Another rim option possibly?

[DragonDesign]

Ok before anyone says anything yes I know there are a hundred of these "which rims should I buy" threads. I'll try to make this one different and exciting but I dont know......

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...0&wd=18&c=2&pc=66625&rw=8&bp=5-108&vid=005209

A few questions:

1) The bolt pattern is right, but the backspacing isn't really in a format I'm used to. I looked at their explanation on the site and they say their backspacing is measured from centerline of the rim to the mounting point (if i'm reading it correctly) but that's not how I'm used to reading them.... so..... what's the consensus, will they fit?

2) I like the look of the rim on the picture but i don't have a clue what it'll look like on the car. Any opinions? They make it in 20" too but that's a little too big for me. 19" would be preferable but I guess I'm stuck with 18" and a set of Eibach springs.

3) This seems to be the only site I can find these rims on. Are they knock-offs of a different style that anyone knows of?

 

[beaups]

I think that's how the offset is always measured. these are +40 offset.

 

[chriswells78]

I found these this evening, I'm going to call tomorrow and check on them;

http://www.performancewheel.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=165&category=2&secondary=50&gacid=

They offset is a little different since they are for Thunderbird but by my measurements they shouldn't stick out past the fender.

 

[2002_LS_V8]

I found these this evening, I'm going to call tomorrow and check on them;

http://www.performancewheel.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=165&category=2&secondary=50&gacid=

They offset is a little different since they are for Thunderbird but by my measurements they shouldn't stick out past the fender.

damn i realy like the way these are..

 

[GrayGhost1]

I kind of like these. I searched around on Discount Tire's website and thought these would compliment an LS nicely.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...=2000&wd=18&pc=61830&rw=8&vid=005209&bp=5-108

 

[02V8Sport]

I kind of like these. I searched around on Discount Tire's website and thought these would compliment an LS nicely.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...=2000&wd=18&pc=61830&rw=8&vid=005209&bp=5-108

Nice pick Ken, those are sweet! :Beer

 

[tim6918]

Ok before anyone says anything yes I know there are a hundred of these "which rims should I buy" threads. I'll try to make this one different and exciting but I dont know......

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...0&wd=18&c=2&pc=66625&rw=8&bp=5-108&vid=005209

A few questions:

1) The bolt pattern is right, but the backspacing isn't really in a format I'm used to. I looked at their explanation on the site and they say their backspacing is measured from centerline of the rim to the mounting point (if i'm reading it correctly) but that's not how I'm used to reading them.... so..... what's the consensus, will they fit?

2) I like the look of the rim on the picture but i don't have a clue what it'll look like on the car. Any opinions? They make it in 20" too but that's a little too big for me. 19" would be preferable but I guess I'm stuck with 18" and a set of Eibach springs.

3) This seems to be the only site I can find these rims on. Are they knock-offs of a different style that anyone knows of?

Those are some nice rims. I really hope that they fit. I think that they would look outstanding on the LS.

 

[JattGary]

i got the stock LSE wheels
they look ok for now

 

[DragonDesign]

Yeah I think I'll go with them, although the ones Ken picked out are really nice. I've got the thought of a 5 spoke stuck in my head. How much do you wanna bet that "free" shipping won't apply to Canada. I'm moderately concerned about the stock level they have, but I'll call tomorrow and see about ordering them. I was hoping for a +45 offset, but these shouldn't rub, as long as I only get 18". I'll be sure to post some pictures when it's all done to get some opinions. Does anyone have experience working with this company? How will they be to deal with if there is a problem due to damage/incorrect fitment?

 

[chriswells78]

Well, we can forget the Y2K cobra for now, I called today and they told me that it is a Type-o. It was supposed to say 4 on 108.

:soapbox:

 

[dannymal]

I kind of like these. I searched around on Discount Tire's website and thought these would compliment an LS nicely.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...=2000&wd=18&pc=61830&rw=8&vid=005209&bp=5-108

The Voxx Misano pictured will not be available in 18" 5x108 chrome until late June or early July. I've had them on order since March! They do have the silver in stock though. The Voxx representative I spoke to yesterday said that the the ones they're making for the June shipment will have a slightly deeper lip, so I'm hoping the offset does not change too much.