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Old 23-02-2009, 11:15 AM   #1
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Default What do you guys think of these rims?

18" ANZ Predators on my AU - used the ANZ website to drop them onto my car!

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Old 23-02-2009, 11:54 AM   #2
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Remove the spats and give the wheels and tyres a shine up.

Dont look too bad.
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Old 23-02-2009, 12:19 PM   #3
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hehe lol, hes just got a picture of his car and put cutouts of rims to cover the wheels currently on it lol aka photoshopped :p but yea def's give the tyres a shine up ;) dont look too bad though
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Old 23-02-2009, 12:32 PM   #4
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hahaha yeah ive since shined the tyes don't worry - its a photoshop type job.....so yeah just wanting your opinions on whether the rims suit the car or not.....
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Old 23-02-2009, 01:10 PM   #5
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Yep, they look good.
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got my vote.
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Old 23-02-2009, 01:24 PM   #7
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Another vote from me. Wonder how they look from a quarter view tho?
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Old 23-02-2009, 01:54 PM   #8
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ok so I tried the quarter view, not the best but you get the idea....



These are starting to grow on me more and more........
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Old 23-02-2009, 02:08 PM   #9
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The wheels look like they have some raised / angled bits on them (can see the light / shading on them).

I reckon go to a tyre / wheel dealer and see how they look against your car for real. I like it.
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Old 23-02-2009, 02:27 PM   #10
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this is a better look at the rim

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Old 23-02-2009, 02:38 PM   #11
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get them in 20".
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Old 23-02-2009, 03:32 PM   #12
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haha yeah nah.......still a daily driver!!!
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Old 23-02-2009, 06:20 PM   #13
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you can still have 20's and make it a daily!

It will just be a pimp'd daily ride ;)
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Old 23-02-2009, 06:27 PM   #14
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They look good. I'd be going 19" wheels though. 18's just aren't enough these day if you really want your car to stand out.
19" minimum for a good looking daily.
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Old 24-02-2009, 01:53 PM   #15
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I do agree that 19" are now a minimum for looking good these days.
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Old 24-02-2009, 04:29 PM   #16
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Ive got 20's and mine is a daily driver... no troubles at all. Rims would look good with the cars guts a little closer to the ground!!!!
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Old 24-02-2009, 08:15 PM   #17
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looks like my budget is going to keep me to the 18" anyways.........KRudd's $900 is destined for something else anyway......
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ill sell you my 18's lol
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Nothing wrong with 18's. Cheaper tire replacement than 19's too. I dont think you'll be disappointed.
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ok another question - if I got these, would I be able to run my stock 215/60/r16 wheel&tyre as a spare if ever needed?? or would i be better off getting another 18"....
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Theoretically you can, but your speedo might be out.

overall diameter of the tire(s) will determine if your speedo will be out and by how much.

check this site out http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

But considering it will be used as a spare, it will be fine. I have the exact combo your looking at with my spare rim/tire being 215/60/16. Its just for emergency reasons.
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If you ever get a flat, you can put your stockie 16" steelie on no worries. Just don't expect it to handle like it did. Different balance & weight in the car, speedo will be affected. Wheel alignment will be off, and it's recommended you stick to < 80km/h.

There's no need to fork out the extra cash for a alloy spare.

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yeah forgot to add, dont pay up for a 5th extra alloy which you may use once a year at most if that. The stocky is an emergency provision thats all.
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thanks to Shav & LG

here's another better photoshop-style preview of what they should look like......it appears I'm going to head down to the tyre place tomorrow morning first thing to have a preview, if it all goes well I'll get them fitted while I wait!!!

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If you really like 'em, go for it. Everyone here has different tastes so I won't give my thoughts. Don't rely on others if you have some doubt, otherwise give it a week or two and see if you're still enthusiastic over 'em.
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They dont do much for me!- but you asked.

I prefer the ANZ "rage" or "tazer" myself. My 2c worth.
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Well I went and got them - I really like them.........HOWEVER......

the dramas I have had over the last 48 hours as a result......WOW......you guys will just laugh / shake your head / be horrified......

I'll tell the story in my build thread.
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