What kind of rims look the best on a 2nd gen?
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From: So Cal where the OC/LA/SB counties meet
I'm more of a traditionalist
My favorite is either chromed or polished out S5 TII wheels. At the least, guaranteed no problem as to offset, center hole size, or other fitment issues.
And, I've found that anything over 16 inch wheels requires tires with such a short sidewall that you feel every pebble you drive over.
And, I've found that anything over 16 inch wheels requires tires with such a short sidewall that you feel every pebble you drive over.
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From: panama city, fl
guess that's your car? looks nice. what size tires and rims? they look pretty fat in the rear. although it's just my personal opinion, a more aggresive exhaust would finish it off nicely. somewhat bigger exhaust tips, ya know? but still, sweet car!!! just wondering but is it lowered any? if so, how much?
scott
scott
ohhh dang those look NICE!!! NYC, what are they? the first pic i like better, because they look polished with a chrome looking effect to them, but the second pic doesnt look as good because they look dull, i think they would also look better with a litte deep dish...
but over all, they look pretty sweet, try getting some different angles, like a straight shot...
but over all, they look pretty sweet, try getting some different angles, like a straight shot...
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From: Queens, NY-----Rockland, NY(School)
although my member name is blackfc, that is not my fc, but i do love those rims and how they are meatier in the rear. and i do agree that the exhaust on the FC should not be stock.
this is my FC and my rims, koing monsoons
this is my FC and my rims, koing monsoons
man those all look awsome, problem is i'm on a rather stict budget. So whats the best looking rim for the lowest amount of money?
Sorry 2 sound cheap, but i'm goin' 2 college next year and need 2 save for that aswell!
Sorry 2 sound cheap, but i'm goin' 2 college next year and need 2 save for that aswell!
lots of rims look terrific on an FC... I'd have gotten Volk graham lights but I wasn't sure about such a light wheel on a street car w/ such coilovers. besides, these were much less expensive and really not heavy...def. less than 20 lbs a wheel. check 'em out:
Last edited by jon88se; Dec 24, 2002 at 05:48 PM.
whats wrong with the stock AE wheels? it kinda sucks that they don't show brakes, but ..... 
stock power!
I haven't found a single set of wheels that look good on the AE... if anyone has any, show me!

stock power!
I haven't found a single set of wheels that look good on the AE... if anyone has any, show me!
Originally posted by jon88se
lots of rims look terrific on an FC... I'd have gotten Volk graham lights but I wasn't sure about such a light wheel on a street car w/ such coilovers. besides, these were much less expensive and really not heavy...def. less than 20 lbs a wheel. check 'em out:
lots of rims look terrific on an FC... I'd have gotten Volk graham lights but I wasn't sure about such a light wheel on a street car w/ such coilovers. besides, these were much less expensive and really not heavy...def. less than 20 lbs a wheel. check 'em out:
what's wrong with light wheels on a street car?
and thick 5spoke wheels look best on FCs, then mesh.
surely theres nothing wrong with light wheels on a street car, especially if they are forged...i believe volk has 3 kinds of graham lights, the one I was interested in (the cheaper one) is not forged and I'd assume that such a light cast wheel would be easy to bend on the street. the other side of the coin is that nice light forged wheels are $$ lighter is better for performance though, less unsprung weight.





