Thinking about going cheap...Need input.

TongMan · 11-23-2010, 12:55 AM

So, I am really considering just buying cheap rims for the look. I was browsing and found these XXR 522 rims. They are heavier than the stock Rays wheels by 7lbs, but I'm not really going for performance; just for looks. I can get a set of staggered fitment of 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10.0 in the rear for under $600 shipped.

Here's something crazy that I want to do. I want to make one side of the car gold and the other black, so I am going to be purchasing 1 black 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the right side and 1 gold 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the left side. I think it will look awesome for a cheap cost.

Give me some input. Here are the wheels if you don't know what they look like.

Jamaica · 11-23-2010, 12:57 AM

haha trying to copy me now? lol

ThoriumHotdog · 11-23-2010, 01:01 AM

Mismatching rims? Err, it if makes you happy.

TongMan · 11-23-2010, 01:03 AM

Jamaica, cool I didn't notice that you thought of the one sided rims idea.

Thor, its not really mismatching, but just different colors and same rims. Other drivers really only see one side of the car anyways.

dixon cider · 11-23-2010, 01:04 AM

[QUOTE=TongMan;819916]So, I am really considering just buying cheap rims for the look. I was browsing and found these XXR 522 rims. They are heavier than the stock Rays wheels by 7lbs, but I'm not really going for performance; just for looks. I can get a set of staggered fitment of 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10.0 in the rear for under $600 shipped.

Here's something crazy that I want to do. I want to make one side of the car gold and the other blacK, so I am going to be purchasing 1 black 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the right side and 1 gold 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the left side. I think it will look awesome for a cheap cost.

Jamaica · 11-23-2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Jamaica, cool I didn't notice that you thought of the one sided rims idea.

Thor, its not really mismatching, but just different colors and same rims. Other drivers really only see one side of the car anyways.

I like it. Gotta be a trendsetter. As long as you like thats what matters. Your car your money. Go for it. Be unique. I have four different sets of wheels sometimes your gotta switch it up to find something you like.

Boost_lee · 11-23-2010, 02:21 AM

exactly. I've always like the idea of mismatching rims, when done properly.

let us know how it goes

Jamaica · 11-24-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

exactly. I've always like the idea of mismatching rims, when done properly.

let us know how it goes

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TongMan · 11-24-2010, 03:34 AM

So it's settled. It will be my Christmas gift for myself.

I want a Z · 11-24-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

... I'm not really going for performance; just for looks. ]

Really? You are just going for looks and you are going to mix the wheel colors?

Also, I know you said you didn't care about performance, but adding wheel weight is the absolute worst place to add weight.

TongMan · 11-24-2010, 09:11 AM

There aren't many options to buy a set of new 19" rims that weighs less than the stock Rays wheels. Unless I have 5 grand to spend.

TongMan · 11-24-2010, 05:46 PM

What do you guys think about 19x10 in the rears and 18x9.5 in the fronts?

nismo 1234 · 11-24-2010, 08:40 PM

my buddy has the same set of rims on his s2000.. rims are good especially wiht low offset the concave is really nice.. one donwside tho, its really easy to get a scratch mark on the black ones. but i think the scratch is just on the clearcoat(not sure if there is clear coat on it but it looks like it) but its not noticeable.

Chris_1 · 11-24-2010, 09:18 PM

I beg dont do it lol, but to each his own.

Jamaica · 11-24-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com

I beg dont do it lol, but to each his own.

theres nothing wrong with what he is doing.

11-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Thinking about going cheap...Need input. So, I am really considering just buying cheap rims for the look. I was browsing and found these XXR 522 rims. They are heavier than the stock Rays wheels by 7lbs, but I'm not really going for performance; just for looks. I can get a set of staggered fitment of 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10.0 in the rear for under $600 shipped. Here's something crazy that I want to do. I want to make one side of the car gold and the other black, so I am going to be purchasing 1 black 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the right side and 1 gold 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the left side. I think it will look awesome for a cheap cost. Give me some input. Here are the wheels if you don't know what they look like.

11-23-2010, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 29	[QUOTE=TongMan;819916]So, I am really considering just buying cheap rims for the look. I was browsing and found these XXR 522 rims. They are heavier than the stock Rays wheels by 7lbs, but I'm not really going for performance; just for looks. I can get a set of staggered fitment of 19x8.5 in the front and 19x10.0 in the rear for under $600 shipped. Here's something crazy that I want to do. I want to make one side of the car gold and the other blacK, so I am going to be purchasing 1 black 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the right side and 1 gold 19x8.5 and 19x10.0 for the left side. I think it will look awesome for a cheap cost. __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

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11-23-2010, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	haha trying to copy me now? lol

11-23-2010, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Mismatching rims? Err, it if makes you happy.

11-23-2010, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Jamaica, cool I didn't notice that you thought of the one sided rims idea. Thor, its not really mismatching, but just different colors and same rims. Other drivers really only see one side of the car anyways.

11-23-2010, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	exactly. I've always like the idea of mismatching rims, when done properly. let us know how it goes

11-24-2010, 03:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	So it's settled. It will be my Christmas gift for myself.

11-24-2010, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	There aren't many options to buy a set of new 19" rims that weighs less than the stock Rays wheels. Unless I have 5 grand to spend.

11-24-2010, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	What do you guys think about 19x10 in the rears and 18x9.5 in the fronts?

11-24-2010, 08:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
nismo 1234 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada BC Posts: 501 Drives: 10 370z M6 40th Rep Power: 16	my buddy has the same set of rims on his s2000.. rims are good especially wiht low offset the concave is really nice.. one donwside tho, its really easy to get a scratch mark on the black ones. but i think the scratch is just on the clearcoat(not sure if there is clear coat on it but it looks like it) but its not noticeable.

11-24-2010, 09:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	I beg dont do it lol, but to each his own.