Here are some cheap rims I found on CL, I ghetto photoshopped them onto my car, and in most cases, gave a little "stance"/lowering.

I know there are better alternatives like rfp1s, (super sexy, my fav...) and evo 8-9-10... and the CS2's (i think thats them, by BBS or something) anyway I found most of these to be from 150-350 for all, (some with some without tires).

What you think?

In order:
-2000 Cobra type R 18"( i think they are hot if you delete the stupid snake/R)
Only problem is they are 9" wide i think... I hope thats not too wide, Im a sucker for thin 5 spokes for the cheap. these would be #1 for the cheap.
-Deep dishes (these are kinda cool)
-Evo 8 black, I had to preview them, none for sale locally =(
-Random "Verde 5ives" really cheep but they are 5x115, so no go.
-Genesis by hyundai, kinda fresh, my friend wants to sell me his for the very cheap. they are #2 based on price/ availability to me
-evo 8s in silver. just had to see em too.

I gave no option for evo 8s because if I find em locally.. I want them. same with the 1000+ rims, I guess Ill have to rob a bank or something .

I like the evo's or the 2x 5 spokes..

Personally i love the deep dish rims, they look like the stock evo rims

evo wheels

I like the mustang wheels but they def need a meatier tire.

A new set popped up for super cheap. i think they are gonna be hot sh!t with some paint. only prob is they are 18s and I pretty much convinced myself not to do 18 anymore... but I dont wanna pass em up. heres some pics: first is original and the rest are painted options, I even found a 2g rocking them.

Not really a rainbow fan... but the potential is dope, 18x7.5 +45 offset... sounds like a perfect fit. should add some "stance" without popping out.

Pretty cool illusion of a lip.

the evos look good

talon1990TSi said:

evo wheels

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keep in mind every one wants 600+ for their over valued evo rims. I love em too, but for 600 with crap tires, yeah right. also no one is selling near me right now. the ones im going for are in the sub 300 range. with semi good tires.

Id rather spend light money on rims and more on go fast parts.

I also use the wheel size calculator. 18s would give me about 1.5 inches more diameter than factory. Would that affect my performance by much? (the rims are actually the same weight as my factory laser meshies) if performance is affected does that mean better fuel economy? eh?

I voted for the "deep dish" wheels.

Evo wheels in silver or in black hands down. The rest look like complete ass

I voted Cobra wheels. IIRC, Dan Cokic ran them on his 1G wayy back in the day, and it looked excellent.


EDIT: Just found an old pic of his car on my external HD. Pure SEX in my opinion.

99gst_racer said:

I voted Cobra wheels. IIRC, Dan Cokic ran them on his 1G wayy back in the day, and it looked excellent.


EDIT: Just found an old pic of his car on my external HD. Pure SEX in my opinion.

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Hmm, i retract my previous statement.

I picked up my Evo 8 wheels for 150 in mint condition. They can be found cheap if you know where to look.

Look at XXR 527's. They come in 17x8.25 +35 and they are around $111 per wheel. Pretty cheap imo and the fit would be nice on a 1g

99gst_racer said:

I voted Cobra wheels. IIRC, Dan Cokic ran them on his 1G wayy back in the day, and it looked excellent.


EDIT: Just found an old pic of his car on my external HD. Pure SEX in my opinion.

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Damn they do look good. Hmm, I know a lot of mustang guys. Use to have one. Might see if i can source some cobra wheels now

Not really a rainbow fan... but the potential is dope, 18x7.5 +45 offset... sounds like a perfect fit. should add some "stance" without popping out.

Pretty cool illusion of a lip.

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I love those konigs with the rainbow lip.

konig rainbows or the cobras. But with new center caps of course

I agree with nocardick the xxr 527's are sweet bought a set with 254 40 17 tires was 990 out the door shipped for my 2g. and love the way they look and ride on my car. Pics in my profile of them

lilbp12369 said:

I agree with nocardick the xxr 527's are sweet bought a set with 254 40 17 tires was 990 out the door shipped for my 2g. and love the way they look and ride on my car. Pics in my profile of them

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Did you have any clearance issues without coilovers?

GSLENK said:

A new set popped up for super cheap. i think they are gonna be hot sh!t with some paint. only prob is they are 18s and I pretty much convinced myself not to do 18 anymore... but I dont wanna pass em up. heres some pics: first is original and the rest are painted options, I even found a 2g rocking them.

Not really a rainbow fan... but the potential is dope, 18x7.5 +45 offset... sounds like a perfect fit. should add some "stance" without popping out.

Pretty cool illusion of a lip.

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What are these called??

'97boostinGST said:

What are these called??

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konig. idk which kind. they are pretty fresh. and painting them makes them on a whole new level of dopeness.

Ok ignore the poll , Im deciding between the konigs, and some knockoff rpf1 18 and 17 inch respectively.

Im gonna have to try them both becuase I have this bad feeling that 18s are going to look terrible on a 1g...

99gst_racer said:

I voted Cobra wheels. IIRC, Dan Cokic ran them on his 1G wayy back in the day, and it looked excellent.


EDIT: Just found an old pic of his car on my external HD. Pure SEX in my opinion.

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Yeah they look great, the only problem is some of them have low offset, and some sets will be staggered.

Any downside to running staggered? I am awd... I assume it doesnt matter, as long as they fit, and as long as they are the same total diameter (outside). I think cobras are my fav factory rim, I would choose corvette, but they are the wrong bolt pattern i think.

Why would you need to run staggered sizes? You can simply just order 4 fronts or rears and have all the same size.

I too am looking at some cobra rims to put some drag radials on. They look good but stick out pretty far on 1g's.

Anyone got the specs on the Cobra wheels?

Not exactly sure on the specs but here is the fitment on a 1G.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2396643/1990-plymouth-laser/page-5