ok. i am thinking about buying new rims.
im almost due for new tyres so i thought id take the plunge and upgrade.

im going to increase rim size from 17xwhatever to 19x8

now, look at attached dodgy photoshops.

YES or NO

picture 1, is with standard vr-x rims
picture 2, is with potential new rims.

do we like? should i buy them?


EDIT: here is a link for the rims.
they are king rowdy carbons.
click me (http://customwheeltyre.com/gallery/v/wheels/King+Wheels/kingrowdycarbon19.jpeg.html)

heck yes, i know someone who will buy you stock vrx rims too!

get new rims.
Its the best time to change if you need new tyres.
Just a suggestion for rims, the ones you chose look real nice, these are the ones i currently have on my KL
They are RJR 19x8 Vouge with 245/35's
Disregard the ride hieght it has since been lowered.

I like the look of the rim by itself but the photoshop has made it look like you've got white-wall tyres so its a bit hard to gauge what they look like on the car. However, black wheels on a yellow car generally look pretty hot.

go 4 it... looks awesome..

yes to new rims, no to the choice of rims.

yep new ones 4sure :cool:

yes to new rims, no to the choice of rims.
:stoopid:

yes to new rims but go konig unknowns best looking rim out there

Nice rims but pain in the ____ to clean the bolts on the outer rim.
If your prepared for that - go for it.


Here's another few to consider - along similar lines to the rowdy carbons.
I prefer these as the bolt holes are in the spoke so no messy flange bits between the spokes. Also some rims are more flat/square on the lip - (my preference - personal choice).

SSW Raze
http://customwheeltyre.com/gallery/v/wheels/Stamford/Raze.html

TSW Montage
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/rims/TSW/Montage/Black%20with%20Machined%20Lip

AXIS Hiro
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=723


*edit*
Another couple to consider...

Zenetti Throwback Black Limited Edition (20" tho :()
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1356

Zenetti Kaotik Black
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=633

ok. i am thinking about buying new rims.
im almost due for new tyres so i thought id take the plunge and upgrade.

im going to increase rim size from 17xwhatever to 19x8

now, look at attached dodgy photoshops.

YES or NO

picture 1, is with standard vr-x rims
picture 2, is with potential new rims.

do we like? should i buy them?


EDIT: here is a link for the rims.
they are king rowdy carbons.
click me (http://customwheeltyre.com/gallery/v/wheels/King+Wheels/kingrowdycarbon19.jpeg.html)

Dont kill your car with ugly rims mate...

Nice rims but pain in the ____ to clean the bolts on the outer rim.
If your prepared for that - go for it.


Here's another few to consider - along similar lines to the rowdy carbons.
I prefer these as the bolt holes are in the spoke so no messy flange bits between the spokes. Also some rims are more flat/square on the lip - (my preference - personal choice).

SSW Raze
http://customwheeltyre.com/gallery/v/wheels/Stamford/Raze.html

TSW Montage
http://www.streetdreams.org/wheels/rims/TSW/Montage/Black%20with%20Machined%20Lip

AXIS Hiro
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=723


*edit*
Another couple to consider...

Zenetti Throwback Black Limited Edition (20" tho :()
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1356

Zenetti Kaotik Black
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=633

Have a good look at the AXIS HIRO's. Hot rim.

Or you can go something a little more up market. But it will cost you twice as much... :doubt:

Have a good look at the AXIS HIRO's. Hot rim.

Or you can go something a little more up market. But it will cost you twice as much... :doubt:
+1 to that. All others pale in comparison.

yes to new rims, no to the choice of rims.

ditto.

AXIS Hiros for the win! Slick looking wheel.. The dark greyish colour would also look good with your paint colour.

Axis Hiros for sure
a definate change to a blacker rim I'd say anyway, and larger
will look really mad

Don't buy 19s. The tyres cost more then 20s. 18s or 20s are best bet, 19s are just a bitch.

so are we saying axis hiro antracite?

cos i def want black/near black rims.

chrome is a no, and if i get like brushed silver, i still want black on them......


also, the 19x9.5s would they fit the car?
or would i have to get 19x8.5

so are we saying axis hiro antracite?
cos i def want black/near black rims....
...also, the 19x9.5s would they fit the car?
or would i have to get 19x8.5I don't know about size - I'd guess sticking with the 8.5 would be safer - better to try some rims on.
If your looking for black - maybe consider the TSW Montage - links above.

*edit* don't know how much they'd be or where you'd get them though.

yes, but no white walls.

yes, but no white walls.


lol its not white walls its my dodgy photoshopping.
the rims have silver around the rim of the wheel, with black in the centre.

heres a new pic with the axis hiro antracite on it

like?

(again no white walls :))

You would be pushing your luck trying to fit x9.5. Stick to x8.5 there was hardly enough room to spare with 19x8 in my car so offset will need to be perfect for a x8.5 rim.

by the way axis hiro's are a much better choice. :)

edit #2: here's a chop of them for you that probably would show the wheels a little better.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6685/hirosbb3.jpg

You would be pushing your luck trying to fit x9.5. Stick to x8.5 there was hardly enough room to spare with 19x8 in my car so offset will need to be perfect for a x8.5 rim.

by the way axis hiro's are a much better choice. :)

edit #2: here's a chop of them for you that probably would show the wheels a little better.



sweet thanks mate.

that is with the darkest hiro's on?

i think its a done deal. everyone agrees? anyone with knowledge in matters know whether ill have any issues with 8.5? scrubbing etc? its stock down that area, except in near future lowering will be in order.

thanks everyone :)