petrol metrix rims
08-05-2008, 06:45 PM
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petrol metrix rims
ok complete newbie when it comes to rims. I've only ever had stock wheels before. But I've been wanting to put some on my '08.
what do you guys think of these?.... and what about this brand... Petrol?
what do you guys think of these?.... and what about this brand... Petrol?
. I would look aroung some more.
08-05-2008, 07:23 PM
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the immitation bolts head are going to be a pain in the @$$ to clean and detail but i dont think they look bad keep looking though
have you thought about painted or different finishes?
tirerack.com is a great tool to help you see what it will look like with the wheels on your car discountire.com too
have you thought about painted or different finishes?
tirerack.com is a great tool to help you see what it will look like with the wheels on your car discountire.com too
08-06-2008, 03:38 AM
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Yeah, I'm still going to look around. Those just caught my eye last night.
not sure about size yet. my initial thought was to just go the same size as I have now. But I'd be open to going an inch or 2 bigger.
ok another newbie question =)...
my tires are basically brand new. So if I went w/ the same size wheel... and found rims the same size as my stock wheels... they could just be swapped out, right?... using the same tires?
not sure about size yet. my initial thought was to just go the same size as I have now. But I'd be open to going an inch or 2 bigger.
ok another newbie question =)...
my tires are basically brand new. So if I went w/ the same size wheel... and found rims the same size as my stock wheels... they could just be swapped out, right?... using the same tires?
08-06-2008, 04:30 AM
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the immitation bolts head are going to be a pain in the @$$ to clean and detail but i dont think they look bad keep looking though
have you thought about painted or different finishes?
tirerack.com is a great tool to help you see what it will look like with the wheels on your car discountire.com too
have you thought about painted or different finishes?
tirerack.com is a great tool to help you see what it will look like with the wheels on your car discountire.com too
08-06-2008, 07:04 AM
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Not a bad looking rim. Three things to keep in mind however.
1.) How heavy are the rims (heavy rims will slow your car down and lower your MPG significantly.
2.) Chrome is a b-tch to maintain (espacially in salt states/next to impossible/will get destroyed in no time)
3.) They show the most generous lip there is for that wheel. Your size and offset might have much smaller lip. Have somebody take picture of the exact size rim you're looking for. 99% of cases you will be more than dissapointed.
1.) How heavy are the rims (heavy rims will slow your car down and lower your MPG significantly.
2.) Chrome is a b-tch to maintain (espacially in salt states/next to impossible/will get destroyed in no time)
3.) They show the most generous lip there is for that wheel. Your size and offset might have much smaller lip. Have somebody take picture of the exact size rim you're looking for. 99% of cases you will be more than dissapointed.
08-06-2008, 07:43 AM
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Looks similar to 19" Nismo rims....someone should just buy this dudes 19" Nismo's:
http://forums.maxima.org/wheels-tire...ims-4-new.html
http://forums.maxima.org/wheels-tire...ims-4-new.html
08-06-2008, 02:04 PM
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Not really feelin them that much. They remind me of the stock 04 rims... just slightly smaller spoke... Look around man, there are tons of nice ones out there. Unless you really do like this one. Go to buywheelstoday.com so you can get a really good idea of what's out there.
08-08-2008, 07:48 PM
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petrol is tsw's high end line. judging by the website this venture was a failure since almost all the multi-piece wheels have been discontinued.
something cool about these is they have a stainless steel lip insert.
something cool about these is they have a stainless steel lip insert.
08-09-2008, 07:26 AM
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I like the first wheels. It looks like a machined face with a chrome lip. From what I hear TSW is a quality wheel, if Petrol is the upline, all the better.
Here's some wisdom +1 on all three points
2.) If you have a set of winter wheels then you should be fine because chrome is easy to take care of in the summer.
4.) The Nismos are a great alternative, ligthweight and look good.
Here's some wisdom +1 on all three points
Not a bad looking rim. Three things to keep in mind however.
1.) How heavy are the rims (heavy rims will slow your car down and lower your MPG significantly.
2.) Chrome is a b-tch to maintain (espacially in salt states/next to impossible/will get destroyed in no time)
3.) They show the most generous lip there is for that wheel. Your size and offset might have much smaller lip. Have somebody take picture of the exact size rim you're looking for. 99% of cases you will be more than dissapointed.
1.) How heavy are the rims (heavy rims will slow your car down and lower your MPG significantly.
2.) Chrome is a b-tch to maintain (espacially in salt states/next to impossible/will get destroyed in no time)
3.) They show the most generous lip there is for that wheel. Your size and offset might have much smaller lip. Have somebody take picture of the exact size rim you're looking for. 99% of cases you will be more than dissapointed.
4.) The Nismos are a great alternative, ligthweight and look good.
08-11-2008, 09:17 AM
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noooooo way, I have a black on black so i would imagine it would look similar to this, obviously we dont drive a bently but...
http://www.wtwcorp.com/Giovanna%20Wh...r/dalar13.html
http://www.wtwcorp.com/Giovanna%20Wh...r/dalar13.html
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