Help me decide which one!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:40 am

Hello everyone!Once again I ask my fellow brothers and sisters of genvibe for their kind and generous assistance in this matter.I am thinking about getting some wheels and have made this short list of 4 choices, help me decide which one please.Thanks once again! In random order:Choice Number 1 Choice Number 2 Choice Number 3 And finally Choice Number 4

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:50 am

I vote for #1

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 2:59 am

I would have to see them on the car to make a better judgement...As I have noticed, the less flashy a wheel is the better it tends to look on the Vibe with the strong lines it has.I'd go with either 1 or three then.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:15 am

i like #3 myself. but would prob need to see them photochopped..

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:39 am

Can someone do that for me? Photoshop that is? Thanks!

russ257 · Post by **russ257** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 5:29 am

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 6:26 am

I like #1.Are you going for 17s or 18s?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 7:45 am

I like #1 also.

Roadpig · Post by **Roadpig** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:07 am

Three

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:15 am

#4 I've always been a fan of MB Motoring

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 10:17 pm

Thanks everyone!! Keep it coming!I am sticking with 16s, thinking of maybe lowering the car as well.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 11:47 pm

Number 3 has my vote!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:25 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»thinking of maybe lowering the car as well.Sam, when your visiting your bro this summer in Detroit stop by my place with your springs and I'll install them for you at no cost. BTW, I like No. 1_rasermon

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:32 am

Rich you are the MAN!! Thanks for the offer bro it is very generous of you! Man do we have great people here or what?Trust me springs or no springs we are gonna hook up this summer!Thanks bro!

OutLaW · Post by **OutLaW** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:00 am

I like #3. Enkei makes a sweet lookin wheel.

huy397 · Post by **huy397** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 4:15 am

#1 or maybe #3.. double spokes are tricky to pick.Personally, I am all about symmetry when it comes to wheels ( the only exception being 5 spokes )

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 6:19 am

#1 for me!

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:36 am

#1 would be my choice too, for the wheel all by itself, but when I was shopping I found several wheels that looked great on their own, but just didn't click on the car. I also found that the diameter made a difference, e.g. when I got to an 18" or 19", I thought the open spoke designs made the Vibe look like a Conestoga Wagon and I preffered a thicker spoke. I used the "see it on your car" feature on http://www.tirerack.com , which had over 60 wheels for the Vibe. Even if they don't offer the exact ones you want, you would likely find something close enough to help re checking the look on the Vibe.(BTW, once 'installed' on the Vibe, I liked an 18 incher much like your #3.)

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:45 am

Thanks Bill!I have used that "look on the Vibe" thingy and these ones looked decent on it. I am hoping to get a quick photoshop lesson and see how these 4 would look on my car.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:50 am

spideymike1 · Post by **spideymike1** » Mon Feb 23, 2004 3:20 am

go with #3.

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 2:31 am

For me, it depends on the color of your Vibe as well. Personally, I don't like wheels with universal lug patterns, but I also don't really like those MB Motoring either.Between these 4, I would go with #3.

Gim67 · Post by **Gim67** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:49 am

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:02 am

Phil this is how Number 1 would look like:

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Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:04 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Phil this is how Number 1 would look like:Ah ok those look good. I'd throw a pic of mine up from Tire Rack but they don't have fusion as a colour choice or my rims. Those look good though.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:05 am

Honestly they are not that bad eh?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:24 am

Well if the quality of the pic was a little more clear... as for how it looks though, I like it.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:27 am

Smartass LOL that was my first err attempt at photoshop!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:35 am

Well I laughed at you, here is an attempt of mine to visualize some rims on my Vibe... which I did not buy lol... my workmanship did not convince myself.

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ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:38 am

Damn they look sweet and nice job

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 8:57 am

lol if you say so. Personally I think I could have done better... but can't seem to find pics of rims on a head on profile... they are always to the side.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:01 am

Refresh my memory where did you get them again?

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:14 am

Pick three m'lord, pick three.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 5:21 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Refresh my memory where did you get them again? Get what? the pics? the rims? huh?

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 7:21 am

The rims bro the rims

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 7:21 am

Quote, originally posted by 4X4CHICHI Â»Pick three m'lord, pick three.Sure, ok. Why m'lord? LOL

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:46 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»The rims bro the rims I got my rims at Unauthorized Performance which also has styles like you are thinking of actually. But I wouldn't know thr price of them.

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:33 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Sure, ok. Why m'lord? LOLShrek

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 2:08 pm

Damn that's true forgot about that LOL

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 3:36 pm

i still like #3 the best.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:27 pm

Thanks Hope! I am torn between numbers 1 and 3! Damn! Life can be tough LOL!

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:55 pm

Little quote from shreck

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:40 pm

Can some PS Number 3 with a Neptune Vibe please?

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:43 am

I like #3 as well.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 1:22 am

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe Â»Can some PS Number 3 with a Neptune Vibe please?Did you try Tirerack.com to see if that rim is in their list? You can put it up on your Vibe to see how it would look like. Otherwise if someone could Photo Shop that for you it would be great. I could try later myself if you like.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:05 am

Here's a really quick & dirty look at all 4, plus your base steelies with wheel covers. I used the photo of your 'baby' in the shopping center from cardomain. It's hard to 'warp' the rear wheels properly with the old program I was using, so I apologize in advance.

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ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:03 pm

Actually that's pretty good thank you!Which one do you vote for?

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 1:23 pm

Actually, (going against forum opinion) I like #4 the best! I also like #1, but #1 didn't copy well in the montage, probably because it was the first one I did. My choice is based upon practical experience with those Indiana winter/spring road hazards we call 'chuckholes'. I think they would eat #3 rims alive. I ruined two 13" wheels (and properly-inflated 80 series tires) once in a single hole, traveling at 30 mph on a city street.You're going to have to live with them a long time. It's your car and your money. Pick the wheels YOU like best!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 3:28 pm

Well in Montreal we are infamous for our city wide pot holes! Number 3 look very delicate and I am afraid of busting them on our horrible roads....hmmm maybe number 1.Quote, originally posted by kostby Â»You're going to have to live with them a long time. It's your car and your money. Pick the wheels YOU like best! True but I do like to get some opinions from my genvibe brothers and sisters!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 11:56 pm

Montreal is KNOWN for potholes... just have to drive careful with what ever rim you decide on and do not get to low of a sidewall tire. 4 would be the toughest rim against pot holes though but its ugly.