In Need of new rims!!!!!!4x114 help me out!!!!

Velaz009 · Jul 4, 2011

Ok so i live in tampa,fl looking for some new rims.. I have some chrome rims now
that are ok they are 17x7.5 +45 offset... Im lookn for that clean flush looks guys.. So far I like rims like the ccw's (out of my budget), Mb battes(dont know if they make for lug), xxr 002 16x8 deep dish... I like the wide rims.. I droped my accord 2.25 inch and im looking for that hellaflush look... Please help me out guys... I need to know where i can get some rims like this.. And what i need to know!!! I rarely go on my page so if u want feel free to text me at 813-843-0866.. and i dont know how to load up pics but will try again tommorrow i keep having trouble it says i need to resize my pics lol... help me guys seriously..any info is appreciated!!!! happy 4th of july as well

fastflyinaccord · Jul 4, 2011

You really didn't need to make two threads about these puppies. Anyway, flush rims on just a 2.25 inch drop is not gonna look good. I assume you would be on springs and struts right now. The amount of choices for nice 4 lug wheels are very limited. You would be better off doing the 5 lug swap or be forced to fork over some big money for legitimate rims (Rays etc...) that come in 4 lug.

Are you a coupe or sedan? Wheel size sometimes depends on which you are...Also, a 16x8 rim would look god awful on our cars because you have such a thick profile tire

Velaz009 · Jul 4, 2011

I have a sedan.. Thanks for the info... So what other rims. Beside volks should i look into bro... But yea i went with springs becuz everybody kept telln me not to get coilovers becuz they jump too much

EscoStylez · Jul 4, 2011

Coilover is the way to go if u wanna go "hellaflush" Fastflyinaccord is right 5lug swap before anything cause and ur rim option is so much bigger and better....o and search we have thread on product reviews

fastflyinaccord · Jul 4, 2011

Velaz009 said:
I have a sedan.. Thanks for the info... So what other rims. Beside volks should i look into bro... But yea i went with springs becuz everybody kept telln me not to get coilovers becuz they jump too much

The thing is, is that you need to be slammed to pull off the flush wheel/negative camber look. It won't work well at all if you put on these massively wide wheels with at least a finger gap from tire to fender. If I were you, I'd save for two things: #1- get coilovers (you can check reviews in our thread) and #2- do a 5 lug swap. Coilovers will get you the height adjustability you need and the 5 lug will open up rim options. 4 lugs are really limited in choices. Many of the cheap replica companies make 4 lug rims but if you want something legitimate then you'll have to put out some money.

Going flush is by no means a cheap thing. You have to have the right suspension setup and the right rim/tire/spacer setup.

It sounds like you need to do some more research. Check out our wheel fitment thread- lots of good info. Our product review threads are great. Everything you can think of has already been covered on here- just keep reading and looking for it.

RedRyder · Jul 6, 2011

^This.

talontsiawd · Jul 6, 2011

I think you would be much better off with an "aggressive" or "semi aggressive" offset than "hellaflush" unless you want to change out to coil overs. That would be your starting point in your quest for that look.

I look at it like this...stance determines your offset. Going too far with the offset always looks bad where not going far enough rarely looks very bad (assuming you are starting around +45 which is "proper fitment" for aftermarket wheels on our car, more or less).

Geewiz · Jul 8, 2011

talontsiawd said:
I think you would be much better off with an "aggressive" or "semi aggressive" offset than "hellaflush" unless you want to change out to coil overs. That would be your starting point in your quest for that look.

I look at it like this...stance determines your offset. Going too far with the offset always looks bad where not going far enough rarely looks very bad (assuming you are starting around +45 which is "proper fitment" for aftermarket wheels on our car, more or less).

When you say going too far with offset do you mean too positive making too narrow of a width cause that makes sense to me. Just checking. (I'm looking too because Velocity is f'ing me since I need to replace one of their rims and they're not making it in 4 lug anymore).

Chris Vu · Jul 8, 2011

Geewiz said:
When you say going too far with offset do you mean too positive making too narrow of a width cause that makes sense to me. Just checking. (I'm looking too because Velocity is f'ing me since I need to replace one of their rims and they're not making it in 4 lug anymore).

Per hapse he means going too far like taking a 11 +0 and slapping it on with a 5mm spacer and -6 or more camber