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_01Alero_
07-01-2007, 02:53 PM
Hey,
I am about a week or two away from buying rims, and I just wanted everyone's input on what you think about the two choices I have picked out to get. I don't wear my emotions on my sleaves, so please any input you have just say it. If you think they are god awful ugly, then put that, but still put what you would choose out of the two evils lol. I respect everyone's opinion! If you have another idea on what set of rims would look good on my car, then please feel free to give suggestions as well! You can see my car in the Aleromod.com Showcase section, if you haven't seen it. I have had it lowered with sprint springs and kyb-gr2 struts. So it is already lowered, just getting the rims now. If I had a digital camera, I would take pics, but unfortunately I don't right now, so pics will have to wait for a little while longer. Sorry..... anyway.....

All that being said here are the two rims I have chosen so far without breaking huge budget. (planning on getting a set of rims for around $1,500 or less)

#1) Incubus Paranormal



#2) Alba Monaco



So just post your opinions... Thanks for any comments or suggestions even....

MixtapeMessiah
07-01-2007, 03:14 PM
you have the same suspension set up as me so Id go with 18-20 inch rims, imo 5 star and 7 star rims looks to best.

BlackJack
07-01-2007, 04:31 PM
personally, I think if someone wants to look like you just threw some chrome on just for the sake of having something chrome, then number one.

for a more serious and purposed look, number two.

Alerocharged07
07-01-2007, 04:34 PM
I would say the Incubus rims look the best. Those rims kind of remind me of the ones on the red osv prototype. Those rims would look nice with that bronze mist paint job.

By the way thank you 01Alero and MixtapeMessiah for the warm welcome to Aleromod.:coolio:

number1alero
07-01-2007, 04:47 PM
id say if you need our input for rims, then your better off not buying rims at all, go with what you like, not what others like

Oldsnut
07-01-2007, 05:04 PM
#....2

alerored04
07-01-2007, 05:06 PM
#2, i have always loved that spoke design.

sickfish
07-01-2007, 05:06 PM
#1 ...

rustyballs_69
07-01-2007, 05:28 PM
#2, i have always loved that spoke design.

Agreed, they look kick ass.

_01Alero_
07-01-2007, 05:42 PM
Thanks for the input guys.
I want something unique that not a lot of people have on their cars, and the Incubus rims I think do that.
But then again I also like the sporty looking rims, so the Alba Monaco rims look real good. So im just kinda torn between the two.

Oh another thing I wanted to ask, if by chance, I went with 20"s would I have to do anything special or would I be able to bolt them up and drive. Reason being, Im not sure if i would need spacers or anything other than just the rim/wheel.

Thanks again....

Seaaan
07-01-2007, 05:50 PM
#2 looks nice

BlackJack
07-01-2007, 06:39 PM
Oh another thing I wanted to ask, if by chance, I went with 20"s would I have to do anything special or would I be able to bolt them up and drive. Reason being, Im not sure if i would need spacers or anything other than just the rim/wheel.

Thanks again....

make sure you select the proper offset so that they dont hit your struts or wheel wells, and do your best that you select a tire that is low profile enough to keep the total diameter down to what will fit in those wheel wells.

tonyboi261
07-01-2007, 06:42 PM
def numba 2

white04alero
07-01-2007, 07:04 PM
#2... #1 looks like the ones that you would put on one of those old cutlasses that look rediculous.. i dont like #1 at all.. #2 i think would look the best on an alero.. 18" or 19".. 20" just too big

adam337
07-01-2007, 07:24 PM
#2.

#1 looks NOTHING like the osv rims..charged. o_0

zoL
07-01-2007, 07:40 PM
1, EoD.

billytheman1188
07-01-2007, 08:56 PM
NUMBER 2! i love those kind of rims, they will look niceeee

Mischief007
07-01-2007, 09:04 PM
#2 straight away. But then again I don't like too flashy rims.

_01Alero_
07-01-2007, 11:24 PM
make sure you select the proper offset so that they dont hit your struts or wheel wells, and do your best that you select a tire that is low profile enough to keep the total diameter down to what will fit in those wheel wells.

I know this has probably been gone over on the site before, but what would be the best offset and tire rating for 18"s with my current suspension setup (sprint and kyb) ? I was thinking about going 20"s but it would just be too big IMO.

p1mptress
07-01-2007, 11:28 PM
#2.....

Oldsnut
07-01-2007, 11:54 PM
#2... #1 looks like the ones that you would put on one of those old cutlasses that look redinkulous..
Huh, what old Cutlasses you looking at.

alerored04
07-02-2007, 12:08 AM
i think he is talking about those stupid donk cars that people destroy nice classics to frankenstein up.

_01Alero_
07-02-2007, 12:16 AM
lol ^^ yea the kind that have to be lifted 7 inches just to fit the wheels on them. But the body of the car looks like crap and you know the car is only worth about 500 max but the wheels cost 2K a piece....

Was that about right?

alerored04
07-02-2007, 12:28 AM
yeah, those rolling atrocities. Definately go with the second set though dude.

Satsuriku
07-02-2007, 02:14 AM
18" #2

20" is too big, 19" is pushing it, 18" is a happy medium

Marrko
07-02-2007, 02:19 AM
#2 and 19" would be perfect...

bnight04
07-02-2007, 02:41 AM
Yeah I would have to say #2, dont go with #1 it just looks tacky

Kilroy
07-02-2007, 03:44 AM
Too much going on with the number 1 rims. Almost got a headache from looking at them. The number 2 rims look very nice though.

jackal2000
07-02-2007, 08:37 AM
not only is #1 ugly but think about what a pain in the ass it will be to clean them.

QCmustang
07-02-2007, 10:09 AM
personally dont care for either of them but out of the two id say #2 personally im a 5 spoke fan. (typical mustang owner)

NoSweat83
07-02-2007, 10:45 AM
personally dont care for either of them but out of the two id say #2 personally im a 5 spoke fan. (typical mustang owner)
Dam pony boy. #2!

white04alero
07-02-2007, 11:27 AM
http://99rides.com/images/thumbs_extra/sm-sema-show-2006-021.jpg

... those

FrankTheTank
07-02-2007, 11:47 AM
these are nice.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i112/CADILLAC_PIMPIN24/100_3955.jpg

NoSweat83
07-02-2007, 12:04 PM
I hate thoes things... they just look weetarded.

Frostbite545
07-02-2007, 12:40 PM
I vote for #2 and anyone that does that stuff to a car (lifitng it and putting ridiculous size rims on it) should be taken out back, and shot, to preserve the little sanity the human race has left...

_01Alero_
07-14-2007, 06:52 PM
Just an update... I ordered the rims this past Monday, and they are being shipped from California to Indiana. They will be here sometime late this upcoming week. So As soon as I get them put on, I'll take some pictures of them. I went with the Alba Monaco's 18".....
Thanks for everyone's input, and these are going to look awesome on my car....

teflone
07-14-2007, 07:18 PM
#2

1st one looks ghetto

rustyballs_69
07-14-2007, 10:20 PM
Just an update... I ordered the rims this past Monday, and they are being shipped from California to Indiana. They will be here sometime late this upcoming week. So As soon as I get them put on, I'll take some pictures of them. I went with the Alba Monaco's 18".....
Thanks for everyone's input, and these are going to look awesome on my car....

Can't wait to see the pics. It will look sweet.

SIUlero
07-14-2007, 10:25 PM
#2

1st one looks ghetto

I'm sure you had a huge influence on his decision there, teflone:glare: :p

But I agree...good choice:thumb:

Gr1m
07-14-2007, 11:28 PM
donk the alero out

rustyballs_69
07-14-2007, 11:31 PM
donk the alero out

Please don't!

_01Alero_
07-19-2007, 04:15 AM
Im going to pickup my rims later today. Not sure if I'll get pics on here today...but maybe this weekend. Can't wait!!!!

Seaaan
07-19-2007, 04:57 AM
Im going to pickup my rims later today. Not sure if I'll get pics on here today...but maybe this weekend. Can't wait!!!!

good choice with #2, hopefully they look good on the car post pics when you get 'em!