Any thoughts on these wheels?
07-24-2001, 12:15 AM
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Any thoughts on these wheels?
http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/motegi/mr7metal.gif
They do come in a 5 bolt pattern and the offset is +45mm. They are only $179 each for 18*7.5 and I would definatley get the gunmetal grey. Then, if I could get the chrome painted the same gunmetal color I think that would look badass.
Only problem is that I think they are 2 lbs heavier than the stock wheels.
Will this wheel fit?
[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: JZ ]
They do come in a 5 bolt pattern and the offset is +45mm. They are only $179 each for 18*7.5 and I would definatley get the gunmetal grey. Then, if I could get the chrome painted the same gunmetal color I think that would look badass.
Only problem is that I think they are 2 lbs heavier than the stock wheels.
Will this wheel fit?
[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: JZ ]
07-24-2001, 12:18 AM
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For 18s, only two pounds heavier would be not a bad deal.
I think the one in the pic looks pretty cool, but I'd like to see them on a CL-S before I make a judgement.
-J
edit - oh, one other note about wheels: I've been told 'you get what you pay for'. Caveat Emptor.
[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: JRock ]
I think the one in the pic looks pretty cool, but I'd like to see them on a CL-S before I make a judgement.
-J
edit - oh, one other note about wheels: I've been told 'you get what you pay for'. Caveat Emptor.
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07-24-2001, 12:28 AM
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It looks like from the archives that these would fit.
I guess the only problem is that if I go with these I might as well kiss going to the track goodbye unless I get a cheap set of 16's or something like that. I'll probably try and unload my stock wheels to make up some of the difference.
JROCK--believe it or not I can actually order these from PriceClub!!! And, as far as quality, they are guaranteed for life and I figure if they are that heavy they are probably plenty strong.
Hmmmmm. Better start saving now for next spring when I will probably need new tires anyways.
I guess the only problem is that if I go with these I might as well kiss going to the track goodbye unless I get a cheap set of 16's or something like that. I'll probably try and unload my stock wheels to make up some of the difference.
JROCK--believe it or not I can actually order these from PriceClub!!! And, as far as quality, they are guaranteed for life and I figure if they are that heavy they are probably plenty strong.
Hmmmmm. Better start saving now for next spring when I will probably need new tires anyways.
07-24-2001, 12:35 AM
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Originally posted by thholr:
<STRONG>Looks pretty sweet, Might want to photoshop them on to a Cl first to see what they look like.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Looks pretty sweet, Might want to photoshop them on to a Cl first to see what they look like.</STRONG>
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07-24-2001, 12:41 AM
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If I am not mistaken, I have seen the same wheel at Costco today. It is made by Motegi model MR-7. I didn't get the price for it though. The same Gun Metal was on display.
07-24-2001, 12:53 AM
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Yeah, I was just looking at tire prices for 235/40/18's and there are some good tires at decent prices availible. Most notably the Khumos (sp?) look very aggressive and had a decent tread life and load rating. I think I will do these wheels once my check comes in (man, I sound like a redneck).
07-24-2001, 01:23 AM
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i like those rims alot.. think they would look tight on the cl if they were a solid black, not gun metal or charcoal, maybe silver or chrome would be the ticket!!! good luck, hope you get them and post pics 
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Those are pretty much an exact copy of the Konig Tantrums. Just a little warning... I am pretty sure those rims are a good bit heavier than the stock ones... so they will slow down your car noticably.... atleast it did on my friend's 2000 Eclipse. They are a good looking rim.... just not sure if they would look right on a CL.
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I had those on my integra. Dont do it. I think they are too sporty for our cars.]
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Originally posted by JZ:
<STRONG>http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/motegi/mr7metal.gif
They do come in a 5 bolt pattern and the offset is +45mm. They are only $179 each for 18*7.5 and I would definatley get the gunmetal grey. Then, if I could get the chrome painted the same gunmetal color I think that would look badass.
Only problem is that I think they are 2 lbs heavier than the stock wheels.
Will this wheel fit?
[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: JZ ]</STRONG>
<STRONG>http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/motegi/mr7metal.gif
They do come in a 5 bolt pattern and the offset is +45mm. They are only $179 each for 18*7.5 and I would definatley get the gunmetal grey. Then, if I could get the chrome painted the same gunmetal color I think that would look badass.
Only problem is that I think they are 2 lbs heavier than the stock wheels.
Will this wheel fit?
[ 07-23-2001: Message edited by: JZ ]</STRONG>
07-24-2001, 12:07 PM
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Those are just like the Konig Tantrums and Versus Campionato SS7s. I'm thinking about getting the SS7s in 19" and if I remember correctly they weighed 2 lbs less than stock or just as much as stock, and the 18s would be lighter. If you get them please post pics or can someone photoshop them onto a CL b/c I'm also thinking they might be a little too sporty looking for the CL, but I'd like to see them on one.
07-24-2001, 01:12 PM
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I did a quick photoshop job last night that I can try to post when I get home. They also look just like the Tenzo AV6's which were the first wheels I liked (I guess I really do like this tyle after all).
How do we post pics these days?
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How do we post pics these days?
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07-24-2001, 02:38 PM
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Those were the exact wheels I was going to get last week. I decided on 18x7.5 Tenzo RS-5's in gunmetal instead. I think that 5 star design wheels are much cleaner looking.
07-24-2001, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by [VTEC]TL:
<STRONG>Those were the exact wheels I was going to get last week. I decided on 18x7.5 Tenzo RS-5's in gunmetal instead. I think that 5 star design wheels are much cleaner looking.</STRONG>
<STRONG>Those were the exact wheels I was going to get last week. I decided on 18x7.5 Tenzo RS-5's in gunmetal instead. I think that 5 star design wheels are much cleaner looking.</STRONG>
07-24-2001, 09:21 PM
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Al uminum--I was jsut checking out your pics and your car looks really sweet! As for the Khumos, I forget exactly but just look them up on the tirerack site. I know they had a better load rating in that size than my current Potenzas.
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