Tax money came ! Question about a minor detail on rims..

First off you chose a 5x100 which is the wrong lug pattern

we need 5x114.3 /5 x 4.5

the 25 offset should be perfect for both.

NLT motoring is offering 25% off till Friday and they'll beat others prices and such.

http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-521-Wheels-18x8-5-Flat-Gun-Metal-p/52188149.htm


http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-521-Wheels-18x10-Flat-Gun-Metal-p/52180149.htm

 

You could also fit 18x10s all around if you wanted

 

You should consider getting the Varrstoen ES1s, ESM reps, or LCLs instead. They won't come with that ugly unilug design.

 

No no prob man they have those on there. Just give them a shout

why would he want to do that??

I think ink he wanted the deeper lip in the rear. If he ran the same size that would defeat the purpose.

Es1's are $$$

Esm rep are still a good bit more then his current selection


Why are you so against he unilug design?

 

Because it looks awesome

 

That looks like he stretched the crap out of the front tires. That has no function.

 

Because unilug looks stupid.

 

275/35/18 isnt exactly stretched on an 18x10

 

You mean your obsessed with something like a BBS or CCW...

 

No need to get upset. Was all in good fun. I even owned myself in my making of a funny. XXR makes so many different copies I can't keep track what is what 521, 522... lol.

Just seems funny to me that these different wheels have been around for a very long time and people are only exposed to them via. replicas.

Also, do a search on XXR's on the old google machine. There have been wheel failures.

 

If you do a search on them you'll find some pictures with no actual facts behind them. Yes, it is typically true you get what you pay for. But I suspect the majority of those failures would still have occurred with top brands.


Look up any brand and you'll find some one claiming of a failure due to manufacturing.



Also order from NLT motoring. They seem to have a good rep, best prices and most sizes.

 

True, then again a picture is worth a thousand words in a sense when it comes to failures. Hub separation and spoke failure is pretty major... Not just a caved in barrel.

I am not trying to dissuade, it's his car and yes they are good looking wheels. Just remember their quality is on par with Rotas and such.

 

Why would you want someone to look at your car and even say that though. There is no reason to run a 18x10 up front unless your actually using it like on the track or auto x. There is a reason it's not done very commonly.

Example 00R

18x9.5 with a 20mm offset

the 2000 R wheels have a 6.12" backspacing, which is the same as the various 17x9" SN95 wheels. With the added width (9.5" vs. 9") they'll stick out an extra 1/2", but that should make them fit about perfect IMO.

so take it as you will

 

Wheel failures will happen more with the cheaper wheels. Its just how it is. CHINESE manufacturing. You even said your buying them cause they are CHEAP!

Dude... like I said. All in good fun. It's your car. Do what you want. I was just pointing out that its funny people think these things are so hot, when they were around for a long azz time.

I am stoked people like you are branching out of the traditional Mustang wheels. It's great!

 

My friend had a brand new Audi that had a wheel split. Shut happens and sometimes it's to an expensive ass wheel sometimes a cheapo