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vhoward1122 · Post by **vhoward1122** » Sun May 11, 2008 3:42 am

http://tinyurl.com/6254tqSo I am thinking of getting custom wheels for my vibe and came across these. What do you guys think? Would they look good on a vibe? They have a virtual car/wheel/tire configurator on the web site, but they don't offer a vibe to try the different wheels to see how it looks.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun May 11, 2008 7:31 am

(removed) thats a lot of chrome I don't like them.You can find them much cheaper than 964... without the tires... 1669.00 with the tiresi did a quick google searchfound:https://secure.performanceplustire.com/sc/I also found tech specs for yahttp://www.ultrawheel.com/whee...d=142Should check in to the weight of those as well. It's not listed the could be lead anchors.shipping weight is 30lbs. which means the rim is about 26-27lbs... thats heavy.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:25 am

You can look at Vibes with wheels on Tirerack.com if you like... I'm not a fan of chrome, so, i'll keep mine to me...)

vhoward1122 · Post by **vhoward1122** » Sun May 11, 2008 10:07 am

http://tinyurl.com/5wsbsxOK, thanks for the link for tirerack. I searched their wheels and like these even better. Better prices too on tires and wheels.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sun May 11, 2008 11:08 am

i like tirerack..only thing i dont like is they dont even have my color.. and not many gold/bronze rims..plus you cant even put your own specs in for the wheel size..such as sidewall size and such

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun May 11, 2008 1:18 pm

Too much bling for my taste... but just my opinion.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:36 pm

Quote, originally posted by vhoward1122 Â»http://tinyurl.com/5wsbsxOK, thanks for the link for tirerack. I searched their wheels and like these even better. Better prices too on tires and wheels.Now, I like those a LOT better... What color vibe?? I'm more into the dark wheel "craze" these days..

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Sun May 11, 2008 11:08 pm

Quote, originally posted by vhoward1122 Â»http://tinyurl.com/5wsbsxOK, thanks for the link for tirerack. I searched their wheels and like these even better. Better prices too on tires and wheels.they would look much better

vhoward1122 · Post by **vhoward1122** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:04 am

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»Now, I like those a LOT better... What color vibe?? I'm more into the dark wheel "craze" these days.. Mine is actually an 09 red hot metallic. I'm still looking for the info on the mounting lugs. They are probably the same as the 08. Don't know why they would change the lug diameter or pattern.

vhoward1122 · Post by **vhoward1122** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:09 am

Does anybody know if the sensors can be moved from the original wheels to the new wheels? Or if not, can the idiot light for low tire pressure be disabled if I don't use the sensors?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:16 am

I may be wrong but I think the Vibe TPMS is ABS based so there are no sensors in the wheels. It works off the ABS sensors.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:34 am

I vote no on the chrome.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:31 pm

Quote, originally posted by vhoward1122 Â»Mine is actually an 09 red hot metallic. I'm still looking for the info on the mounting lugs. They are probably the same as the 08. Don't know why they would change the lug diameter or pattern. Mettalic red, dude, go with BLACK... it would look sooooooo hot...!!! I can't tell you much about the lugs sorry...

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by vhoward1122 Â»Does anybody know if the sensors can be moved from the original wheels to the new wheels? Or if not, can the idiot light for low tire pressure be disabled if I don't use the sensors?The sensors can be moved (if your TPMS system is a DIRECT unit), but when they are put back on the vehicle they need to reset the system. b/c when the sensors are actuated they are on a specific wheel to tell you the pressure in that particular wheel.If memory serves me correct in 09 all new cars have to have the new TPMS sensors that are in the wheels (Direct) and not driven off of the ABS wheel sensors like our previous models (Indirect). One way you can tell if you have the sensors that go in the wheels is look at your valve stem, is the base metal? and not a rubber valve stem? another way you can tell is take off the valve cap, if it has a little O ring in the cap, it's probably got the sensors in the wheel.. lastly... does the 09 tell you the tire pressure in each wheel? if so it definitely has the sensor.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:01 am

Here's a little more info about the TPMS (Direct, (sensor in the wheel)):Setting up the systemThe TPMS has to be installed and tested in the vehicle manufacturing environment. The process is generally as follows. The TPMS sensors are attached to the wheel during the wheel and tire assembly process. The wheels are then attached to the vehicle. This is the first point at which the TPMS can be clearly associated with the vehicle. In the case of battery powered RF systems, it is on this final car assembly line that RF antennas are used to extract the unique IDs of the TPMS. These IDs, and their associated wheel position on the car are downloaded to the vehicle Engine Management Unit. This enables warnings to be associated with wheel position.Similarly, the franchised car dealer workshop needs to have portable tools available to extract the wheel sensor ID, and in the case of battery powered TPMS, reprogram the car's ECU as would be required for wheel sensor module replacement when a battery fails. Service to the vehicle tires may also require replacement of a TPMS sensor due to valve core corrosion, a broken band, or other issues.When a TPMS sensor is replaced, it is important to understand your vehicle. Every manufacturer has a different method to reprogram the vehicle. Some vehicles simply reprogram themselves while you drive. Others require the user to perform an action, such as turning the key and pressing a pedal, or using the key-fob to trigger a re-learn mode. Not all vehicles may be placed into a re-learn modeâ€” some require an extra interface to the vehicles OBDII/CAN-BUS to speak with the vehicle ECU, BCM or other device. Vehicles with this interface require the user to return to the dealership for a tire rotation.

vhoward1122 · Post by **vhoward1122** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:07 am

OK. There isn't a pressure read out for my tires anywhere on my dash. According to the manual, it is just an idiot light telling you a tire is low, but doesn't specify which tire.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:37 am

if i had a red vibe..i'd get black rims with a red lip..such as the Tenzo-R mach 10's..such nice rimshttp://www.tenzoracingsports.c...ch-10/or even these http://www.tenzoracingsports.c....html

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:16 am

If you have the 2.4 motor you have 5/114.3 if you have the 1.8 its 5/100

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