Would these rims look good...
07-29-2006, 11:14 PM
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Would these rims look good...
I'm gonna be buyin new rims for my 02 3.2TL Type S soon, and I cant seem to decide which ones to get.
I'm sort of on a budget, and cant spend more than like $800 - $900 on rims with tires.
What I have found so far, are the Rota Quake rims, which I really like, especially in the chrome finish.
I'm probably gonna end up buying these in 18", so could you guys just please tell me if they will fit alright, and what kind of tires would be best on them.
Titanium Chrome
Hyper Silver
I'm sort of on a budget, and cant spend more than like $800 - $900 on rims with tires.
What I have found so far, are the Rota Quake rims, which I really like, especially in the chrome finish.
I'm probably gonna end up buying these in 18", so could you guys just please tell me if they will fit alright, and what kind of tires would be best on them.
Titanium Chrome
Hyper Silver
07-29-2006, 11:43 PM
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Word get the chrome ones and one guy has them in silver on the forum and it looks great, before you get the rims you need to get a drop wheels without a drop are whack.
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07-29-2006, 11:53 PM
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Yeh i think hockeyman has em...but his might be Rota Blades or sumthin..
...throw down the chrome- but if ure on a budget dont do it if u cant afford to lower it..save up and do it at the same time
...throw down the chrome- but if ure on a budget dont do it if u cant afford to lower it..save up and do it at the same time
07-30-2006, 12:26 AM
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Damnnn I see only that many Aegean blue TLs around Queens and every single one of them looks nice but hmmm I would say you either photoshop it or picture it clearly how it would look like on your car because hey those rims do look kind of nice but not every car suits every rims. By the way will you see your old rims once you buy these?
07-30-2006, 01:01 AM
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Not a fan of chrome but these in chrome would compilment the ABP nicely.............I had a similar set a while back knock offs,but I always liked that blade look.
07-30-2006, 09:59 AM
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thanks alot for all the feedback guys, most likely I'll end up getting these, but could you please tell me a little more about the numbers you talk about, like 235/40/18, etc..., what the hell does all that mean, and what would be best for my car?
07-30-2006, 10:12 AM
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Section Width
Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm ¿ 25.4 = 8.86"
Sidewall Aspect Ratio
Typically following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio.
P225/50R16 91S
The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 ¿ 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.
Internal Construction
A letter (R in this case) that identifies the tire's internal construction follows the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio.
P225/50R16, P225/50ZR16
The R in the P225/50R16 91S size identifies that the tire has a Radial construction in which the tire's body plies "radiate" out from the imaginary center of the wheel. Radial tires are by far the most popular type of tire today representing over 98% of all tires sold.
If the R in the size was replaced with a D (225/50D16), it would identify that the internal tire body plies crisscross on a Diagonal and that the tire has a "bias ply" construction. Tires using this construction are for light truck and spare tire applications.
If the R in the size was replaced with a B (225/50B16), it would identify that the tire body plies not only crisscross the tire on a diagonal as before, but that they are reinforced with belts under the tread area. This type of tire construction is called "Belted." Tires using this construction are practically extinct.
Speed Rating
Today, the only tires that continue to include the speed rating "in" the tire size (P225/50ZR16) are Z-speed rated tires. In this case, following the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio are the letters ZR to identify the tire's speed rating (Z) and its internal construction (R). Since 1991, all other speed ratings are identified in the tire's Service Description (which will be covered shortly).
Tire and Wheel Diameter
P225/50R16 91S
The 16 indicates the tire and wheel diameter designed to be matched together.
Tires that have a rim diameter expressed in inches (P225/50R16, as well as 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28) are called "inch rim" sizes, are the most common type of tire size and are used on most cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles and light duty light trucks.
While not as common, two additional "unique" types of tire/wheel diameters are still in use today.
Tires and wheels that have a rim diameter expressed in "half" inches (8.00R16.5LT, as well as, 14.5, 15.5, 17.5 and 19.5) are used on some heavy-duty trailers, heavy-duty light trucks and box vans.
Tires and wheels that have a rim diameter expressed in millimeters (190/65R390, as well as, 365 and 415) are called millimetric sizes. Michelin initiated millimetric sizes for their TRX tires that saw limited use on many different car models in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Michelin PAX System run flat tires have been introduced as an integrated wheel/tire system on a very limited basis as Original Equipment (O.E.) in North America. An example PAX System size of 235/710R460A 104T expresses tire and wheel dimensions in millimeters (235 mm Section Width, tire Overall Diameter of 710 mm and a 460A mm rim diameter, with the "A" in 460A signifying these tires feature ¿asymmetric¿ beads in which the outside bead (450 mm) and inside bead (470 mm) are actually different diameters.
All of these "unique" tire/wheel diameters were developed specifically because the tire and wheel design or intended vehicle use required them to be different than conventional tires and wheels. All of these tires and wheels feature bead profiles that have a different shape than traditional "inch rim" sizes.
Tires and wheels with unique rim diameters should never be combined with traditional "inch rim" tires and wheels.
It is critical that the tire and wheel diameters are always confirmed to match before the tire is mounted on the wheel.
Service Description
P225/50R16 91S
The 91S represents the tire's Service Description. A Service Description identifies the tire's Load Index and Speed Rating. Service Descriptions are required on all speed rated (except for Z-speed rated) tires manufactured since 1991.
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Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm ¿ 25.4 = 8.86"
Sidewall Aspect Ratio
Typically following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio.
P225/50R16 91S
The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 ¿ 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.
Internal Construction
A letter (R in this case) that identifies the tire's internal construction follows the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio.
P225/50R16, P225/50ZR16
The R in the P225/50R16 91S size identifies that the tire has a Radial construction in which the tire's body plies "radiate" out from the imaginary center of the wheel. Radial tires are by far the most popular type of tire today representing over 98% of all tires sold.
If the R in the size was replaced with a D (225/50D16), it would identify that the internal tire body plies crisscross on a Diagonal and that the tire has a "bias ply" construction. Tires using this construction are for light truck and spare tire applications.
If the R in the size was replaced with a B (225/50B16), it would identify that the tire body plies not only crisscross the tire on a diagonal as before, but that they are reinforced with belts under the tread area. This type of tire construction is called "Belted." Tires using this construction are practically extinct.
Speed Rating
Today, the only tires that continue to include the speed rating "in" the tire size (P225/50ZR16) are Z-speed rated tires. In this case, following the two digits used to identify the aspect ratio are the letters ZR to identify the tire's speed rating (Z) and its internal construction (R). Since 1991, all other speed ratings are identified in the tire's Service Description (which will be covered shortly).
Tire and Wheel Diameter
P225/50R16 91S
The 16 indicates the tire and wheel diameter designed to be matched together.
Tires that have a rim diameter expressed in inches (P225/50R16, as well as 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 28) are called "inch rim" sizes, are the most common type of tire size and are used on most cars, minivans, vans, sport utility vehicles and light duty light trucks.
While not as common, two additional "unique" types of tire/wheel diameters are still in use today.
Tires and wheels that have a rim diameter expressed in "half" inches (8.00R16.5LT, as well as, 14.5, 15.5, 17.5 and 19.5) are used on some heavy-duty trailers, heavy-duty light trucks and box vans.
Tires and wheels that have a rim diameter expressed in millimeters (190/65R390, as well as, 365 and 415) are called millimetric sizes. Michelin initiated millimetric sizes for their TRX tires that saw limited use on many different car models in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Michelin PAX System run flat tires have been introduced as an integrated wheel/tire system on a very limited basis as Original Equipment (O.E.) in North America. An example PAX System size of 235/710R460A 104T expresses tire and wheel dimensions in millimeters (235 mm Section Width, tire Overall Diameter of 710 mm and a 460A mm rim diameter, with the "A" in 460A signifying these tires feature ¿asymmetric¿ beads in which the outside bead (450 mm) and inside bead (470 mm) are actually different diameters.
All of these "unique" tire/wheel diameters were developed specifically because the tire and wheel design or intended vehicle use required them to be different than conventional tires and wheels. All of these tires and wheels feature bead profiles that have a different shape than traditional "inch rim" sizes.
Tires and wheels with unique rim diameters should never be combined with traditional "inch rim" tires and wheels.
It is critical that the tire and wheel diameters are always confirmed to match before the tire is mounted on the wheel.
Service Description
P225/50R16 91S
The 91S represents the tire's Service Description. A Service Description identifies the tire's Load Index and Speed Rating. Service Descriptions are required on all speed rated (except for Z-speed rated) tires manufactured since 1991.
Source
07-30-2006, 02:18 PM
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I'm def not a fan of chrome, they are way expensive too if your on a budget. Make sure you drop it after you put em on because you will be a 4x4. For my whole rim/tire setup, it cost me around $1200, but i got high performance tires with them. The cheapest you could go would be around $1000 for a whole setup of 18's. 19's and/or chrome would be a LOT more.
07-30-2006, 02:22 PM
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BTW i run 225/40/18 tires and with a drop and with passengers i rub a bit, i wouldn't run 235/40/18 because you would rub even more.
07-30-2006, 08:05 PM
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lol....haters. 
07-31-2006, 10:31 AM
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Go chrome! I love chrome! I think they kind of favor TL-s wheels except for the indentation on the spoke.
Go with 18's, I think it will look sharp. Don't worry about what people say, they have their tastes in wheels and you have yours. Do what makes YOU happy! It's YOUR car, but you should expect people to put in their
when you pose a question of "How would this?" or "What do you think about..?" That is what makes this forum so great, plenty of opinions!
Just for another option, DiscountTireDirect.com has a wheel made by mB Design called the CLS and it looks very similar to this wheel and I believe they have 18's and 19's. The 18x7.5 have a 48 offset that would fit our cars and the 19x8 is a 45 offset that may fit but may rub w/o cutting the rear tab.
here is the link to the MB CLS chrome wheel
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=Car%2FMinivan
Go with 18's, I think it will look sharp. Don't worry about what people say, they have their tastes in wheels and you have yours. Do what makes YOU happy! It's YOUR car, but you should expect people to put in their
when you pose a question of "How would this?" or "What do you think about..?" That is what makes this forum so great, plenty of opinions!Just for another option, DiscountTireDirect.com has a wheel made by mB Design called the CLS and it looks very similar to this wheel and I believe they have 18's and 19's. The 18x7.5 have a 48 offset that would fit our cars and the 19x8 is a 45 offset that may fit but may rub w/o cutting the rear tab.
here is the link to the MB CLS chrome wheel
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=Car%2FMinivan
Will Pick Up!!!
08-09-2006, 09:53 PM
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I like em both but you can see the design of the wheel better in the silver. I have a set of these myself in silver, 19x8 but I don't have them on the car right now (no drop). I got these basically b/c they kinda keep that stock look but are 19's at the same time. I'll prolly throw em back on pretty soon b/c I'm so tired of looking for wheels with a lip that still fit good for this car.
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Originally Posted by Gamezilla
I'm gonna be buyin new rims for my 02 3.2TL Type S soon, and I cant seem to decide which ones to get.
I'm sort of on a budget, and cant spend more than like $800 - $900 on rims with tires.
What I have found so far, are the Rota Quake rims, which I really like, especially in the chrome finish.
I'm probably gonna end up buying these in 18", so could you guys just please tell me if they will fit alright, and what kind of tires would be best on them.
Titanium Chrome
Hyper Silver
I'm sort of on a budget, and cant spend more than like $800 - $900 on rims with tires.
What I have found so far, are the Rota Quake rims, which I really like, especially in the chrome finish.
I'm probably gonna end up buying these in 18", so could you guys just please tell me if they will fit alright, and what kind of tires would be best on them.
Titanium Chrome
Hyper Silver
Where can you get these rims and how much? I like them.
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