Ok i've finally narrowed down the rims I am going to get for my coupe. I'll be going with the 18" Zenetti 5 Chrome for my black 04 coupe.

I've never bought after market rims and excuse the ignorance but am kinda dumb when it comes to what size, specs I should get. I know that my current stock 17" setup has two different wheel sizes...225/somethin/17 and 245/something/17 for the rear..

Can someone give me some guidance on buying? I'm not even sure what to ask for! Thanks in advance...


here's a link of what the zenetti 5 wheel looks like:
Zenetti 5 pic

 

Well I'll assume you're getting the 18 x 8.5 fr and 18 x 9.5 rr. In that case you could what most guys do and go with 245s fr and 275 rr. As for the brand of tire try doing some research. Tire rack is a good place to look. After looking at all of the info I chose the bridgestone S-03 PP. Hope this helps.

 

You're also in Cleveland so be careful of getting the summer performance tires when those probably wont last you in the winter there unless you have a different setup.

 

Yeah I've actually got my stock 17" that I am going to keep for the winter. Even tho they still are kinda crappy with the weather we get here, it'll be better to wear the Zenetti's in the Spring/Summer/Fall and switch out to my Stock 17's for winter. That's the plan anyway...

So 18x8.5 front with 245/45/18 and
18x9.5 275/45/18 would be a best combo here?

Thanks for your responses!

 

sounds like you've got it.

 

Rims look good...Would look even better if black

 

Why are you going with 18 inch rims.dont waste your money on them 19 or 20's are the way to go. is this your girlfriends car. Men would go no less then 19 inch. size dose matter.

 

Sweet wheels, I also live in Cleveland area, and there no friggin way im driving my G in the winter around here. Have you seen the liquid ODOT trucks this winter? Thats some calicum cloride stuff that theyre using to help the salt work below freezing, but it also excellerates the rust factor on metal 5 times! Do Not drive that car in the winter or in 2 years it will look like its 10 years old! My 2003 Ram already has rust in the door jambs on the hinges and under body, and I am extremely **** about how well I take care of my stuff. Hell its my money! LOL

 

I went to a 18x9.0 in the front and 18x10 in the rear and I chose michelin pilots. I liked the way it looks and handles.

 

first off, i think if you're considering these rims, it's a step down from the stock rims--quality-wise. basically, those are $200 cast rims, which would be considered on the lower quality scale for aftermarket rims. also, if you're already considering aftermarket rims, why go with 18's? i would definitely get 19's to really improve the look.