Which wheel?

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 2:50 am

I'm trying to decide on which wheel design I should go with. I'm thinking about finally getting some new rims and tires. I really like the EV-Rs that Triton has, but that cost quite a bit compared to these. Two designs I'm looking at on Tirerack.com are: I like the deeper dish rim on the first, but then I like on the second how it has those indentations and more design to it. I think they both look good. When I see the Mille Miglia Evos and EV-R on a Vibe, I think they look so awesome. I haven't seen these on one, I wonder if they'll still really stand out and look great. The tire I'm thinking about is the Kumho Ecsta ASX, an all-season high performance tire. Anyone heard about them? Tirerack's surveys and reviews are pretty good on them.

MJN2 · Post by **MJN2** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 3:16 am

Personally, I like the first one. Always have been a fan of split-spoke rims though.As for tires, I've heard good things about Kumho. I went with Sumitomo HTR+ to replace the Dunlop 9000's that came on my car, and I've been very happy with them.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 4:00 am

I like the first one also, sorta has the same style of my own in a way. very good look on both but my vote is #1.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 4:23 am

Number One looks sweet bro!

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 4:47 am

One thing I just remembered, is that all those indentations on the second one may be a pain to clean brake dust and dirt out of. It takes extra time just to clean those triangular indents on the stock 16s I have. The first would be easier to clean. Plus I like the polished lip. I'm trying to find some pics of Vibes with wheels similar to them. I thought I've seen some on here some where. I'm searching.

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 10:32 pm

Well, I just thought about these: They are five spoked like I originally wanted. Hmmm...decisions decisions.

OutLaW · Post by **OutLaW** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:32 am

Simple is ALWAYS better.. Go with the first one bro. That chrome lip is the way to go..

Faultline · Post by **Faultline** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 4:34 pm

I like 1 0r 3...3 has the best looking lip, but i like the 6 spoke design of 1 slightly better.these are ones I almost bought that a 5 spoke...they are forged and light as well http:www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncom...r=361

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 5:06 pm

I like #1, but they are very similar to my design. Wrong color, though...

Faultline · Post by **Faultline** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 5:12 pm

lQuote, originally posted by frostyGT Â»I like #1, but they are very similar to my design. Wrong color, though... I like the white ones, they look good on the frost Vibe...I was also looking at ones like yours , they were ADR g6's...is that what yours are.???

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:00 pm

Go with #1. Those look better than your other two considerations. And thanks for the compliment!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:34 pm

LOL I am still banging my head over which ones to pick....man just go with what catches your eyes....look at me giving advice when its taking me forever to decide

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:08 am

Sam should just draw styles from a hat and be forced to accept what he picks lol.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:32 am

Smartass lolBy this Saturday I will have picked my wheels ( I gave myself a deadline )

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:04 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Smartass lolBy this Saturday I will have picked my wheels ( I gave myself a deadline )better then being a dumb one so the deadline is saturday, but what choices will you have by then?

Fformula88 · Post by **Fformula88** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 3:20 am

Go with the first or the third. I'd rather have the third one personally, but I love 5 spoke wheels. Nothing against the split spoke wheels because they also look good, but I prefer the solids! Any of them will look good on your Vibe!

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 8:19 am

Has anyone with heavier 18" wheels noticed a decrease in gas mileage or power? For example, some wheels I'm looking at are 19-20lbs and then some are around 25-26lbs. Do you think there will be a noticeable difference?Thanks,

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:47 pm

I had the factory 17" wheels and went to Centerlines and lost 13 lbs. /wheel. Yes you can feel the differance. Weight is a bad thing !

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 6:58 am

Shibaman, how much did the stock 17s weigh? Anyone know about the 16s? Is a 25lb wheel heavy or average?Thanks,

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 7:53 am

Really? So, I should not be concerned about 25lb 18" wheels? I think I know which ones I'm going to get. Later,

shibaman · Post by **shibaman** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 7:30 pm

I think that they were 26 or 27 lbs. The oem 16 s are around 21 lbs?

goodvibe · Post by **goodvibe** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:46 am

I like #3. I like a polished lip with solid 5 spokes on a Vibe. I also don't like open lug holes but I'm biased. Here's the best I could do at night without moving my cars.

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