ok ive narrowed it down to these 2 fellas... my baby needs some new shoes and im aiming to go up in size. .... tell me what you think and which one you guys like....

 

WHOOPS!... for got to post the links

Panther Valera

http://superbuytires.com/wheel/model...&finish=chrome


Kaotik Z5

http://superbuytires.com/wheel/model...&finish=chrome

 

Either one would be nice, I like the style. The Kaotik ones look a lot easier to keep clean though.

 

The Z5s... They look like they'll fit well with our TLs.

 

Kaotiks look nice...but don't you have a 2.5?

 

FFFIIINNNAAALLLLLLLYYYYY!! SOMEBODY here shares the same taste in wheels with me. Z5 all the way...ALL THE WAY but make sure you get it in chrome! Have a decent drop and you are set...honestly, you are set. x 23489127

 

i think the Vs would look classier and better with bigger sizes. just personal opinion. hard to tell without seein them on the car itself. either one is nice.....but for the closeness, the saving of the money would be nice.

 

yup 2.5 is what i have ...click o nthe link and look at the upper right hand corner... i input my model car and the search engine looks up all wheels that fit... it will fit!

 

Isn't that a 5 lug though?

 

i would call becouse people does make mistake, it does look like a 5 lug wheel. dont go by what the web sit says, call and ask if they have it in a four lug but try not two say what kind of car u have if u do they just going to look at there list, if u say what lug they will actuly look at the wheel, i know becouse i use to work for a wheel rim shop,
and both of those wheel looks really good.

 

Kaotik Z5, would be my choice but as longeye23s said, you might want to confirm if they are available in 4 lug pattern.

 

I took your advice and called them...... .. turns out both are 5 lug!... i cant believe this crap i finally find some decent wheels and this shit occurs.. besides wind noise MAIN COMPLAINT ABOUT 2.5= 4 Lug!!!

arrrrghhhhh im so damn pissed.... sigh.... sorry just venting fellas, it was nice while it lasted...

 

Alot of nice wheels are 5 lugs. Damn the 4 lug pattern

 

could you take the hubs from like a 3.2 and put them on a 2.5 so you can get the 5 lug pattern? just wondering

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out of my lack of knowledge - how difficult (or even possible) is it to change the wheel base?

 

yeah can that happen? ^

 

I'd think you can switch the hubs... but I'm guessing you'll have to replace a lot of parts. But hey, I don't know.

That's too bad about the 4 lug...

According to TireRack these Kazera KZ-A will fit and (I think) they look pretty similar to the Z5s:
http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...pecial=Pricing

 

I'd think you can switch the base... but I'm guessing you'll have to replace a lot of parts. But hey, I don't know.

That's too bad about the 4 lug...

According to TireRack, the Kazera KZ-A will fit and (I think) they look pretty classy (5 spoke design, but not very similar to the Z5s). You have to put in your vehicle info (model, year, etc.), wheel size (18"), finish (chrome), and you should see it. I can't directly link to it:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...=Chrome+Plated

 

both those wheels are nice, i cant get anything nice so far, im thinking about getting rid of mine and gettins something new, but i might just go ahead and get mine rechroamed, too bad its still going to run me about 5 bills for it though...grrrrrrr

 

These are the wheels I was thinking of getting.. same as Z5/chrome/4 lug

http://www.spinning-rims.com/Store_D...64&SnipID=4004

 

Tell you the truth... I have some panthers... not the same style... but believe me they are hard to maintain clean... I miss my car and rims... Anyways, I'd go for the panthers... just some facts though...

1. They are harder to maintain clean.
2. They go out of stock quick so if you mess one up... you won't find another one after a year... (explaination below)
3. Might not all come in 4lug... look around your local rim shop... they might be able to contact the Rim Makers to get you a 4 lug... I did...

The reason i said you won't be able to find them after about a year... is because i messed 2 of mine up... Curb me... and the insurance was going to replace them... Unfortunatly, they don't make my type of rims no more... Rim Shop told me that they told him that their rims get discontinued quickly etc... sooo, i'll be rolling on new rims pretty soon too...

anyways, About the other ones... it looks like something is missing in between each "Spoke"... also looks like they may be easier to clean but also might be easier to get a scratch and thats not good...

so i vote for the Panthers... They have more detail to them...

According to the update of the 5 lug thing... Any other rims you looking at, at the moment???

CHROME!!!

 

well since my first 2 choices ended in disaster and dismay i guess il move on to plan B:....

Tell me what you guys think

Arelli Jovan

http://discountedwheelwarehouse.com/...ShowLarge=True

Baccarat Kologne (Looks like 5 Lug, called and was told there might be 4 lug available & w/out gold )

http://discountedwheelwarehouse.com/...ShowLarge=True



these are some LAST RESORTS! Damn i want some new shoes...

Diablo Lionhart

http://discountedwheelwarehouse.com/...ShowLarge=True

Diablo Delta Force

http://discountedwheelwarehouse.com/...ShowLarge=True

We'll see what happens, hopefully by the end of this month my baby will be riding on some 18'' 4-LUG Chromies

 

ooo... thats a hard disicion... especially since i don't like Mustang/Hot Rod look alike wheels... buuut i do like two of them... and its hard...

Choice #1: Arelli Jovan... but for some reason... i think they would look better in chrome...
Choice #2: Baccarat Kologne... they look pretty... shiny... ooooooooo... but the Diablo Lionhart aren't that bad either...

I feel your pain... i'm in the same perdicament... choosing some wheels... See Tires, Wheels, and Suspension Sub-forum... Its hard finding 4 lug wheels that are cool... most are in 5 lug... you can always go to universal...