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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:15 PM |
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Rims Selection
What rims do you guys think would look better on my car, these arent the exact rims i would get they are just rough ideas.
Here is a pic of my car as is, it will be getting either mirror tint or limo black soon.
This is the first type, something like this, like joels rims.
The second like this, like the japanese drifting rims.
The third like this, some chrome ones.
Let me know your ideas, i know im calling on peoples opinions but im just wondering what you all think.
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:20 PM |
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So are you planning on changing the stud pattern to fit these wheels???
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:25 PM |
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Yeah im getting new discs and drums to suit whatever rims i choose. Most of those rims come in 6.5 or 7 inch widths so clearence should be a majour
issue.
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:31 PM |
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dunno bout vaults on a bug
chromies are an exy way to say u have no taste,
nah just kidding waht ever floats your boat,
ive still got a set under the house
brian runs rims on his super similar to those tenzos and they look the goods
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:34 PM |
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im sorta leaning away form the chrome ones now thsat ive seen bugs with the japp type rims on them as well as ones like urs
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:45 PM |
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The vault in my opinion is one of the ugliest wheels ever made. Any of the others you've listed would be a great improvement over the vault. In fact,
the stock steelies on your car now are better than the vault. And to think, some people say I need to keep my thoughts to myself : )
Happy motoring, have fun with the new wheels.
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 08:57 PM |
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posted by Dirtbag
The vault in my opinion is one of the ugliest wheels ever made. Any of the others you've listed would be a great improvement over the vault. In fact,
the stock steelies on your car now are better than the vault.
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I agree... I'd say stay with stock rather than get super bling bling chromies.... It makes old cars look worse!
Considered just painting the stock rims? Getting wider steelies in the stock pattern?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Formula-Vee-VW-Volkswagen-Beetle-914-Type-3-MAG-WHEELS_W0QQitemZ260472517830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_A
ccessories?hash=item3ca55f34c6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:03 PM |
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I'm with everyone else. I reckon those chromies are hideous but hey everyone likes different stuff. I like the first ones but thats just cause they
are similar to mine. Those jap wheels, similar to a volk one i have in my mind, are my favorite rim on other cars. They just suit other cars. I have
never seen them on a bug but that blue one looks good. Take a look at volk. They do quality rims and i like the look of theres better than the ones on
the blue bug. Thicker and more curved spokes
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:09 PM |
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my opinion would be the second set deep dish and ride height adjustment would suit your bug, half black and mirror tint would make it look good
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:14 PM |
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those formula vee rims are cool looking but ading tires to that cost is pretty high. after seein that blue bug i am not goin with the vaults.
eventually ride height will come down and i saw a car on the weekend with the two tone tint and liked it. just depends on cost
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:21 PM |
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adding tires is cheaper than geting all new discs and drums...
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:28 PM |
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i got told that the tints chrome n black were 50 bucks extra compared to the dark dark tints.material is abit dearer yada yada yada. get a price from
your car audio places they usually do tints aswell or would know someone who does.should be paying no more that $200-$250 for a bug in chrome n
black.
also you might have to narrow your beam if you go 17s on your bug otherwise.id go chromies on that dont worry what everyone else thinks  17s mild hieght adjustment stainless running boards tints.would be the
shit
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:30 PM |
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geez thanks for pointing that out i didnt even think about that. i will be speaking to the finance company (mum and dad) about that tomoro. Ill call
around tomoro bout tint cause got one for $300 for just black. but staino boards are on there way.
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:35 PM |
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no worries mate,good luck with everythingonce you get it done put up the pics so we can have a look
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| posted on September 7th, 2009 at 09:40 PM |
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there will be pics. but im still after thoughts on the rims
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| posted on September 8th, 2009 at 09:19 PM |
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I'm crazy so don't listen to me but some of the wheels around are so heavy they will make your bug very unnice to drive and if you've ever had
wheel shimmy before with stock wheels imagine it with heavy rims it aint pretty but it may look pretty.If i were you i'd ask some questions regarding
the total weight ready to fit and go from there.If you want light shiny and cheap with correct offset for a bug you can't beat a set of cookies!
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 07:40 AM |
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I am with you Col go for something light much better
I hope you also realise that if you go much bigger than 6 inch you will run into suspension and inner guard problems with tyre rubbing
the otehr way is of course to fit wider guards and have a different offset
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 10:24 AM |
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Hi
I have the Nissan Skyline stud pattern, 114.2 x 5 from memory. It's the same as Ford Falcon, Toyota Camry & Rav 4.
if u want a really nice cheap set of wheels, u can't go past nissan R32 skyline wheels, they are perfect for our beetles, 16 x6.5 inches clear
everything, even big 4 pot calipers, the are light & best of all cheap as the skyline boys don't want them.
I run a set on the track, I got mine for $150 & they are mint, they didn't even have a scratch on them, I'm sorry now I painted them black.
Another good thing is that u can also use the skyline space saver which should easily fit in your spare wheel well.
It also nice to have a set of wheels on your beetle that no one else has.
Heres some ebay links for u.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-SKYLINE-R32-ORIGINAL-SPACE-SAVER-SPARE-TYRE_W0Q...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NISSAN-SKYLINE-R32-GTS-T-ORIGINAL-ALLOY-WHEELS-TYRES_W...
I run even bigger wheels daily, they are 17 x 7 with quite large 205/50r17 tyres, with big Nissan R32 skyline brakes up front. I have noticed
absolutely no difference with all the extra weight , I don't have shimmies or handling problems. Don't be put off by some of the comments.
regards
Jak
PS if u put those vault wheels on your car, U should be banned from the forum & have your car confiscated from u! Just kidding.....
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 01:02 PM |
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The V Force Spyder wheel is one of the lightest around and they come in 2 different offsets. 20ET and 36ET
Tyres are cheap as they are 15" x 6"
If interested give Richard a call as he has a set with rubber on that is near as new - done done a few laps of the block
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on September 9th, 2009 at 01:17 PM |
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done done a few laps of the block
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yeah i bet
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