Rim size/weight concern

[micsway]

So recently i decided to start spiffin up me recently aquired civic by gracing it with a new pair of wheels, i finnally decided to invest in a set of G-Max Z5's white 17" ($260 p/rim) and matched them up with a brilliant set of tyres (michalen precceda poilet 205/45/17, $240 p/tyer).
Once fitted i found the ride brilliant thanks mostly to the tyre, i feel i get a lot better with control while turning and also in the wet.

My only concern now is in the weight of the rim its self. At 6.9kg for rim has i bitten off more then i can chew? Im not really looking for performance there, more just looks and saftey to be honest. Wondering if anyone had any comments or there own view on the matter.
Cheers

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/7332/imgp205023kw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-03

(soz i aint had a chance 2 washin it just yet lol)

[Dylanamus]

You get what you pay for really... these rims are probably more likely to buckle or break than stock ones, but the "risk" wasn't something that frightened me off my rims... google your rims to see if anyone has had bad experiences... it's usually replica rims that don't pass safety tests that people still buy coz they can't afford genuine that cause problems. I personally wouldn't worry.

[Bludger]

street driving, who cares

don't think street driving makes much difference what rim you use

unless you really gun your car

[Dylanamus]

Nah there are some dodgey rims out there that have buckled or snapped etc just from hitting a rock or pot hole on the road. These are usually no-name replicas that are light at the expense of strength. But those cases are far and few between and I honestly doubt this dude's rims are dodgey like that... I'd just relax and enjoy the smoother steering response ^^

[micsway]

cheers for that good 2 get some reasurance and yes i find the response 2 be quite brilliant, now all i need 2 do is drop it 3-4cm and ill be rapted, g-amx is quite a repuatable brach couldnt u say?

[Bludger]

I'll take you more seriously when i can read your posts properly :)

[micsway]

well unless your dumb as dog shit you shouldnt have a problem :P

[Bludger]

shite, i take it back, i posted in the wrong thread

just realized now.

had a customer, was in a hurry, sorry

[Dylanamus]

lololol

[E-Gene]

Well, I had GMax wheels before and though they are nice and light, they do buckle and mine did. So much so that when I sold my car I had to replace one cos it wasn't roadworthy.

[micsway]

buckle hey? now i ask how did they buckle? is it poor quality or poor driving that did the damamge?

[Limbo]

Light rims always have a chance they will buckle. One of those cons.

[yourfather]

put a ****en air carrier on it and it will buckle.

its just engineering

[Bludger]

^^

ROFL

typical yf response

legend:thumbsup:

[Dylanamus]

Haven't you ever seen an air carrier on wheels, yourfather?

[yourfather]

its not that. its just people give shit advice to people who ask serious questions.

like, abc wheel will buckle if you put lots of weight on it.

the real answer should be,

Find out the manufacturers specified weight limits, then if they are within range, they are acceptable to use. If they are not acceptable dont use it, and if they dont have weight limits, then dont use it either, because you would want to hedge. Plus if they are replica wheels, I would doubt the quality.

Like fake LV bags or Gucci wallets etc

[Topendwarrior]

Miscway,
you said "now all i need 2 do is drop it 3-4cm and ill be rapted",
No doubt those wheels will look even better after the car is lowered!
but i don't think you gonna be rapted!! there is gonna be compromise!
any lowering is gonna change suspension geometry and effect the handling and performance in every way, is not gonna feel the same.
I'm just suggesting that lowering should be done together with camber kit. That way you save money on costly uneven tire wear and still maintain accurate geometry.
The main thing is it puts the tick in the box for SUSPENSION on you list.

[E-Gene]

buckle hey? now i ask how did they buckle? is it poor quality or poor driving that did the damamge?

It was most probably caused by a pothole or something. Can't say about quality but that was what happened with mine.

[Mrkrooz]

I honestly think they'll be fine....im pretty sure as long as you dont put them under un due stress ( ie track them) they should be ok. The only thing is your speedometer might be out by a little bit.

Also im not sure if its just me but the front offset looks low so if/when you plan to lower it just keep that in mind.

[micsway]

Yea atm im very cautious when drivin around, dont wonna hit any nasty pot holes, not 2 mention me mate had 2 reverse the car out of his drive way one morning and sure enough he hit the gutter.....3 days after puttin em on.....lets just say that was not my best day

in regards 2 the speedomiter i find my self goin 10km less according the meter but yea i can deal with that.

im startin 2 lean towards gettin some super low king springs all together (orginally was just gonna cut the stockys) anyone know how much of a drop i could expect from super lows?

topendwarrior what exactly do u mean but together with camber kit? (tire wear is a of big concern 2 me) cheers

[sever_all_ties]

You'll find that the lower you go, the more your suspension will camber out. This will usually cause uneven tire wear.

[micsway]

ok this might be quite the noobish question but how can this be avoided?

[sever_all_ties]

Get a camber kit front and rear and then get a suspension specialist to adjust it for you along with a wheel alignment.

[Topendwarrior]

it is wise to save up enough and get it done in one hit.
you can get front and rear camber kit for around $400

[xtc_romeo]

(michalen precceda poilet 205/45/17, $240 p/tyer).
Z5's white 17" ($260 p/rim)

so ur saying... it cost u over 2000 for them...? im lost

[micsway]

$2000 on the dot, im quite happy with the purchase