Help me pick rims...

[brad`]

Ok so i have decided to spend some extra cash to pay for some rims for my car. thnking maybe in a few weeks. after i decide what i want, or what would look good. im aafter something along these lines.

- Something classy rather then something sport looking.
- chrome doesnt bother me (as long as its not full plate)
- 18" maybe 19" leaning more towards 18" tho due to tyre price unless its a good price

i drive a series 1, Sparkaling Burgandy Fairmont. that is already lowered.

hope you guys and gals can help me find some good looking ones.. I dont mind the XR Rebels in 18" half class half sport taken eiitehr way i guess.

some pics or links to sites would be greatly appreicaited.

thanks brad`

[b2tf]

Mate you have a million options. Personally I like the factory look but I am running aftermarket rims now - on a car the color of yours I would go with either a factory rim like T3 18's or Rebel 18s as you mentioned, or something with a bit of a lip and a nice pattern like Starcorp Fusions.

Ultimately though it is up to you and photoshop is a good way to test a few out before you shell out the dollars. I will say though re rim sizes - dont let tyres stop you from going a certain size. I am on 19s now and have moved up from 18's and my new tyres are only going to cost me an extra $30 per corner to put them on.

[Cam]

http://www.modifymycar.com - Have a look for yourself

[blueoval]

what is your budget?

I for one have similar tastes to your own.

I have been looking at a few different designs and have concluded to myself that a rim with a dish and studs are the basic requirements.

Here are a few I personally like the look of that I beleive will suit your car

18x8 HP Design HP-10


18x8.5 Starcorp Agle


18x8 Speedy Adrenaline Wet Silver


18x8 Speedy Mercury Chrome


19x8.5 Koya Endless Series Chrome 1

[Mr Hardware]

the more spokes, the more classy. think fairmont ghia.

[RG]

Originally Posted by blueoval

18x8.5 Starcorp Agle


18x8 Speedy Adrenaline Wet Silver

Now they are some nice wheels.

[waggaclint]

hears a few for ya


http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...alcon+Specials


i like the fox ones..

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by blueoval

18x8.5 Starcorp Agle

These are a nice rim, a black AU3 XR8 has them in town but they do look very small in 18's.

[Mechan1k]

I like Starcorp Impuls ... ok they are an older wheel ... but with the wide-pack rears ... the dish is deep ... and they looked awesome on the AU.

Glenn had them on his AUII ... and they were beautiful. I think his was Sparkling Burgundy as well.

[Mechan1k]

Here's an old poor pic I managed to find:
Pretty sure he had the 19"s

[aye you]

Ya, Glenn's where 19's

[DJM83]

http://bbosswheels.com/veronica-lrg.htm

[Mechan1k]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Them's a very nice wheel indeed.
Wonder if they have a deeper dish available.

[irdonn]

wheelmags HB-Rs look pretty classy in my opinion.

Cheers

[blueoval]

51RTE - those wheels are nice. Personally speaking, I would prefer to see the black inner lip to be silver or polished. But other than that I reckon it may be a different choice for Brad.

Simon - That pic of the red au with the Impuls looks hot mate. Good example. Your right though, I reckon 19's look better. We'll see what Brad thinks.

b2tf - Was the car you saw lowered?

[blueoval]

I reckon these rims would look killer in your car or my car for that matter Brad.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by blueoval

51RTE - those wheels are nice. Personally speaking, I would prefer to see the black inner lip to be silver or polished. But other than that I reckon it may be a different choice for Brad.

Simon - That pic of the red au with the Impuls looks hot mate. Good example. Your right though, I reckon 19's look better. We'll see what Brad thinks.

b2tf - Was the car you saw lowered?

was a ute so standard XR height, it still floats around here so if its around ill try and take a pic.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by blueoval

51RTE - those wheels are nice. Personally speaking, I would prefer to see the black inner lip to be silver or polished. But other than that I reckon it may be a different choice for Brad.

Simon - That pic of the red au with the Impuls looks hot mate. Good example. Your right though, I reckon 19's look better. We'll see what Brad thinks.

b2tf - Was the car you saw lowered?

Yeah ... Glenn's AU was neat indeed ... I picked the wheels up off a guy in Sydney and sent it to a transport company to send them up to him ... and they were really nice close up ... a clean simple wheel that was effective with teh deep dish rears.

[brad`]

You guys are awesome, i was only expecting maybe one or 2 replys haha, not that much ova one night. Thanks for all your help

reguarding price anything up to $2k

alot of rims that are awesome that had no idea even existed or manufactures for that fact, im still new to the rims market. haha

18x8 Speedy Adrenaline Wet Silver



Have to say those rims do look nice

What about these ?
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1694

www.modifyourcar.com is funny, good idea maybe someone can make it look more legitament and better quality would help al ot of younger people decide what they are looking for.

[brad`]

ok scratch that website with the Lensos in it, i just read it again and you can only get 17"...

[blueoval]

and they are to suit pre-AU offset, so no go for you mate.

That Speedy Adrenaline picture I got straight off the Speedy website. Im sure most wheel & tyre shops deal with Speedy so you should be able to shop around for a price with selected tires of your choice.

I must stress though to try not to skimp out on quality tires. Even if you need to wait a bit longer, I would pay a little bit extra on quality tires.

[brad`]

thoose 17" come in both pre or normal.

i understand the tyre factor, im looking at finding the rims im after then going for a package to see if i can save money on them,

i did find a polish mirror lip on a set of 5 spoke rims that were in shadow chrome... but they retail for $2200 so that sucked.. there Lenso LS5

[blueoval]

yeah Lenso rims can be a little pricey. Still they have one of the best ranges of styles out there. The LS5's I have seen before on other cars. Its not bad. Have you considered perhaps the Lenso S7 - Modify rims as a possible choice? I have seen them on cummodores, lowered and frankly I think they look hot but not as hot as on an AU. ;)

[JoesAu]

dont go buying my wheels lol there lenso spd6's, no has em apart from me!! unless you wanna buy my whels?

[brad`]

haha not unless they are free ? if so id take them... then u can use this thread haha..

what rims are you after ?

[Peuty]

There is only one set of wheels I would buy (beside T3 18's) and they are Simmons FR19's

http://www.magwheelcentre.com.au/ind...s&det=smm_fr19

[FTE217]

I like this thread !

[blueoval]

This is a subject Im heavily interested in. So therefore I felt compelled to post my thoughts and help Brad choose.

Brad, keep us informed. ;)

[Cam]

Peuty, I reakon they would look damn hot on an AU
Pic for those too lazy to click the link

[Peuty]

Hell yes they would Cam.

Now if only I had the coin....