CTATV Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 sounds right to me. but then you can only rotate side to side instead of front to back, which is pointless. yeah well i agree it would be dumb not to have the same size on all of them i was just saying to prevent damage to the car the only thing you NEED is that, other factors are just common sense or more economically suitable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmichaelmalloy Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 go to tirerack.com, they have a big selection at all price ranges, just punch in the info about the car and the tire size. Foolproof. There are other similar sites, just can't think of em right now. All 4 MUST be identical sizes!!! Well, my seemingly simple question fired up some good conversation. You've all been very helpful in these discussions. Thanks for all the input. I know it may have seemed like a rookie question to ask at first, but I don't want to drop a couple grand on new rims without fulling understanding the product inside and out. Thanks again all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 A couple grand ?? Do some research !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmichaelmalloy Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 A couple grand ?? Do some research !!! That price-point isn't all that extreme. Now if that's low, then maybe I need to do some more homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That price-point isn't all that extreme. Now if that's low, then maybe I need to do some more homework. For a nice set of rims and tires, expect to pay $2k+ new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 For a nice set of rims and tires, expect to pay $2k+ new. You can get new SSR Type-C RS's for under $2k for 4. Don't see why you'd pay more for more weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 As a reference point, the set of OZ Ultraleggeras with Goodyear F1 All-Seasons from TireRack ran a tad over $2300, including shipping. HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronlee0821 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 good deal^ ultraleggeras look good, light weight, sturdy even for winter, and comes in many different sizes and specs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmichaelmalloy Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 As a reference point, the set of OZ Ultraleggeras with Goodyear F1 All-Seasons from TireRack ran a tad over $2300, including shipping. HPH That's a decent set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Do you think $2300+ on wheels /tires is a good investment for a 2.5i? Maybe beef up the suspension first? Im not being cynical, and I dont think good light wheels and nice sticky rubber is a waste of money, but maybe start somewhere other than wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Some people like Rotas, they fit, are pretty cheap and look pretty good. They are mostly knock-offs of more expensive designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmichaelmalloy Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Do you think $2300+ on wheels /tires is a good investment for a 2.5i? Maybe beef up the suspension first? Im not being cynical, and I dont think good light wheels and nice sticky rubber is a waste of money, but maybe start somewhere other than wheels? You're probably right that I should upgrade the suspension first. In fact, I was hoping to save up and do it all at once and save on labor. Problem is, I know nothing of suspensions. Any suggestions on where to start? As a note, the tires that came with the vehicle are Yokohama A82A (205/50R17 88V). They've got 9,000 miles so I don't think I need to upgrade those. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmichaelmalloy Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Some people like Rotas, they fit, are pretty cheap and look pretty good. They are mostly knock-offs of more expensive designs. So I looked up Rotas.... not a great first impression when this is the first thing I see http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/8463/rotaposterkq9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 ^^^ hit something hard at speed and that will happen to ANY cast wheel. (trust me, i know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 As I said they are cheap. I personally would never buy ROTAs, I don't like knock-offs. I have BBS's for summer, ASA's for winter. I would get the widest rims that accept 205's, so you can go a little wider when you replace those yokos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I have BBS's for summer, ASA's for winter. heh. ASAs are quality, but they also sell knock-offs, even if they are licensed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 heh. ASAs are quality, but they also sell knock-offs, even if they are licensed. They are cheap and heavy, they were the cheapest I could get from tire rack with the snows mounted. At least the ones I have don't look like they are blatantly trying to be something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 hmmm rotas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoopMan Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 scrotas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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