I'm looking into purchasing some new rims but am having a little trouble finding some. I would like a 5 spoke style but in 18X8 inch rims...all I can find are 18X7.5. Any suggestions or recommendations?

I appreciate any input...

str8ridin

 

SSR GT1

 

Beautiful rims! But I'm getting away from the split 5 spokes and something solid like the Racing Hart C5's...but in 18X8 which they don't have.

 

Try Volk Gram Light Pros. These guys have pictures.

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

 

only 7.5" wide though

 

I heard that there are these wheels called Mille Miglia Evo 5's that might look good on a maxima.

 

dude me too. on a real note, how about 1 better and get some gt3's.

 

mille miglia evo 5's are beyond played out...... AT italia inox are nice rims and they look like 19's when you buy the 18 inch size because they dont have a lip at all what so ever

 

Yes, those rims are played out. But, I am going to disagree with you on the other point...lips are in and are the style right now.

 

Tirerack sells the AT Inox's in 19's now, too...20 inch lookin' suckas

 

I love SSR Integrals.....why did they have to discontinue them??

 

there are plenty of wheels in 18x8, your just doing enough research or you have to pin point a wheel you like or wheels and then see if they have them in 18x8.

 

 

BINGO! Thank you. Evo 5 is a beautiful rim, but it's not 1999 anymore. It's 2k3 going on 2k4. The style has gone to 7 spoke or more. Please fellas, style does mean something. Because after all, you can just keep your stockers if you are not out to make your car look better.

Right now 10 and 16-spoke are hot. You don't have to spend a fortune either, because 18" is sitting in the sweet spot, 17" is so far gone she feels just like a fool. If you're on a budget, may I suggest the Mille Miglia Cello, @ $199 each, or a Miglia MM-S @ $249, if you got coyne a Speedline 2209 ($425 OUCH). Don't get me wrong, GT3 is an awesome, awesome rim, but it's outdated-looking.

 

I still love my Evo 5's & no matter how played out they are I get compliments every weekend that I go out

 

I want them back!

 

 

Here's a brutal 18x8 35mm offset minimalist 5 spoke wheel.

Nothing fancy at all.

 

So how wide can I go on 7.5?
I plan to get some new Konigs this week but they are only available in 18x7.5= Got a deal on the tires 225/40/18 for an extra 300?
or 235/40/18 for $400. Will 225's look good on 18's? Or, should I just get the 235? I was hoping to save that 100 bucks. Oh, I was told the 18x8 should be out in about 3-4 weeks. Cant wait that long

 

 

I'm not sure why people put 7.5" rims on when they are too narrow. The correct fitment in 18x8 and is as inexpensive as $199. Where is the advantage of 7.5"? One person said the center of his tire wore in 7,000 miles. Now how much do you save?

I'd check to see if a 245 is the correct width on a 5th gen. The 4th and 5th gens are different because a 215/55-16 and 225/50-17 ARE NOT equivalent, and those were stock sizes. 235/40-18 is correct for a 4th gen. There are definitely people who use a 245 on this forum. Please be sure to get the correct tire, rim, and offset. You'll be pleased if you do.

 

Style?! What style are you talking about? If you're refferring to the "tuner car" world, yes, then maybe the style has changed or mutated. If you're talking about the sports car world wear German and Italian automakers set precedence with their styles, then the general 5 spoke is still in. You see, the tuner car world has a different opinion on what looks good. Point in case: people think lots of plastic bodykits with giant exhausts and fake blue lights on cut springs is cool. While the rest of the world thinks the Ferrari 360 Modena or the Porsche GT2 is how a car should look.

So, if something has gone out of style in the tuner world, it may still be in style for the rest of the automobile world.

5 spokes rule!

 

 

I actually do want the 18x8 but they are just not available yet. I think I am going to just end up waiting a few. 225/40/18 I always thought was too narrow. Thanks