The JimR Ridler695 Thread

I guess I am thinking 8" wide or 9.5? Offset is 6 for the 9.5 and 0 for the 8" - will that matter?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ridler+695+grey+127

Anyone? - It seems like either will work depending on tire size. I just want to be sure

I'm not a fan of aftermarket wheels but I like the design of these. Just please don't go too big. It's easy to go from classy to ghetto....

I didn't! See my new post!

I might have to blacken out "Ridler" on the cap but otherwise they should look good!

As always, one good looking wheel for a damn good price.

those things are the bomb
I want a set!

Those are SHARP!

I hope to have them on today!

2 day shipping - great deal. Thank you Amazon!

I love and adore my Amazon Student membership for this reason. lol

I'm happy to pay the $79.00 Prime membership! No taxes, free 2 day shipping on almost everything and the best prices or very close. Can't ask for much more! It's worth the 79.00!

Also free instant video!

Stingroo wrote:

Also free instant video!

True - but.... I just watch Netflicks! So many more choices!

I won't give Netflix anymore of my money.

But - are these on the car yet?!

SO, what size/offset did you get?

Not yet - putting them on tomorrow. I will post pics!

Stingroo wrote:

are these on the car yet?!

??????? Update.... PICS?!?!

MarkH wrote:

Stingroo wrote:

are these on the car yet?!

??????? Update.... PICS?!?!

LOL - I got 18/8" rims and I am getting 235/50/18 tires

Pics tomorrow!

Do they have an offset/backspacing listed?

0 backspace on the 8 inch rim - I went with 235/50/18 tires

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

What do you think?

8" Ridler wheels - Kumho Ecsta 235/50/18 tires I have to paint the drums tomorrow but otherwise they look real good. The guys at the tire company LOVED em!

This is how I got it:



It's coming along!

Now:

Damn that looks good Jim!

Thanks! It's so fun to make these cars look good again!

coolio!

Can you take some shots of the rear wheels? Like to see the clearance with the fender skirts and such?

Looking GOOD!

BTW - I'm going to merge your wheel threads together, so it's easier to read.

Lookin' good. You've gotta change your avatar now.

Mike

Threads merged and re-named.

Wheels still look awesome.

Looks sharp now drop it alittle in the front

Stingroo wrote:

Can you take some shots of the rear wheels? Like to see the clearance with the fender skirts and such?

Looking GOOD!

BTW - I'm going to merge your wheel threads together, so it's easier to read.

I will get some rear shots this weekend and post them.

1phastsswagon wrote:

Looks sharp now drop it alittle in the front

I think I am going to drop it all around about 1.5 to 2 inches.

179.00 for all 4 springs - not bad http://canuckmotorsports.com/


Thoughts?

Wheels set the wagon off! Very nice

Yes they do!

From Today

As requested - Shot of the tires from the rear the pic looks MUCH smaller than reality!

Nice shot, but I'm talking more like from the side, close up. Like how much space is there between the sidewall and your fender lip.

Looks SWEET though.

Ahh - I will take some more but they are almost exact fit to stock. I used the tire calculator and VERY little difference, even considering 0 backspace.

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Jim,take some of the rear wheels with your lense shooting at the gap between the tire/rim and
the fender lip right in the middle of the wheel!

Very nice set up...... HMMMMMM.

Hi Jim,

I really like the looks of your wheel tire combo. I'm seriously thinking about copying it except for using a 235/55x18 which will come closer to the stock wheel diameter. Have you been rub free with your setup? the GF will be driving it sometimes and unless something very large falls off she's oblivious so I kinda need to keep it goof proof.

Thanks, Vern

No rubbing at all! I had a guy leave a not on the car the other day wanting to know what they wheels were - I have had so many complements! Fun car for sure!

I have 18x9.5's all around, and they don't rub, even lowered. Get the backspacing right, and you got no worries.

Nice looking ride, man. I like those wheels. They look pretty close to what I have, only with a spine on each spoke. Pretty cool.

(but you REALLY need to lower it... )

I might lower it this spring. I like the look of your lowered wagon so we shall see!

Stingroo wrote:

Can you take some shots of the rear wheels? Like to see the clearance with the fender skirts and such?

Is this the shot you were looking for? Just got the 18x8s w/ 235/55x18 Bridgestones bolted on yesterday. They looked huge sitting on the shop floor but fit fine.




OK... took a bit but here's the photo

Cheers, Vern

Yes.

Dear God. I want those in Matte black SO badly.... If I wasn't saving up for a trip to Texas... :drool:

Stingroo wrote:

Yes.

Dear God. I want those in Matte black SO badly.... If I wasn't saving up for a trip to Texas...

whats in texas? a nice wagon? girl??

and these rims are awesome. saving the link and pictures. these might go on a "new" longroof acquisition of mine

Aussie V8 Supercars.


...and maybe a girl.

<_<

Sofapilot wrote:

Stingroo wrote:

Can you take some shots of the rear wheels? Like to see the clearance with the fender skirts and such?

Is this the shot you were looking for? Just got the 18x8s w/ 235/55x18 Bridgestones bolted on yesterday. They looked huge sitting on the shop floor but fit fine.




OK... took a bit but here's the photo

Cheers, Vern

Wheels look great, is the fender gap about the same on both sides?

Flasheroo wrote:

Wheels look great, is the fender gap about the same on both sides?

Yup, within 1/8 of an inch.

Vern