Danielsan

I am in the market for a new set of rims to
get rid of my 15" steelies and was hoping
to get a few comments on the two rims I like best.

Please help, even flames would be constructive criticism
Benefits of the bigger rim, negatives?

This one is the volk knock-off
18x7.5 Weight:?? more than 20lbs ??



This one is a blitz syle wheel
17x7 Weight:20 lbs



The inspiration for these are Matt Calder's Maxima, Iilac's, (sp?)
and this one
http://www.vq30de.net/stillen_oct2002/dscf4640.jpg

Oh and a little background, no kit, 95 Maxima Dark Blue

Kevincleff

iTrader: (3)

18x7.5 is a good size. I think Matts wheels look good but I think the best wheels I have seen on a max have been saddlers chrome centerlines. Those are some sweet wheels but out of the wheels you posted I like Matts

1MAX2NV

iTrader: (5)

Don't get 17X7. Get 17X7.5 aleast.

Here are some nice rims on special.

http://www.importhookup.com/wheeloptions/special.htm

For example:

1. Volk Racing Gram Light 57C 17x7.5/$1500 with tires free shipping!

2. Black racing $1300 for 17x7.5 with tires free shipping

3. 5Zigen Becketts FN01R-C 17" $1300 w/tires + free ground shipping.


4. 5Zigen MK-05 and MK-06 17" for $975 w/tires

hacim105

iTrader: (6)

Too many spokes don't look too good on a max. get the 6 spoke.
If you ever race keep your 15" steelies at least for the front wheels.

17"+ rims
Benefits: Looks better, makes you feel better

negatives: heavier = slower acceleration(only noticeable if racing)

15" rims
Benefits: lighter, faster acceleration(only noticeable if racing)

negatives: boring and ugly.

Danielsan

So would I notice the difference between
7" and 7.5" width?

I looked at the Importhookup.com wheels
and the tire sizes are the same for the
wheels I want (215/40/17)

by the way GREAT link!!

hacim105 - I am going to keep the 15 inchers
for the track and such, but the tread is
wearing thin. I am concerned about the
power loss from switching to a bigger
rim too.

So now I am trying to find a middle
ground between looking cool, losing power,
and not spending 2 grand for wheels.

jdmmax

iTrader: (6)

http://www.vq30de.net/stillen_oct2002/dscf4640.jpg

thems is maliks carnal_c30 wheels

thems is 19x9 blitz z-1 tecnospeeds polished.

thems is bling blingin.

BLITZ makes some bad @ss looking wheels.

im rollig on 17x8 blitz_01

LeX

iTrader: (14)

Personally i don't like either, but the styling on the second is a bit better imo

gtr_rider

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97GLES

iTrader: (5)

the volks look better.