Rims or 6-Speed Swap

noahamorgan · May 19, 2014

Just wondering what you guys think:
Should I get new wheels, or save the money towards getting the 6-Speed swap?

I keep going back and forth between the two. Hate having the stock wheels, but would love to have the 6-Speed.

danmccormick87 · May 19, 2014

I take it you are a V6, so I'm going go out on a limb and say save for the 6 SPD swap. You'll be happier with it in the long run, and you can always get your car new shoes later on :beer:

noahamorgan · May 19, 2014

Thanks for the input.
That's what has been running through my mind, the fun of driving stick. But then I look at my car, and all it's missing appearance wise is some nice wheels. lol
Damn cars cost so much, but are so fun.

cmgreensr · May 19, 2014

You could always take comfort in knowing that with those nice new shoes, your car will look pretty just as that trans starts slipping. Go with the swap first I'd say, in other words.

Jordan_H · May 20, 2014

Get the swap. Since you're already 5 lug you can get some cheap tl wheels and those look great and are fairly common and cheap.

Brimstone Brown · May 20, 2014

You already know that you are on borrowed time with the tranny so the swap would be a smart move.

sonni_kuba · May 20, 2014

Either you're getting an excellent deal on the 6MT swap or you're getting some pricey rims

If you're budget allows, go for the manual transmission swap any day of the week. You'll feel as if you got a new car!

Igor · May 20, 2014

Depending on your financial situation, you could probably acquire rims before the 6-speed swap, unless the rims you lookin at cost as much as the swap, then I'd go with 6-speed. Rims for looks, swap will be lots of fun...

RedRyder · May 20, 2014

Wheels make a huge difference in looks of course, & if the same budget is for both these mods you could get a hell of a nice set. But in my experience the joy wheels bring fades over time. Having a manual never gets old.

However, make sure you have the means to get the swap done right, whether you’re doing it yourself or having a shop do it. It’s a process.