OPINION: Which Rims??

uniquesoul · 11-20-2003, 02:31 PM

Okay I have a 99 GA SE (white) I want to get some nice shoes for the car b4 spring.... both are 17's, so what do you think:

Or (I really like this one)

Or help me find the perfect rim

badassgrandam99 · 11-20-2003, 03:25 PM

between those two... i like the second one... you're probably gonna need hubcentric rings with the Excel rims cuz their bolt patterns are usually 5x114.3 and the stock bolt pattern is 5x115... good luck in the rim hunt!!

jordanGT · 11-20-2003, 05:51 PM

I love those second ones, but, since you asked for opinions, I think you should go with 18s.

digitalballz · 11-20-2003, 05:53 PM

agreed on the second set. agreed also on 18's

good luck

jazzman · 11-20-2003, 08:31 PM

Yeah #2, and go with 18's on the newer GA's, you'll regret not doing it.

Derek

Roush GT · 11-20-2003, 09:54 PM

DO NOT GET 17's you will regret it when a ga comes rolling by with 18's..

dearim · 11-20-2003, 10:07 PM

I like the first one. I think it kinda looks like a Corvette magnesium wheel.

wade walter · 11-21-2003, 05:02 AM

i'll say it again,18 inch tires are expensive.but if you are of unlimited funds go for it.and of the 2,the first one.and get some springs.with those,1 inch won't make much of a difference.

kubiache · 11-21-2003, 06:23 AM

IS the second one chrome or is it mag also? Maybe it's just the picture but it looks like it has machine lines in it. If that's the case, I like the first better. I prefer simple.

jordanGT · 11-21-2003, 06:38 AM

Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's at Tirerack in 225/40/ZR18 for $95 a pop. In the world of modifying, $400 bucks isn't a HUGE expense. These tires came out with an 'excellent' rating in all categories (except for snow traction, which was obviously not applicable) in Tirerack's survey. I had Kuhmo Supras on my 18s, and I loved them. You don't need 'unlimited funds' to afford some 18s.

'01GTgirl · 11-21-2003, 06:39 AM

badassgrandam99 · 11-21-2003, 02:09 PM

...i got 17's... i don't regret it at all... don't know why everyone knocks 17's all the time... :/

DumpsterDamon · 11-21-2003, 02:32 PM

if i can' have a minor in my bed then i wont have them on my car

Ant · 11-21-2003, 05:26 PM

#1.

the 2nd ones look like silver versions of the rims that iceman and papiogagt have...i can't remember what they're called though.

mr_eh · 11-21-2003, 05:34 PM

between those two, the top one... the second one looks like its trying to be busy but fails, at being busy.

badassgrandam99 · 11-22-2003, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DumpsterDamon
if i can' have a minor in my bed then i wont have them on my car

...hey guess what... you can cuz you're only 18... in NJ 16 is the age of consent and as long as you're within 3 years you're good... therefore, you being 18 can have a 17 y.o. in your bed...

but that's off topic... i don't think there is too major of a difference between 17's and 18's and people have thought i had 18's before so that's one reason why i don't regret it... the other reason i don't regret it is b/c the rims i have were the color and style i wanted and the largest size was 17... that was more important than whether they were 18's b/c overall it achieved the look i was going for....

2002GT · 11-22-2003, 10:41 AM

I say #2, but they don't make em in 18.s... but you can buy my rims, they are 18's

AMRAAM4 · 11-22-2003, 11:21 AM

Am I getting a different wheel picture for choice #2 ????

2002GT · 11-22-2003, 11:23 AM

No... Not everyone as the same taste as you I guess...

AMRAAM4 · 11-22-2003, 11:28 AM

That's fine, but I am really wondering what this community is coming to. Some of the things that are creeping in are scary.

11-20-2003, 05:51 PM	#3
jordanGT Look what I can do. AKA: Jordan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsburg, IN Age: 36 Posts: 675 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am on 18s	I love those second ones, but, since you asked for opinions, I think you should go with 18s. __________________ "Diamonds: that'll shut her up...For a minute."

11-20-2003, 05:53 PM	#4
digitalballz # 1846 AKA: Bobby Jr. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Malden, Ma. Age: 40 Posts: 1,479 Vehicle: 2002 WS6 CETA	agreed on the second set. agreed also on 18's good luck __________________ I have dated a girl for her brains...........Big.............Huge........ BRAINS.

11-20-2003, 08:31 PM	#5
jazzman Pontiac Performance AKA: Derek Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wisconsin Age: 35 Posts: 460 Vehicle: 95 GA 95 Mustang GT	Yeah #2, and go with 18's on the newer GA's, you'll regret not doing it. Derek __________________ - Derek The Garage 1995 Grand Am SE - SOLD 1998 Grand Prix GTP - SOLD 1995 Mustang GT - LS Swap in Progress! 2005 Cadillac CTS-V - Tint, Magnaflow, Stereo

11-20-2003, 09:54 PM	#6
Roush GT Moderator AKA: Chris Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dry Ridge,Ky Age: 47 Posts: 1,441 Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Veloster	DO NOT GET 17's you will regret it when a ga comes rolling by with 18's.. __________________ 2007 Vista Blue Premium GT w/ Roush body kit. Roush wheels, Roush door sill plates, Roush Off-Roads, Roush Leather, Roush Toolkit Roush Stage 2 Suspension, Roush LCA's Steeda Pro Action Shocks & Struts Roush anti-wheel hop kit, Roush hood struts. Gone, but not forgotten.

11-21-2003, 05:02 AM	#8
wade walter alphamale AKA: dub-ya Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: just south of heaven Age: 46 Posts: 357 Vehicle: 99 bich	i'll say it again,18 inch tires are expensive.but if you are of unlimited funds go for it.and of the 2,the first one.and get some springs.with those,1 inch won't make much of a difference. __________________ 185 on yo ass

11-20-2003, 02:31 PM	#1
uniquesoul GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Norcross, GA Age: 41 Posts: 82 Vehicle: 99 Grand Am SE	OPINION: Which Rims?? Okay I have a 99 GA SE (white) I want to get some nice shoes for the car b4 spring.... both are 17's, so what do you think: Or (I really like this one) Or help me find the perfect rim __________________ future mods: sc/thood....CAI...power sunroof....changing tint to 20% http://www.cardomain.com/ride/861297.... (kinda updated)

11-20-2003, 03:25 PM	#2
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	between those two... i like the second one... you're probably gonna need hubcentric rings with the Excel rims cuz their bolt patterns are usually 5x114.3 and the stock bolt pattern is 5x115... good luck in the rim hunt!! __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

11-20-2003, 10:07 PM	#7
dearim Casual Car Nut AKA: Michael Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utah Age: 47 Posts: 228 Vehicle: 2012 Ford Focus SEL	I like the first one. I think it kinda looks like a Corvette magnesium wheel.

11-21-2003, 06:23 AM	#9
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	IS the second one chrome or is it mag also? Maybe it's just the picture but it looks like it has machine lines in it. If that's the case, I like the first better. I prefer simple. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

11-21-2003, 06:38 AM	#10
jordanGT Look what I can do. AKA: Jordan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scottsburg, IN Age: 36 Posts: 675 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am on 18s	Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's at Tirerack in 225/40/ZR18 for $95 a pop. In the world of modifying, $400 bucks isn't a HUGE expense. These tires came out with an 'excellent' rating in all categories (except for snow traction, which was obviously not applicable) in Tirerack's survey. I had Kuhmo Supras on my 18s, and I loved them. You don't need 'unlimited funds' to afford some 18s. __________________ "Diamonds: that'll shut her up...For a minute."

11-21-2003, 06:39 AM	#11
'01GTgirl miller.... good call AKA: Erika Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly (East Coast Baby!!) Age: 42 Posts: 2,793 Vehicle: 2001 GAGT Sedan	#2 __________________ ~Erika~ East Coast Flirt n-body cardomain pics Smile....it confuses people OFFICIAL GAGT.COM ATTENTION WHORE

11-21-2003, 02:09 PM	#12
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	...i got 17's... i don't regret it at all... don't know why everyone knocks 17's all the time... :/ __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

11-21-2003, 05:26 PM	#14
Ant LS2 - Member AKA: Anthony Join Date: May 2003 Location: DC metro area Age: 34 Posts: 2,251 Vehicle: S5/GTO	#1. the 2nd ones look like silver versions of the rims that iceman and papiogagt have...i can't remember what they're called though. __________________ USAF -06 IBM GTO/M6 - 477 WHP Best e/t before H/C - 12.71 @ 111.77 -18 Audi S5 Prestige Navarra Blue/A8 - DTUK Tuned 12.14 @ 111.19

11-21-2003, 05:34 PM	#15
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	between those two, the top one... the second one looks like its trying to be busy but fails, at being busy. __________________ 4cyl ga se -> 431whp srt4 -> 600whp s14? wtf.

11-22-2003, 10:41 AM	#17
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	I say #2, but they don't make em in 18.s... but you can buy my rims, they are 18's

11-22-2003, 11:21 AM	#18
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Am I getting a different wheel picture for choice #2 ???? __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

11-22-2003, 11:23 AM	#19
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	No... Not everyone as the same taste as you I guess...

11-22-2003, 11:28 AM	#20
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	That's fine, but I am really wondering what this community is coming to. Some of the things that are creeping in are scary. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

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