What do you think of these rims, New rims, not 100% fitment Options

[6gsillyca]

Looking to see what you guys (and gals) think of my *new* rims. I havne't decided 100% wether to go with these or not because the offset is a tad bit off. They are 18x7.5, 48+, and have a new set of 225/40/18 falken 451's. I also have a set of 15mm spacers, effectively making the offset 33+.

BTW the car isnt running, so its hard to tell how much I (would) rub, and from where. These are with the 15mm spacers on. Would it be better if I took them off, to allow for the wider rubber and larger diameter (to tuck the rims behind the fenders a bit more). I know both malpaso and wannabe are good with offsets and rim measurements, so if you could chime in with your opinion?

EDIT: sorry if the poll is confusing, I thought I closed it down










and here are a few shots of my current rims, they do not rub in the front when I turn, but do rub a bit in the rear going over large bumps/bumps at high speeds.







This post has been edited by 6gsillyca: May 7, 2007 - 12:59 AM

[azian_advanced]

as much as i like gram lights rims.. i think the Rota Grids better suits the car.

[korn_bm]

vote 18" gram lights

[6gsillyca]

Thats what i'm thinking, and just dealing with any rubbing issues (if there are any at all)...

This post has been edited by 6gsillyca: May 7, 2007 - 2:12 AM

[bufferdan]

I like the Gold gram lights the best. All you have to do is roll the rear fender lip in alittle and you shouldnt rub.

[goferris]

dang you got 2 sets of rims? i wish that i could afford one set. i like both. couldn't choose.

[6gsillyca]

dang you got 2 sets of rims? i wish that i could afford one set. i like both. couldn't choose.

Haha, no. The rota's are the ones that came with the car when I bought it, and I do like them, I just would have liked them in a different color (gold or bronze) and 18". The gramlights are one of my buddies, and he let me "borrow" 2 of them to test fit (my car isnt running ATM) because the offset is a little off from perfect (as per the offset guide)

[Daftboy]

i wanted to get the gram lights.....i could not afford them thou ...=[

[beno]

imo celicas dont suit 6 spoke mags, but im not a fan on gold either..

[trdcelica94]

nice.

[6gsillyca]

I agree with the 6 spoke comment. IMO 5 bolt/5 spoke combination "flows" better than a 5 bolt/6 spoke combo. As for the color, I absolutely do adore gold/bronze colored wheels on black cars. gold on black ftw!

I like the way the gramlights "bulge" out a tad bit (think fno1r-c) giving them a slightly more agressive appearance.

[devilsden97]

stick with what u got... i like it.

[DSRT-FX]

imo if i had those gram lights 57's i'd keep them and get a new decal. they are very expensive especially the 57 pro's. the the other rims suits your car more... -R so sell them to me haha jkz *maybe not jkz* -R

[tin_foil]

I think the gold is awesome...but you could just powder coat the 6-spokes gold. That would work. If you don't end up using the spacers I want to buy them from you. =]

[6gsillyca]

PC the rota's isnt in the budget. If I end up keeping them I'll be needing new tires. That is one of the main reasons of looking at the gramlights, as they have new rubber, and I could use the money I put away for my rubber, plus the money I get from selling the rota's, to buy the gram's, as I always liked the look of bigger (18"+) gold/bronze rims on black cars...

The car has been sitting on the gram's for a few days now, and each day I walk past them, I grow fonder and fonder of the grams. I think I'm going to keep em. Sorry to disappoint everyone who likes the look of the rota's, but to each his own.

[6gsillyca]

So today I went and finally picked up/paid for the gramlights!!! :D

Sorry to dissapoint the rota lovers...

[devilsden97]

^way to go the way of every 6gc owner. thats car is black.

[6gsillyca]

^way to go the way of every 6gc owner. thats car is black.

Should I take that as a compliment..?

[purplegt4]

where's your front caliper?

[6gsillyca]

You're the first person to ask. I upgraded them to a new brand called "invisa-lite". They are supposed to be stronger, lighter, and more invisible then OEM For the ULITMATE bling factor...











JK, I am redoing all the brakes (pads and rotors) and I have only taken the front stuff off. I threw the old rotor back on to tighten down the new studs I put in. BTW I'm repainting the capilers, torque plates, and outter pad shims black. Either gloss or flat, I haven't decided yet.

[jgreening]

Interesting selection. How is she running? I have to say that I miss her in this weather. When you look to sell it someday, let me know. I might be interested.

[6gsillyca]

Haha, nice to see you're still creeping around Jay. She's been parked for the winter and I'm just trying to put everything back together and fire her up again. Too bad I was lazy for most of it, and didn't get around to doing everything I wanted...

As for selling her, I don't think I will be (at least not anytime soon) but I will let you know if I ever did.