View Poll Results: Which wheels would you pick?
SSR Type-C RS
47
94.00%
Stern ST-11
3
6.00%
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Show wheels vs. go wheels times eleventybillion
08-20-2008, 11:18 PM
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Show wheels vs. go wheels times eleventybillion
Show wheels vs. Go wheels version eleventybillion
I'm in a pickle. I'm trying to decide if I want my new wheels to be more show oriented or go oriented. My car is primarily a street car with no plans to race other then a few passes at the dragstrip [no auto-x]. Go to a lot of cruise-in's with friends a few carshows here and there [nothing big like Hot Import Nights]
I'm looking at two different wheels, both in the same size of 18x8. I think they both look good, but stuck on which ones to buy.
The go wheels, SSR Type-C RS in gunmetal:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/stuff/typecrs.jpg
Pro: Lightweight at 18.5lbs, semi-forged, race look, easy to keep clean.
Con: Kind of bland looking, no polished lip, expensive at $1300 for a set.
The show wheels, Stern ST11 De Elegance in black/polished lip:
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
Pro: More flashy with the polished lip, much cheaper then the SSR's, easy to keep clean, would be first person with these particular wheels on my car.
Con: Heavier then the SSR's, weigh about the same as stock wheels maybe a little less.
Unfortunetly, they don't make Volk's for my car, or I would have already bought a set and wouldn't have posted this, lol.
Which would you pick?
I'm in a pickle. I'm trying to decide if I want my new wheels to be more show oriented or go oriented. My car is primarily a street car with no plans to race other then a few passes at the dragstrip [no auto-x]. Go to a lot of cruise-in's with friends a few carshows here and there [nothing big like Hot Import Nights]
I'm looking at two different wheels, both in the same size of 18x8. I think they both look good, but stuck on which ones to buy.
The go wheels, SSR Type-C RS in gunmetal:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/stuff/typecrs.jpg
Pro: Lightweight at 18.5lbs, semi-forged, race look, easy to keep clean.
Con: Kind of bland looking, no polished lip, expensive at $1300 for a set.
The show wheels, Stern ST11 De Elegance in black/polished lip:
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
Pro: More flashy with the polished lip, much cheaper then the SSR's, easy to keep clean, would be first person with these particular wheels on my car.
Con: Heavier then the SSR's, weigh about the same as stock wheels maybe a little less.
Unfortunetly, they don't make Volk's for my car, or I would have already bought a set and wouldn't have posted this, lol.
Which would you pick?
08-20-2008, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 90TGP
Show wheels vs. Go wheels version eleventybillion
I'm in a pickle. I'm trying to decide if I want my new wheels to be more show oriented or go oriented. My car is primarily a street car with no plans to race other then a few passes at the dragstrip [no auto-x]. Go to a lot of cruise-in's with friends a few carshows here and there [nothing big like Hot Import Nights]
I'm looking at two different wheels, both in the same size of 18x8. I think they both look good, but stuck on which ones to buy.
The go wheels, SSR Type-C RS in gunmetal:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/stuff/typecrs.jpg
Pro: Lightweight at 18.5lbs, semi-forged, race look, easy to keep clean.
Con: Kind of bland looking, no polished lip, expensive at $1300 for a set.
The show wheels, Stern ST11 De Elegance in black/polished lip:
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
Pro: More flashy with the polished lip, much cheaper then the SSR's, easy to keep clean, would be first person with these particular wheels on my car.
Con: Heavier then the SSR's, weigh about the same as stock wheels maybe a little less.
Unfortunetly, they don't make Volk's for my car, or I would have already bought a set and wouldn't have posted this, lol.
Which would you pick?
I'm in a pickle. I'm trying to decide if I want my new wheels to be more show oriented or go oriented. My car is primarily a street car with no plans to race other then a few passes at the dragstrip [no auto-x]. Go to a lot of cruise-in's with friends a few carshows here and there [nothing big like Hot Import Nights]
I'm looking at two different wheels, both in the same size of 18x8. I think they both look good, but stuck on which ones to buy.
The go wheels, SSR Type-C RS in gunmetal:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/stuff/typecrs.jpg
Pro: Lightweight at 18.5lbs, semi-forged, race look, easy to keep clean.
Con: Kind of bland looking, no polished lip, expensive at $1300 for a set.
The show wheels, Stern ST11 De Elegance in black/polished lip:
http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431
Pro: More flashy with the polished lip, much cheaper then the SSR's, easy to keep clean, would be first person with these particular wheels on my car.
Con: Heavier then the SSR's, weigh about the same as stock wheels maybe a little less.
Unfortunetly, they don't make Volk's for my car, or I would have already bought a set and wouldn't have posted this, lol.
Which would you pick?
I was going to go with the ssr's, but went with the Advan Rg2's instead. **** looks hot.
08-21-2008, 01:30 AM
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That's an easy decision. Stern isn't even a "show" wheel. It's just a cheap wheel. That style you picked is ugly, too.
SSR on the other hand makes great wheels and may styles, including the ones you picked, are relatively lightweight.
SSR on the other hand makes great wheels and may styles, including the ones you picked, are relatively lightweight.
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08-21-2008, 04:48 AM
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The offsets on the stern wheels would suck. SSR FTW , show and go all in one.
08-21-2008, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 90TGP
Pontiac Solstice. Wheel selection is very limited. Stupid 5x110 bolt-pattern and high offset.
08-21-2008, 08:55 AM
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Trade car in for something with a better bolt pattern !!!
08-21-2008, 09:23 AM
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I wonder if anyone makes wheel spacers that have staggered bolt patterns, i.e. 5x110 hole pattern to mount onto your wheel hub, then 5x114.3 studs sticking out to mount your wheels onto? Diameter wise it wouldn't have to stick to far out beyond your wheel hub. I can't be the first person to think of this...