rims worth $700
07-13-2005, 11:51 AM
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not if two tires are curbed...
wrong forum bro...go to wheels and tires...
i got my racing hart 18s for 400....5 wheels...only one was massively curbed...
not worth it...
besides arent ICW's knock-offs?(correct me if im wrong on this guys)
wrong forum bro...go to wheels and tires...
i got my racing hart 18s for 400....5 wheels...only one was massively curbed...
not worth it...
besides arent ICW's knock-offs?(correct me if im wrong on this guys)
07-13-2005, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
i guy i know wants me to buy his wheels for $700 they are 18" icw with 210/35/18 chinese tires. i can get the wheels and tires wholesale for $850ish. two of them are curbed. should i buy?
Um...that should be self-explanatory unless I'm missing something here.
07-13-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
i guy i know wants me to buy his wheels for $700 they are 18" icw with 210/35/18 chinese tires. i can get the wheels and tires wholesale for $850ish. two of them are curbed. should i buy?
NO!!!!! Why?
07-14-2005, 07:16 AM
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If you really like them and the price fits your budget, then I'd say go for it, but just dont rush into anything. I have to tell myself the same thing all the time. What would those same wheels & tires cost you brand new?
07-14-2005, 09:24 AM
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the tires dont look wierd on the rims. i saw them mounted and the sidwalls arent pulled out like they are being stretched on a rim that is too wide. my numbers might be a little fuzzy. he told me they were the most narrow american tire distributers offered in an 18 inch tire with a 35 series sidewall. i just figured they were 205. could be 215 maybe but no wider than that.
07-14-2005, 10:48 AM
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Being as nice as I can. You have ALOT to learn about what fits, what's proper, and the difference inbetween what you CAN buy and what you SHOULD buy.
ie.. who cares if it's cheap if you get some no name crappy tires that are WAY too small in diameter. If you do this deal, you will end up paying more getting it right vs doing it right in the first place.
ie.. who cares if it's cheap if you get some no name crappy tires that are WAY too small in diameter. If you do this deal, you will end up paying more getting it right vs doing it right in the first place.
07-14-2005, 11:09 AM
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Yeah, I would definately pass on this too. Tires are something you dont want to go cheap on. They are the only performance product you can buy that actually has contact with the pavement. Cheap tires will just end up costing you more in the long run, especially if damage is done to your car... or even worse... you!
Ive wanted to put some nice wheels and tires on my car since I bought it. Ive just done the research and found that I need to be willing to spend between $2500-$3500 to get what I want out of a wheel/tire package... So Ive just had to convince myself to wait till I can afford it.
Just my .02
Ive wanted to put some nice wheels and tires on my car since I bought it. Ive just done the research and found that I need to be willing to spend between $2500-$3500 to get what I want out of a wheel/tire package... So Ive just had to convince myself to wait till I can afford it.
Just my .02
07-14-2005, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
the tires dont look wierd on the rims. i saw them mounted and the sidwalls arent pulled out like they are being stretched on a rim that is too wide. my numbers might be a little fuzzy. he told me they were the most narrow american tire distributers offered in an 18 inch tire with a 35 series sidewall. i just figured they were 205. could be 215 maybe but no wider than that.
This pic is of IrishMax99's 18s with 205 rubber (or maybe it was 215...I forget). Either way it is some goofy looking **** regardless. You will be kicking yourself in the @ss for a long time if you buy them.
07-14-2005, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by i30ds
You really dont know what it will look like on your car, do you?
This pic is of IrishMax99's 18s with 205 rubber (or maybe it was 215...I forget). Either way it is some goofy looking **** regardless. You will be kicking yourself in the @ss for a long time if you buy them.
This pic is of IrishMax99's 18s with 205 rubber (or maybe it was 215...I forget). Either way it is some goofy looking **** regardless. You will be kicking yourself in the @ss for a long time if you buy them.
07-14-2005, 12:44 PM
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I have a very difficult time believing that Max is actually sitting on its springs. There absolutely has to be a jack underneath it. Not even the stock springs ride THAT high. lol
But yes, you should get wider tires as the 18's are probably at least 8" wide. I think you would want a 235/40/18. Thats what I would go with anyways
But yes, you should get wider tires as the 18's are probably at least 8" wide. I think you would want a 235/40/18. Thats what I would go with anyways
07-14-2005, 12:45 PM
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i talked him down to $400 haha. he needs the money bad. i figure ill get some kumhos when these tires wear out. i cant pass up $100 a wheel for 18" with tires. could you? he has a galant and they dont look like that on his car. i measured his wheel well and his is actually bigger than mine so they should fill mine up. i dont know whats up with that red max in the pic. it looks like its on jack stands or something.
07-14-2005, 01:50 PM
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www.edgeracing.com
From $125/wheel, new.
eBay you can find even better deals on new wheels. Then you can buy the right tires the first time.
From $125/wheel, new.
eBay you can find even better deals on new wheels. Then you can buy the right tires the first time.
07-14-2005, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
I have a very difficult time believing that Max is actually sitting on its springs. There absolutely has to be a jack underneath it. Not even the stock springs ride THAT high. lol
But yes, you should get wider tires as the 18's are probably at least 8" wide. I think you would want a 235/40/18. Thats what I would go with anyways
But yes, you should get wider tires as the 18's are probably at least 8" wide. I think you would want a 235/40/18. Thats what I would go with anyways
07-14-2005, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
i talked him down to $400 haha. he needs the money bad. i figure ill get some kumhos when these tires wear out. i cant pass up $100 a wheel for 18" with tires. could you? he has a galant and they dont look like that on his car. i measured his wheel well and his is actually bigger than mine so they should fill mine up. i dont know whats up with that red max in the pic. it looks like its on jack stands or something.
07-14-2005, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
i talked him down to $400 haha. he needs the money bad. i figure ill get some kumhos when these tires wear out. i cant pass up $100 a wheel for 18" with tires. could you? he has a galant and they dont look like that on his car. i measured his wheel well and his is actually bigger than mine so they should fill mine up. i dont know whats up with that red max in the pic. it looks like its on jack stands or something.
07-15-2005, 05:36 AM
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215/35zr/18s on a 7.5" wide wheel these are the wheels.
07-15-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
215/35zr/18s on a 7.5" wide wheel these are the wheels.
You sure these wheels have the correct lug pattern for your car. What type of car are they comming off of?
07-15-2005, 06:43 AM
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they are 5 lug universal. they came off a galant. i payed for them yesterday and they are sitting next to my desk right now. ill post when i get them on. my car should handle much better now that i'm not riding 60 series rubber anymore.
07-15-2005, 11:14 AM
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Are you aware that according to that chart, not a single size has the appropriate 5 x 114.3mm bolt pattern that is NEEDED to fit on your car? According to the numbers, you wont even get these on and just because they came off another japanese vehicle does not mean that they will fit! You really made a bad decision here.
07-15-2005, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ihadahonda
well i am losing almost half of my sidewall. less tire roll=better cornering right?
07-15-2005, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by i30ds
Are you aware that according to that chart, not a single size has the appropriate 5 x 114.3mm bolt pattern that is NEEDED to fit on your car? According to the numbers, you wont even get these on and just because they came off another japanese vehicle does not mean that they will fit! You really made a bad decision here.