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Post by sall on Oct 1, 2012 13:30:17 GMT -6
After two CL fall outs I am no longer looking to buy someone else's problems! I am looking to buy new. Why 20"? Because I currently have 17" and 18" is not enough of a jump. 19" rims are few and far between in a 5x115 bolt pattern(I will not put 114.3 on I have decided firmly on this). I really don't need comments that bigger wheels aren't for an Aurora. I am just browsing around at this point as it is almost winter and I rarely drive the Aurora in the winter and there is too much salt if I do. So I am putting a bit back each month and buying new come spring time. It is very hard to visualize how certain rims will look on the vehicle...I had a few in mind just looking around nothing solid at this point. Rims styles are all across the board too. Here is what fits Size and Offset wise... Bolt Pattern: 5x115 Offset Range: 34 to 45 Wheel Size Range: 16x7.0 to 22x9 20x8.5 +45 Offset 20x8.5 +45 Offset 20x7.5 +45 Offset 20x8.5 +42 Offset 20x8.5 +38 Offset 20x8.5 +35 Offset 20x7.5 +40 Offset 20x8.5 Offset +45 Thoughts on first round of options? Favorite/Least favorite? Gotta be something in this selection you like here Wireless hahaha.
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Post by aba1987 on Oct 1, 2012 13:35:42 GMT -6
I like #2 the most #7 & then #5 next. I have a set of #6
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Post by wireless on Oct 1, 2012 13:35:46 GMT -6
Second one, fifth one, and the last one. Also - Are you going to stagger your wheels? 20x10 or 20x9.5 in the rear, and 20x8 in the front for example? I actually really think, since you are painting your calipers etc & putting the Aurora decal, you need to keep them visible
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Post by lkraft92 on Oct 1, 2012 14:35:19 GMT -6
#2 is my favorite, but 5 or 7 will also look good too. i've always like the look of 5 spokes on the aurora.
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Post by sall on Oct 1, 2012 15:02:05 GMT -6
Second one, fifth one, and the last one. Also - Are you going to stagger your wheels? 20x10 or 20x9.5 in the rear, and 20x8 in the front for example? I actually really think, since you are painting your calipers etc & putting the Aurora decal, you need to keep them visible The only set that came staggered was the set like Javi's old Enkeis. They were 114.3 bolt pattern though. I have nixxed them from my potential list. Staggered looks cool and will have minimal effect on performance, but that leave only room to rotate wheels/tires from left to right. Thanks for the opinions thus far. I am partial to a 5 spoke design myself. Option #2 sort of goes with my car's theme too. Blacked out headlamp reflectors and rear deck tail lamps and new tint soon(been putting it off). They were one of my favs out of that list as well. I will throw these in the mix too. VERY similar to option #2. Except more open space and a center cap. 20x8.5 Offset +45
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Post by wireless on Oct 1, 2012 16:21:05 GMT -6
I like that one more than #2. Actually, I like it more than all of the above.
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Post by sall on Oct 1, 2012 16:34:24 GMT -6
I like that one more than #2. Actually, I like it more than all of the above. Yes, I like those ones the most so far. And actually the decals came last week for the calipers Just have not had time to pull the wheels, prep and apply them.
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Post by XJSman89 on Oct 1, 2012 16:45:17 GMT -6
If it were me I would stick with a thinner 5 spoke. Too much chrome otherwise.
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Post by sall on Oct 1, 2012 17:03:37 GMT -6
So, that's a vote for #7 or #8 then, eh?
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Post by wireless on Oct 1, 2012 17:37:54 GMT -6
My vote is all in for #7/#8 by far! ;D
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Post by aba1987 on Oct 1, 2012 18:51:40 GMT -6
#8 look great as well! I like those alot.
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Post by Mr. Javi on Nov 11, 2012 15:48:10 GMT -6
Number 8.
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Post by tmack18 on Nov 11, 2012 20:42:15 GMT -6
#7 & #8 hands down.
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Post by auroradude on Dec 20, 2012 0:58:33 GMT -6
Please post links on where to buy them!! Had my American Maverick's stolen out of my garage that I left unlocked. So pissed.
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Post by sall on Dec 20, 2012 9:35:16 GMT -6
Which ones?
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Post by robaurora01 on Dec 20, 2012 14:54:10 GMT -6
Vote for the last two for me
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Post by fur24 on Feb 13, 2013 12:02:59 GMT -6
2 or 5
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Post by sall on Mar 9, 2013 20:52:17 GMT -6
Going to throw these ones in the mix too. I like these because it sort of resembles theOlds Rocket emblem on each spoke. Thoughts?
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Post by wireless on Mar 9, 2013 21:48:30 GMT -6
^ I really like those.
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 9, 2013 21:50:46 GMT -6
I like those better, if I were to get anything that big it would have to be a 5 spoke. Anything else would look too gaudy IMO.
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Post by brynbetts on Mar 9, 2013 21:55:50 GMT -6
I'm a sucker for five spoke's. I like them but I feel like they'd make my car too gaudy.
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 9, 2013 22:38:30 GMT -6
I'm a sucker for five spoke's. I like them but I feel like they'd make my car too gaudy. I tend to agree... I couldn't see anything more than 18s personally. 20s work on trucks but it's hard to make them look good on a passenger car IMO. Couldn't justify sacrificing ride quality.
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Post by sall on Mar 10, 2013 8:29:28 GMT -6
Why 20"? Because I currently have 17" and 18" is not enough of a jump. 19" rims are few and far between in a 5x115 bolt pattern(I will not put 114.3 on I have decided firmly on this). I really don't need comments that bigger wheels aren't for an Aurora. Please comment on wheel styling only.
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Post by RCA1186 on Mar 11, 2013 11:14:53 GMT -6
Really like that last one you posted
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Post by sall on Mar 11, 2013 18:39:29 GMT -6
So far they are at the top of my list, Rob! What does everyone think about the resemblance to the rocket emblem though?! Or am I seeing things lol.
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Post by Rocinante on Mar 11, 2013 19:14:54 GMT -6
So far they are at the top of my list, Rob! What does everyone think about the resemblance to the rocket emblem though?! Or am I seeing things lol. I don't think I would have noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out. Now that you have, I definitely see the resemblance. It makes for a great (yet understated) homage to Oldsmobile.
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Post by awehlage on Mar 14, 2013 13:32:05 GMT -6
Going to throw these ones in the mix too. I like these because it sort of resembles theOlds Rocket emblem on each spoke. Thoughts? I definitely like those but from experience in having a set of 20" wheels that are wide open with the 5 spoke plan on having some painted calipers and upgraded rotors that are coated on the hub to prevent rust. I am super anal about keeping all the components behind the wheel clean so it doesn't look like "big rims, no class" if you get my drift. Sent from my XT901 using proboards
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Post by sall on Mar 14, 2013 17:57:57 GMT -6
I definitely like those but from experience in having a set of 20" wheels that are wide open with the 5 spoke plan on having some painted calipers and upgraded rotors that are coated on the hub to prevent rust. I am super anal about keeping all the components behind the wheel clean so it doesn't look like "big rims, no class" if you get my drift. Sent from my XT901 using proboards Haha yeah. My calipers are already painted black. Did those about 6 months ago. Doing the rotor face wouldn't take that much time. I even have high temp Aurora decals for calipers waiting... Do you have pictures of your wheels awhelage?
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Post by awehlage on Mar 15, 2013 7:32:31 GMT -6
Sall I need to wash everything up and I'll snap some. My calipers do need to be repainted.
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Post by tim1993 on Jun 27, 2013 7:50:07 GMT -6
Man I like 1,3, & 6 the other ones are just too simple to me
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