Finally Made My Rim Decision
02-19-08, 05:00 PM
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Giovanna wheels are not necessarily bad,cc they are just overpriced for what they are. They have done a EXCELLENT job of branding, thus they carry a premium connotation even though they are just as plebian as any other 1pc cast chrome wheel.
Also for the fitment it sounds like you want, you may need a custom wheel
02-19-08, 05:14 PM
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Well after spending various hours looking around the forums it didnt take me long to realize this seems to be more of a tuner car forum.
I am probablly going to get bashed for this on here but this is the decision I made.
Giovanna Ararat 20" Chrome http://superbuytires.com/Giovanna/Ararat/
Front 20x8.5 - 245/35/20
Rear 20x10 - 285/30/20
Will this tire size be ok?
What offset do you suggest?
I want the rim to sit exactly flush with the body of the car. I DO NOT want them poking out but at the same time I DO NOT want them tucked in either!
(even if you dont like or agree with the rims im putting on please help anyway)
I am probablly going to get bashed for this on here but this is the decision I made.
Giovanna Ararat 20" Chrome http://superbuytires.com/Giovanna/Ararat/
Front 20x8.5 - 245/35/20
Rear 20x10 - 285/30/20
Will this tire size be ok?
What offset do you suggest?
I want the rim to sit exactly flush with the body of the car. I DO NOT want them poking out but at the same time I DO NOT want them tucked in either!
(even if you dont like or agree with the rims im putting on please help anyway)
I'm with 4ntvings, its your money and your car. Even when I speak to people looking for wheels, I always preface personal opinions with "IN MY OPINION" or "THIS IS MY PERSONAL FEELINGS ON IT, DO WHAT YOU LIKE".
Giovanna wheels are not necessarily bad,cc they are just overpriced for what they are. They have done a EXCELLENT job of branding, thus they carry a premium connotation even though they are just as plebian as any other 1pc cast chrome wheel.
Also for the fitment it sounds like you want, you may need a custom wheel
Giovanna wheels are not necessarily bad,cc they are just overpriced for what they are. They have done a EXCELLENT job of branding, thus they carry a premium connotation even though they are just as plebian as any other 1pc cast chrome wheel.
Also for the fitment it sounds like you want, you may need a custom wheel
Also, Derrick's right. they did a good job 'branding', etc; i know one of the mfr's for their wheels, since it's MIC...(yes D~i do know a wheel mfr in china)
so i do know cost of some well known wheels evidently, it's not a lot of CL'ers cup of tea; though it just may be your's
just remember, knowledge is power, so gather as much info as you can before making such a large purchase! GL!
Last edited by 4ntvings; 02-19-08 at 05:17 PM.
think you should look around some more though.
02-19-08, 10:42 PM
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A friend of mine is running DUB MOGUL's on his '00 GS3 that sits perfectly in my opinon.
8.5x20 with 35 offset in front - 245/35/20
10x20 with 38 offset in rear - 275/30/20
how much does offset make a difference?
the giovannas do not come in 38 but rather a 42!
IM EXTREMLY PICKY.
I WANT DEEP DISH, FULL FACE CHROME WITH UN-EXPOSED LUG NUTS.
I just cant seem to find many rims with this setup?
The only 2 rims im considering are these Giovanna and the Dropstar DS04
http://superbuytires.com/DropStars/DS%2004/
unless someone else can show me another set of same size rims in chrome with deep dish
8.5x20 with 35 offset in front - 245/35/20
10x20 with 38 offset in rear - 275/30/20
how much does offset make a difference?
the giovannas do not come in 38 but rather a 42!
IM EXTREMLY PICKY.
I WANT DEEP DISH, FULL FACE CHROME WITH UN-EXPOSED LUG NUTS.
I just cant seem to find many rims with this setup?
The only 2 rims im considering are these Giovanna and the Dropstar DS04
http://superbuytires.com/DropStars/DS%2004/
unless someone else can show me another set of same size rims in chrome with deep dish
02-19-08, 10:51 PM
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how much does offset make a difference?
the giovannas do not come in 38 but rather a 42!
IM EXTREMLY PICKY.
I WANT DEEP DISH, FULL FACE CHROME WITH UN-EXPOSED LUG NUTS.
I just cant seem to find many rims with this setup?
The only 2 rims im considering are these Giovanna and the Dropstar DS04
http://superbuytires.com/DropStars/DS%2004/
unless someone else can show me another set of same size rims in chrome with deep dish
the giovannas do not come in 38 but rather a 42!
IM EXTREMLY PICKY.
I WANT DEEP DISH, FULL FACE CHROME WITH UN-EXPOSED LUG NUTS.
I just cant seem to find many rims with this setup?
The only 2 rims im considering are these Giovanna and the Dropstar DS04
http://superbuytires.com/DropStars/DS%2004/
unless someone else can show me another set of same size rims in chrome with deep dish
2. offsets make a world of difference (day/night)
3. you want deep dish = lots of lip = low offsets
4. call Derrick at D2; he helped me out a lot and i required a world of patience
5. do more research
good luck
02-19-08, 11:05 PM
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i'll be calling tomrorow...
i went to that site, i dont mind the 207's which is pretty much identical to the giovannas
thing is.... every wheel there has exposed lug nuts
i went to that site, i dont mind the 207's which is pretty much identical to the giovannas
thing is.... every wheel there has exposed lug nuts
02-19-08, 11:11 PM
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so I guess you don't like this one too.. http://superbuytires.com/MAYA/DX2/
maybe you will like this one? http://superbuytires.com/Lowenhart/LDR/
maybe you will like this one? http://superbuytires.com/Lowenhart/LDR/
02-19-08, 11:16 PM
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so I guess you don't like this one too.. http://superbuytires.com/MAYA/DX2/
maybe you will like this one? http://superbuytires.com/Lowenhart/LDR/
maybe you will like this one? http://superbuytires.com/Lowenhart/LDR/
EXCEPT .... i unfortunatly dont quite have $1000 to spend PER WHEEL ... lol
02-19-08, 11:40 PM
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I realize this more and more every meet I go too 
Seriously dude, we're not trying to give you a hard time, just trying to help. The rim/tire decision is THE most important move, and probably the most expensive, choice you will make on your car and will dictate the theme of your ride. Take your time. Shop around. Read and surf the web more. You dont wanna get suck w/ running spacers or end up selling your wheels 2 months down the line for 60% of what you paid for.
We're not conspiring to get you to buy from CL vendors. They have just have proven themselves time and time again w/ consistent results and knowledge and happy members to prove it. If anything, just PM vendors or other moderators or member's cars that your feelin. Just gain knowledge and make sure you know what you want before you pull the trigger.
Seriously dude, we're not trying to give you a hard time, just trying to help. The rim/tire decision is THE most important move, and probably the most expensive, choice you will make on your car and will dictate the theme of your ride. Take your time. Shop around. Read and surf the web more. You dont wanna get suck w/ running spacers or end up selling your wheels 2 months down the line for 60% of what you paid for.
We're not conspiring to get you to buy from CL vendors. They have just have proven themselves time and time again w/ consistent results and knowledge and happy members to prove it. If anything, just PM vendors or other moderators or member's cars that your feelin. Just gain knowledge and make sure you know what you want before you pull the trigger.