Speedline Rims Worth It?

[ESSYMOND]

Found a set of...

Speedline ------ $550 CAD or $522 USD
16x7 +48 5x100
maxgrade S3 tires
95% tread left
205/50/16
http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/kj/091230/946r9/68569b7_20.jpeg

Apparently, the speedline lettering on some of the rims are faded because of car wash, other than that they are mint. no curb rash, no scratches, no oxidation, nothing.

Ask my fellow community before I make this purchase, sooooo thoughts?! :)

[Huffer]

Decent deal, here's your price comparison
http://www.5mileimports.com/

[subie/legacy]

used rims are only worth what someones willing to pay. seems like a fair price
550 CAD= 444 USD im sure you know that though.
I LIKE THE LOOKS OF THEM. ask if he would let you mount them on one side.
it will give you a better idea if you like the fitment/look on your car.
sorry if I wasn't much help

[ESSYMOND]

ask if he would let you mount them on one side.
it will give you a better idea if you like the fitment/look on your car.
sorry if I wasn't much help

thats a really good idea thanks!!

but i'm looking to push him down to 500 CAD, sooo.... maybe all that hassle would make him say no haha

[ouch1011]

As long as that is wheels and tires for that price and they are all good, I'd say its a good deal.

[Lone_legacy]

550 CAD= 444 USD im sure you know that though.

What currency exchange are you using?

Current rates
550 CAD = 522 USD approx.

Those rims will look awesome on your BD ESSYMOND. I say go for it.

[hallowpoint]

those rims are a great quality rim but are you sure you want to go with a 16" wheel? those gram lights in that link is a great deal.

[ESSYMOND]

those rims are a great quality rim but are you sure you want to go with a 16" wheel? those gram lights in that link is a great deal.

Lone_Legacy told me 17s fill the wheel and fender gap much better, but I dont have the cash to get 17 rims AND tires. So I'll just get a set of 16s for now... until next year!!

[Okin DaVanh]

Lone_Legacy told me 17s fill the wheel and fender gap much better, but I dont have the cash to get 17 rims AND tires. So I'll just get a set of 16s for now... until next year!!


I think you'll like the 16's. Sometimes bigger isn't always better. Filling in a fender gap is easy... it's keeping the cars handling and economic characteristics that's the challenge. 16's (IMO) are a better option. Fender gap can be closed up with a drop on a nice set of 16's with a fair-to-aggressive offset.


I like the Speedlines. :smt031

[ESSYMOND]

Looking to pick them up on Tuesday, hopefully this better weather will come around Toronto soon...

Go Team Canada!! :)

[Lone_legacy]

Lone_Legacy told me 17s fill the wheel and fender gap much better, but I dont have the cash to get 17 rims AND tires. So I'll just get a set of 16s for now... until next year!!


I think you'll like the 16's. Sometimes bigger isn't always better. Filling in a fender gap is easy... it's keeping the cars handling and economic characteristics that's the challenge. 16's (IMO) are a better option. Fender gap can be closed up with a drop on a nice set of 16's with a fair-to-aggressive offset.


I like the Speedlines. :smt031

Running a lightweight 17" wheel while keeping the oem rolling diameter can actually improve performance. Less unsprung weight. I agree that an aggressive offset does a lot for the filled out look. The offset of those speedlines (et48) is a good balance and they won't prematurely wear your wheel bearings. Definately post pics when you get them on.

[Lone_legacy]

This is a handy offset calculator:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[Okin DaVanh]

That's true about 17's , but as long as I can remember.... plus sizing usually decreases ride quality the higher you go from stock. Finding a happy medium (ie. Good 16" used Speedlines) is somewhat rare.

[subie/legacy]

[quote="subie/legacy":2hk9n9e7]550 CAD= 444 USD im sure you know that though.

What currency exchange are you using?

Current rates
550 CAD = 522 USD approx.[/quote:2hk9n9e7]

The best one i guess,lol.
Na I was using currency tool on my phone
damn now I feel like a dumb @$$.

[ESSYMOND]

Hahahahahah, use www.xe.com (http://www.xe.com) :p