loudspool

HI everyone, just looking for some opinions on which rims I should get for my car.
I know they aren't much but from doing my research these seem like the nicest and best ones for the price. I would get something better, but I just got volks for my supra so a little set back on cash.

I know that I prbobably should have posted in the rims section, but there's a lot more volume here to get more opinions.

My choice from day one of searching for rims were the XXR 521's (black with chrome lip). Everything seems good about the rims there is just one thing that's making it a hard choice for me. The rears have a deep dish step-up lip, so they kinda looks like they are 17's. The offset is pretty aggresive and I have experience with fender rolling I'd roll my own fenders.

If not the XXR's, the next 3/4 rims I was looking at are all pretty much the same, they just weigh a bit more.

does weight really matter that much? I never really thought about it.




XXR 521:

18x8.5 +30 offset
18x10 +25 offset

they weight roughly 22/23 pounds


ADR m-classic: or ADR m-sport or Stern ST7/ST8

18x8.5 +32 offset
18x9.5 +25 or +35 offset

these weigh a few pounds more (around the 26/27 mark I think).


thanks in advance, I'll be looking buy a new set within two days.

loudspool

note: rims I will be buying will be black with chrome lip only, to match me black 1994 FD3.


xxr,:


adr m-sport:


adr m-classic:


stern st8:

loudspool

anyone?

it's hard to pick

I'm starting to lean towards the stern st8's. (they look clean and nice with a fairly big rear lip).

Montego

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adrm classic

papsmagu

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they all look like they would be a pain in the *** to clean!!! but i would go with XXR cause they resemble BBS LM's

purerx7

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None of the above? Go used and get yourself a nice quality set of wheels for the same price these are new. Check out our classifieds, zilvia.net, my350z, g35driver etc etc

GoodfellaFD3S

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Why mount junk knock-off brand wheels on your FD3S?

I agree with Bryan, look into some used BBS, Volk, Advan etc before considering ADRs and XXRs. You don't own a 240sx or Civic.

widebodyseven

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I agree with them^^^^

But if i were to chose from what you listed i would go with xxr or stern

Miata_mx5

Failmax = Fail. Buy some used quality wheels or some RPF1 or PF01s before that. Leave this crap to the ricers.

loudspool

well I have a 20% discount card from this place I'll be buying them, so if a set costs 500 it'll be 400 for me.

Some lower brand rims are underrated. I know sportmaxx has made some crappy ones in the past, but not all are crap. These 521's for example are good quality rims for the money. Yes volks, works, etc are "better" quality, but that doesn't mean these lower end brands aren't "good enough" quality, you don't always need the best.

That's why I'm starting to see lots of Lexus, Supra's, G35, 350Z, etc with these rims (xxr, sterns, etc). And I'm not talking about the brand as a whole but rather specific types of rims like these xxr 521's.

lots of car guys just have an ego that better brand means good, lower end brand means crap... it's true in most cases, but its not like that all the time.

And why some people spend 4k for rims just for driving around town? well of couse if you got money why not, I'd get better ones also... But I invest a specific amount into cars per year and the rest of the money goes towards other priorities. Even if I was buying used "better brand" rims, it doesn't really do much for me.

you'll obviously disagree with what I say but w/e, was just looking for opinions on these specific rims and I got them I guess. Already ordered a set of the 521's today.

muibubbles

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ill help you out. on a positive note id go with the xxr rims

i use to want the msports when i had my 8 but ive grown far apart from them........ i dont like the arc the mesh has

DriftDreamzSS

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I dont have a big problem with alot of the cheap cast one piece wheels that have decent weight, I understand saving some money and still getting good fitment, ect. The thing that bugs me is all of the wheels you listed are knock off's of high end multi piece wheels, those bolts around the face are fake. I just dont separate one type of fake from another, to me its just as bad as wanting to stick M3 fender vents and gt-r badges on your car.

jectrx7

i love the flat black xxr 521 but i dont think they will fit with those offsets. just waiting for someone to put some on to see how the fitment is.

muibubbles

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the 8.5 will fit. the 10s are questionable. depends how much work you wanna do.. with a fender roller, it opens up endless possibilities

SayNoToPistons

If you are going with cheap knock offs, I would pick the Sterns. They look somewhat original at least, unlike the rest. The ADR and XXRs look like common cheap BBS knock offs.

Sterns used to be a a Japanese company until the name was bought out by an American company called Golden Apple which also produces ADRs anda bunch of other knock off brands. Stern used to produce great wheels before the name was bought by the US company.

EDIT: Oh well, looks like you already decided.

Mistabushido

XXR ftw

gofastgtr

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check pm

loudspool

if you take away the fact that they may look similar or identical to an upper end brand, that doesn't make them cheap ****... these xxr 521's I got are actually pretty light and nice wheels, I'm not really a brands person, just if the price and quality is right, that's all that matters. Cheap doesn't mean bad.

Deutch420

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Im thinking about getting the same rims for my FD. I was a little curious as to how those 18x10 rears fit with only a 25mm offset.

Do you have any pictures of the rears wile on the car? I would love to see how it looks with only a 25mm offset. I just dont see how it can look proper without a 40+ offset.

Also, where is the cheapest place to get them?

GoodfellaFD3S

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Have you even mounted them on the car? Run them for 10,000 miles and then talk to me about how they're comparable. How can you talk about quality at this stage? Give me a break.

I've heard you can get them on ebay for $90 each. 18x10 +25 doesnt fit on an FD. Maybe you can stretch a 215 on them and they might

I'm tempted to close this thread just out of the sheer stupidity exhibited thus far.

cjack37

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My man in my opinion you should pick wheels that feel right for your car and suit your taste however after a while you will see an FD or another car with bomb *** wheels that are more expensive that you will eventually buy. On that note you should take your time in selecting shoes for your FD because the wheels that you put on your car are the most important besides motor reliability.

peace

My man Goodfella, don`t bag on the Honda`s too much

jectrx7

17x10 +35mm w/235/40/17 on the front
17X10 +25mm w/255/40/17 on the rear



17x10 +35mm w/235/40/17 on the front
17X10 +25mm w/255/40/17 on the rear

jectrx7

pics never showed up but there is a pic of 10 +25 in the rear and they seem to fit

Adam P

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wow a lot of help come from here..and fds are now selling for less then 240sx and civics now days so whats the big deal. closing the thread what a horrible comment. if you can find them for 90 please let me know.

and to the OP yes you can fit a 18x10 25 offset on a FD with a 245 or 255 tire..its been done..Also you own your car they don't..they might own a car that LOOKS like it but it is not. Do your own thing. Fd's are old and are not worth much anymore whats the point of buying over priced wheels??

more then half the people here on this forum have Knock off body kits, crappy fitting hoods, and fake headlights, yet they complain about wheels ..i've seen sport max wheels save a guy with a miata from falling off a cliff while we were running canyons.

AWD-RWD racer

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ive been looking into the xxr's myself but the 006's. i dont have tons to spend on rims/tires. but want to make sure the lower then regular offsets will fit. get what you think looks nice and fits your budget.