What do you guys think?

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cptnsolo77
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What do you guys think?

Post by cptnsolo77 »

Was on tirerack browsing for wheels & stumbled across these:http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...Brand
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
Amtron
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Re: What do you guys think? (cptnsolo77)

Post by Amtron »

I like those, I think they'd look really good on the Vibe!
Kamikaze
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Re: What do you guys think? (Amtron)

Post by Kamikaze »

What size are you thinking of going, I see they are available in a 16 and 17.
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Sublimewind
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Post by Sublimewind »

hmm... not to heavy for a "budget" wheel... I approve.. lol.. I like the C6 and the ZP models myself..
vibolista
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Re: What do you guys think? (cptnsolo77)

Post by vibolista »

Tried to get my son to buy a set of those F7s in 17". I think they would look really good on a Vibe. They are very similar to the Canadian TRD 5 spoke 17 inch option wheel... pictured below, from one genvibe member that put them on his Vibe.
'08 Manual, Sun&Sound, 17" Borbet Type CA wheels, 215/50 Summer Tires... 16" OE steel, 215/55 Snow Tires
cptnsolo77
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Post by cptnsolo77 »

Thanks for the pic, I like the way they look.You guys might laugh but im looking at the 16s cause I just want a nicer looking wheel without having to buy new tires. Just keeping it simple, not looking for a show stopper. I like the way 5 spokes look on the Vibe.I REALLY like these, but I would have to get 18" tires so I thought the sport edition spoke design comes pretty close.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...BrandAlso like these, but I dont think they look as clean as the Sport Editions: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...BrandThanks Sub, Im flattered to have your approval lol
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
vibolista
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Post by vibolista »

For the same price, you could go with a 17" Sport Edition F7 and a nice set of 225/50 17 tires, or just a set of OZs without tires. The 225/50 17s look mighty nice in the wheel well. Son's 05 with new wheel/tires
'08 Manual, Sun&Sound, 17" Borbet Type CA wheels, 215/50 Summer Tires... 16" OE steel, 215/55 Snow Tires
Sublimewind
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Post by Sublimewind »

Quote, originally posted by cptnsolo77 »Thanks for the pic, I like the way they look.You guys might laugh but im looking at the 16s cause I just want a nicer looking wheel without having to buy new tires. Just keeping it simple, not looking for a show stopper. I like the way 5 spokes look on the Vibe.I REALLY like these, but I would have to get 18" tires so I thought the sport edition spoke design comes pretty close.http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...BrandAlso like these, but I dont think they look as clean as the Sport Editions: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...BrandThanks Sub, Im flattered to have your approval lolThere is nothing wrong with 16's... But if you are going to upgrade the wheels, don't you think you deserve some fresh skins too.. lol.. lol@the approval.. anyone can get anything they like, I just might have things to say about it is all... and we all know what opinions are like.. lol.. I'm a fan of the darker wheels (AJ's with the black wheels, hot)
KrazyB
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Re: What do you guys think? (cptnsolo77)

Post by KrazyB »

I think those would look good on the vibe.
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Post by gimmegimme »

I like them...... says the guy who has a set.
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Post by keithvibe »

I like my sport editions now that i painted them.
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cptnsolo77
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Post by cptnsolo77 »

Thx for the pic gimmie looks great. Also Keith which sport editions are those? Thats the first time I have seen them.
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
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Post by keithvibe »

they are "E1"From what i know they are discontinued http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...Paint
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Neouka
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Re: What do you guys think? (vibolista)

Post by Neouka »

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »Tried to get my son to buy a set of those F7s in 17". I think they would look really good on a Vibe. They are very similar to the Canadian TRD 5 spoke 17 inch option wheel... pictured below, from one genvibe member that put them on his Vibe. hey that's my car :D
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vibolista
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Re: What do you guys think? (Neouka)

Post by vibolista »

Yea that's your car! Great looking wheels on it, too! Wish Toyota had offered those TRD's here in the 'States'.
'08 Manual, Sun&Sound, 17" Borbet Type CA wheels, 215/50 Summer Tires... 16" OE steel, 215/55 Snow Tires
Neouka
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Re: What do you guys think? (vibolista)

Post by Neouka »

I thought they did? It was called the TRD Matrix here, which was basically an XR trix with the silly spoiler, the wheels and a TRD sticker.My understanding the same thing was called the B-Spec Matrix in the USA?
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