Wheel opinions.....?
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From: Not so Sunny Cali
Originally posted by Int3gra'd
Well I've done some thinking and I might go with the Velox VX-8r's. THey are a 16" rim. However, they weight 21 pounds. The VX-8's weigh 23 pounds (17 inches). From looking at other rims, I see that this is quite heavy. I was looking at only spending a grand or so on tires/rims, seeing that all I will really be doing is street driving til I can set the car up for the track, which at that time it will ONLY be a track car. So i dunno, I like the looks of the Velox 8's however I dont know if im willing to put 23 pound rims on my car. Shrugs.
Well I've done some thinking and I might go with the Velox VX-8r's. THey are a 16" rim. However, they weight 21 pounds. The VX-8's weigh 23 pounds (17 inches). From looking at other rims, I see that this is quite heavy. I was looking at only spending a grand or so on tires/rims, seeing that all I will really be doing is street driving til I can set the car up for the track, which at that time it will ONLY be a track car. So i dunno, I like the looks of the Velox 8's however I dont know if im willing to put 23 pound rims on my car. Shrugs.
Unfortunately, there are no 16's available.
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From: Portland, OR
215/40/17 wont match up with your current tire size. the 205's are actually the closets to stock tire diameter, but its not exact. If you get the 215's, your speedo will read wrong, probably only by like 2-3 mph, but if I recall, the 205's are only off like 0.6 mph as compared to stock. Definently get 205's...And about the tires, I agree with both of Booty's opinions on tires, but it all depends what kind of climate you are in.
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From: FL
Ok, well you've convinced me, ill stick with 205's. I live in Florida, so all I get is rain and hot weather. As for those buddy club rims, where did you find them for 700 for the set? I like the look of those. Choices Choices......what a *****......
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From: FL
Well I think I have found a set of rims, however I do not think they are manufactured yet.
Velox VX-6r's -
http://www.veloxperformance.com/whee...sp?Wheel=vx-6r
Velox PG-10C -
http://www.veloxperformance.com/whee...p?Wheel=pg-10c
They are lightweight and look good, in my opinion. Does anyone know about these rims, if they are being sold?
Velox VX-6r's -
http://www.veloxperformance.com/whee...sp?Wheel=vx-6r
Velox PG-10C -
http://www.veloxperformance.com/whee...p?Wheel=pg-10c
They are lightweight and look good, in my opinion. Does anyone know about these rims, if they are being sold?