View Poll Results: Is Bigdare23 correct?

Voters
229. You may not vote on this poll

  • Yes Bigdare, swapping between OEM rims is gay!

    102 44.54%

  • No you are wrong Bigdare!!! My OEM rims are the shit!!!

    127 55.46%
Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 41 to 80 of 158

Thread: I hate OEM rims. (HONDA Rant)

  1. 10-23-2008, 04:15 PM #41
    LIKEG6
    LIKEG6 is offline
    FullForceMotorsports LIKEG6's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Hamilton, GA
    Age
    37
    Posts
    5,051
    Rep Power
    27

    Default

    polished slips for the win lol

    I like OEM wheels sometimes if that is all you can afford or if you jus have some to mess around with such as polishing/painting them. Like I want some lime green steelies again jus to put on every once in a while to change it up. I used to have hx's cause I didn't have the money to buy "rims" but I liked em and they were light so they worked. But you can still be "ballin on a budget" with some rotas especially some used ones which are around $400-500 w/ tires.

    Not everyone is ballin like you Dare!!!!

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10-23-2008, 04:50 PM #42
    owweee
    owweee is offline
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Age
    45
    Posts
    650
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    the 96 itr are some great OEM...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10-24-2008, 02:57 AM #43
    JDM SLiViC
    JDM SLiViC is offline
    IA Member JDM SLiViC's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Rome
    Age
    38
    Posts
    92
    Rep Power
    18

    Default

    Strickly oem rims for me!!! But i wouldnt pay over 300 bucks for a set no matter what they are or how clean they are!!!
    Now if i could afford mr5's id rock tha shit outta them. No doubt!!! Some of us aint balla's though lol

    BTW whoever sold bigdare them mr5's got ripped another one lol
    SiNgLe SlAmMeR
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-24-2008, 12:20 PM #44
    BIGWADE
    BIGWADE is offline
    Rockin The DB1 BIGWADE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Aragon, GA
    Posts
    1,333
    Rep Power
    18

    Default

    its all according to the wheels..some no and some yes


    DTF?KR3W!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 10-24-2008, 04:00 PM #45
    Turbodude06
    Turbodude06 is offline
    Let the Motha burn Turbodude06's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Where Am I
    Age
    37
    Posts
    4,403
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    x2, but i agree with bigdare when he said people are haten on bigger wheels like 17's, 18's, and 19's +... as long as u do them right why hate on them just cause their not the borin a$$ 15's.............
    -If You Own A Honda And Say "Headers", Go Jump Off Bridge...........

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 10-24-2008, 04:08 PM #46
    thinkskater
    thinkskater is offline
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    who knows.
    Age
    39
    Posts
    3,576
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    17's bring the car up to much even hammered u can still get up under it. 15's just bring it down just right. thats my 2 cents.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10-24-2008, 04:31 PM #47
    LIKEG6
    LIKEG6 is offline
    FullForceMotorsports LIKEG6's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Hamilton, GA
    Age
    37
    Posts
    5,051
    Rep Power
    27

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by thinkskater
    17's bring the car up to much even hammered u can still get up under it. 15's just bring it down just right. thats my 2 cents.
    Depends on the car though

    My EG sedan has 17's on it and they look perfect

    Most new cars now have bigger wheels on it so putting small wheels on it look stupid

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 10-24-2008, 05:05 PM #48
    speedminded
    speedminded is offline
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    53

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by thinkskater
    17's bring the car up to much even hammered u can still get up under it. 15's just bring it down just right. thats my 2 cents.
    Wheel size has nothing to do with the height of the car until the diameter exceeds the size of original tire. You go up a size on a wheel then you go down a series in the profile BUT people are just too cheap or too dumb to buy the correct size tire.

    A 205/40-17 is EXACTLY the same outside diameter and radius within hundreth's as a 195/55-15 therefore there isn't any change in the height of the car.


    I'll just stick with my staggered OEM wheels...
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails -staggered_style5_set-jpg  
    Last edited by speedminded; 10-24-2008 at 05:11 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10-27-2008, 05:20 PM #49
    JDMJAYDC2
    JDMJAYDC2 is offline
    IA's ICE CREAM MAN JDMJAYDC2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    college park
    Age
    42
    Posts
    5,683
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    oem rims ftw i will ride si's and gsr blades and fat fives forever
    now with LSD
    got an ef? www.eastcoastefcivics.com

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 10-29-2008, 10:37 AM #50
    Dirty Octopus™
    Dirty Octopus™ is offline
    The Philanthropist Dirty Octopus™'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    West Staines
    Age
    41
    Posts
    12,311
    Rep Power
    43

    Default

    ehh... im not gonna knock cars with OEM wheels because they CAN look nice. provided that they're a style that looks decent with the car. ive seen quite a few blades on cars that look pretty damn amazing. BUT i will NEVER break my neck trying to find an OEM wheel for damn near Rota prices. if you luck up on a deal cool. but if you can afford to go aftermarket do just that.

    my Fat 5's back in the day only cost me $75 with tires. i didnt want to ride on steelies anymore so i got em.

    some people nowadays spend $300+ on some OEM Honda wheels when they could spend a little more and get something SUBSTANTIALLY more tasteful AND aftermarket.

    the thing is though... this sorta only applies to Hondas. Honda people take too much pride in their shabby OEM FWD Acura wheels. vdubs on the other hand can toss on some Benz/Porsche wheels and be da shit ALL DAY! because those European wheels have status AND offset

    flickr
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 10-29-2008, 10:49 AM #51
    umairejaz
    umairejaz is offline
    ....and my top let back umairejaz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Pakiland
    Age
    38
    Posts
    3,532
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Am I a fool for paying $700 for my oems?

    Learning everyday.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 10-29-2008, 10:53 AM #52
    Dirty Octopus™
    Dirty Octopus™ is offline
    The Philanthropist Dirty Octopus™'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    West Staines
    Age
    41
    Posts
    12,311
    Rep Power
    43

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by umairejaz
    Am I a fool for paying $700 for my oems?
    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Octopus™
    the thing is though... this sorta only applies to Hondas. Honda people take too much pride in their shabby OEM FWD Acura wheels. vdubs on the other hand can toss on some Benz/Porsche wheels and be da shit ALL DAY! because those European wheels have status AND offset

    But post said "OEMs"

    flickr
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 10-29-2008, 02:35 PM #53
    southside
    southside is offline
    Giggity Giggity Goo! southside's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Southside of The Jungle
    Age
    14
    Posts
    6,251
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Well like I said certain people like different things and if you dont have the paper to buy some balling ass rims then,you work with what you have and paint them or polish them or whatever looks good to you,I got my super lights for 100$ bucks haha So I got some JDM wheels for 100$ and still will rock the fat5s til I and yes I said "I" get tired.This is how I got them

    And This is how they looked when I was done
    So would there be a rant about me painting these and polishing the lip on these next,Everyone has there own thing!Just like people with bodykits and neons...So once again who Cares...I have had many people tell me my OEM Integra wheels that I Polished look nice even tho they are OEMS
    Quote Originally Posted by TheChosenOne View Post
    1. It gets really old when people keep calling southside a thief, b/c honestly, they have no phucking idea! lol
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 10-29-2008, 06:34 PM #54
    DunDunSkeert
    DunDunSkeert is offline
    Hates streched tires DunDunSkeert's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Misawa, Aomori, Japan
    Age
    34
    Posts
    1,472
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Yay for Subarus! The stock wheels look descent plus mine only weigh 16.5 pounds.
    www.prettytoohammered.com
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 10-29-2008, 10:26 PM #55
    EJ25RUN
    EJ25RUN is offline
    AmbitiousButRubbish EJ25RUN's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Daytona Beach
    Age
    38
    Posts
    15,152
    Rep Power
    45

    Default

    most cars look better with oem rims.

    oh lol at Rota. Yes, im one of the people that belives knock offs are putting good companies out of business.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 10-30-2008, 08:05 PM #56
    jcs
    jcs is offline
    Dub R crew member#12 jcs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    roberta
    Age
    36
    Posts
    3,383
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by bigdare23
    I think my main problem with "oem rim junkies" is... They tend to be quick to judge someone else car, who is doing more than them. If you're rocking oem rims, you have no place trying to diss someone because their Volks are 17's, or they have a body kit and boosted while you're still a single slammer. Stuff like that pisses me off. I shake my head at stuff like that.
    couldnt agree with you more even though im in a single slammer on blades....but as soon as i can afford some aftermarket rims ill buy some.and ill always pick someone up if their car is nice,i dont like to bash on people just because i know my car isnt everything.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  17. 10-30-2008, 11:58 PM #57
    Apollo
    Apollo is offline
    Banned Apollo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    136
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    LOL, you really dont know why people want OEM Rims do you, and your a tunner guy? Thers a reason why people are going back to the Factory style.....
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  18. 10-31-2008, 12:04 AM #58
    Apollo
    Apollo is offline
    Banned Apollo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Woodstock, GA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    136
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    bigger rim screw with timing, and performances, yeah you can have big rims with the right size tires so it doesnt effect timing, but then you have to go lower profile which means rougher ride so you still lose something like a smother ride and now your rides taken a beating. No thanks looks arent everything its all under the hood my friend
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  19. 10-31-2008, 12:26 AM #59
    Andy_013
    Andy_013 is offline
    Locost Enthusiast Andy_013's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    1/2way between Atlanta and Athens
    Age
    38
    Posts
    2,923
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Apollo
    bigger rim screw with timing, and performances, yeah you can have big rims with the right size tires so it doesnt effect timing, but then you have to go lower profile which means rougher ride so you still lose something like a smother ride and now your rides taken a beating. No thanks looks arent everything its all under the hood my friend
    wth you talking about, no one said anything about bigger wheels. Its about driving around with stock honda wheels that not meant for your car.

    My rpf1 weights about 5lbs less than stock si or gsr wheels, so what about performances now.

    To get back to thread, I used to want stock si wheels b/c everyone them and it look pretty cool to rock wheel that was not meant for my car. Then I got my first set of enkei. I fell in love of with the fit and how my car looked with them. The second set of enkei was pure sex so I still have them.
    Last edited by Andy_013; 10-31-2008 at 12:39 AM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  20. 10-31-2008, 03:03 PM #60
    boostedb16
    boostedb16 is offline
    Senior Member | IA Veteran boostedb16's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    paint booth
    Age
    50
    Posts
    7,172
    Rep Power
    33

    Default

    i agree with bigdare 100%. i bought my ek and it had SI's and they were gone asap.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  21. 10-31-2008, 05:15 PM #61
    Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle is offline
    I VTEC'd your mom Humphrizzle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Newnan
    Age
    36
    Posts
    11,007
    Rep Power
    35

    Default

    i got my car with stock si's and sold them 3 days after i got the car...

    now i've got fat fives, had another set of si's also.. im a loser.

    i miss my car with respectable wheels.
    Quote Originally Posted by MR.EM1 View Post
    learn to english
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  22. 10-31-2008, 07:40 PM #62
    speedminded
    speedminded is offline
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    53

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by umairejaz
    Am I a fool for paying $700 for my oems?
    The ones in your sig? I've seen e46 M3 wheels for $500 or less but if they are absolutely pristine then wouldn't be a bad deal.

    I paid over a grand $$$ for my 12 year old stock wheels lol!! *sigh*
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  23. 10-31-2008, 10:17 PM #63
    Dirty Octopus™
    Dirty Octopus™ is offline
    The Philanthropist Dirty Octopus™'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    West Staines
    Age
    41
    Posts
    12,311
    Rep Power
    43

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckNorris
    i got my car with stock si's and sold them 3 days after i got the car...

    now i've got fat fives, had another set of si's also.. im a loser.

    i miss my car with respectable wheels.
    dont you have a bunch of real wheels?

    flickr
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  24. 10-31-2008, 10:22 PM #64
    bigdare23
    bigdare23 is offline
    ACC CHAMPS bigdare23's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    ECEFC.com
    Age
    40
    Posts
    13,801
    Rep Power
    39

    Default

    BMW guys, did you read the title? I'm ranting about oem honda rims.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  25. 11-01-2008, 12:03 AM #65
    DB4LYFE ™
    DB4LYFE ™ is offline
    IA FIT Member DB4LYFE ™'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    NW Boonies
    Posts
    5,937
    Rep Power
    34

    Default

    OEMs r officially gone.

    ~DB4LYFE
    07 Honda GD3

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  26. 11-03-2008, 05:28 PM #66
    NAIZBST
    NAIZBST is offline
    the old man NAIZBST's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    where I shifts with my left hand
    Posts
    7,075
    Rep Power
    33

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DB4LYFE
    OEMs r officially gone.

    ~DB4LYFE

    what did you get
    4X114.3 upgrade/replacement info
    Val for President!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  27. 11-04-2008, 02:03 PM #67
    bigdare23
    bigdare23 is offline
    ACC CHAMPS bigdare23's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    ECEFC.com
    Age
    40
    Posts
    13,801
    Rep Power
    39

    Default

    Dang, didn't think this poll would be this close LOL
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  28. 11-04-2008, 02:41 PM #68
    VooDooXII
    VooDooXII is offline
    Senior Member | IA Veteran VooDooXII's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Age
    37
    Posts
    9,195
    Rep Power
    34

    Default

    I mean...I'll buy some Mercedes OEM wheels because I like how they look. I do however like how my OEM wheels look...so close to the BBS RK which I wanted to get right away originally.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  29. 11-12-2008, 10:33 PM #69
    Kckouki
    Kckouki is offline
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Knoxville, TN
    Age
    33
    Posts
    163
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    Yeah, oem wheels suck. =/



    AIM - Kckouki
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  30. 11-13-2008, 05:02 PM #70
    Al Kaholic
    Al Kaholic is offline
    Banned Al Kaholic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    At The Bar
    Age
    43
    Posts
    118
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    ridin some ls mesh on my EJ ftw!!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  31. 11-23-2008, 12:04 PM #71
    southside
    southside is offline
    Giggity Giggity Goo! southside's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Southside of The Jungle
    Age
    14
    Posts
    6,251
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    OEM FTMFW
    Quote Originally Posted by TheChosenOne View Post
    1. It gets really old when people keep calling southside a thief, b/c honestly, they have no phucking idea! lol
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  32. 12-02-2008, 08:29 PM #72
    chameleon30038
    chameleon30038 is offline
    Nuh Botha Mi chameleon30038's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Gaza Mi Seh
    Posts
    1,792
    Rep Power
    22

    Default

    lol !! this thread is funny ...well i have si's on a si so there....lol!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  33. 12-05-2008, 11:17 AM #73
    RBS
    RBS is offline
    Newbie Photodude RBS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    All Over U S A
    Age
    35
    Posts
    4,685
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    i just read the OP post and now i feel bad... i just spent like 1500 for a set of OEM wheels....



    and for some reason they came with a extra lugnut???
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  34. 12-05-2008, 12:20 PM #74
    Professor Swagger
    Professor Swagger is offline
    Banned Professor Swagger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    In Debt
    Age
    41
    Posts
    195
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 1siccEJ2
    i just read the OP post and now i feel bad... i just spent like 1500 for a set of OEM wheels....



    and for some reason they came with a extra lugnut???
    im assuming you got the complete conversion right?

    you putting it on the EJ?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  35. 12-05-2008, 12:34 PM #75
    0\s accord
    0\s accord is offline
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    cleveland,tenn
    Age
    34
    Posts
    423
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    i agree with this guy 100% why spend 1500 dollars on wheels when u can find a set of oem wheels for 100 bucks... i ride on polished fat fives on a accord.... guess what not many people have said they hated it if u put time and effort into polishing and paintin the wheels how U want them who really gives a fuck what other people think and yes it would be nice havin a set of volks but when someone comes in to your lane and u got to get out of the way oops u just curbed a 1500 dollar wheel u just cant replace those but u can replace a oem rim pretty cheap so pick what u like personaly like me oem rims all the way
    Quote Originally Posted by thinkskater
    man thats fd up u saw my wheels and said u liked em. thats weird. i just dont see the point in buying 1500 dollar wheels if all your gonna do is daily drive on them. oem wheels suck but with a touch of flavor, they can turn into one of kind pieces.

    i dont only mess round with oem either just not that million dollar shit, i mean why do u think i am boosting a d16? not cuz i have 1500 dollars to spend on wheels thats for damn sure.


    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  36. 12-05-2008, 12:54 PM #76
    JackMaster
    JackMaster is offline
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Atlanta
    Age
    46
    Posts
    629
    Rep Power
    19

    Default

    BBS FTW
    JACKMASTER

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  37. 12-05-2008, 01:32 PM #77
    ash7
    ash7 is offline
    - - - - - - - - - - ash7's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Hwy 315
    Age
    42
    Posts
    5,042
    Rep Power
    28

    Default

    ^ even BBS is an OEM for Toyota and a couple other companies. lol What about Enkei rims from Honda? I guess they're junk too...

    There is nothing wrong with running OEM wheels. I'd be willing to bet that most of the folks that post up their "masterpiece SI rims" are under the age of 20 and don't have money to buy nice wheels, nor the experience in where to look for them... A LOT of folks up in Atlanta know about JHOT imports and how good the deals can get from them; i had no idea they even existed until D.O. (His Most Honorable Excellency) mentioned them to me one day.

    And BigDare is talking about good deals can be found if one has the patience - what is one supposed to rock until they find their "Sweet Deal" on rims? stock hub caps? Why not snag a set of stock alloys for cheap, and fix them up a tad?

    makes sense to me...

    -jonathan
    [/URL]
    Jesus Christ is my Savior
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  38. 12-06-2008, 11:54 AM #78
    RBS
    RBS is offline
    Newbie Photodude RBS's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    All Over U S A
    Age
    35
    Posts
    4,685
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Professor Swagger
    im assuming you got the complete conversion right?

    you putting it on the EJ?
    yeah its whole conversion lol
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  39. 12-06-2008, 12:14 PM #79
    2.25teg
    2.25teg is offline
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    griffin ga
    Age
    36
    Posts
    158
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    oem sucks period
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  40. 12-06-2008, 10:37 PM #80
    DC2NR
    DC2NR is offline
    IA Original Slinger DC2NR's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Out in the Boonies
    Age
    38
    Posts
    4,361
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    I see no problem in oem wheels. I mean I understand the part about spending 450 for a set OEM compared spending another 100 bucks to get a set of knock offs. One thing I can't seem to be ok with is spending 1000-1500 on some baller wheels. I mean maybe if it was a weekend car with a self detonating bomb(when beind stolen), then I can maybe understand that.

    I still think a cheaper knock off wheel or OEM wheels would suffice. I mean everyone has their own liking and you can't really hate on that. Cause in the end if you crash the the car/get in a wreck, or if it gets stolen, you aren't down 1500 bucks. Also not everyone has a money tree.
    VTECH ... Making phones since 1994.

    Looking for Integra Sedan (DB7/8) parts <--clickable

    Q:Nitrous on stock LS high mileage. Too risky?
    A:IMO nos is like steroids and giving steroids to a grandma doesnt sound all that good to me!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
« A Guide to Borg Warner and Bullseye Turbos | Mazdaspeed 3 Interior of the year »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!