View Full Version : Buy these wheels or not ???


rallyracer
05-20-2006, 07:16 PM
If No, please explain why?

I like this style of wheel for the SS SC. BBS and a few other companys make wheels that give this look but this is the only one Ive found so far that comes in a 5x110. I did a PS of what the wheels may look like on the car (look at my sig). Also, if anyone know of a similar style of wheel that comes in 20" 5x110 please post it up for me, thanks.

Wheel Co. = Rial
Style = Nogaro

Multi-spoke, DTM look
1-piece cast construction
Snap-in cap
Finish: Bright Satin w/Machined Lip

Diameter: 19"x8" 5x110

$249 ea W/O tires.
25.6lbs W/O tire.

www.tirerack.com

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/rial/swap/rial_nogaro_bstn_ci3_l.jpg

Vette Jr.
05-20-2006, 08:16 PM
yeah, I love that style of wheel, they look real sporty. How much do they weigh?

rallyracer
05-20-2006, 08:17 PM
yeah, I love that style of wheel, they look real sporty. How much do they weigh?

25.6lbs W/O wheels.

Hey I love your sig ^^^

05YELLOWSS
05-20-2006, 08:21 PM
they look awesome, almost the same style as mine!! I love that PS too, I am in kuwait so I haven't even seen my wheels on my car yet, but if you could PS my wheels onto a yellow ss/sc that would be cool, mine are the exel e-22 in black. you can find picks if you do a search, that's gonna look so sick on your black ss!!!

Vette Jr.
05-20-2006, 08:24 PM
25.6lbs W/O wheels.

Hey I love your sig ^^^



ohh well thats too bad that they weigh more than stock, but they look great anyway.

Thanks I got the pic off GravanahTunning

IonNinja
05-21-2006, 10:07 AM
they look good but they're fuckin heavy

plyboy-illest
05-21-2006, 10:16 AM
i say go for it...

hatrickstu
05-21-2006, 10:26 AM
those are some very nice looking wheels

yallabalt
05-21-2006, 11:21 AM
I like. They look good on the car.

CobaltLT
05-21-2006, 12:47 PM
They look ok, not my personal style...but I gave you a no because of the weight.

Floridas Finest SS
05-21-2006, 01:18 PM
they looks awesome

2K5SS/SC?
05-21-2006, 01:34 PM
Someone else found something I've kept a secret for awhile. I say get them because I doubt I have my car long enough to get a set.

tiny
05-21-2006, 02:15 PM
not my style, and i think they are kinda heavy. Although they are 19's, so they aren't too bad

Cobalt_Supercharged
05-21-2006, 02:29 PM
Those don't look too bad. I'm not a fan of the faux bolts, but they are fairly subtle.

If you like them get them. Piss on everyone elses opinions. The decision is ultimately yours.

Sempher55
05-21-2006, 04:27 PM
they are nice, but yeah... to heavy.. im sure you can find something thats exactly the same, cheaper... and lighter... you just need to shop around

Vette Jr.
05-21-2006, 06:26 PM
I went on Tire-Rack n I'm sure the 18's are about stock weight and they're still the style you like. Bwe Get wut u like!

CTCOBALTSSS
05-21-2006, 06:30 PM
Very nice, very clean wheels. :twothumbs

rallyracer
05-21-2006, 09:03 PM
This is a similar wheel to show you what you get from a bigger name co.

BBS
Size Selected: 19x8.5
Price: $1044 (each)
** Lightweight: 20.8 lbs. **

Additional Specs
Bolt Pattern: 5-120
Finish Warranty: 2 Years
Country of Origin: Japan
Construction Type: 2pc. Fully Forged

www.tirerack.com

Pretty much the BBS are 5.6lbs lighter for each wheel, BUT COST $3180 more for a set of 4 wheels.

Yes I know they do not come in 5x110, this was just to compair BBS vs Rial

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/bbs/swap/bbs_rs_gt_ci3_l.jpg

bredick
05-21-2006, 09:09 PM
So let me get this straight...$249 ea W/O wheels, 25.6lbs W/O wheels. So what are you buying? lol
They do look good, they are a bit heavy but if you're more after looks than performance from them it really shouldn't matter much.

*edit* By the way, I actually did vote no, but that's just based on my taste, I prefer simple 5 spoke designs. But this thread isn't really about my taste, and I do think for that style these wheels are a good design (if that makes sense).

rallyracer
05-21-2006, 09:14 PM
^^^
Im pretty much going for looks. If was going for light weight (for racing) I'd get some 17's. I just posted up the BBS link to show you what you get from a big name co. for alot more money.

05YELLOWSS
05-22-2006, 06:34 AM
Here are the ones I got, they look pretty similar to what you like, wish someone would photoshop these on a yellow ss/sc, hint hint, hehe

http://www.wheelmax.com/_images/products/e22blk.jpg

rallyracer
05-23-2006, 09:44 PM
^^^
This PS will give you and idea of what those wheels may look like on your car.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/3292/yellowbalt6yb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

05YELLOWSS
05-24-2006, 08:17 AM
Sweet, thanks man...what does everyone else think, I mean I allready have them at the house so if no one likes it, well I guess I'm screwed, but let me know what you guys think...I didn't think they were too bling, or too aggressive, I really like them...

GSoccer24
05-24-2006, 10:56 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/GSoccer24/Funny/doit.gif

EvlPeanut
05-24-2006, 11:06 AM
Their not my style of rims, but I voted yes, because you said YOU like them. I like a simple 5 or 6 spoke design with NO rivets, real rivets or fake rivets doesn't matter not my style.

I don't mean for this to sound flamish or anything, but if you like the rims, what does it matter why others don't? It is your car after all. If you like them, I say go for it.

Mines_Better
05-24-2006, 11:11 AM
if you make your car look anything like your sig pic then hell yeah!!!

pin
05-27-2006, 12:57 PM
some similiar are on www.sternwheels.com pretty cheap too. i had them on my gp. also had hp racing on the gp i think they make something similiar

Vman81
08-30-2006, 09:04 PM
Well I think I have my heart set on the Rial Nogaro 18X8's. A little more track and they are about the best looking wheel I've seen. Should compliment nicely with my sportlines I just ordered. Plus, the weight is about the same.

I also thought about the chrome ASA AR-1's.

Opions?

Later,
Vincent.

Sicklyscott
08-31-2006, 09:57 AM
The HP Evo's are a similar wheel but they probably don't make them in a 5x110 pattern. I also know the 18's are in the 21 lb range.

joeworkstoohard
08-31-2006, 09:59 AM
they're nice looking wheels. i really like subtle classy rims.

skoshi130
08-31-2006, 10:01 AM
I kinda need to see what, they lookl like, do they have them in the stock sizes. I do like BBS though

NOOTCH621
08-31-2006, 10:37 AM
Call me crazy but i see nothing wrong with the SS upgraded stock rims. Not to mention that they are lighter than these. So I just don't think they'll look all that good on the Cobalt. Good Luck

vtecduster
08-31-2006, 10:48 AM
I think the wheels look good, but why pay the extra price for 19s? A question for those in the know...if you bought 18x7's (same as our stock i believe...) can they take the tires off of our current wheels and put them on the new wheels?

And oh yea, our stock SSS/C rims, polished or not, are ugly as sin and chevy has their heads in each other's asses when they put this style wheel on all their SS models. What the heck do they have against a lip on their wheels?

I think these guys make some wheels that will look great on our cars, but they have very limited 5x110.
www.dragwheels.com

Sicklyscott
08-31-2006, 11:08 AM
I just got off the phone with Axis and they told me they make 3 wheels in our bolt pattern, the matrix, the mod and the decade (I think).

If the wheels are 18x7 or 7.5 the 215's shoudl fit on them fine. I might cost 20-25 a wheel to mount and balance but cheaper than buying new tires.

rallyracer
08-31-2006, 02:52 PM
I kinda need to see what, they lookl like, do they have them in the stock sizes. I do like BBS though

I looked into some BBS's and umm...you'd have to get them custom drilled and they also are like $900.00+ for each wheel.