Rim suggestions?

Atrixz · Post by **Atrixz** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:22 pm

I have a 2010 Base Vibe, Red with 16 steels. Planning on getting 18's x 7.5 or 8, any suggestions? I'm leaning more towards the black rims since I have a red vibe. I was looking at a few Kyowa rims.Also, I live in Minnesota, so how much would you guys suggest I lower my vibe? If any at all... Planning on using 18's for summer and 16's for winter. As for driving in deep dirty snow, I don't do much of that, I mainly drive on main roads that are decently plowed, unless we get a down pour of snow. Thanks.-No pictures yet, will surely load some up some time.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:33 pm

Hi and welcome to GV... !Wheels.... Well, where have you looked? Tire Rack? Discount tire? Ever look at Rota wheels? Can't help you pick one, it's a very personal choice and also a very money dependent one.. If it wasn't money driven, I'd say Volk TE37's, but at 800/wheel, most can't afford...

Atrixz · Post by **Atrixz** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:47 pm

I haven't looked much anywhere yet, still have the whole winter to run through, I just wanted to get a little more knowledge first. But anyways, I wouldn't mind spending 1200 or so for wheel/tires combo. Any opinion on lowering my vibe? I just don't want to run into problems people have had before, lol

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:18 pm

Lowering the second generation Vibe is a bit problematic. Other than TRD, I haven't seen one lowering spring specifically made for the new Vibe - and even that's for the Matrix. However, I haven't checked in a few weeks.As far as how low to go, I want to go 2-3 inches based on how high this car sits and the extra large wheel gap. Even at 3" I don't expect to have any clearance problems - seems like there's lots of room.I figure eventually Eibach or H & R will make specific springs for a Matrix, which will work well enough for me. If Eibach, I will use the Sportlines. It also appears that the prior generation springs will work, but the drop will be more pronounced. I will wait patiently for the specific spring, however.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:50 am

Lets see if this works... http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...BrandEDIT: Yep, have at it... You can also view the wheels on the car EDIT 2: I personally thing the Enkei RPF-01 in black would look SICK on your car, they are also decently cheap, strong and light..!!

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:53 am

Those are one of my favorite styles - a lot like Scion TC wheels.