Alloys opinion if you would be so kind

[kineticz]

Hey,
I'm looking to get a new set of 17s. Found these, and was hoping for some opinions on these wheels to help make my choice:

Car will be lowered 40mm. Car is my avatar. Nice one
Dan

 

[Zipcode]

those have been around for a while. TBH, i think there are better wheels out there.
But it all comes down to your own personal taste.

At the end of the day put wheels on that you like, not what everyone else likes....

 

[JamJay]

On your Leon....Nah. Personally I don't think they suit the car at all. You need a Euro styled rim, maybe a BBS copy if you are short of cash for the real thing. What other body mods are you planning on carrying out? That would be a good indicator to help you decide on a rim, after all you don't want to spend £££ and find out 6mths down the line that your car doesn't look right anymore.

 

[LEE69]

As above it's a personal choice.

I think what you have put up there are rank!

 

[rsmith]

There not my cup of tea, but everyone has different taste.Personally i am thinking hard of getting my LCR alloys powder coated in Gloss black, i reckon i need to get Photoshop out and do a bit of thinkering to see if they would suit my platinum grey LCR.

if you like them, get them, impluse buying is probably the most satisfying purchase of all.Keep them in good nick and you can sell them on if you change your mind.

 

[kineticz]

Yeah, impulse buying - I've been a sucker for that in the past. It's the main reason I create these threads. I've bought something before thinking it's the best thing since sliced bread, then fitted it, and nearly thrown up

 

[rsmith]

Yeah, impulse buying - I've been a sucker for that in the past. It's the main reason I create these threads. I've bought something before thinking it's the best thing since sliced bread, then fitted it, and nearly thrown up

Still, bet it felt good at the time.

 

[JamJay]

Try www.rarerims.co.uk

They are a supplier of a large selection of JDM copy rims and also some Euro styled ones.

They have a function on their website allowing you to try different styles of wheel on your car. Even though you might not like what they sell, it could give you an idea of what to go for i.e. multi/5/6 spoke etc. Just upload a side-on pic of your car to their site and have a play.

Personally I really like the 'Rota Boost' or 'Force' on a lowered LCR.

 

[FSiLeonMike]

I reckon YES, DO IT

 

[MDS]

Wheels are like women dude....

We like them all... but in the end you knwo whats best for you... hahahaha



I think it depends on the look you are after... maybe a bad ass look for a black Leon may look cool...

Seen them on a Yellow LCR, not really what I would opt for...

But like we all say, If you like em ... don't sit here reading this shite.... go n get them fitted my friend!

 

[East london20vT]

I would say go with what you think but they would not be my 1st choice. I would go for something a bit more simple like

http://www.wheel-base.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=18PRIVATKRAFTWERK5x12015GSS

But is we was all the same no one would mod there cars

Cheers

 

[kineticz]

I reckon YES, DO IT

I thought they might look abit tacky judging from the Mazda pic I posted with the wheels on, and that photoshop doesn't really appeal to me either.

I have however found some sexy ones elsewhere

 

[SHADY-NINJA]

settle it over a pint and get an 18 inch old style RS6 rims.
they are drop dead dangles.

 

[caveo]

They look chavy mate , i went for something understated yet suited , check out Inovit CTS in gunmetel.

 

[kineticz]

They look chavy mate , i went for something understated yet suited , check out Inovit CTS in gunmetel.

Yeah I had a look at some Inovit wheels mate, came across these:

and also really like these:

All different styles but smart and I think they would suit. Spoilt for choice!

 

[caveo]

Bottom ones are the best the other 2 are still the chavy black/silver combo

 

[kineticz]

Bottom ones are the best the other 2 are still the chavy black/silver combo

Well what I was hoping for was a black rim to match my headlights, tailights and tints when I get it done. But also to retain some silver as I'm not fond of all black

Do you like all polished rims?

 

[caveo]

Thats why ( lookin @ the colour of your car ) i went for the gun metal , get it photoshopped mate.

 

[kineticz]

Will do mate I know someone handy with Photoshop lol

 

[kineticz]

Would there be a noticeable difference in ride quality from downgrading 19 inch to 18 inch? Or would I need to go down to 17 inch to feel any real benefit? Or is the tyre a greater contributor to ride quality and if so in what way?

Also how about these:

Thanks