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CAFROG · 06-29-2009, 02:03 AM

So I searched and searched for some OEM 15" wheels
(well not that much searching...only a few weeks worth)

I found mostly bad rims with too many curbs, clear coat peeling
(overall rapid deterioration)

I would ask Guys (mostly Craigslist) what condition the rims are in on a
scale of 1-10.....I got a lot of 7.5's and was disappointed when I showed
up...waste my time and gas. Most have bad tires (they irritate me as they pose
to have 2 good tires/2 need replacing) Ends up being bad rims that need new
tires in the next 50 miles. Some have 2 different size tires and most have 3-4
different brands so its all junk if the rims look like crap.

I finally found some decent ones (claimed to have 80% on tires...uh...no!) He sent
decent pictures and didn't lie about the amount of curbs/etc two had good tread but
one of them had 2 nails...one going through the top and poking out of the sidewall.
the 3rd tire had 50% tread left and the 4th had about 60%

Well...he was a cool guy and after I saw the nails...I said "So what are you going to
do for me? How much we talking now? Lets work" He wanted $250 firm and he
shot out $200 with a shrug of his shoulders

I agreed and threw them in my back seat (thank you Goodwill for the $2 bed sheet)

So here one of the rims (prob #2 or #3 in terms of looks)
Bought some cheap V rated 'Negotiators' (205 50 R15) $300 out the door
They're going on tomorrow (tire guy had to order them)

cjvictoria · 06-29-2009, 02:44 AM

nice deal bro, i like the look of these but they wont fit a neon, sadly...

double0Si · 06-29-2009, 03:10 AM

nice. I always liked mesh's but I don't think I could part with my flat black Sis. I do think those are the best wheels for a hatch though.

phyregod · 06-29-2009, 06:45 AM

Nice find. I want a set for my rex as well.

CAFROG · 06-29-2009, 10:43 AM

Well....I woke up (after 4 hours of sleep) in some hard core pain. Muscles under my shoulder blade
were irritating me a little last night (no big deal) but it did a number on me! I think its tendon or nerves all upset at me for working on my car yesterday, The pain is an easy 7/10

Suppose to take my rims (off the car b/c tires suck) to get new rubber this morning but seems
stupid to be lifting that shit.....but I want them on! I'll post some pics when its done (most likely I
will still effing get 'er done)

CAFROG · 06-29-2009, 04:16 PM

Got them on and I will take pics when I can wash it

CAFROG · 07-15-2009, 02:04 PM

Been a while and forgot to post the pics. (I have some on my swap thread though)

cjvictoria · 07-15-2009, 02:11 PM

are 50's the smallest ratio for 15 inch tires?

eg6sir · 07-15-2009, 02:26 PM

i believe there is a 215/45-15 tire out there

edit/// yep
http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...ort=P&dsco=135

CAFROG · 07-15-2009, 03:05 PM

^Yep....but I found this out after lol. Maybe next set I'll run those. Only lifted my car a little but looks like a ton at times. Although I like the wider tread in the corners. 45 series would have been choice for me.

CAFROG · 07-15-2009, 03:10 PM

Heres a Toyo 205 45 R15
Store
...215 45 R15....I figure that's close to the same profile height (of my 205 50 R15's) but wider tread

double0Si · 07-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Looks great. Nice find.

eastbxc · 07-15-2009, 10:47 PM

Wow your car looks great!

CAFROG · 07-16-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Nice to have a site that people appreciate the beer can. Many of my friends make fun of me....but wont dare race the beer can...they talk shit until I tell them..."Lets take your turbo diesel pick up with its bullydog chip and exhaust...and lets roll!" Once I did this with one of them...and whooped him bad...all they can say is how they'll climb their truck onto my beer can. And i say "Don't forget to stop by the gas station first" But the race actually scared me b/c he took me off the line pretty hard...real hard. But I caught up pretty quick and he knew it was over. It was about as satisfying as beating a GT Muffstank

BrutalB83 · 07-16-2009, 04:31 PM

Looking good!

805teggy · 07-16-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cafrog

it was about as satisfying as beating a gt muffstank

fukin mustangs!!!!!!!:d

Battle Pope · 07-17-2009, 10:09 PM

I always liked the meshes, they look great on your hatch. And yeah, the damn truckers suck sometimes. They'll get you off the line but gearing kills them midway through.

06-29-2009, 02:03 AM	#1
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	My New Used LS Mesh So I searched and searched for some OEM 15" wheels (well not that much searching...only a few weeks worth) I found mostly bad rims with too many curbs, clear coat peeling (overall rapid deterioration) I would ask Guys (mostly Craigslist) what condition the rims are in on a scale of 1-10.....I got a lot of 7.5's and was disappointed when I showed up...waste my time and gas. Most have bad tires (they irritate me as they pose to have 2 good tires/2 need replacing) Ends up being bad rims that need new tires in the next 50 miles. Some have 2 different size tires and most have 3-4 different brands so its all junk if the rims look like crap. I finally found some decent ones (claimed to have 80% on tires...uh...no!) He sent decent pictures and didn't lie about the amount of curbs/etc two had good tread but one of them had 2 nails...one going through the top and poking out of the sidewall. the 3rd tire had 50% tread left and the 4th had about 60% Well...he was a cool guy and after I saw the nails...I said "So what are you going to do for me? How much we talking now? Lets work" He wanted $250 firm and he shot out $200 with a shrug of his shoulders I agreed and threw them in my back seat (thank you Goodwill for the $2 bed sheet) So here one of the rims (prob #2 or #3 in terms of looks) Bought some cheap V rated 'Negotiators' (205 50 R15) $300 out the door They're going on tomorrow (tire guy had to order them) __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

06-29-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Well....I woke up (after 4 hours of sleep) in some hard core pain. Muscles under my shoulder blade were irritating me a little last night (no big deal) but it did a number on me! I think its tendon or nerves all upset at me for working on my car yesterday, The pain is an easy 7/10 Suppose to take my rims (off the car b/c tires suck) to get new rubber this morning but seems stupid to be lifting that shit.....but I want them on! I'll post some pics when its done (most likely I will still effing get 'er done) __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

06-29-2009, 04:16 PM	#6
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Got them on and I will take pics when I can wash it __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-15-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Been a while and forgot to post the pics. (I have some on my swap thread though) __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-15-2009, 02:11 PM	#8
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06-29-2009, 02:44 AM	#2
cjvictoria Neon Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX, FL Age: 20 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '04 NEON Rep Power: 89	nice deal bro, i like the look of these but they wont fit a neon, sadly... __________________ *XBOX LIVE* - jdmJO3 >>>Click ME<<< I have D16Y7 injectors and fuel rail fo sale. pm me if interested**.

07-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	^Yep....but I found this out after lol. Maybe next set I'll run those. Only lifted my car a little but looks like a ton at times. Although I like the wider tread in the corners. 45 series would have been choice for me. __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-15-2009, 03:10 PM	#11
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Heres a Toyo 205 45 R15 Store ...215 45 R15....I figure that's close to the same profile height (of my 205 50 R15's) but wider tread __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-15-2009, 10:47 PM	#13
eastbxc Custom User Title Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Age: 21 Posts: 787 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 90 civic hatch Rep Power: 29	Wow your car looks great! __________________ "the dude abides" myEF XBL-seabiscut88

07-16-2009, 01:59 PM	#14
CAFROG Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NOR-CAL Age: 33 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '92 Hatch si w/B16 (wannabe EG6) Rep Power: 26	Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Nice to have a site that people appreciate the beer can. Many of my friends make fun of me....but wont dare race the beer can...they talk shit until I tell them..."Lets take your turbo diesel pick up with its bullydog chip and exhaust...and lets roll!" Once I did this with one of them...and whooped him bad...all they can say is how they'll climb their truck onto my beer can. And i say "Don't forget to stop by the gas station first" But the race actually scared me b/c he took me off the line pretty hard...real hard. But I caught up pretty quick and he knew it was over. It was about as satisfying as beating a GT Muffstank __________________ "Meow, you know how fast your were going back there?" http://hondaswap.com/hybrid-eg-ek-dc...si-b16-286581/

07-16-2009, 04:31 PM	#15
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