plan to have them on by then, anyway. Look at it this way: when they arrive, it will all have been worth it. :cool:

17's dont look small on the car. Heres my old car w/ 17's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1233960377

Steelies can look good to

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...g?t=1233960449

Well, it looks like Ima be rockin the steelies for a while longer. Oh well.

i would check out the set of evo 5's boosted is selling they are a great quality wheel and one of my personal favorite 5 spolk designs

and to add 17's look great on our cars. well in most designs... they are also cheaper to maintain and lighter then larger wheels if your into performance it is one of the more prefered sized

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i would check out the set of evo 5's boosted is selling they are a great quality wheel and one of my personal favorite 5 spolk designs

and to add 17's look great on our cars. well in most designs... they are also cheaper to maintain and lighter then larger wheels if your into performance it is one of the more prefered sized

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yea those are hot..

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Originally Posted by fatal1

i would check out the set of evo 5's boosted is selling they are a great quality wheel and one of my personal favorite 5 spolk designs

and to add 17's look great on our cars. well in most designs... they are also cheaper to maintain and lighter then larger wheels if your into performance it is one of the more prefered sized

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Yeah, I am more performance conscious than "flashy looks", but it's nice to have a balance of both..that's why I went with the 17's. The evo 5's are nice too, but I'm still getting the R1's (already paid),,,,they'll ship out the second week in April. It's just a bunch of BS that wheelfire.com says they have them in stock and ready to ship on their website,,,,,until you actually order them.

same thing happened to me before ,,, good luck

Hey guys quick question. When I install these rims and tires and get an alignment, should I stick with the factory tire pressures (32 front 29 rear)?
I always wondered about this when installing aftermarket/larger rims. Again, the rims are 17x7 and the tires are 215/45/17. Thanks all.

UPDATE: Wheelfire called me yesterday and told me that they got a shipment of the rims I ordered in,,,so i won't have to wait until mid April like they said before. I was like,,"ok great,,ship them out to me". Well,,then they say that the tires I ordered with the wheels were now out of stock. I was just about to tell them to cancel my order and refund my f'n money,,but the guy from wheelfire said that because of the inconvenience he could upgrade the tires to a better "all-season" free of charge,,and that there would be no more delays (they'd be shipped out the next day)....he also told me he'd send them fed ex 3 day delivery. Yes wheelfire really pissed me off a couple of times,,but they definately made things right with the freebies and upgrades so if anyone is thinking of ordering wheels/tires I would highly recommend them. Oh, the customer service is great too,,,,they answer e-mails and phone calls quickly,,,,,,and if there's a problem with your order they call you at home to let you know what's going on. Hopefully I'll get my shit by Saturday.

R1

Good Choice they look awesome post pics after install!!

Keep that same tire pressure.. No matter what size or type of tire it is you should always keep the factory spec psi..

Thanks Jeffylou,,,,,,,I always wondered about that.......now i know.