opinions wanted on wheel
11-21-2006, 09:38 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by Mark
Don't think I could possibly run 16s on an HHR. As a basic rule, I try to not run anything smaller than the factory wheel... I realize the base line HHRs came with 16s, but... Mine didn't 
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I think 18s are just about right. But they gotta tuck... Too wide, or wrong offset, will kill the look.
. I think 18s are just about right. But they gotta tuck... Too wide, or wrong offset, will kill the look.
Oh ok. Well I would just go with the same size as your factory. Look at it this way. If you stick with the same size you can save money by not buying tires..
11-21-2006, 09:39 AM
#12
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My Spring Edition came with 16" chrome, its an LT1.
When I get whatever new wheels, I'll be selling my 16" chrome. I really like them, just looking for a new look to go with other changes I'm working on.
When I get whatever new wheels, I'll be selling my 16" chrome. I really like them, just looking for a new look to go with other changes I'm working on.
11-21-2006, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by O6ChevyHHR
if you want me to do a photoshop of it just take a side pic of your car and post it on here with a pic of the rims and ill be happy to. But most likely not till next week, because schools out today~ and I dont have photoshop at home yet.
Hoping Mike @SoCal chimes in. I've pretty much decided on getting these, just deciding on 17 or 18's now. After what I've been through, worried about fit. I'd like to go with the 18's but don't want any problems.
Thanks for the input so far, keep it coming!
11-21-2006, 10:41 AM
#15
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If we haven't had probs with 20's there is no reason you should have any probs with the 18's. Just as long as you size your tires right and your offset isn't too far out you should be just fine! Good luck with your new wheels! Should make your HHR look even better!
11-21-2006, 10:50 AM
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Nice looking wheels. But, for some reason they remind me of the Batmobile.
As far as brake dust, etc.....as soon as you have the wheels, coat them with a polish or wax, depending on the wheel composition. And, do this several times. Also, do the inside, that is visible after mounting. I redue all my wheels when I do rotation, also. Generally, just need to hose off and wipe dry. But, I do have a dedicated California Duster for the wheels, that I use in between washings.
Many people have commented and asked what I do to make my wheels look so good (especially people who have the same wheel, which is the stock polished aluminum 17's).
As far as brake dust, etc.....as soon as you have the wheels, coat them with a polish or wax, depending on the wheel composition. And, do this several times. Also, do the inside, that is visible after mounting. I redue all my wheels when I do rotation, also. Generally, just need to hose off and wipe dry. But, I do have a dedicated California Duster for the wheels, that I use in between washings.
Many people have commented and asked what I do to make my wheels look so good (especially people who have the same wheel, which is the stock polished aluminum 17's).
11-21-2006, 03:30 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by Mark
Very heavy wheel. But I love Ronals. I have a set of vintage Ronal Turbos on my VW Golf (my "get me back and forth to work daily car").
That Government Housing looks like Great Lakes.
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11-21-2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Z-Man
Mike now these would look better on your Ride then the others. These are Hot.
They are some of the most bad-ass wheels I've seen. About $110 more each than the other I listed here.