Please help... (rims)

[hellk4t]

Some of you may remember me as the kid who kept asking about black rims. Well I finally went to buy myself a set of Motegi Touge 18x7.5 black 45 offset with machined lip, and my dads distributor doesnt have them and wont special order them for some reason. I found a few other wholesale retailers who sell them and none of them have the Touge. I dont know why but none of them can order them. Any suggestions? Is the rim discontinued? What should I do? I need these rims ASAP for an occaision and I have no idea where to get them. Please help :[

[6G72Galant]

Go to yahoo or google, and do a search for Motegi Touge wheels. I just did that and pulled up a shitload of results. Good luck!

[hellk4t]

Yeah Ive been doing that but not sure if any of these sites are better than others, also, just to make sure I'm getting the right size: 2002 Galant ES 4cyl -> 18x7.5, 45 offset, 5x114.3 bolt ?

[Danger DANJ]

Yeah Ive been doing that but not sure if any of these sites are better than others, also, just to make sure I'm getting the right size: 2002 Galant ES 4cyl -> 18x7.5, 45 offset, 5x114.3 bolt ?

Yup, that's a good size. Go with 225/40/18 tires.

[hellk4t]

Yup, that's a good size. Go with 225/40/18 tires.

Yeah, probably just going to get some Falken Ziex, i dont need any crazy drift-rated tires. A bunch of sites list these wheels but when you call them they say they dont have them and won't for about a month. I'm trying a bunch like tire rack, and elementwheels, a bunch other didnt have them. I'll let you know if I find them. In the meantime, does anyone know of decent alternatives? I'd prefer the 5 spoke design but mesh aren't bad either, just need to be gloss black with machined lip.

[RAZ_76]

I need more info to be able to help, like year of the bicycle, model etc. You get the idea.

[hellk4t]

I need more info to be able to help, like year of the bicycle, model etc. You get the idea.

Huh? I posted my car info a few posts up if thats what you mean, 2002 Galant ES 4cyl...on OEM steelies right now 15", looking to go to 18's, preferably wheel/tire package if thats applicable.

[RAZ_76]

If you are talking about wheels then 18x7.5 with +45 offset and 225/40/18 tire will be the best match.

[732Galant]

^ weak


to answer the OP's question, try ebay. there is a great amount of wheel and tire packages on there for around 800 shipped mounted and balanced. Some of them are the style you're looking for.

[hellk4t]

Well it appears the rims I want are on a nationwide backorder. Guess I have to pick another style...Zinik Sofi's anyone?

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ShowLarge=True

[hellk4t]

Scratch the Zinik, how about these? one of my original choices a few months back.

http://www.xxrwheels.com/sportmax_006.shtml

[fatal1]

i like them black w/ red lip

[RAZ_76]

^ weak

Care to elaborate??

[bellefontaine187]

i love those xxr/sportmax wheels you got pictured, i dont care what people say about that brand, i like those wheels and ive been eyeing them for like 4 months now. i was looking in project car mag and they put those exact wheels on a 240sx and they look sick. i want them but i cant find anyone who wants to by my chrome wheels. they are in too nice of condition to just not rock them so untill i can sell them im stuck with 'em. lol

[hellk4t]

Hahaa I hear you, but yeah I really like the 006's too and not sure if I want to wait the extra month+ for the Touge, I'm torn now. Really not sure which to go with, my first love and wait a few months/pay a bit more, or the 006's for less and have them right away.

[hellk4t]

Sorry to double post - would these fit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-XX...0773QQtcZphoto

everything the same except slightly smaller offest, wasnt sure if it would make a big difference. 42 vs 45

[mrjaydeeone]

yes those will fit

[hellk4t]

Looks like I'm gonna end up with the XXR 006's. My distributor actually has them and can package them with tires for about 1,100.

[hellk4t]

I would search for this answer but I need a fairly quick response - what would be the correct 17" size of a rim for my 2002 ES 4cyl? 17x____ what offset + what size tire?

[732Galant]

the XXR's are sweet. I like them the best.