 After Market Wheels, Where can I check on some? |
 Dec 21, 2003 - 2:21 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I have'nt decided yet, but I'm thinking about purchasing some after market wheels.Probably won't go for anything bigger than the stock size of 15x7, but I might if I find something that looks good on it.
I'm tired of the factory original wheels coming up warped everytime I get the tires rotated.My 94 had one wheel warped prior to my wreck, and afterwards one more came up warped, and it was'nt even the front wheel, go figure. Just bought a 95 to replace it and it has one wheel warped and the rest are pitted a little from the previous owner not cleaning the car regularly.Even bought a new wheel off ebay awhile back, and the paint job on it does'nt match the wheels on either car.It actually looks better, but who can afford to buy 3 more like it from toyota?Let alone take a chance on them getting warped again so easily. So out of 9 factory wheels, I have 5 that look great(2 of which are now warped, and 1 that does'nt match any of the others) and 4 that look like they need a new paint job(1 of which is warped).I thought about putting the best looking wheels on the drivers side, the 2 that look bad on the passenger side, and use the one that does'nt match real well as a spare.But I hate to have 2 rough looking wheels on my car. I have'nt bought after market wheels since I was a teenager many, many years ago, so I'm asking for some of you to post thoughts on what brands I should check into.I want something for all seasons(even though we don't get alot of snow), something easily cleaned(don't want something that I have to use a toothbrush to clean areas not easily accessable), something sturdy or warranted(tired of warped wheels).I keep my car cleaned regularly, but would prefer something thats does'nt rust or flake off. So if some of you can give your honest opinions on after market wheels, or if you have links to sites of the wheel distributors, or even pics of your own wheels and and whether you recommend them or not, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Greg This post has been edited by gas65: Dec 21, 2003 - 7:58 PM --------------------  |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '03 From Campbellsville, Ky. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Boosted_K2 please don't take offense to this, but maybe I can explain some of this to you, and help you be a better moderator in the future.Not trying to tell you how to do your job here, but trying to explain 2 points of views(yours and ours) each of your replies presented. First I want you to notice the date I joined this site(since it's posted on every post I make), Member Since Nov 6, '03.I think that makes me a newbie does'nt it? I would think so, but you might consider me a veteran for all I know.Now as a newbie I have'nt navigated this whole site yet and discovered all the features it has to offer.But I hope other members can direct me to the right thread when I post something that may have already been discussed, and without criticism making me seem unintelligent.Being a newbie does not mean you are stupid, it means you are new here, and may need help finding something from other board veterans or moderators, and when I become a veteran I hope to do the same in return to the people who are than newbies. Now let's look at your first post:
I first got offended by this post you made because being a newbie here, I did'nt catch on to your abbreviation of the (GD)general discussion board, I thought you were trying to be a wiseguy trying to use abbreviations instead of cuss words so you would'nt get into trouble with the owner(s) of this site.And with the exclamation points added to the end, that did'nt make it much better. Now go back and reread it like maybe a newbie might, sounds entirely different from what you meant does'nt it?I almost posted some thoughts on here the first day I saw that myself which would have gotten me banned, but I'm glad I did'nt.I just could'nt figure out why a moderator would be so harsh about a question.It took me 2 days to figure out that GD meant general discussion and not what I first thought, and than I went to that board and found what you were talking about.And by the way, thanks for directing me there, some really good links there but no customer feedback represented, which is also something I wanted.And I think that is why Andason posted his thoughts about your post, and I thank him for doing so because he understood I wanted some feedback on some of these businesses. Now for your second post:
It seems from this post I was the one asking the generic question and was the one you were telling not to waste yours and neverstop's time.My post was never to waste anybody's time, it was to get information and opinions from other members about companies that make after market wheels. Like I stated in my original post it has been years since I bought after market wheels(like in the late 70's and early 80's).Could I answer questions about the wheels made in that era? Probably, some wheels from that era had center cap problems(always coming off), others would break or crack when mounting tires on certain types of mounting machines, some had this little pieces to go under the lugs to cover the slot that was made to be a universal fit(which alot of people did'nt care for), and others required frequent cleaning and polishing or else they would rust. This is the type of information I wanted to know before I check into buying new wheels.I figured the younger members of this board could clue me into the things to watch out for when buying a set of todays after market wheels, because I am clueless about them anymore, and most of them and their friends probably have bought wheels and know the good and the bad as to each company. I hope this helps you understand this whole situation better, and I hope I did'nt offend you for showing how your posts could be misunderstood from someone new to the site.But it is my belief this site was set up for information on 6th gen Celica's, and the more members you have, the more informative and better the site will be. And to everyone who reads this, please understand that not everyone who comes here is knowledgable about the terminalogy used here, be considerate and try to use the abbreviation and the exact wording the first time you post something in a thread.Just because someone does'nt know what or where your talking about, does'nt make them stupid, it means they are uninformed so be considerate and point them in the right direction.Being helpful might make you feel good!!  Examples:just from a few posts ECU- I know it's the cars computer but I have no clue to what the letters stand for or where the thing is located on my car.Remember not everone has torn their car apart before.I had my first Celica for 5 years and never did anything but replace the brakes and change the oil. LSD- not a clue here what your talking about These are just some examples, so please nobody get offended if I used an abbreviation from your post. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now back to the thread at hand, does anybody know the specifications on the factory wheels? offset:?? anything else I should be aware of? And if the wheels are not the same offset, what will fit before rubbing something or sticking out so far they look tacky? And which way does the offset number affect the position of the wheels under the fenderwheel? Does higher the number make it stick out more or go closer to the strut? The pictures show what I am trying to stay away from, I hate seeing cars with the wheels sticking out like that.   |
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gas65 After Market Wheels Dec 21, 2003 - 2:21 PM
Coomer How much are you looking to spend? Also, are you c... Dec 21, 2003 - 5:06 PM Andason Why do your wheels warp? I think the mechanics pul... Dec 21, 2003 - 5:24 PM gas65 QUOTE (Coomer @ Dec 21, 2003 - 10:06 PM) How much ... Dec 21, 2003 - 7:52 PM Celicav I have 15" Mille Miglia Evo rims, I purchased... Dec 21, 2003 - 9:33 PM Andason http://www.wheelmax.com
good stuff there. Dec 21, 2003 - 10:05 PM blkGT QUOTE (Andason @ Dec 21, 2003 - 8:05 PM) http://ww... Dec 21, 2003 - 10:06 PM Andason QUOTE (blkGT @ Dec 21, 2003 - 8:06 PM) QUOTE (Anda... Dec 21, 2003 - 10:18 PM gas65 I might go to a bigger wheel, so keep the links co... Dec 21, 2003 - 10:26 PM blkGT If you want a bigger wheel go wheelmax. Personally... Dec 23, 2003 - 12:01 AM Cormudgen anothe good site is
www.wheelsnext.com
although ... Dec 23, 2003 - 1:04 AM FallenHero www.treadepot.com Dec 23, 2003 - 1:18 AM boosted_K2 go to the generic wholesalers sticky thread in the... Dec 23, 2003 - 2:02 AM Andason QUOTE (boosted_K2 @ Dec 23, 2003 - 12:02 AM) go to... Dec 23, 2003 - 2:18 AM boosted_K2 the list is there for people go do their research,... Dec 23, 2003 - 11:42 PM gas65 Who specifically are you replying to?
QUOTE if yo... Dec 24, 2003 - 4:01 AM boosted_K2 QUOTE (gas65 @ Dec 24, 2003 - 4:01 AM) Who specifi... Dec 24, 2003 - 8:12 PM boosted_K2 no problem at all, thanks for the feedback, with t... Dec 25, 2003 - 1:48 PM Andason QUOTE (gas65 @ Dec 25, 2003 - 4:41 AM)
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boosted_K2 lol unfortunatly ive seen too many corollas lookin... Dec 25, 2003 - 5:15 PM |
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