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Old 02-22-2005, 08:01 PM   #1
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Talking opinion, I need New RIMS !

Hi there, I need an opinion of this rims:

http://www.wheelguys.com/shop/detail...t=27&path=3,27


I own a lowered black cavalier (1999, 2.2L), with white corner and bumper lights.
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Old 02-22-2005, 08:12 PM   #2
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

for some reason i am partial to that style of rim... hmmmm.. little iffy about the brand though. Never heard of them.
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Old 02-22-2005, 08:16 PM   #3
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well yeah they are cheap rims but I am a student and its hard to get some paper :S.... They are better than 15" hub caps though with like 205 15 65 tires


I like the first ones here:

http://www.wheelmax.com/Specials/specials.html
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Old 02-22-2005, 08:31 PM   #4
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

that tire size is wrong for your car. It will throw your speedo off almost 5mph. The correct tire size is 225/45/-17 for 17's wheel and 225/40-18 for 18's. Also they are super low profile and will look ghey.
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:19 PM   #5
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oh i c

I am realy a nub, can a 215 17" 40 and 205 17" 40 tires fir the same rim ?, whats the difference? I am running 205 right now with my 15" stock rims
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:28 PM   #6
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

tisk tisk... your 15" stock OEM wheel should be 195/65/15. Z24 are 205/55-16. You can run really any tire that end with a 17 on a 17" rim. If its not the exact number you need, your speedo will be off and can cause a problem with the cops. If your gettin 17".... 225/45/-17 is the proper size you need.
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:37 PM   #7
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oh I understand
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:39 PM   #8
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This website says:

For 45-series tires, you will want a tire that is 205 mm wide

so Ill use 45-205mm or 40-225, Is there really a big difference in heith ?

check :
http://www.dsm.org/tools/tiresize.htm
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:44 PM   #9
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

Yeah,i Had 205-40 17's And My Speedo Was Off Like 4 Mph Too Low,but Now Ive Got 225-40 18's, So I Think Ill Be Ok Now.what Color Cav Are You Putting These Rims On?
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Old 02-22-2005, 09:49 PM   #10
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Re: Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

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Yeah,i Had 205-40 17's And My Speedo Was Off Like 4 Mph Too Low,but Now Ive Got 225-40 18's, So I Think Ill Be Ok Now.what Color Cav Are You Putting These Rims On?


black

but for 45-series tires, a tire of 205 mm wide will be safe ?

will that put my speedo off by alot ? I mean 2mph will not be a problem ^_^
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Old 02-22-2005, 10:26 PM   #11
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

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well yeah they are cheap rims but I am a student and its hard to get some paper :S.... They are better than 15" hub caps though with like 205 15 65 tires


I like the first ones here:

http://www.wheelmax.com/Specials/specials.html

I'm getting the BK-7 18" rims in that same brand. I'm getting the gunmetal rims. I have a white 2.2 4door cavy...like crj's only newer lol. I have yet to lower it though...won't be much since I will be putting 18s on it.

http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/exel/exel.htm

Just scroll down a little bit.
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Old 02-22-2005, 10:45 PM   #12
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I lowered mine with coilovers and the front came out nice but the back looks almost the same as stock. If I only knew were to buy lower strut upper mounts for the back :/


This is my coilovers: www.vaos.net

They must be cheap shit lol, I bought them on a website without any knowledge. BTW they dont bounce or make any noice at all.
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Old 02-22-2005, 11:15 PM   #13
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hell for $300 I'd be pissed if it didn't come out right.

By the way...CRJ you finally get a body kit? Looks good if that is indeed yours.
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Old 02-22-2005, 11:57 PM   #14
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Re: opinion, I need New RIMS !

I'm not unvailing what i have done to you guys till this fall when she goes to sleep for winter. Thats just a little taste of whats in store. If my plans work out, all you will see if a body with no engine for a little while and will be recieving some well.... have to wait and see!
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Old 02-23-2005, 11:49 PM   #15
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Ah. Makes me wish I had money...I'd drop my 2.2 out and put in a 3.8 and twin turbo it. Then work on the outside
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