Aftermarket Wheels or OEM?

[dahon]

hey all, im in a tough boat with this..
should i buy OEM fat fives/EM1 wheels, or aftermarket wheels?
i was thinking maybe 15"/16".
i know some wheels look better than others.. just need some opinions. no chromies or oversized sizes like 19"s either..
for aftermarket what would you all suggest?
this is for an ek1 civic, budget would probably be 500 for OEM wheels and maybe 700 on aftermarket stuff.

[Hacs]

Probably go after-market. You have a far greater choice. Not only that, they look nicer most times.

$700 doesn't open too many doors for you but within that price range you could snap up some nice replica sets. Bear in mind that you might need to also cough up an additional $300-ish for tyres, too.

I'd say HR wheels have some nice stuff to start off with. Could get a nice set + tyres for about $1k.

You could then either look at Buddy Club's, Rota's or Advan/Volk replica's in 15/16" for roughly the same price.

Have a look around and see what interests you, but again I think after-market would be the better choice possibly. And I guess it doesn't hurt to spend a bit more on a good set because a good set of wheels will definately pay-off in the long run ;)

[dahon]

yeh im thinking of keeping the budget low so i can afford some good rubber. ive noticed that some of the cheaper ones tend to skid alot for me in the wet.

[teh_mechanic]

check out the wheels in my signiature below that im selling.dont know what style your into but take a look anyway :)

[dahon]

yeh i saw them before.. but 1000 for mes a little steep.. and i dunno if itll suit my ek...
thanks anyways...

[steve88]

i got some Si rims for sale! price neg! but they're 14's, they dont look it though! near-new tyres. check out my sig

[teh_mechanic]

yeah some ppl have said its a bit steep.i think they are worth the money though,i bought them for $1600,but anyway.

back to the thread.buddyclub have good wheels for the price they are,the P1's are a light wheel that look pretty good on civics,you really can feel the difference compared to a more 'blingy' 17"

[dahon]

yeh i was told about those wheels by a friend...
they seem to be alright if im reading the site right.. is it $326 for a set of 4 16" PF Racing SF wheels?

[shole]

yeh i was told about those wheels by a friend...
they seem to be alright if im reading the site right.. is it $326 for a set of 4 16" PF Racing SF wheels?pretty sure they're per rim
buddy club don't come that cheap

[teh_mechanic]

yeah that would be per wheel

[dahon]

thanks.
if only it was that cheap aye...
hahahaha

[simonnowis]

i reckon go for buddyclub P1's or Rota's
both around $1k new but try find 2nd hand to fit ur budget

[rayb3na_]

theres a trader here selling replica ce28s bc p1's etc etc from like 700 or 750.. those are brand new then just wrap em in some nice rubbers adrenalins re001's FTW!!

[TheSaint]

OEM or RAYS only for me...