Aftermarket vs. stock rims (pics)...
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(mods - thought this might be useful in the main area or even the lobby to educate those who might not go into wheels or other sub-forums.)
If you haven't had aftermarket rims then it's easy to convince yourself that the stock rims look 'ok' and don't need upgrading. But I had to get a new tire on my front rim so I took a pic of the car with the stock spare on so you could see a before and after.
I also noticed the stock 17" was 'inset" from the fenderwell a lot compared to my HRE which is 'flush' from the side.
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If you haven't had aftermarket rims then it's easy to convince yourself that the stock rims look 'ok' and don't need upgrading. But I had to get a new tire on my front rim so I took a pic of the car with the stock spare on so you could see a before and after.
I also noticed the stock 17" was 'inset" from the fenderwell a lot compared to my HRE which is 'flush' from the side.
First pic:
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second pic after I got my front HRE back on:
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That's not really a fair photo comparison, as you go from mod/stock to mod/mod. Of course matched wheels look better, but I think the stock wheels look classier and sportier than the spokey, rivety aftermarket ones.
Yes, I'm in the minority on this aesthetic issue. Believe me, I do think there are aftermarket wheels that look better than the stock ones. But for the most part I'm a believer in the "simpler looks better" philosophy, not to mention those aftermarket wheels must be a ***** to clean!
Yes, I'm in the minority on this aesthetic issue. Believe me, I do think there are aftermarket wheels that look better than the stock ones. But for the most part I'm a believer in the "simpler looks better" philosophy, not to mention those aftermarket wheels must be a ***** to clean!
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GS4fun those rides look sweet man very nice , what is the name of the spoiler kit?Are the car drop and if so how many inches ?how is the ride I notice you live in Jersey I know how bad the streets can be because I live on Long Island and Im afraid of droping my GS4 if I put a kit on .
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Originally posted by Iceman
That's not really a fair photo comparison, as you go from mod/stock to mod/mod. Of course matched wheels look better, but I think the stock wheels look classier and sportier than the spokey, rivety aftermarket ones.
That's not really a fair photo comparison, as you go from mod/stock to mod/mod. Of course matched wheels look better, but I think the stock wheels look classier and sportier than the spokey, rivety aftermarket ones.
My point was that many don't consider aftermarket rims and I just wanted to show what a big difference they make. It wasn't about showing off my car. Heck, I've NEVER bought aftermarket rims until I bought this car.
Yes, I'm in the minority on this aesthetic issue. Believe me, I do think there are aftermarket wheels that look better than the stock ones. But for the most part I'm a believer in the "simpler looks better" philosophy, not to mention those aftermarket wheels must be a ***** to clean!
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
(mods - thought this might be useful in the main area or even the lobby to educate those who might not go into wheels or other sub-forums.)
If you haven't had aftermarket rims then it's easy to convince yourself that the stock rims look 'ok' and don't need upgrading. But I had to get a new tire on my front rim so I took a pic of the car with the stock spare on so you could see a before and after.
I also noticed the stock 17" was 'inset" from the fenderwell a lot compared to my HRE which is 'flush' from the side.
First pic:
(mods - thought this might be useful in the main area or even the lobby to educate those who might not go into wheels or other sub-forums.)
If you haven't had aftermarket rims then it's easy to convince yourself that the stock rims look 'ok' and don't need upgrading. But I had to get a new tire on my front rim so I took a pic of the car with the stock spare on so you could see a before and after.
I also noticed the stock 17" was 'inset" from the fenderwell a lot compared to my HRE which is 'flush' from the side.
First pic:
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Nice wheels by the way! Are yours the same as the ones on GS4Fun's car? I don't think they are, but I am not sure what the difference is (other than the fact that yours are not Chrome).
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Originally posted by Hameed
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Nice wheels by the way! Are yours the same as the ones on GS4Fun's car? I don't think they are, but I am not sure what the difference is (other than the fact that yours are not Chrome).
Yeah, yeah rub it in bro................
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Nice wheels by the way! Are yours the same as the ones on GS4Fun's car? I don't think they are, but I am not sure what the difference is (other than the fact that yours are not Chrome).
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Hey Manuel,
The bling bling factor on those Lowenharts is more than I want ................![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I think the wheels look great, but I am really looking for HRE's - something similar or slightly different to what Dex just installed on his.
Also, one other very important factor is that I just don't have the spare cash required for this upgrade right now. I will do this upgrade next year, or if someone is selling a used set of HRE's at a price I cannot ignore, then I will do it sooner.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Your cars look absolutely awesome (as I have mentioned on several occasions before! )
The bling bling factor on those Lowenharts is more than I want ................
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I think the wheels look great, but I am really looking for HRE's - something similar or slightly different to what Dex just installed on his.
Also, one other very important factor is that I just don't have the spare cash required for this upgrade right now. I will do this upgrade next year, or if someone is selling a used set of HRE's at a price I cannot ignore, then I will do it sooner.
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Your cars look absolutely awesome (as I have mentioned on several occasions before! )
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Thank you for this very useful info. I too have the L-Tuned shocks and springs set up with my 17" stock wheels and every time I see them, they still look good, but they still look small. Before Ltuning they looked even more out of place since the car was not lowered at that time.
I have never bought aftermarket rims and not about to go to 19 or 20s, however I am seriously considering at least 18's to at least make the overall look of the car better.
I have never bought aftermarket rims and not about to go to 19 or 20s, however I am seriously considering at least 18's to at least make the overall look of the car better.
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Originally posted by ATLgs4
hey bit, where do you take your car to have tires mounted? i need a good place that knows how to deal with 19"+ rims and wont scratch them. thanks
hey bit, where do you take your car to have tires mounted? i need a good place that knows how to deal with 19"+ rims and wont scratch them. thanks
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Originally posted by Hameed
Nice wheels by the way! Are yours the same as the ones on GS4Fun's car? I don't think they are, but I am not sure what the difference is (other than the fact that yours are not Chrome).
Nice wheels by the way! Are yours the same as the ones on GS4Fun's car? I don't think they are, but I am not sure what the difference is (other than the fact that yours are not Chrome).