Opinions Needed on these Pictures!!!

Blackcrow64 · #1 01-04-2006, 02:21 AM

Just as it says... Do you guys think these wheels will look good on my car? They are also 17" like my stock wheels. I've got a picture of each for comparison...

drdisque · #2 01-04-2006, 02:40 AM

I think they almost look cheaper than the ones you already have, I don't see it as much of an upgrade.

L-Spec · #3 01-04-2006, 02:58 AM

I like the colour finish to the wheels though.

corning_d3 · #4 01-04-2006, 03:01 AM

I think they beat out the stockers..

SLoe · #5 01-04-2006, 05:07 AM

They look better than stock.

AbsoluteGTR · #6 01-04-2006, 09:51 AM

I wouldnt spend the money on them...here is my thought when deciding on rims for th eclipse...17" no lip, if you are willing to pay for 18" or 19" definitly get a lip.

If I ever get a new eclipse, I will try and save up for some RacingHart Evolution C2's.

Otherwise keep the stocks for now, enless the otheres are dirt cheap.

Blackcrow64 · #7 01-04-2006, 12:24 PM

Thats the thing, they are dirt cheap. This other guy is selling his Eclipse and he wants to sell it with some kind of stock wheels.(not sure why) But, I think its a good deal for me because my wheels are bent from the previous owner. Besides, I'm running on a donut right now cause the one is bent so bad it won't even hold air anymore. You guys still think I should go for it? I do plan on upgrading to some different aftermarket wheels in the spring. But, I just need something to keep me on the road until then and I don't wanna spend any money on another set of stock wheels or just one stock wheel.

Blackcrow64 · #8 01-04-2006, 12:47 PM

How about these wheels then... They are 18"s and I'll pretty much be able to get them for a good deal too.

imtheoneandonlyD · #9 01-04-2006, 02:22 PM

If your going to upgrade in the spring just do whatever will get you by until then.

l_eclipse_l · #10 01-04-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by imtheoneandonlyD

If your going to upgrade in the spring just do whatever will get you by until then.

Shpyder · #11 01-04-2006, 02:38 PM

The second upgrade looks better than the first. But, I think the stock 5 spoke rims on the new 2006 Eclipse would look really nice on your car...

Blackcrow64 · #12 01-04-2006, 02:57 PM

Ok, I just emailed the guy and told him I need some time to think about this. Wheels are a big decision to me. I'll have to see them everyday and just wanna make sure I get a nice set that looks good... Hmmm... I hate making these kind of decisions. lol

Turbodog97 · #13 01-04-2006, 03:30 PM

How much is the guy asking for the rims? I think both sets of new rims look awesome. The 3rd photo definitely looks better but also seems like it would be a lot more expensive. If the price difference between the 2nd and 3rd pics' rims aren't too much...then get the 3rd.

Blackcrow64 · #14 01-04-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by endlessheart666

How much is the guy asking for the rims? I think both sets of new rims look awesome. The 3rd photo definitely looks better but also seems like it would be a lot more expensive. If the price difference between the 2nd and 3rd pics' rims aren't too much...then get the 3rd.

Yeah, the 2nd picture the guy needs my stock wheels for on his car and he wants 150 bucks. But the 3rd picture the wheels are 175 plus I'll still get to keep my set of stock wheels. So the 2nd picture is definetly out of the picture now...

I've been looking on ebay all day at wheels and I'm just not sure if I should go with something like that 3rd picture to get me through until spring or if I should just go ahead and buy a really nice set. The only other problem is that I don't want a nice set to have to be out in the snow... I could still use my stock wheels if I could fix the bends in them. The only problem I would see with my luck would be the aluminum wheels cracking off and then I'd really be screwed.

Anyone got any suggestions for a good way to try and fix the bends without cracking the aluminum? Maybe you guys have seen some wheels that you think would look great with a red car... I also thought about black or gunmetal 5 stars with a silver lip on them... But I've also seen wheels without a lip that I like too. It's a tough decision. I guess the true question now is, lip or no lip. If I go with a lip I'd probably go with bigger wheels like 18's possibly 19's? But without a lip I think 17's or 18's would look plenty big. I wanna try and cut down on the wheel gap with all this too but I am also gonna do the whole suspension in the spring.

AbsoluteGTR · #15 01-04-2006, 05:06 PM

How much are you willing to spend?....its like I said before, only get a lip on a 18" or 19" rim, because on a 17" the lip will make the rim look that much smaller.

But for a $175 (the 3rd pic) thats seems like an awesome deal, counting that they are in great shape and tires are included.

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