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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Help me make a choice

Ok guys I need to opions and thoughts on what rims to get, or should I say what rims to get from my list. I am torn between them and would like if some of you guys could help me at least narrow down my options.

15x7.5 +0 gramlights (88mm lip)
These rims would be hella light and I could get falken st-615 tires for $74 not bad if I go threw them every 5-10k miles

17x9 and 18x10 gramlights (undisclosed good offsets
These would have the look I need while retaining 4lug so I am saving $300-500 but spending more. Only problem would be expensive to replace tires

17x9 +17and 18x9.5 +12 work emotions cheaper per wheel then the gramlights but I would need to go 5-lug so they end up around the same. Tires-same deal

Let me know what your thoguhts and feeling are about these and let me know any pros, cons I haven't thought about.
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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1 vote for the work's....
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Another vote for the 5 lug conversion and the Works.
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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before I vote, I have to ask what the purpose is for - track or street?
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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yeah and dont do 15's
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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go 14's and mash out hard....
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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17 x 9.5 +15 front 18 x 10.5 +12 rear volk TE37
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by Levi SPL S14
17 x 9.5 +15 front 18 x 10.5 +12 rear volk TE37
that's not in the selection dork LOL
Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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I like the te37 but would rather get ce28n's, I like them more and they are lighter, plus I think you can get 4 lug ones. Rather put the money into the rims instead of hubs. maybe ce28'n in 17x8.5 25+f 17x9.5+15R (they still make those in 4 lug?)


Work XSA 02C 17x9 0+f 18x10 -17r (fitment problems with widefenders or should I go lower in front?)
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by phreze
(they still make those in 4 lug?)
...and thus, the point of going with a 5 lug conversion.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by l2aine
that's not in the selection dork LOL
SHould be. You know those are teh sex.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Yes I know if they don't make thoose in 4 lug anymore then im s.o.l. on that. And I am open to rim suggestions from offsets masta's such as levi, I love the concave te37's.

Like I said I would rather spend $2000 on rims then $1500 and $500 for a 5-lug conversion and I would rather get new rotors then redrill stock ones.

I will see what the prices fan out to be and get back to you guys, thanks forthe imput.
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by phreze
I would rather get new rotors then redrill stock ones.
^ That 'logical explanation' has a flaw - a 5-lug conversion doesn't involve "redrilling" or modifying a factory part or anything of the sort; It's a simple exchange of parts.

And your insistance on staying 4 lug will keep you SOL on a lot of nice wheels that you could just bolt on without having to order custom offsets but whatever floats your boat
Old Jan 12, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Originally posted by l2aine
^ That 'logical explanation' has a flaw - a 5-lug conversion doesn't involve "redrilling" or modifying a factory part or anything of the sort; It's a simple exchange of parts .

So you don't need 5 lug rotors for 5 lug hubs? I ment I don't have the money for new rotors, rims, tires, and hubs at all once.

And maybe I want custom offsets :P

Ok so I have it down to either a 17x9 +27 F and 18x10 -31 R or 18x8.5 +0 F and 18x9.5 -12 R or possiably the 17x9 18x10 works but I'm leaning towards the gramlights.

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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Originally posted by phreze
So you don't need 5 lug rotors for 5 lug hubs? I ment I don't have the money for new rotors, rims, tires, and hubs at all once.

And maybe I want custom offsets :P

Ok so I have it down to either a 17x9 +27 F and 18x10 -31 R or 18x8.5 +0 F and 18x9.5 -12 R or possiably the 17x9 18x10 works but I'm leaning towards the gramlights.
Don't complain about money if you want custom offsets for 4-lug ROFL

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