cheap wheels

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by bryanwhitegt

I wouldn't recommend the N3000s in the snow. I put my rims on too early this year (I have N3000 tires) and got an unexpected snow..sucked my ass even being extremely over-cautious. It can only be worse with a 245.

Especially, considering that they are summer tires

[Bryan]

That may have something to do with it.

[sjones419]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

i was thinking the same thing....im guessing he has a break kit?

so what exactly is worng with a 18 i in the winter with a 245 tire, i understand whats wrong with the fact that its a summer tire, explain the rest. Im not being a a** just realy would like to know

[sjones419]

Originally Posted by bryanwhitegt

I wouldn't recommend the N3000s in the snow. I put my rims on too early this year (I have N3000 tires) and got an unexpected snow..sucked my ass even being extremely over-cautious. It can only be worse with a 245.

What abou the N7000's since they are a all season

[DomesticFreak]

Originally Posted by sjones419

so what exactly is worng with a 18 i in the minter with a 245 tire, i understand whats wrong with the fact that its a summer tire, explain the rest. Im not being a a** just realy would like to know

Well, most of the time when you live in a state that gets a lot of snow, using your 18's in winter will destroy them. All the salt, sand, and nasty-ness can ruin really nice wheels.

Ans second, using a 245 low profile tire as a winter tire is just kinda dumb. The smaller the tire in snow the better the traction will be. For example, you would think a mudder type tire would be awesome in snow becuase of the tread pattern, but actually, because the tire is so large, it kinda "floats" over the snow. You really get no traction from that. The smaller the tire is, the easier it will be for the tire to "cut" through the snow instead of floating over it.

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by sjones419

...im gonna run a 245 tire on mine... however i havent put them on my car yet, i havent decided on a tire that i want, but i think i will just go with the nexen 3000's, its a cheap tire and i have heard good reviews, im just using these as a winter wheel/tire combo and upgrading in the spring. thast how cheap these wheels are and its a really nice wheel. im not really worried about the offset but we will se when i put them on

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

Even more funny is:
That he is using (on a GA) a 18" wheel with 245 all-season tire in/for the winter time !!!



& here I am rocking the steelies with winter tires

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

i was thinking the same thing....im guessing he has a break kit?

Originally Posted by sjones419

so what exactly is worng with a 18 i in the winter with a 245 tire, i understand whats wrong with the fact that its a summer tire, explain the rest. Im not being a a** just realy would like to know

Originally Posted by sjones419

What abou the N7000's since they are a all season

Originally Posted by DomesticFreak

Well, most of the time when you live in a state that gets a lot of snow, using your 18's in winter will destroy them. All the salt, sand, and nasty-ness can ruin really nice wheels.

Ans second, using a 245 low profile tire as a winter tire is just kinda dumb. The smaller the tire in snow the better the traction will be. For example, you would think a mudder type tire would be awesome in snow becuase of the tread pattern, but actually, because the tire is so large, it kinda "floats" over the snow. You really get no traction from that. The smaller the tire is, the easier it will be for the tire to "cut" through the snow instead of floating over it.

^
What DomesticFreak said is true....

I could not recommend at 245/35/18" tire for winter time use (& good luck finding a winter tire in that size).
For the above reasons.
& are you sure you want to ride around with a 3.4" sidewall in the winter time ?

If you really are needing to clear a big brake kit, & are planning on running seperate wheels & tires for the summer/winter.
I think you just messed-up ordering a 18"x8.5" wheels for winter usage.
You should get a real winter tires (for winter usage), non of this all-season crap.
But the only winter tires in 18" for the GA would be 225/40/18"; but I don't think that would be a good choice for a 8.5" wide wheel.

You should of ordered the smallest wheel that will clear your big brake package.
In (IIRC) 17".
& gone with 205/50/17" (or 225/45/17") winter tires.

More choices in winter tires in the smaller size & easier on the wallet.

Example, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 winter performance tires:
225/40/18" = $178 US x 4 = $712 US
(or $257.95 Cdn x 4 = $1031.80 Cdn; based on Cdn local pricing.)

225/45/17" = $144 US x 4 = $576 US
(or $211.95 Cdn x 4 = $847.80 Cdn)

205/50/17" = $131 US x 4 = $524 US
(or $191.95 Cdn x 4 = $767.80 Cdn)


PS: May I suggest Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi winter tires

[ryanbgb22]

i just baught a set of the cheap enkeis. THeir down to $49 now. The total was 244.52 to my door.

[nickofcourse]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

i just baught a set of the cheap enkeis. THeir down to $49 now. The total was 244.52 to my door.

where do you see them at 49? can you post a link of the wheels you bought?

thanks

[ryanbgb22]

0r52's, their on the page in the link in my origional post.

here's a link to the pics...
http://www.edgeracing.com/Gallery/or52_(silver)/

[ryanbgb22]

btw, if anyone is interested, you have to call them, for some reason it doesnt give you the option to buy over the internet.

their customer serivice is great from what i can tell. they have cheap shipping and they shipped the same day i ordered them.

[nickofcourse]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

btw, if anyone is interested, you have to call them, for some reason it doesnt give you the option to buy over the internet.

their customer serivice is great from what i can tell. they have cheap shipping and they shipped the same day i ordered them.

they dont have a plate to cover the lugs? the threaded part where thep late covers on ym car is a little rusty, i think it wouldnt look too good.

also what size did you go with? doesnt 18'' slow the car and decrease gas mileage?

[nickofcourse]

Originally Posted by nickofcourse

they dont have a plate to cover the lugs? the threaded part where thep late covers on ym car is a little rusty, i think it wouldnt look too good.

also what size did you go with? doesnt 18'' slow the car and decrease gas mileage?

also wich is better to get 18x7.5 or 18x8.5??

[Mike Jung]

Originally Posted by nickofcourse

...doesnt 18'' slow the car and decrease gas mileage?

Only if your weight of the wheels & tires are heavier.
(or if the tires are improperly sized.)

Originally Posted by nickofcourse

also wich is better to get 18x7.5 or 18x8.5??

IMO...
18"x7.5"
More choice of tires to fit on it properly.

[ryanbgb22]

they sell center caps...einkei has them to buy, but i think you could also buy generic ones that would fit.

I baught the 18"x7.5...there a little lighter and tires a a little bit cheaper.

[nickofcourse]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

they sell center caps...einkei has them to buy, but i think you could also buy generic ones that would fit.

I baught the 18"x7.5...there a little lighter and tires a a little bit cheaper.

post some pics if you could. also whats a good tires that stays clsoe to stock as to not affect gas mileage drastically. also what is the weight of the stock torque rims?

[ryanbgb22]

idk about the weight, but tires shouldnt really matter i wouldnt think.

im not putting them on till next spring tho, so pics will have to wait.

[sjones419]

will have mine on tuesday or wednesday, so ill post pics when i get em on.

[ryanbgb22]

i got mine yesterday...i dont have tires tho

[sjones419]

it rained today... but there they are

[ryanbgb22]

nice...what tires did u go with...i got kumho ast. they should be coming this week