your opinion appreciated

[DeepWaterBlue]

links if ya got any........


I'm about to purchase tires and wheels. I have to be honest, and admit I'm a tad older than some here and I don't really go for the chrome bling. The actual look I want is similar to a BMW......in wheels and tires on my 03' Elantra 4d GLS.

Obviously not actual BMW wheels with the logo.......but close to it.

I know jack squat about tires & rims........your suggestions are appreciated.

[Vampyrate]

www.machiii.net
www.wheelmaxx.com
www.discounttire.com

Actually I hate chrome... every bit of it, and want to get rid of as much of it on my car as I can.

and of course... www.ebaymotors.com (most likely your best bet. i found some VW 17s that would fit, just needed different centercap)

[KeWLKaT]

umm arent VWs 5 bolt? i think?

[Vampyrate]

these were 4 bolt, and i wish i could find it again... it even surprised me, but low and behold they were there... but as far as rims... i say search ebay, or wheelmaxx, i think those two places will help you out the most.

[evan938]

ebay seller named "rimdealer"

[hyunelan2]

I don't know exactly which "bmw" wheels you're looking for. I looked at some pics and see that the new 3-series is coming with a simple 7-spoke design, however the convertible has a different rim, as do other packages I'm sure. These below look like BMW rims I have seen before: (I like the first ones best)

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/allure.gif
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=2983

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/tz16hs.gif
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=9797

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/007.jpg
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=10114

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/nx7hs.gif
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=9338

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/bk7.gif
http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=1376

[BobMs_wht2k2]

I dunno, I kinda think the Sonata 16's I have give it a more "euro" look than it originally had, but that's my $.02.

[Vampyrate]

BTW, all knowing Bobzilla: what gen. sonata fits the XD? If I'm not mistaken, doesn't the new generation Sonata have 5 lugs?

[ShinyBlueGT]

You are looking for something like this?

http://www.tirelinx.com/images/wheels/Fast-Rasant.jpg

These are mocks from FastCo.

[BobMs_wht2k2]

99-05 EF's are the same, and I belive the older were as well. The 16's weren't offered until 04(?), possibly 03.

[Vampyrate]

but 4 lug? interesting....
Bob, shouldnt you be working?

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Shhh. . . I am. . . .Yes almost all EF's were 4 lug. The set I have came from an 04 V6 GLS.

[DeepWaterBlue]

Some great links, thanks much..... You guys hit the nail on the head.......

I'm all ears about tires as well............. :bowdown:

[Tyburn]

GTM wheels (http://gtmwheels.com/index.php)
Bigwheels.net (http://www.bigwheels.net/index.php)

I like bigwheels.net better cuz they have so sweet deal with wheels and tires all together, they have all the tires I want :)

[DeepWaterBlue]

Bingo......I dig these. Thanks Tyburn.


http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/beyern/beyern_mesh_silver_large.jpg

ps........how wide is "too wide"? for an 03 elantra gls 4d

[Tyburn]

no problem, just go bigwheels.net and click on the car info and stuff, and choose the wheel makers and wheels
it will tell you everything!