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Old 03-04-2002
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I'm stressing myself out!!!!

I can't decide on rims! I am looking for 17", gunmetal or graphite, and lightweight. Can ya'll give me some suggestions? I'd like to make it where the rims and tire package would be around 1000 (up to 1300). Help me please! I like the Konig Absolute Graphites, but they are 23 pounds! I like the Velox VX8R, at 17 lbs, but they are 16" with 195/50/16 Kumhos. Anyone got some good choices? Please reply!
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17" konig tantrums w/pirelli p7000 tires
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konig traffik 16" with nitto nt450 205/50/16...very light weight..i think 17 lbs
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I paid a grand for my 17 inch maxxim tequilas with Falken "Z" rated 205/45's rims

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17" Tenzo AV-7's, available in graphite or gunmetal. They are right around 19-20 lbs. Wheel and tire packages go for about $1k.

EDIT: They shouldn't be that heavy. My shu-4's only weigh 19.5 lbs.
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You shouuld forget the 17's and get a set of 18" konig verdicts w/ 215/40/18 yokohoma paradas. I think someone has a set for sale for $1000!! Thats an insane deal Oh wait, i'm the one that has them for sale[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rhyno:[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG] They weigh 25 lbs, too!

Seems you guys are missing the mark... I also would like them to be light weight, so post up some weights on them too! If I didn't want lightweight, I'd go ahead and get the Konig Absolutes
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I think you've already seen this thread: need help...lightweight 16" rims...
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I like the Velox rims..gunmetal. The special edition are nice. Depends on if you can afford them or not.
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dude, nothin to get stressed about! try three tests in two days! that's something to get stressed about. as for the wheels and tires, take your time until you find something that you really like, or you're just gonna be unsatisfied and want to get new ones all over again.
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Grey: I have seen that thread, but they were 16s, not 17s.
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Anyone like the O.Z. Superllegra (sp.) 15.4 lbs, semi dark finish, 17x7 or 17x 8, I like the SSR Competitions too, but 349 a pop, no thank you.
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17" gunmetal Kosei K1s at tirerack

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Not enough there. Thanks tho.
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Ok. I 've narrowed it down. I've been looking for the past few hours and here are the two that I am deciding on....

Velox VX8R
Weigh 17lbs.
Come with Kumho Supra 712s 195/50/16
Free Shipping to 48 States
Free Mounting
Free Balancing
Free Packaging and Handling
$995


Konig Absolute in Graphite
Weigh 23 lbs (same as stock steel)
Come with Kumho Supra 712s 205/45/17
Free Mounting and Balancing
$1136 w/ shipping included


My ride is a Satin Silver Metallic with 5% window tint, which I think both of these would look good on.
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If you are looking for light weight rims, I would go with some 15 rotas or the jax light. They are around 12lbs or so.
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<< I have seen that thread, but they were 16s, not 17s. >>



Huh? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

The rims I listed in that thread were 17's.
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Yeah, and I like them. Yet, I don't want to steal your rims from you.
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If you like them then get them. I'm not that worried. It's not like you live in my town, or in my state. Yet if you don't want to have the same rims that I will have, then that's understandable. I just want to let you know that I don't mind.
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Thanks Grey.

Does anyone have an opinion on the 2 rims i posted earlier, I don't want further suggestions, just which one would look better on a SSM EX
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Hi PerfectD3. Well i think that the Velox rims look better than the Konigs. But since the Velox are only 16's and the Konigs are 17's, I would go with the Konigs. Here's why. When you buy a rim with a polished lip, it gives the illusion that the wheel is smaller than it actually is. For example look at the pic of the silver civic coupe on the homepage. I think his name is mokishi or something(check him out in member's rides). Well even though his wheels are 17's they still look small. This is just my opinion though and it all depends on what you like. I don't think rims with polished lips look right unless they are 18's or 19's.
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CrackRockSteadyCivic: Yeah, I agree with you. Shoot. I think I'll either have to change the rim I'm going to get, or I'm going to have to plan on getting 18's. Damn it, damn it, damn it. Now I'm stressin'!

PerfectD3: I think the Velox ones look better as well.
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