New Wheels/Tires, opinions

[Religion]

I'm new to this stuff, just purchased my G last year and haven't touched it. Its' an 03 sterling silver ES v6 with under 60k miles on it. Been thinking about getting some new wheels/tires for awhile and after reading the love for the car here and developing my own bond, I think its time. So, gathering opinions on what to get. I want 18's so I don't have to do any real work to get them to fit and found a tire that seems pretty nice.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...08105&sw=false

Now looking for rims that'll look good , and chose the common black with chrome lip. Now for the opinions:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8105&rc=TXSINT
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8105&rc=TXSINT

or

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...8105&rc=TXSINT

Like I said before, new to this, so if the measurements won't work with the wheel/tire combo, it'd be appreciated to know. But from the information I've searched out, I think it'll work with the slight 1.5" drop I want to put on it. Looking to keep my car with a stock but sexy look.

[showtime]

Out of those 3 wheel options I go with #3, the drag 5 spoke. I have the goodyear eagle GT's and they are awesome and will save you a few bucks from the F1's if your on a budget.

[Jeffylou87]

Welcome to TGC.. I would definitely go with the third option..

[dknight3]

2nd or 3rd leaning towards third.
although im pretty sure those brands arent very good.
ill stick with my enkei.

[Religion]

I like #3 as well. The other two are acceptable, and seeing as I'd be getting them for not only myself but the 'Those are sexy' factor from other people, I wanted to get opinions just in case my tastes suck...never bought rims before.

I'm not really on a budget, under $1,600 , those come together for $1,577 with tax and insurance/warranties. So it fit. I was also looking for a tire that could handle my driving here in Texas. I don't ramp up my acceleration, but I do drive fast when heading down the 280mi stretch between S.A. and Abilene, when theres nothing but myself on the road. My avg mph has been 95 the last 3-4 trips clocked with my garmin, with a high of 123 coming down a hill with a 5 mile straight stretch. So far the car shows no signs of wear under that condition, but the tires I have right now are the 16" Kumho(sp?) and they make me worry a bit. So I'm just looking for the best I can get, my tires came first when trying to fit my loose budget.

[Asierra_999]

I must agree with all of the above, definately #3!!!
Heyy welcome to TGC too! :)

[Religion]

Thanks for the warm welcoming. I plan on being pretty active, as this is going to be my first car I ever tweak.


Are Drag and Voxx not quality brands? I tried to find the best looking wheels I could at a place I trust ( Discount Tire ) and those are the only ones that I saw that matched what I was looking for. That and comparatively their price was on the higher end of their wheel spectrum.

[Legendary Galant]

if u want name brand rims/tires go to this

http://www.wheelsnext.com/
http://www.wheelsnext.com/
http://edgeracing.com/

[Religion]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tir...k%20Gloss.html

Those are nice, but the tires leave something to be desired. And the wheel weight is similiar to the Drag wheels as well, but more expensive. I know the casting/forged may be different. Been reading reviews on Drag brand rims and most seem positive, no Konig or ADR comparisons.

[Legendary Galant]

i mean u get what u payed for...cheap s**t aint good and good s**t aint cheap

[KingJay2995]

Welcome to TGC.. I would definitely go with the third option

I agree^

[Religion]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-tir...k%20Gloss.html

Those are pretty sex too. Tire choices kind of suck though. Looking for (all-season) and only have one option for the 18"s.