7gc gt-s wheels!, got some Options

[96bluevert]

Well I was at a local custom car shop/dealership with some friends and noticed some stock 7th gen gt-s wheels that had been painted black. asked about them, and they said they'd sell them for $150 for all four wheels. They need a little TLC and new tires, but hey for 150, I figured it wasn't a bad deal. Heres a pic:(sorry for poor quality, I had to take it with my cell phone ).



They have a little curb rash and need repainting, but the black should look good. One question though, can someone give me some info on how to refurbish these wheels..? I know I need to prep them, and sand them down, then I can paint. But what grit sand paper do I need? Also will tires be more expensive than the ones on my stock 6th gens?

[808celica]

HEY join the "i have gen.7 gts rims on my 6gc club"........lol

the tire i bought were falkens they were about $225 for 2 installation mounting & balancing with lifetime road assistance for the life of the tire.

it shouldn't be that much difference.

the stock tire size was 205/50/16 if your wondering.

but i would upgrade to 215/45/16......just a recommendation IMO should look better.

as for the sanding down i'm sure 80 grit then 120 grit then any grit in the 200's would do.

as for prepping i can just say keep it as oil free as possible.

primer.......thin coat of paint.......another thin......then thick but not to thick............then clear coat(s) you decide

use you instincts when painting. use good judgement when you decide if more paint is needed.

you can go cheap and some what good quality using duplicolor spray cans.

all in all its you that have to make the judgement.