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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 13 2012, 12:57 AM (3,038 Views) | |
| 94RHDRollerskate | Aug 13 2012, 12:57 AM Post #1 |
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. Anyone have other manufacturer's factory wheels installed on their Metros? Let's see pics. No aftermarket one here, please. That will be another topic. I briefly looked at what other cars use our bolt-pattern, and I think Honda Accords do. Just kind curious what they would look like. That and they may be cheaper than aftermarkets. . Edited by 94RHDRollerskate, Aug 13 2012, 12:58 AM.
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| Old Man | Aug 13 2012, 03:57 AM Post #2 |
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| 94RHDRollerskate | Aug 13 2012, 09:17 AM Post #3 |
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. Wow. That's a pretty good number of choices. Hoping to see some pictured on Geos to get a better idea. I know we can't go too big in rim diameter without rubbing issues. . |
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| Old Man | Aug 13 2012, 10:01 AM Post #4 |
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you limited me to just a few by requiring pics--try this for over 60 rims that fit (but no pics)..... http://geometroforum.com/topic/701184/1/ |
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| bogs | Aug 13 2012, 10:04 AM Post #5 |
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Old man, that is an awesome picture chart ! Nice job
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| Old Man | Aug 13 2012, 11:33 AM Post #6 |
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I would like to take credit for it but I cant. I copied it from somewhere on this site but I cant remember where............... |
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| bogs | Aug 14 2012, 10:35 AM Post #7 |
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Well, I dunno whose it is, but I added it to JM's super post of wheels. Fitting place for it. |
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| t3ragtop | Aug 14 2012, 05:50 PM Post #8 |
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Turbo3 and Twincam Tweaker
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here are some of my own personal metro/ swift cars with fancy wheels. (yeah, i've been playing with these cars for about 10 years so i've owned a whole herd of them. )here's a 2 pic sequence to give you an idea of what wheels can do for a car. |
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| turbogts22 | Aug 17 2012, 12:07 PM Post #9 |
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The '03 Mitsubishi Lancer Rally Art came with 15" OZ Racing rims. They don't look very good to me on the Lancer due to the chunky 60 series tires on them. On the Metro with 195-45-15's they look a whole lot better! I just mounted up a set of Nexen 3000 tires and so far no clearance issues on the '93 vert. Nice quiet tire too.
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| rjsdotorg | Aug 23 2012, 02:36 PM Post #10 |
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I've been looking into new rims, and came across this article: http://www.caranddriver.com/features/effects-of-upsized-wheels-and-tires-tested The summary is that the tallest rims with low profile tires are the heaviest, slower and less MPG... |
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| Old Man | Aug 23 2012, 02:49 PM Post #11 |
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All information is good. This information is especially good for the members who are specifically looking for MPG at all costs of everything else. I'm sure some will avail themselfs of this info. Personally I bought my Geo 'Vert for FUN !!! If I think it looks good, all the better. The MPG will still be great---so it started out with 50+MPG. and now---driving fast and stylin' with neat rims and big tires it only gets 45+MPG--for my purposes thats better than great
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| geo pet | Aug 23 2012, 05:17 PM Post #12 |
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" my strange addiction "
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| 94RHDRollerskate | Aug 23 2012, 07:30 PM Post #13 |
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. Looking for pics of OEM rims on Metros... versus aftermarket ones. Anyone?. Edited by 94RHDRollerskate, Aug 23 2012, 09:13 PM.
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| turbogts22 | Aug 23 2012, 08:24 PM Post #14 |
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While I agree with the potential negative affects of plus sized wheels, I still find the positives to far out weight them for my driving style. My vert is all about fun and let me tell you the stock 13's weren't too fun in the curves. The mileage difference is negligible, at least now I can zing around a corner without slowing down and then having to accelerate back up to speed. Also, the added grip during braking has helped a avoid a few deer hits! |
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| t3ragtop | Aug 24 2012, 07:57 AM Post #15 |
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for my normal operation i prefer a 14" x 4.5" rim with 185/60 14 tires. that setup gives me a good ride, no fitment issues, great appearance, and reasonable fuel economy from all the engine types. |
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