xtremerevolution Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I've been looking for some better rims for a while now, and I simply can't stand the price of decent tires on a 17" rim, so I'm considering selling my 17's in hopes of finding some 16's, x-laces in particular. Question is though, will they fit? I'm wondering if they'll rub on the fenderwell. Not 100% sure. I might also be willing to do a trade if anyone's interested. Here's what my 17's look like on the regal. They're 17x7 btw with a 5x114.3 bolt pattern (which works absolutely fine on the 5x115 pattern that the GM's use. A lot of the guys on regalgs.org use the same bolt pattern without any problems) and the center hole is bored to exactly fit my w-body so there's no chance the wheels will wobble. Oh, and if I do get new tires for these, they'll definitely be a bit thicker. These were too thin and made the wheels in general look too small. I'm also going to need to buy some bolt-on spacers because the offset is really bad. These pictures were taken with 5/8" spacers. Any opinions? If I keep these, I'll probably have them painted silver to match the color of the car, since I've concluded that the black doesn't look all that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I don't think x-laces would look very good. Keep those they look pretty good. BTW what size tire is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikf1ve Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'd say stick with what you have, but in a shiny silver or polished look. Get a little more tire sidewall though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'd say stick with what you have, but in a shiny silver or polished look. Get a little more tire sidewall though. Yeah that's what I meant by them being too thin. I definitely need more sidewall. The tires are 215/45/17. The tires/rims came off an Acura RSX-S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkton Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I'd like those wheels silver definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I'd like those wheels silver definitely. Sweet. Where in Chicago can I take them to get them sanded off and painted silver? Without spending a ton though, since they need new tires as well, and those will cost me upward of $500 alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 don't go with x-laces....I would probably buy a different set of rim/tires, probably 18s, in silver unless you have center caps for those that fit, then i would get those powdercoated a lighter color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 don't go with x-laces....I would probably buy a different set of rim/tires, probably 18s, in silver unless you have center caps for those that fit, then i would get those powdercoated a lighter color I can't go with 18's. The ride with the 17's is harsh enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I think the closed wheel look would benefit your car's motif more. That's the missing element, your current wheels throw me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I think the closed wheel look would benefit your car's motif more. That's the missing element, your current wheels throw me off. I also think it would look good. I just really don't like my current rims, even though it might be really difficult for me to sell them. I'd definitely trade my 17's for a set of x-laces if anyone's interested. If they have really good tires on them, I'd even throw in some extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I think the closed wheel look would benefit your car's motif more. That's the missing element, your current wheels throw me off. I also think it would look good. I just really don't like my current rims, even though it might be really difficult for me to sell them. I'd definitely trade my 17's for a set of x-laces if anyone's interested. If they have really good tires on them, I'd even throw in some extra cash. If you were close, I'd do it. Mine are already silver, and in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 photoshop my rims on your car to see how they look http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Blacked%20Xlaces/ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Calendar%20Photoshoot/ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/4-20-07%20pics/ STOCK COLOR http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Painted%20Calipers/ Best choice http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Adams%20GP%20%20Random%20pics/ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Adams%20GP%20Random%20Pics%20II/101_1570.jpg btw, if you keep the 17's...i'd deff go w/ at least some 225's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 photoshop my rims on your car to see how they look http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Blacked%20Xlaces/ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Calendar%20Photoshoot/ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/4-20-07%20pics/ STOCK COLOR http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Painted%20Calipers/ Best choice http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Adams%20GP%20%20Random%20pics/ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/AWeb/Adams%20GP%20Random%20Pics%20II/101_1570.jpg btw, if you keep the 17's...i'd deff go w/ at least some 225's.... Thanks bro. I'll photoshop those in soon. I personally like the look of the x-laces. I'll have to see what they look like on my car, but I have a feeling they'd look good with a silver lip the way Adam has them. I'm especially attracted by how wide the rims are. If anyone else is interested in selling their x-laces or making a trade, let me know. Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I think the closed wheel look would benefit your car's motif more. That's the missing element, your current wheels throw me off. I also think it would look good. I just really don't like my current rims, even though it might be really difficult for me to sell them. I'd definitely trade my 17's for a set of x-laces if anyone's interested. If they have really good tires on them, I'd even throw in some extra cash. If you were close, I'd do it. Mine are already silver, and in decent shape. Where are you located? PA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I can!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Where are you located? PA? John lives in Dayton, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I can!!!!!! NO SOUP FOR YOU!@!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euro Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I can!!!!!! NO SOUP FOR YOU!@!!!!!!!! mmmmm Noodle Soup...I mean soup, I mean noodle soup..DAMMIT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Crosslaces.... you can't say no. I think the closed wheel look would benefit your car's motif more. That's the missing element, your current wheels throw me off. I also think it would look good. I just really don't like my current rims, even though it might be really difficult for me to sell them. I'd definitely trade my 17's for a set of x-laces if anyone's interested. If they have really good tires on them, I'd even throw in some extra cash. If you were close, I'd do it. Mine are already silver, and in decent shape. Its a 4 hour 45 minute drive between us. If we both went halfway that would be 2 hours 25 minutes. Hell, I'd do it. I'd even drive 3 hours and give you 1 hour 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacmaniac94 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 now to answer your question, IMO, understand that, it is IMO, i think you should keep the 17s, they look awesome, there are not alot of them out there, and they are huge. the cross laces look old. 80s old. but that is just me man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 decent tires for 17s aren't that much anymore. order online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 decent tires for 17s aren't that much anymore. order online John, your spacers are done. PM me your shipping addy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 now to answer your question, IMO, understand that, it is IMO, i think you should keep the 17s, they look awesome, there are not alot of them out there, and they are huge. the cross laces look old. 80s old. but that is just me man.... If I keep them, I'll need to order spacers for them, and I mean bolt-on spacers. I might keep the color black, but spacers are a definite must. I broke 2 hub bolts using my 5/8 spacers on these 17's. As far as I know, bolt-on spacers will cost you somewhere around $120+. New tires (even online) will still run me $400. That's a chunk of change just to be using 17's that are more narrow than 16" x-laces. But I'll think about it a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWeb80 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 you'll love the 8" wideness 245's all the way...I might look for some 255's if I can find them...might have to go w/ a 60 series there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremerevolution Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Can these be found in just about any junkyard? If so, I might drop by the yard near my place and see if I can snag a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigEpCutlass Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Having seen your car in person a few times, keep the 17's on there. Crosslaces are becoming played out like 077's, but that's just IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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