Messing with some rims.

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by ModMav71, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. ModMav71

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    What do you guys think of these wheels? Might get them for next to nothing. They are 18x8's.
     
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    if your going for the look in your avatar i think they'll fit the theme pretty well
     
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    Not really a fan of the larger wheels, but I do have 17" centerlines on my Comet. They don't really look that big to me. I'd have to see them on the car.:)
     
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    look fine to me... and i like the bigger wheels :D
     
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    Im just trying to get some cheap rolling stock for now. These are new Nissan Maxima take off's from the dealership I work at. And yes the bolt pattern is the same. One of the Techs awhile back got a set of 350Z takes offs 18's and gave $400 for the rims and tires. So hopefully I can get these cheap since its just the rims. I think they look pretty good on the car and they will get me by till I can get the rims I really want. Plus I can take these off and put them on my wife's Highlander later.
     
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    I like 'em. With that size wheel you gotta make sure your ride height is perfect though... otherwise you might look a little tall. It's got a good stance in the picture -
     
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    hmm i know alot of local niccan ricers with extra rims sitting around...

    those would look hawt on my comet :)
     
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    make them black/gun metal and they might looks sweet!
     
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    i like them
     
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    I think 17" is max.
     
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    How wide is that wheel? It doesn't look like the car would have hardly any turning radius at all.

    I personally don't really like the wheels.
     
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    There not to bad and at least there not spinners!:bananaman:biglaugh:(y)
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    i think they'll look better in black
     
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    Yeah or Gunmetal like John Ford suggested.
     
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    whats the bolt patter on mavericks? particularly mine =D i have a 75 i6 any idea? im lookin to get a new set of rims and tires so yea
     

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