new rims!!!! check it out

[Morgasm69you]

so what do you guys think? i bought em today for $365 shipped! they're 16" lightweight rims (16.5 lbs per rim), now i just need some 215/50-16's and i'll be a happy freakin camper...btw i have a tidal wave elantra gt 2005, i thought bronze would go good

Edit: got them on!
Rims (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=4/10218485195.jpg&s=x10)

fine fine i'll put up a full pic...enjoy!
Side Pic (http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=4/10300165858.jpg&s=x402)

[FinalBreath]

Nice... u got the same color going as an WRX. lemmie see a pic once its on ur car.

[03SilverBullet]

I like them, they would look good on my car in black with the polished lip.

[BlackElantraGT]

Not bad, you can't go wrong with the classic TE37 look. I wouldn't call 16.5 lbs @ 16" lightweight rims though.

[soullesselantra]

lol...its like 1 and 1/32 pounds per inch...lol...cant wait to see these on the car, might make me change my mmind on keepin the rims im getting black or painting them...:D

[beeman]

Brilliant chunky design. Loved the finish too. Lets see them on your car now!!
:pics2:

[KeWLKaT]

Those are gonna look sexy. Beat Keyan and slap them on!

[evan938]

I wouldn't call 16.5 lbs @ 16" lightweight rims though.

lol...its like 1 and 1/32 pounds per inch

still not what i'd consider light weight. 8lb 15" wheels and 11lb 17" wheels are light.

i still feel like my 13.5lb 15" wheels are a little heavy...that comes up to .9lb/in if you want to measure it that way

[Tricked]

I like those. I was thinking of getting some Rota Grid, which look identical, in 16x7 for my Sentra.

[pjc6281]

But they are lighter than the stocks

[evan938]

theyre also a bigger diameter which puts that weight further away from the center of the wheel like the stocks

[BlackElantraGT]

Well, even though these rims aren't lightweight wheels, it's still a lot better than stock. The stock steelies weight over 20 lbs and the stock GT wheels are close to 20 lbs aren't they?

Even though more of the weight is going to be further way from the the center, he'll still get a performance benefit from these wheels compared to stock with the wider width, stiffer sidewall, and lighter weight.

[only1db]

theyre also a bigger diameter which puts that weight further away from the center of the wheel like the stocks

lets not start that crap again...

if they are lighter than stock they will spin faster...regardless of where the weight is...

if they were the same weight than yes that would apply but they are a good 4lbs lightier than the stock ones...my stock alloys with tires are close to 30lbs

[evan938]

if they are lighter than stock they will spin faster...regardless of where the weight is...

:rolleyes:

you cant be serious can you? for a very generalized example, if i get some 18s that weigh exactly the same ammount as the stock wheels (same weight, so they should spin the same speed in your mind right?) with tires that are the same diameter as stock tires, there shouldnt be a difference? the weight being further away from the center requires more power to move the wheels. why do you think dave only hit like 165whp w/ an 80 shot of nitrous with his 18's on. garuntee you he puts some lighter, smaller wheels on, the numbers would go up quite a bit

[Vampyrate]

they 16's at that weight will run about the same speed as the stock alloys simply because of size/weight will eventually be close to the same when looked at mathematically, just doing very rough math in my head, its the same rim, only slightly bigger and a different color.

IMO i think those would look hot on my car now, but they would need to be red and not bronze. congrats on the purchase

[Morgasm69you]

Hey thanks for the responses guys...i should have them next week...found yokohamas at town fair tire for 100 a piece, mounted and balanced, look hot as hell, and AGRESSIVE...i need these things today! lol

[g35doc]

You can't really talk about weight until you factor in what tire will be used. The new tires will definitely weigh more than the oem michelins.

Good looking wheel btw. Love the volk design.

[Elantra_GT_chic]

I think those bronze rims will look excellent against the tidal wave blue. As was mentioned it would definetely give it that WRX look. Nice choice btw. Can't wait to see the complete look. Be sure to post tons of pics! :D

[Morgasm69you]

yeah i love the contrast that the WRX has between the paint and gold rim, ive been wanting to do this for a while and finally a 4 lug bronze rim came across my vision...i was gonna go on tirerack.com but town fair is cheaper, better, and has CRAZY warantees (if i blow my tire, i get one for free)

[Keyan]

Those are gonna look sexy. Beat Keyan and slap them on!


How did I guess someone....gyah.

[KeWLKaT]

How did I guess someone....gyah.

LOL? Am I the only one who didn't understand what he just said :abovelol:

[Morgasm69you]

bump bump bump cause i edited #1

[Keyan]

Let's see a full car pic dude!! :)

[KeWLKaT]

haha keyan, he beat both of us to it... :P

[Keyan]

I know, it makes me sad...:(

[soullesselantra]

EXTREMELY sexy dude...you gotta put a full car pic up...blue/bronze is a hott combo

[Morgasm69you]

new pic at the top of the topic...you guys always get what you want!

[soullesselantra]

farkin HOTT man, i love it...i think that if i went with rims like that tho, i would get a little brighter bronze, but thats just me

off topic...wow...been here since jan 31 and this is post # 900...lol

[Morgasm69you]

they look 100 times better in person...the dark bronze goes along with my front and back blackouts...and the chrome lip is the icing on the cake, the only "bling" on my car lol besides my paint which i wax consistantly!

[Estopatitiana]

nice job holmes

[txdproject]

You have some kick a** rims... lets drop it down alittle

[Seinster]

Looks great mate, definately need some drop action though, I could fit my head in there!

[Morgasm69you]

i think i should go with springtechs or go with the eibach struts that have a 1 inch drop to them (in addition to my eibach springs)...i dont know yet...not to get OT but if any suggestions, i would love to hear them

[txdproject]

i got some spring techs for sale

[poppawheelie]

Those are nice lookin rims. I dont usually like the bronze finish, but looks grrrrreat with the blue.

On my car I have the stock steelies with these cheesy "Turbo" directional wheel covers that I painted gloss black. I was actually surprised at how good they look for 25 bucks. Ever seen Night Rider? Looks like that. LOL Looks good with my blacked out grill.