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germ79 · 11-30-2004, 02:29 AM

I am going to be ordering a Camo xB soon and am trying to find some nice wheels for it. I'm pretty sure I want 18" wheels, but I'm having a heck of a time finding quality ones that aren't $450 each. I would like to find some that are somewhat lightweight (maybe 18-20 lbs) for a reasonable price.

Also, is there a thread somewhere that shows xB's with different wheels? I am used to looking for 5 star wheels for a Trans Am and don't really know what will look the best on the box.

I found Enkei RS6 wheels that I think are nice looking, but the 18's are 23lbs. each; that seems pretty heavy.

Any help/input/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Jeremy

PandaIst · 11-30-2004, 06:56 PM

www.wheelmax.com

griecos_xb · 12-01-2004, 07:05 PM

they have the worst customer service,they tell u the product is in ,when it is not-------------------------go to wheel guyz.com

TheScionicMan · 12-01-2004, 07:24 PM

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squirrel · 12-01-2004, 07:42 PM

You'll find that once you start pricing tires and wheels, the price goes up substantially once you go bigger than 18 inch wheels.

Economically, I find 17 inch wheels to be the best for me. Enuff tire sidewall to absorb shocks and jolts, and good ride quality.

I bent a few 18 inch wheels on my Matrix already w/ the crappy freeways in the Bay Area.

If I had a camo, I really like what Mark (Thescionicman) did w/ his black 17 inch Axis Maglites, or Brian (Dewmerz) w/ his bronze 17 inch Konigs.

xbox83 · 12-01-2004, 07:46 PM

one word dude for your camo... VOLK

JDMxB · 12-01-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xbox83

one word dude for your camo... VOLK

Dude--he specifically said he didn't want to spend 450 a wheel.

I understand your love for Volk if you have them and all, but at least consider this guys situation before you waste his time!

xbox83 · 12-01-2004, 08:05 PM

i know i meant to say sorry they're really expensive but i didn't want to double post and well im lazy... sorry bout that.

But definatly some bronze wheels for the camo it'll look sick

germ79 · 12-01-2004, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the replies guys!

See, here is the dilemma: I was planning on just getting the 18" TRD wheel/tire option, mostly because the $$ can be rolled into the loan. There are other wheels out there I like much better, but I won't be able to add them onto the loan. I realize the TRD combo comes out to around $500 per wheel (with tire) but it doesn't hurt as much when you can add it to the loan!

That Axis wheel is very interesting! The price is pretty good considering how light those things are! I am going to have to look at them for awhile to decide what I think about them.

I called Tirerack and asked them how much the 18" Pirelli P-Zero tires weigh (that fit a 18x7.5 wheel and they said 19lbs. So, if I can find a wheel that weighs in at around 15lbs, I would be in decent shape. I should call and ask about 17's since that is the biggest size the Axis Maglites come in. Do you think 17" wheel on a lowered xB will fill in the wheel gap nicely? I just want the wheels and car to look their best!

Thanks for the info! Keep it coming! Pics would be DIVINE!! :D

Jeremy

squirrel · 12-01-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by germ79

Do you think 17" wheel on a lowered xB will fill in the wheel gap nicely?

I think so, what do you think of this?

Have Mark (Thescionicman) send you, or post, pics of his cam xB. Its very impressive.

Spider13 · 12-01-2004, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by griecos xb

they have the worst customer service,they tell u the product is in ,when it is not-------------------------go to wheel guyz.com

what he said

JDMJim · 12-02-2004, 12:25 AM

Don't the trd wheels then you will wan to change them and you will still be paying for them.

2tone_xB · 12-02-2004, 02:25 PM

Not sure on the spokes...
but with the color...gotta with a gold/bronze finish. :D

TheScionicMan · 12-02-2004, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the compliments squirrel. I still got a LOT of work to do to catch up to you...

2 inch drop on GoldLines, 17 inch wheels (14 lbs, BTW) Sumitomo HTR Z-II 215/40ZR17

squirrel · 12-02-2004, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan

Thanks for the compliments squirrel. I still got a LOT of work to do to catch up to you...

2 inch drop on GoldLines, 17 inch wheels (14 lbs, BTW) Sumitomo HTR Z-II 215/40ZR17

^^^ See, I told you Mark had a sick camo xB! ^^^

SWF_05_tC · 12-02-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider13

Quote:

Originally Posted by griecos xb

they have the worst customer service,they tell u the product is in ,when it is not-------------------------go to wheel guyz.com

what he said

I'll agree with the customer service thing. I have ordered two sets of wheels from them, the first time I was told my wheels were being shipped same day. I live in Fl, 2 hours from their warehouse. A week went by, no wheels. I called and they werent really in stock so I waited longer. I got them eventually. Second time around, no problems what so ever. They DO NOT give tracking numbers however, which kind of ____ed me off, but if you live near their warehouses they have decent pricing and quick shipping.

JDMJim · 12-02-2004, 09:35 PM

why does it matter so much about the weight of the rims? Get what you want, not what they weigh.

germ79 · 12-02-2004, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMJim

why does it matter so much about the weight of the rims? Get what you want, not what they weigh.

Well, the car isn't exactly fast to begin with and I'm afraid to make it any slower by adding too much weight via the wheels. I figure it needs all the help it can get!

J

JDMJim · 12-02-2004, 10:17 PM

I bought Works and they were fine. A friend at Discoutn tire said they weren't that heavy as they looked. You will be fine with whatever design you decide on.

TheScionicMan · 12-02-2004, 10:21 PM

It's not just weight, it's UNSPRUNG WEIGHT. The less unsprung weight that you have, the less your suspension has to work to keep the wheels stuck to the ground helping both handling and ride quality. Plus the rotational mass, etc that will affect acceleration and MPG.

The weight's not the reason I bought them, but it is a factor that should at least be considered. How many threads around here are complaining about bumpy ride and poor MPG AND have the phrase "I just added some chrome 18's" or the like? I've read quite a few...