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s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 01:55 AM

I need a set of cheap rims quickley and I found these. I know these aren't great but i'm on a serious budget.Sport Max Staggered 17x7 +38 and 17x9 + 35. For $450 I really like the design of these rims and I can't find much this cheap. When I say I need rims fast, I mean I already sold my rims that are on my car. My Uncle fronted me the cash.
My questions are is it ok to be staggered two inches? I normally see 8's with 9's not 7's. And I know the offset isn't great but I could run some spacers. What size spacers would be good to run with these? Here are pics.

http://motorsportsr.com/2005Wheelspi...SIL8H4mini.jpg

Maeda · 04-13-2006, 01:57 AM

No......................

Touring240 · 04-13-2006, 02:01 AM

friends don't let friends buy sportmax
...or FN...

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 02:03 AM

Lol that bad huh. Ok i'll probably stay away then. Just curious whats so shitty about them?

A Spec Products · 04-13-2006, 02:13 AM

check RB motoring gallery section

http://www.rbmotoring.com/gallery/

they just got in their container of used wheels the other day

at least thats more acceptable stuff

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 02:34 AM

Well I searched some more and it seemed like the only problem is that they are heavy, and have a crappy offset. I'm not big on the offset but them being heavy doesn't bother me much at all. I'm not into drifting or anything right now and I know there not as heavy as the pos 18's I have on right now. I really like the design and I do want 17x9's on the back. And like I said I have a very very tight budget. Seems like these are some of the best I can come by for this price. I would like to hear any feedback about their durability though.

Maeda · 04-13-2006, 02:38 AM

very very tight budget ='s get some FNs

Everybody has them but hey...

its because they come in good sizes, are light, and cheap.

!Zar! · 04-13-2006, 02:51 AM

FN's are the new steelies.

Buy some MB comps.
Or Work meisters. ;x

s14xman · 04-13-2006, 02:55 AM

yea rb has cheap as wheels, and especialy in the sizes you are looking at. Pretty much on the RB site, the higher the offset= the cheaper the wheels haha

blackflag_Rms13 · 04-13-2006, 03:57 AM

Wheels and Tires section FTW!!1!

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-13-2006, 03:59 AM

If you are so low on funds, maybe you should invest in some stock SE wheels for your car. Is it an S13 or S14? Those large wheel sizes are gonna have you buying larger tires which cost LARGER amounts of money.

Gnnr · 04-13-2006, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13coupedude

I need a set of cheap rims quickley

Why? The car has no wheels on it now? Whats the rush? Like 240FaLKoN said, just get the stock SEs and save up.

m072514 · 04-13-2006, 09:44 AM

why the hell did you sell your wheels before you got a replacement? thats like taking out a kidney for a transplant... before you have a donor!

*exitspeed* · 04-13-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13coupedude

I need a set of cheap rims quickley and I found these. I know these aren't great but i'm on a serious budget.Sport Max Staggered 17x7 +38 and 17x9 + 35. For $450 I really like the design of these rims and I can't find much this cheap. When I say I need rims fast, I mean I already sold my rims that are on my car. My Uncle fronted me the cash.
My questions are is it ok to be staggered two inches? I normally see 8's with 9's not 7's. And I know the offset isn't great but I could run some spacers. What size spacers would be good to run with these? Here are pics.

http://motorsportsr.com/2005Wheelspi...SIL8H4mini.jpg

The sizes just suck. If you want cheap wheels get some used ones. Don't listen to everyone about FN and Sportmax blah blah blah.

Their cheap and in really great sizes. Get what you want as long as sizes are good. The ones you mentioned...are not.

DoriftoSlut · 04-13-2006, 11:04 AM

http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/album416

Impul RS for $580. 4 17x9 +20s. Those wheels rock.

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 12:06 PM

What about if I had 17x9 in front too?

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-13-2006, 12:21 PM

People fit 17x9 in the front of their cars all day long. Just be weary about putting HUGE tires in there.

axiomatik · 04-13-2006, 12:24 PM

Just look through the Wheels For Sale forum, there are plenty of options:

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106534
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106577
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106498
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106491
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=105778

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-13-2006, 01:14 PM

So. . .are you 4 or 5 lug? That could help us out alot in terms of your options.

P4rD0nM3 · 04-13-2006, 03:49 PM

How about steelies? Those are cheap...but I believe lookin' for used stock wheels are still the best ways to get fast, cheap rims for your 240.

Pank · 04-13-2006, 04:33 PM

7 and 9 stagger = MAD UNDERSTEEEEEEER

mellojoe · 04-13-2006, 05:09 PM

Go to Tires.com and look up the MBMotorsports Weapon. These seem to be the new FN's. Cheap. Look pretty good. Good sizes. Good offsets. Decent weight.

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 11:38 PM

Well I went with my original plan and got a set of new 15x7 +23 enkei mesh. Hope they look good on my Red s13 coupe. Thanks for not letting me convince myself to buy those rims. I wanted something a little bigger but these will do for now. Plus cheaper tires are a plus.

FrancesTheMute · 04-13-2006, 11:40 PM

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/

^I'm a big fan of their wheels. They make some that'll fit both S13's and S14's.

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 11:47 PM

Ya If only i had money for 5 lug conversion I would have alot easier time.

Last question without starting a new thread. What tire size is recommended for those enkei's? I want the biggest tire without having to roll or anything. thanks.

i8yourfwd · 04-13-2006, 11:56 PM

heh.. you won't need to roll with that offset... and are you even lowered at all?

s13coupedude · 04-13-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i8yourfwd

heh.. you won't need to roll with that offset... and are you even lowered at all?

lol not yet, that's my next thing.

axiomatik · 04-14-2006, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrancesTheMute

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/

^I'm a big fan of their wheels. They make some that'll fit both S13's and S14's.

fit s13's and s14's? I don't see anything wider than 8" or an offset lower than +33. Only thing going for them is the price, and they are so cheap I am not sure I could trust their strength or quality.

DoriftoSlut · 04-14-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrancesTheMute

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/

^I'm a big fan of their wheels. They make some that'll fit both S13's and S14's.

The widest wheel they make is 8 inches? Oh hell. Fail fail fail. DOn't post that stuff anymore, makes me wanna die.

Gnnr · 04-14-2006, 11:23 AM

Dude, just go get some 5Zignen FN01R-C's. Lightweight, affordable, and good sizing. You live in Wisconsin, so its not like in California where every 240 has one. Even here, hardly anyone has those wheels. I guess California=Home to 80% of 240s in existence with FNs. Go to http://www.splparts.com/ .

/End of discussion.

04-13-2006, 01:55 AM	#1
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need input on rims I need a set of cheap rims quickley and I found these. I know these aren't great but i'm on a serious budget.Sport Max Staggered 17x7 +38 and 17x9 + 35. For $450 I really like the design of these rims and I can't find much this cheap. When I say I need rims fast, I mean I already sold my rims that are on my car. My Uncle fronted me the cash. My questions are is it ok to be staggered two inches? I normally see 8's with 9's not 7's. And I know the offset isn't great but I could run some spacers. What size spacers would be good to run with these? Here are pics. http://motorsportsr.com/2005Wheelspi...SIL8H4mini.jpg

04-13-2006, 01:57 AM	#2
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04-13-2006, 02:38 AM	#7
Maeda Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Camp Snake Bite, CA RIP Posts: 2,356 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Maeda Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very very tight budget ='s get some FNs Everybody has them but hey... its because they come in good sizes, are light, and cheap. __________________

04-13-2006, 02:51 AM	#8
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	FN's are the new steelies. Buy some MB comps. Or Work meisters. ;x __________________

04-13-2006, 02:01 AM	#3
Touring240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	friends don't let friends buy sportmax ...or FN...

04-13-2006, 02:03 AM	#4
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lol that bad huh. Ok i'll probably stay away then. Just curious whats so shitty about them?

04-13-2006, 02:34 AM	#6
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I searched some more and it seemed like the only problem is that they are heavy, and have a crappy offset. I'm not big on the offset but them being heavy doesn't bother me much at all. I'm not into drifting or anything right now and I know there not as heavy as the pos 18's I have on right now. I really like the design and I do want 17x9's on the back. And like I said I have a very very tight budget. Seems like these are some of the best I can come by for this price. I would like to hear any feedback about their durability though.

04-13-2006, 02:55 AM	#9
s14xman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: washington Age: 41 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea rb has cheap as wheels, and especialy in the sizes you are looking at. Pretty much on the RB site, the higher the offset= the cheaper the wheels haha __________________ FRontline (marinating since 02)

04-13-2006, 03:57 AM	#10
blackflag_Rms13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,133 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wheels and Tires section FTW!!1!

04-13-2006, 03:59 AM	#11
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	If you are so low on funds, maybe you should invest in some stock SE wheels for your car. Is it an S13 or S14? Those large wheel sizes are gonna have you buying larger tires which cost LARGER amounts of money. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

04-13-2006, 09:44 AM	#13
m072514 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why the hell did you sell your wheels before you got a replacement? thats like taking out a kidney for a transplant... before you have a donor! __________________

04-13-2006, 11:04 AM	#15
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/album416 Impul RS for $580. 4 17x9 +20s. Those wheels rock. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

04-13-2006, 12:06 PM	#16
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What about if I had 17x9 in front too?

04-13-2006, 12:21 PM	#17
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	People fit 17x9 in the front of their cars all day long. Just be weary about putting HUGE tires in there. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

04-13-2006, 12:24 PM	#18
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just look through the Wheels For Sale forum, there are plenty of options: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106534 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106577 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106498 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=106491 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=105778 __________________

04-13-2006, 01:14 PM	#19
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	So. . .are you 4 or 5 lug? That could help us out alot in terms of your options. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

04-13-2006, 03:49 PM	#20
P4rD0nM3 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Not Applicable Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How about steelies? Those are cheap...but I believe lookin' for used stock wheels are still the best ways to get fast, cheap rims for your 240.

04-13-2006, 04:33 PM	#21
Pank Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 42 Posts: 3,627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	7 and 9 stagger = MAD UNDERSTEEEEEEER __________________ high performance driveway photography zenki s14---v8 fc rx7 my crappy flickr page (drift cars whoo)

04-13-2006, 05:09 PM	#22
mellojoe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go to Tires.com and look up the MBMotorsports Weapon. These seem to be the new FN's. Cheap. Look pretty good. Good sizes. Good offsets. Decent weight. __________________

04-13-2006, 11:38 PM	#23
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I went with my original plan and got a set of new 15x7 +23 enkei mesh. Hope they look good on my Red s13 coupe. Thanks for not letting me convince myself to buy those rims. I wanted something a little bigger but these will do for now. Plus cheaper tires are a plus.

04-13-2006, 11:40 PM	#24
FrancesTheMute Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/ ^I'm a big fan of their wheels. They make some that'll fit both S13's and S14's.

04-13-2006, 11:47 PM	#25
s13coupedude Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 121 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ya If only i had money for 5 lug conversion I would have alot easier time. Last question without starting a new thread. What tire size is recommended for those enkei's? I want the biggest tire without having to roll or anything. thanks.

04-14-2006, 11:23 AM	#30
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dude, just go get some 5Zignen FN01R-C's. Lightweight, affordable, and good sizing. You live in Wisconsin, so its not like in California where every 240 has one. Even here, hardly anyone has those wheels. I guess California=Home to 80% of 240s in existence with FNs. Go to http://www.splparts.com/ . /End of discussion. __________________