Help me pick out wheels for my Box

[ShadowBox]

Heres the canvas (dropped on DF210s):

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/IMGA0077-weblarge.jpg

I know I want to go w/ 17" or 18" size. I also like black or gunmetal w/ a nice chrome lip (bigger the better). I am concerned with weight and cost. I'd like for both to be as low as possible, but you only get so much for the $. I would like to spend around $600 total on wheels. Tires will be free, thanks to BFGoodrich!

Shoot me your suggestions.

[xscionB]

any specific look you are going for? :confused:

[ShadowBox]

My theme is dark and nothing flashy, so only looking for a chrome lip on gloss black or gunmetal.

[aalbertson3]

Couple different styles for ya Aaron. If you like a certain look I can probably find more of that style.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/AxisReverb.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/EnkeiEvo-6.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/EnkeiRSV.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/EnkeiRZ5.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/KonigHeatsink.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/MaxximGuilt.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/MotegiDP6.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/MotegiDV5.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/MotegiFF7.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/PrivatNetzForged.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/TSWCatalunya.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/TSWKylmai.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q201/aalbertson3/TSWVolcano.jpg

[ShadowBox]

Gonna call around on the Motegi SX5s tomorrow. I'm diggin that look.

18.9 lbs, approx $150 ea, reputable wheel manufacturer = good for me

Thanks for you help, Austin. Now, what kind of deal can I get on these . . .

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/MotegiSX5.jpg

Still open to any other suggestions until I actually buy.

[confuzedTC]

it is soo hard to find a set of wheels that look right on a black mica box.."i should know i had that problem for weeks.if i had a white box, it would soooooooooo easy...

[ShadowBox]

Ordered the Motegi's today. :smile:

Installed pics to follow

[ShadowBox]

Tires arrived at the back door today!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/P1020021.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/P1020022.jpg

Took them to Discount tire to get them mounted on my wheels that arrived on Thursday and found out that one rim was royally screwed up and one tire had a bent bead. Yay for still rocking 1 steelie!

[madmaxbb]

Aw that sucks man hope they take care of ya

[ShadowBox]

Well, Discount Tire is gonna take care of the wheel, so should have another one on Thursday next week. The tires I got as an employee award from Michelin, so I need to give them a call Monday morning and figure out what needs to happen. Hopefully they won't want to wait for the tire to be returned in order to send me the replacement. I hope they will take my word for it having a kinked bead. Who knows.

[ShadowBox]

Here it is:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/Scikotics%20Myspace/2007-09-01%20-%20Photo%20Shoot/P1020121.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/cyclman68/Scikotics%20Myspace/2007-09-01%20-%20Photo%20Shoot/P1020058.jpg

[XB2Pilot]

looks good

[El_Jorge]

Nice!!! Aggresive tire too.

[ShadowBox]

Thanks.

Yeah, the tires grip like you wouldn't believe. Can't wait to have them in the heavy rain.

[scionxb.org]

Excellent choice! :clap:

That was the one that stood out to me from the photos listed. :D

[ShadowBox]

Thanks man. Still happy with them. Called Michelin yesterday and let them know about the jacked tire, and had a new one on my back stoop when I got home from work today. They didn't say anything about wanting the other one back . . . maybe it will look cool on the garage wall or a small tire swing for the kids.

[scionxb.org]

Ah, a tire swing...what fun for the kids (and adults). :coolp:

[The_Dalai_Lloyd]

Thanks.

Yeah, the tires grip like you wouldn't believe. Can't wait to have them in the heavy rain.

I love those tires. I was doing 85 in the pouring rain and didn't slip or hydroplayne once.

Good choice!

[aalbertson3]

Big Pimpin! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/cool/cool-smiley-030.gif

[ShadowBox]

I love those tires. I was doing 85 in the pouring rain and didn't slip or hydroplayne once.

Good choice!

Ah, can't wait even more now. This has slowly turned from a wheel to tire thread . . .

[The_Dalai_Lloyd]

Yeah, my bad.

[ShadowBox]

Yeah, my bad.

no prob, they are bad ass

[ifeldwn02]

you are going to love those tires