Which wheels would be better?

[ghosthunter]

I am thinking of changing wheels. It's definitely 15 inch with 195/55/15 tires.


Rota Real Lite

http://www.rotawheels.com/reallite.php
(matte steel grey)


Rota RB

http://www.rotawheels.com/rb.php
(royal lip silver)


Which one would look better with the project car?

[mcbry]

i like this one...

http://www.rotawheels.com/reallite.php
(matte steel grey)

[niky]

I really like the style of the RB, but it doesn't suit your car.

Are the Real Lites really lite... errh... light? I'm changing tires soon, and those look kinda nice.

Hey, is the work on your car finished? Is it ready for "gauging" yet?

[ssaloon]

real lite looks good for me, but the RB will definitely add some JDM appeal to your car.

[ghosthunter]

real lite looks good for me, but the RB will definitely add some JDM appeal to your car.

when you said JDM appeal, I suddenly got a vision of a "panda" color schemed Nissan Sentra with a tofu store name printed on the door.

[ghosthunter]

I really like the style of the RB, but it doesn't suit your car.

I kinda feel that way after looking longer at the rb wheels.

Are the Real Lites really lite... errh... light? I'm changing tires soon, and those look kinda nice.

They are light. I could lift one with my arm extended. The spokes are hollowed out behind them. Actually, even the RB's spokes are hollowed out for some lightness too.

Hey, is the work on your car finished? Is it ready for "gauging" yet?

hehehe... can't wait for some competition? I am pretty much happy with the current suspension. H&R springs worked well. The brakes needs upgrading since I am using Bendix Standard pads. (FYI, the brake calipers & rotors came from a Nissan Bluebird.) I am getting a set of Bendix MetalKings this weekend from a shop I know.

The tires are basically shot. No serious track driving until they are replaced. But that doesn't exclude drag though.

[niky]

Damnit! Big brakes and springs already? I've got to find some good brakes... I'm still trying to find a source for 626 V6 or Mazda6 brakes for mine... my stock rotors are definitely shot, and I don't think refacing will do it anymore (OT, sorry).

Hehe... I'll be in QC this weekend... Might pass by Sidney's place on Monday to bug the hell out of him. :hihihi:

Go for the Real Lites, then... besides, polished lips don't hold up well to our acidic environment... I don't know if you noticed, but mine are peeling.

Advan Neova AD07s... they don't last very long (mine need replacing at 20,000 kms), but they're grippy and have terrifically strong sidewalls... good defense against potholes.

[ghosthunter]

Damnit! Big brakes and springs already?

actually the sentra already had the bluebird brakes on it when I bought the car. And among the first things done to the car was upgrade the suspension. The first springs I used was B+G but was too soft. I was able to find someone selling his H&R springs and those worked well when combined with the Koni adjustable shocks.

Advan Neova AD07s... they don't last very long (mine need replacing at 20,000 kms), but they're grippy and have terrifically strong sidewalls... good defense against potholes.

I know, I also used the same tires for my turbocharged Corolla. Lasted only a year but the grip was very good.