Pro and Cons: going from 16x6.5 to 16x7 Rims

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joedaddy

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2001

Hey, what are the Pro and Cons by going
from SH rims to a aftermarket LIGHT 16x7 rims. Can you guys suggest a good sub-$1k
rims and tires combo with 16x7 rating?
PICS would be nice 2

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baked

· #2 · Apr 3, 2001

I like the Power Racing VS-04 for a lightweight, cheap wheel. I know they make a 17", but I'm not positive if they have our bolt pattern in the 16.

They come in white, silver, and bronze.

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ahcjar103

· #3 · Apr 3, 2001

those are nice.....but some rg's would be best

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Well, first of all, you're shaving some weight by going lightweight wheels. You can also run wider tires on 7" rims (I'm running 225/45ZR16 on 16x7) for more traction. Then the offset will push the wheels outward a little. This helps on cornering 'cuz the car is a little more stabilized.

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smoothludey

· #5 · Apr 3, 2001

Spoon 16x7.5 SW388 rims...very light at about 12lbs/rim and they look tite as hell.

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vwong

· #6 · Apr 3, 2001

I thought Spoon SW388s only come in 16x7, just like RegaMaster EVOs.

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smoothludey

· #7 · Apr 3, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by vwong:
I thought Spoon SW388s only come in 16x7, just like RegaMaster EVOs.

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ur right...they are 16x7...somehow i thought they were wider.

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joedaddy

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 3, 2001

i dont think spoons w/ tires are under $1000

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BlackMagic

· #9 · Apr 3, 2001

i dont think its worth it...you can't really get a 16x7 rim/tire combo for under $1k that is gonna look better than stock...the 5th gen rims are nice...they're not really heavy at about 18lbs each...

light rims come at a high cost...

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