looking at rims

[sako_nj]

hi guys im looking at gettin a new set of rims. I currently own tenzo gf7's and i have had nothing but problems with them. I had one bend on me REALLY bend i should say, so i had it fixed. In the process i figred id get some fresh tires, so i ordered new pirelli tires. All is good until yesterday when i went to get them installed, the installer noticed that 2 additional tires had bends on the inside which he said was going to spread over time and get as bad as the new one. I was upset but i figured its better to get new rims rather than deal with this issue... My only delema is that i have brand spanking new tires still packaged up for these tires. They are 225/40-18. I wanted to get some advice from you guys as far as getting new rims to fit these tires. I was looking at the Axis Matrix but the one thing i dont understand is that the Tenzos were 18-7.5 while these are 18-8.0. the tire size is the same though, im not sure if the 7.5 and the 8.0 make a difference in where i cant get them onto the new tires.
Please help lol

Thanks guys

[sako_nj]

bump... anyone recommend a brand over another ?

[fyreTC]

those tires will fit an 8 offset and there shouldn't be a problem on your car.

[sako_nj]

so thats the offset it doesnt matter right because the tires are 225/40-18sorry im having a total brainfart here i knw that its the 3 numbers that are important225/40-18

[fyreTC]

I have same size tires on my tC...they will fit on 7.5 or 8 offset, you shouldn't have a problem.

[SpazzySpaz]

My top suggestions are Enkei, Axis, SportMax (XXR) or Motegi. I have seen people have those rim companies on their vehicle for sometime with no problems.

[fyreTC]

I have Enkei and really like them...but my new rims I want are Rotas...really good wheel, very expensive though depending what you want.

[ScIkO*FaErY]

xxr's are def great and so are rotas
i think on a 225 tires you can fit up to a 9in wide wheel no problem at all
so an 8in wide wheel will work fine :)

[Dezod]

My top suggestions are Enkei...

Quoted for truth and the only brand that you mentioned worth mentioning.


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[Dezod]

I have Enkei and really like them...but my new rims I want are Rotas...really good wheel, very expensive though depending what you want.

Rotas = stepping down in quality hardcore. Don't do it!

[ScIkO*FaErY]

hey now dont hate on rotas lol! make me have to reconsider that dezod turbo.... :p



jk of course

[sako_nj]

thanks guys i actually went ahead and got the axis matrix hyperblack. I know a lot of people have them but they look nice. I had Tenzo GF7's before and 1 of the rims bemnd really bad i had to get it fixed. Im actually going to sell them

[Dezod]

hey now dont hate on rotas lol! make me have to reconsider that dezod turbo.... :p



jk of course

Search Honda tech for an old thread regarding a guy that hit a curb and see what happened to that Rota. :Elephant:

[ScIkO*FaErY]

that can happen with alot of wheels ive seen it happen to konigs and theyre supposed to be so great lol

[DeadCannon]

I've heard Konig's crack easy...

One of my Tenzos are cracked too. Makes me sad cause I'd only had them a month when I found it. But not too bad for being the third owner.

As far as tire fitment, I'm ordering new rims and tires Friday. I plan on running 205/45s on 8" rims. Stretch the tire! Nitto says the max width is 7.5", so it's nothing major.

And, as far as the Rotas, what do you expect? He hit a CURB! Thats like saying MAE makes cheap wheels because Yellow_Sub did this when he hit a curb:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/sennadesillva/IMG_5058.jpg

[sako_nj]

i think im going to order some work emotions i got a good deal on a set, they are ultimatly one of the better companies around so i hear

[DeadCannon]

Yeah, Work makes good rims. I just can't put that much money into rims. I'd much rather roll stock wheels and boost.

[sako_nj]

im gonna be bosting too soon lol my car spending addiction is getting out of control hahah

[HerrBlak]

I'm thinking of getting some Leadsleds and powder coating them mirror black.
:wohow:

[DeadCannon]

I love Lead Sleds. Couldn't tell you why, but they just rock

[HerrBlak]

i've always liked the solid wheel look. smoothies.

[Blueblitz2246]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c25/sennadesillva/IMG_5058.jpg[/QUOTE]

one word - "ouch"

[nolarising]

Enkeis FTW!!!

[BoogerXB]

Got some Sevas for sale if interested???

[Dezod]

I rocked a set of SSRs that bent super easy from literally nothing at all. So I went sour on a lot of brands and see friend's rides look like trash after having Konigs or whatever fall apart after 3 months of use. I switched to Enkei RP03 and never looked back.

:hunter0cj: