I need to buy 18x7.5 rims!!
02-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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If you bent one rim, buy a single replacement instead of a whole new set, and repair is worthless. I have a set of 17x7's, bent one and had them pull it. Cost me $100, they cracked the rim in the process, welded it but it still won't hold air as well, only around 30 psi instead of 42. I ended up having to spend $180 to get a new rim about 6 months later, just pony up for a single replacement.
Unless you don't like your current style, then if you got the cash by all means get a new set. I like Enkei, they're not too expensive, high quality, look good since they don't carry those cheesy chrome ninja star or salad shooter designs, and may improve performance if you go with the racing or performance series, they're lighter than the stock steelies.
Final word of advice, if you're in a pothole prone area, stick to 17 and under to reduce the chance for future damage, or buy two sets, one for DD, one for shows. I'm seriously considering this, I could get 19's for show but not drive on them since they would rub on a turn.
Unless you don't like your current style, then if you got the cash by all means get a new set. I like Enkei, they're not too expensive, high quality, look good since they don't carry those cheesy chrome ninja star or salad shooter designs, and may improve performance if you go with the racing or performance series, they're lighter than the stock steelies.
Final word of advice, if you're in a pothole prone area, stick to 17 and under to reduce the chance for future damage, or buy two sets, one for DD, one for shows. I'm seriously considering this, I could get 19's for show but not drive on them since they would rub on a turn.
02-12-2008, 03:32 PM
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Take a look at this site -- www.discounttiredirect.com -- Hopefully you'll find something you like there.
02-13-2008, 12:08 AM
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Re: I need to buy 18x7.5 rims!!
Originally Posted by Mija23
i bent my freaking rim and now i need to buy a new set 
need advice on this people!!
need advice on this people!!
oh well. so now i have the order in already. just gotta wait for them to get in!! it sux bad!
03-01-2008, 12:13 AM
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11-21-2008, 02:10 PM
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Why not try and have that one bent rim fixed? I have bent 3 out of 4 of my Boyd wheels and I had them fixed locally here in Atlanta. It cost my less than having to purchase a new wheel let alone a new set of wheels. See if you have any place like it around you.
Here is the link to the place http://www.metrowheels.net/
Here is the link to the place http://www.metrowheels.net/
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