New Wheels!

Old Jul 28, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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New Wheels!

I want some new rims, im tired of my current set haha

Any recommendations on what i should get?

Here is my current setup, i definitely want some 18s and i have a wrx so... 5x100.

I dont want to go "hellaflush" However i would like the rims to be more flush with the body then my current ones.
Planning on coilovers in the "near" future. Fender work isnt an issue. Im not very picky when it comes to rims, i dont like ones with painted lips, it all needs to be the same color. Other then that im just interested on some ideas for what you guys think might look good. Im just looking for inspiration or a new idea.

Let me know what you think i should get!

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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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I don't know your taste..
Do you like white rims? maybe black?
concaved? with some fat lip?
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:24 AM
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be more specific
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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18x10 et 10 oz futuras with and moar low and you'd be good to go. Lol. But moar realistically, It depends on if you want form or function or both or what. And how much fender work youre willing todo.
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Rev. Rob Large
Daytons, yo.
If only I found a set in 5x100...
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Also, what kind of look do you want? Hellaflush? Practical? Comfort? Do you want to roll your fenders? pretty broad question.
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Updated the post answering most questions haha
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Daytons, yo.
I already got some of those on my Altima!!
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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What's the budget?
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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Bbs lm reps would be my choice.
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Well coils or not makes a huge difference in running x8.5 or being able to go wider than that. 18x9 with some 255's should be achievable with rolling of fenders and appropriate performance camber.
Old Jul 29, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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