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GeforceXtreme · 05-06-2009, 09:35 PM

Hey guys I am having the HARDEST time trying to pick out a set of 17” rims for my Buick Regal. My car currently has a set of stock 16” rims that weight 25lbs each. I am looking to get a set of 17” rims that are much lighter then stock and as well wider so I can run some 245 tires on the car to upgrade over the stock 225 size. If anyone has a set of other 17" rims they could suggest to me go right ahead. My car can accept a 5x115 or 5x114.3 bolt pattern and ideally a 30 to 40 offset.

Currently my car has chrome rims and I think I would like to stick with a set of chrome or high-polished rims. Everyone however keeps telling me to get black rims so I have the black on black look. I have seen a few of my black Regal’s with black rims which does look good, however I just have a thing for chrome rims.

Here is what my car looks like right now with the stock rims:

So I have picked out a few rims that I am interested in however I can’t figure out which ones to go with. I am setting up a vote to see which ones you guys think I should go with?

1.) Centerline Storm 17x7” Chrome or High-Polished: I was the most interested in these rims however the price for these rims are though the roof!

2.) Liquid Metal Motorsports Static 17x7 Chrome: These most likely will be the rims I will get for my car because I could get the best deal price wise on these rims.

3.) TSW Vortex 17x8 Chrome: These were the first set of rims I looked into for my regal. However they are hard to come across and cost as much as the Centerline rims but weight more most likely.

4.) TSW Asan 5 17x8 Gunmetal: These are the only gunmetal color rims I like. I think the red stripe is pretty cool and possibly the black with the red strip on the rim be a nice offset?

5.) TSW Trackstar 5 17x8 Black: Only black rims I consider getting for my car. The red strip is pretty cool however I am not sure if those rims would look right on my domestic car?

teh DIRT · 05-06-2009, 09:38 PM

first ones. real ncie.

abrok99 · 05-06-2009, 09:39 PM

1st or 2nd.

240sxDann · 05-06-2009, 09:45 PM

I voted 2. I think they'd look hot

jjm4life · 05-06-2009, 09:45 PM

i voted for the first set. but i think you should wait until Ndubz chimes in, and pick whichever he decides

EACH IT · 05-06-2009, 09:52 PM

I'm not sure, personally your car has such the sleeper granny look to it, and it's already on chrome. I would switch to the dark side. a black wheel will get a different look than a chrome will.IMO I like the black wheel...good luck

GeforceXtreme · 05-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Yeah the Centerlines were my first choice. However the "best" deal I can get for those rims are $900ish shipped without tires. Add some tires and I am clearly looking at $1,300 range for rims+tires. They are forged rims and are made or order so you pay to play. For a 17" chrome wheel however they only weight 15lbs each! That's 10lbs less then my stock 16" rims. I think the Liquid Metal rims would only cost around the $600 range shipped.

tcturbo91 · 05-06-2009, 10:15 PM

the centerlines are nice but paying that much to only get a 7" wide wheel kind of sucks.

GeforceXtreme · 05-06-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcturbo91

the centerlines are nice but paying that much to only get a 7" wide wheel kind of sucks.

Yes you are right. When I called Centerline they told me that those 17" rims in polished were $260 a piece before shipping. They also said it take like 6+ weeks to get them made and shipped out. Reason I think I am just going to go with Option #2 in my list.

tcturbo91 · 05-06-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

Yes you are right. When I called Centerline they told me that those 17" rims in polished were $260 a piece before shipping. They also said it take like 6+ weeks to get them made and shipped out. Reason I think I am just going to go with Option #2 in my list.

that picture above kind of made me take my statement back

if they were 17X8 that'd be awesome. they do look really good.

GeforceXtreme · 05-06-2009, 10:15 PM

Here are some pictures of Regals with upgraded rims. Love the look of larger tires/rims on these cars.

Regal with 17" Centerline rims I like

17" Polished wheels

18" or 19" Silver wheels

18" Black Wheels with red lip

cmr076 · 05-06-2009, 11:48 PM

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done deal for me right there! still "sleeper/granny-ish" with a touch of class. black rims on that car would = ricey! keep the chrome... PLUS, if you drop 40lb's (10-ish per rim) you will notice a pretty nice difference in performance.

2000MRDC2 · 05-07-2009, 12:02 AM

[QUOTE=GeforceXtreme;1357263]

18" or 19" Silver wheels

do them whatever they are they look really good.

GeforceXtreme · 05-07-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeforceXtreme

do them whatever they are they look really good.

Yeah nice looking rims however I don't think they make them anymore...

2000MRDC2 · 05-07-2009, 01:07 AM

the TSW's look similar so I say do them. I think the centerlines look hideous on that black regal IMO.

DPancoast · 05-07-2009, 01:34 AM

first ones are where its at

james_ls · 05-07-2009, 01:36 AM

Number two FTW on your car Mike.

The Captain · 05-07-2009, 01:50 AM

Option 1A. - Donk it out.

Make'em say uhhhh uhhhh

GeforceXtreme · 05-07-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Captain

Option 1A. - Donk it out.

Make'em say uhhhh uhhhh

Oh yes... it has already been done before. Do you guys think I should go with 20"+ rims instead... be snapping axles all the time lol. The only good thing about having massive rims like these is you can pretty much walk under the car.

First 97.5-04 Regal GS with 26's... ballin!

ndubz · 05-07-2009, 03:27 AM

These own all

05-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#1
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Can’t decide which rims to purchase for my car? Hey guys I am having the HARDEST time trying to pick out a set of 17” rims for my Buick Regal. My car currently has a set of stock 16” rims that weight 25lbs each. I am looking to get a set of 17” rims that are much lighter then stock and as well wider so I can run some 245 tires on the car to upgrade over the stock 225 size. If anyone has a set of other 17" rims they could suggest to me go right ahead. My car can accept a 5x115 or 5x114.3 bolt pattern and ideally a 30 to 40 offset. Currently my car has chrome rims and I think I would like to stick with a set of chrome or high-polished rims. Everyone however keeps telling me to get black rims so I have the black on black look. I have seen a few of my black Regal’s with black rims which does look good, however I just have a thing for chrome rims. Here is what my car looks like right now with the stock rims: So I have picked out a few rims that I am interested in however I can’t figure out which ones to go with. I am setting up a vote to see which ones you guys think I should go with? 1.) Centerline Storm 17x7” Chrome or High-Polished: I was the most interested in these rims however the price for these rims are though the roof! 2.) Liquid Metal Motorsports Static 17x7 Chrome: These most likely will be the rims I will get for my car because I could get the best deal price wise on these rims. 3.) TSW Vortex 17x8 Chrome: These were the first set of rims I looked into for my regal. However they are hard to come across and cost as much as the Centerline rims but weight more most likely. 4.) TSW Asan 5 17x8 Gunmetal: These are the only gunmetal color rims I like. I think the red stripe is pretty cool and possibly the black with the red strip on the rim be a nice offset? 5.) TSW Trackstar 5 17x8 Black: Only black rims I consider getting for my car. The red strip is pretty cool however I am not sure if those rims would look right on my domestic car? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap) Last edited by GeforceXtreme; 05-06-2009 at 09:39 PM.

05-06-2009, 09:39 PM	#3
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05-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	i voted for the first set. but i think you should wait until Ndubz chimes in, and pick whichever he decides __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

05-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#6
EACH IT Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13122 My Ride: 06 wrx iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure, personally your car has such the sleeper granny look to it, and it's already on chrome. I would switch to the dark side. a black wheel will get a different look than a chrome will.IMO I like the black wheel...good luck __________________ Verocious Tuned WRX, 301 whp and 339 torque. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-06-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Yeah the Centerlines were my first choice. However the "best" deal I can get for those rims are $900ish shipped without tires. Add some tires and I am clearly looking at $1,300 range for rims+tires. They are forged rims and are made or order so you pay to play. For a 17" chrome wheel however they only weight 15lbs each! That's 10lbs less then my stock 16" rims. I think the Liquid Metal rims would only cost around the $600 range shipped. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

View Poll Results: Which Wheels Should I Purchase For My Regal?
Centerline Storm 17x7	13	39.39%
Liquid Metal Motorsports Static 17x7	5	15.15%
TSW Vortex 17x8	10	30.30%
TSW Asan 5 17x8	0	0%
TSW Trackstar 5 17x8	5	15.15%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

05-06-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
tcturbo91 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern DE/ NYC Member #5966 My Ride: is in pieces iTrader: (0)	the centerlines are nice but paying that much to only get a 7" wide wheel kind of sucks. __________________ Previous: 86 5.0, Z32 TT, DC2 GSR Turbo, E30, E36 Turbo, 92 5.0 Current: E28

05-06-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
cmr076 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: blue bell/gwynedd valley, PA Member #2319 My Ride: S4 iTrader: (8)	[QUOTE=GeforceXtreme;1357263]QUOTE] done deal for me right there! still "sleeper/granny-ish" with a touch of class. black rims on that car would = ricey! keep the chrome... PLUS, if you drop 40lb's (10-ish per rim) you will notice a pretty nice difference in performance. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246R

05-07-2009, 12:02 AM	#13
2000MRDC2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philly Member #1004 My Ride: 1999 Integra LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=GeforceXtreme;1357263] 18" or 19" Silver wheels do them whatever they are they look really good. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Honda <3

05-07-2009, 01:07 AM	#15
2000MRDC2 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philly Member #1004 My Ride: 1999 Integra LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	the TSW's look similar so I say do them. I think the centerlines look hideous on that black regal IMO. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Honda <3

05-07-2009, 01:36 AM	#17
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Number two FTW on your car Mike. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-07-2009, 01:50 AM	#18
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	Option 1A. - Donk it out. Make'em say uhhhh uhhhh __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

05-07-2009, 03:27 AM	#20
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	These own all

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