 Getting new rims..., have to choose between 3 |
 May 10, 2004 - 3:30 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Well, I've finally got the funds together to afford a decent set of rims, but I'm having a hard time deciding.
I really like the Nakayama Racing Stars, Enkei OR52, and Enkei RS5(a little overplayed, but still look great). I can get all three for around 800-1000 shipped, but just can't decide. I'll be getting Tein springs to go with them, and plan on sticking to 17". Nakayama Racing Star:  Enkei OR52  Enkei RS5  I'll probably end up with the Nakayama(it's what's on all my cars in Gran Turismo 3), but thought I'd get some opinions. |
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May 10, 2004 - 7:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '03 From Tracadie-Sheila, NB (Canada) Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
RS5
I choose those cause it's what i have 
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May 10, 2004 - 7:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '03 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
never been a fan of 3 spokes. but i like those
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May 10, 2004 - 7:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the first one
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May 10, 2004 - 9:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
RS-5's
adam -------------------- MISS THE CELI, BUT...
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May 10, 2004 - 2:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The Racing Stars are really hard to find lately(discontinued a year or two ago). I found them at www.karfanatics.com for 975(about 1100 shipped, for 17x7.5 with Hankook tires), and was wondering if anyone has done business with them.
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May 10, 2004 - 2:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Franklin,Tn Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Aaron, I like the second ones.
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May 10, 2004 - 2:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '02 From irvine Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
i like the first ones...somethin similar:
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May 10, 2004 - 3:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
RS-5's
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May 10, 2004 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
3 spoke is fugly.
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May 10, 2004 - 4:33 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
go with the 2nd or 3rd !! I have the rs5's
DEF --------------------  I will return one day. |
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May 10, 2004 - 5:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '03 From Miami,FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
2nd rims
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May 10, 2004 - 5:55 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
they are all very different styles. I like the way 3-spoke looks and its very original because nobody has them. the 6-spokes, are more traditional, I went with this style because its the most 'aesthetically pleasing' for me personally. the 5-spokes are common, I've seen a bunch of cars with them, but they are very good looking on a 6g. depends what you want out of the rims I guess. me I just wanted something that looked pretty and didn't weigh over 17 lbs a piece
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May 10, 2004 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i like the 2nd one, then 3rd.
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May 10, 2004 - 6:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
from those choices, I prefer the rs5's...more classy.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 10, 2004 - 7:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
2nd
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May 10, 2004 - 9:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
dont due RS5s. Everyone and there mother has those or the 7th Gen GT rims. Be different, 3 spokes look badass but so do the second ones.
I vote 2nd ones. --------------------  hows it taste motha f*cka |
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May 11, 2004 - 12:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 26, '03 From Minneapolis, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Only go with the 3-spoke if you want your ride to look like a Probe
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May 11, 2004 - 12:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I already know what they look like on a Celica, and it looks way better than any Probe. If you look at my profile, the rims that were on the car when I got it are split 3 spoke, and a friend of mine has the same thing(American Racing AR33) on his Stealth RT(man do I love driving his car). I like the way they look, but want something bigger(not to mention not warped). Also, there is an Advan version of the same rim in Gran Turismo 3, and it looks very nice on the Celica. I think I might end up with the 18x7.5 Nakayama. I was thinking about it today, and decided that since I'm looking forward to a swap(like I'll ever have the cash), I might as well worry about looks more than weight(the 3SGTE should be able to pull 18's without too much trouble). :edit:: Thanks for the comments. If the one place that has the Nakayama doesn't have the right size(5x100 35-45mm offset), I found a set of Buddy Club that I like as well that will be a little more cash, but they're quality rims and still a decent price(877 shipped/insured, then I have to find my own tires and lugs, so about 1600 total after I get springs). Sorry for the long post btw. And for those wondering where I suddenly came up with that much cash, my credit is back on track and I am getting a platinum mastercard that will be used for this one purchase and then chopped into bits(no interest till next year, so I have enough time to get it paid off, and it really is being chopped up as soon as the rims arrive so I won't have a chance to overspend). 
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May 11, 2004 - 2:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Enkei OR52
dont know why, i just like em. I really dont think the Nakayama Racing Star wheels would not look good, 3 spoke style wheels never really look even, or, balenced on a car, but if you like them, thats cool. (just my 2 cents) --------------------  |
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May 11, 2004 - 3:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 12, '04 From hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
enkei's
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May 11, 2004 - 11:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '03 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i will go with the 1st and the 2nd one.... the third one too many people have them on there car.
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