TL newbie

so i really like the look of the 20's but these seem more cost effective....anyone wanna weigh in here and save me from a costly error...or worse
The car is an 08 WDP TL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3897%26fvi%3D1

ballinfizzle89

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Bearcat94

They're only 7.5" wide. They ain't gonna look right on the TL especially in an 18" wheel.

Car should've come stock 18 x 8.5 with a 255 tire, imho.

The spoke design

enigmaos

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I agree with the width being a bit narrow. 8" is better.

as for the design, it's not bad, but I don't think that design flows with the car.

to each its own.

TL newbie

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...ion=TL%20A%2FT

or

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...6&page=1&pp=25

or

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...ion=TL%20A%2FT

will 20's mess up the MPG or is it safe to do...I drive ALOT and often long distances...
Dont wanna be too bling and no buck!

Want classy & luxury but a standout as well.

Any suggestions...

ballinfizzle89

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the wheelsnext links dont work

enigmaos

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none of the wheelfire links work.

ballinfizzle89

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haha yeah i meant wheel fire

TL newbie

can you tell me how to show the actual pic here? i will cut and paste... or hell for that matter you guys know these cars like the back of your hands...u tell me...

Aman

never tried it, but i think you have to put [IMG] or [URL] on either side of the photo URL...or something, sorry i cant be of more help

Aman

what many of the ppl here do is get 19s and a drop. 20s are heavy, and they give more of a speedometer error. going with 19s allow you more of a drop, and are cheaper

TL newbie

does the weight significantly mess with MPG? rub? I love the full wheel well look.... think 20's need a drop too...

enigmaos

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by looking at the two wheelfire links you posted,

the first link has "rockstarblack over", and this is what I found:


the second link has "ruffracing r280 mb", and here is r280:


are those the wheels?

ballinfizzle89

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20's will need a drop without a doubt. 19's and 20's will give you that full wheel look as long as it's dropped some.
How about some of these?
Work Varianza T1's

My old wheels-Privat Netz

Ron Jon Raven Inspyres

Bearcat94

To post a pic you need to upload the pic from your computer to an image hosting service - I prefer Photobucket.com others use ImageShack. Once the Photo is uploaded, copy the [IMG ] ulrdestination [/IMG ] (no spaces in the real thing) and paste that in your thread. Max size 800 x 600.


IMHO, you don't want 20's based on what you said. I wouldn't want to put a lot of long distance miles on 20's - too much risk of road damage and likely a harsher ride. 19's too, but to a lesser extent.

You can easily get a high style look with 19's AND you'll have a somewhat better ride, less weight, and little more rim protection from the tire section height.

Bearcat94

To post a pic you need to upload the pic from your computer to an image hosting service - I prefer Photobucket.com others use ImageShack. Once the Photo is uploaded, copy the [IMG ] ulrdestination [/IMG ] (no spaces in the real thing) and paste that in your thread. Max size 800 x 600. If you hit the "quote" button in the post above, you can see what it looks like.


IMHO, you don't want 20's based on what you said. I wouldn't want to put a lot of long distance miles on 20's - too much risk of road damage and likely a harsher ride. 19's too, but to a lesser extent.

You can easily get a high style look with 19's AND you'll have a somewhat better ride, less weight, and a little more rim protection from the tire section height.

enigmaos

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how about Vertini Henessey

TL newbie

Enigmaos....yeah those are the wheels. and I cant find the Vertinis on-line....? I like those RUFF racing rims.

TL newbie

I really like a serious lip !! Like I said b4, I want luxury not tuner

darksom1

Actually, that's just one way of doing it Bear.

The way that will benefit him the most is to:

1) go to the website where the picture is.
2) right-click on pic, select properties
3) copy the pic address
4) come back here
5) click reply
6) click on "insert image", which is the yellow box in the bottom row at the top of the reply message box that opened
7) paste the image address in the box that opens
8) close out, submit message once you see your picture in it
9) BAMM! There it is for you!

I know I gave you 9 steps, but that is because you didn't know anything. It goes hella faster in real time OP!!

Here, I did one using your first link you gave:



Like magic playa!

ndabunka

My recommendations are to NOT buy what everyone else is buying. Go your own way and you will have a unique set up. As for the first wheels, they are unique but also look like someone screwed up a design so for me ...no likey at all (maybe that is why they were so cheap?). The rock star also looks very odd with no tires and not mounted (but may actually look good once on a car). The Ruff's are a good, decent, inexpensive wheel.

What is you price range? Do you want to spend only $700 on your rims and don't care if you look like others on here? If so, the Private Netz could be a good option for you (like they were for me). Once you go above the $1K price tag for the rims alone you open up a lot more possibilities. If your willing or interested in "going crazy the 360's are probably the nicest set aside from a set of HRE's. Lots of people here will aiim you at Volks if your spending money but IMHO they are simply a lightweight wheel and that is what you are paying for in those. If you want big lips and VIP-style luxury then you will need to remove Volks from your choices.

TL newbie

I dont like VOLKs at all, too tunerish for my taste. I want big luscious lips....
I want these but cant seem to get a reply....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...51#post5743451

I just hope that the size doesnt kill me or look to ghetto fabulous...I often have to drive clients (Dr.'s) around and they see my ride infront of the office...

TL newbie

private netz?

ballinfizzle89

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Those are nice. I had them on my car before. Here's a pic with them on.

enigmaos

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there is a member selling his wheels that have the same design as those ruff racings: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-19-rc2-wheels-2-5-lip-352816/

but they are 19s not 20s, and they need to be repaired/refinished.

CorvettePoor

Do yourself a favor and steer clear of staggered set ups.

TL newbie

corvettePoor....why the steer clear warning? Does it have anything to do with you selling your 19's? whats the shipping deal to 33702?

CorvettePoor

Why would anyone want two different size wheels on a front wheel drive car ?
You can't rotate them from to rear anymore and it looks ridiculous. In my opinion, of course.

TL newbie

i kinda have to agree would like the big fat lip all around!!!

TL newbie

since there seems to be so many of you out there...what gives the best VIP look and one hell-of-a-lip....

enigmaos

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everyone has its own style and likes different wheels and different setup. it's how you want to perosnalize your car.

Corvettepoor, what wheels did u get?

enigmaos

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check out corvettepoor's deal. they have fat lips in really good condition.