Rims...

[Alero04]

So I see a 2 door black Ho this weekend with rims(#1 i was pissed cuz someone got rims on their ho before me and #2 it looked like turd cuz it wasnt lowered and just looked like crap) now the rims had 5 spokes and they were somewhat thick. ive been shopping for somewhat think spokes this whole time, and after seeing that car it turned me off. maybe it was just the rims but it looked like sh*t. so now im on the fence about getting my original thought of 5 spoked semi thick ones or now think spokes....the humanity!!!! :blink:

[ptrudel]

this is an older pic of my car....5 spoke 18" wheels, 2" lowered....to me i like, but everyone's got their own likes/dislikes...

[Alero04]

see i like that too man...but that car in person i saw this weekend looked like poo...im hoping it was just the rims that made it look like poo...cuz i dont really like thin spokes for our cars

[smlzalero]

Mine are medium size I guess. I like lots of spokes (well, not like 80 or anything :P )... as you can see :)


http://img103.echo.cx/img103/6650/sarah3074zf.jpg
http://img103.echo.cx/img103/3210/sarah3210dn.jpg

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

IMO: it's about the size of the gap in between the spokes. If you have nice brakes to show off, bigger gaps are cool. If you have stock brakes (or something that's not that special) smaller gaps are the way to go.

So if you have nice brakes (or plan on getting some in the near future) go for the thinner spokes, because they generally make a bigger gap. :thumb:

[Crolero]

Smlz i love your rims, real pimpness!! Alero04 get yourself some of those.

[smlzalero]

:pimp: Why thank you Cro.

[doubleN0alero]

The problem you sometimes run into is structure integrity of the rims when you go to bigger sizes. I love the rims I have now and I wish they came in 18's but they don't because of the build of them. Obviously with the bigger wheel, you're going to go with a smaller series tire so the rim has to be structurally capable of handling potholes without bending to easily.

[Alero04]

well im getting chrome no matter what...just really disappointed how that ho looked with wide spokes. but like i said, maybe it was just the rims they had on it.
and i plan on getting nice brakes next spring, so really i can get anything. i just dont want the ricer look...and im afraid of getting that if i go with thinner spokes! EEEE :huh:

[smlzalero]

It also depends on the shape of the spokes, they design of the wheel. you can get thin spokes that are not ricey at all, but are elegant, if that makes sense.

[Alero04]

yea it totally does...i want like u said elegant rims...that are HOTT! :)

[alero440]

wheels with dish are hot... like these. That way you don't make them squares going over pot holes and such. I guess dish wheels are the hotness right now

[alero440]

Also you can go to discounttire.com and there is a link on the lower right hand side where you can look at your car with different kinds of wheels on it. I'll give you an idea on how they will look.

[Crolero]

Originally posted by alero440@May 2 2005, 06:13 PM
Also you can go to discounttire.com and there is a link on the lower right hand side where you can look at your car with different kinds of wheels on it. I'll give you an idea on how they will look.
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took the post right outta my keyboard. :lol:

[Alero04]

yea ive already been there countless amount of times...nothing struck my fancy other then 2 Zinik wheels....just i thought the thick spokes were what i wanted til i saw them on that alero over the weekend :(

[FantomForceCustoms02]

Get some wide open thin spoked wheels. Then paint your calipers and rotors. Even the stock brakes look good when painted.

[Alero04]

im right scared if i get thin spoke wheels taht imma be a ricer...or sorry...LOOK like a ricer :lol:

[smlzalero]

Just keep looking... there's LOTS of rims that do look or would look good on an Alero. Also, are you going for a sporty look or a classy look? Big difference in which kind of rims you should look at for different looks you're going for.

[kwhauck]

i'm a sucker for a clean thin to medium 5,6, or 7 spoked rim..........but i'm really diggin my new dual thin 6 spokes (12 total for all the blondes)...

[Alero04]

Originally posted by smlzalero@May 2 2005, 03:02 PM
Just keep looking... there's LOTS of rims that do look or would look good on an Alero. Also, are you going for a sporty look or a classy look? Big difference in which kind of rims you should look at for different looks you're going for.
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well...i like the rims that alero440 posted but they're not for me. not my taste. i like chrome and something that basically makes ppl heads turn. i want ppl to say 'sh*it they're sweet rims'...i like clean lines and im not one to go over the top. but i want my rims to stand out and be hott!! so i guess u could say classy if anything :)

[smlzalero]

Do you like mine at all?

[Alero04]

i do like yours but they have too many spokes for my liking. i dont want anymore then prolly 7 spokes. and i also want a lip on them...see i have them in my head EXACTLY what i want...but i cant find them anywhere :cry:

[Crolero]

take a look at naichs old rims, they look pretty hot. thin 5 spoke.

here's the pic
http://invision.aleromod.com/uploads/post-410-1112984572.jpg


Nick, i hope you dont mind me postin' it.

[smlzalero]

Originally posted by Alero04@May 2 2005, 02:10 PM
i do like yours but they have too many spokes for my liking. i dont want anymore then prolly 7 spokes. and i also want a lip on them...see i have them in my head EXACTLY what i want...but i cant find them anywhere :cry:
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Draw a picture...

[kwhauck]

Originally posted by smlzalero@May 2 2005, 01:14 PM
Draw a picture...
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this should be interesting......

[Alero04]

lol!!
i will when i get home from work
and i like those rims but kinda too plain..MAN im picky. looks like im gonna have to fabricate my own rims lol :grin:

[smlzalero]

^It's an option............................................ .....................................

[Crolero]

Originally posted by smlzalero@May 2 2005, 07:26 PM
^It's an option............................................ .....................................
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lol, i almost fell off the chair trying to follow that .................................................. ............................... :lol:

[smlzalero]

:lol: :lol: :lol: You're a freaking trip, Crolero! :lol:

[Redog]

I don't know if you'd call these 6 or 12 spoke but these are mine

[Redog]

Lowered 1.25 inches with Eibachs

[Alero04]

i like..sorry..love them but i dont like how there is no lip :(

[Alero04]

HOTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!! ....$925 american PER rim...but oh how they shine :wub:

[Alero04]

now these are teh original ones that i fell in love with. but now im skeptical about the thickness of the spokes after seeing the mofo in the alero here....

[Alero04]

aaaaaand another one....they are all basically the same style but thats what i want. if i could afford them, id be getting the Makaveli's(the second ones)....but i need to eat and pay for my car....otherwise HELL YEA! :)

[doubleN0alero]

here's what i'm planning when the weather gets nicer around here...

[Alero04]

what kind are they double0?

[doubleN0alero]

American Racing Chrome Casino

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by double0alero@May 3 2005, 09:52 AM
American Racing Chrome Casino
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those were my second choice for what i wanted...but ended up getttin the Royales...good lookin rims man, what size?

[doubleN0alero]

I'm going to get 18's. I wanted to just get the same ones I have, but they're only available up to 17s.

[Naich]

Getting rims with a lip (or dish as some call it) won't be easy for our offset. You'll need to get rims which have the spokes curving inward a lot to give it the lip.

[Alero04]

well all thoses rims i just posted all fit out car and all have the lip :)

[Naich]

Yes, they do fit, but you might want to actually see them before you buy them. Pictures can be a bit deceiving. Those rims all have pretty good curve in the spokes. If you like that, then fine, but a lot of people don't like it. The pictures don't really show the depth of the rim so you can't really see what they are shaped like.

[Alero04]

well if i didnt like the curve i wouldnt be lookin at ones with curves lol

and seeing them before buying them?? kinda hard when i live in canada and the closest palce is prolly either in ON or BC(and the canadian sites dont even carry any of the rims i want)...not exactly an easy thing to do

[teebo7]

Just make sure the picture is the actual size wheel for your car. those could be different size and width but used as an example for other sizes. I was looking into buying some wheels and when I contacted site about lip size of wheel they told me picture on website is that of the style not actual wheel..lip would be smaller... keep lookin you'll find.

[Alero04]

thanks for the tip teebo :)

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Alero04@May 3 2005, 11:38 AM
and seeing them before buying them?? kinda hard when i live in canada and the closest palce is prolly either in ON or BC(and the canadian sites dont even carry any of the rims i want)...not exactly an easy thing to do
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find the ones you like...remember the manufacturers, and go to a local tire/wheel shop...most shops can get wheels, but don't really advertise...i'm sure they'll be more then happy to help you out :thumb:

[Alero04]

even in the maritimes?! we dont really have much access to anything here lol! esp compared to ON

[ptrudel]

it wont hurt to ask around...

[Alero04]

oh yea. ill definitley be asking around...just dont got high hopes :P