joyridevr6

I finally installed my wheels. I've had them since December, but I had to wait for the snow to stop. I am pretty happy with how they look on the car.

RotorGeek

Very nice. Are they 8.5 all around

joyridevr6

Here are the specs: Volk GT-C 19x8.5 color=gunmetal offset=+39 The tires 245/35 r19's all around.

Mindtrip

Looks good. I thought those Volks have a larger lip?

iamcanadian

V, v nice. What tires did you go with?

joyridevr6

The lip depends on the offset . I went with an offset that was closer to stock than some have used. The tires are Kumo ecsta MX's.

MI_FamilyMan

I think you just confirmed that gunmetal looks great on the red. I would love to get some on my car. Do you have any idea how the finish holds up over time?

I keep thinking about my friends golf clubs w/gunmetal finish on them that has totally rubbed off after less than a couple seasons... of course you won't be hitting golf ***** off your wheels...

joyridevr6

The finish is either painted or powder coated, I am not sure. It seems that it would hold up as good as any other wheel's on the market, as most of them are painted too. As long as you don't clean them with an abrasive cloth or cleaner, the finish should last forever.

joyridevr6

Well, I have had the new wheels and tires on a couple of days now and I have to say it makes a big difference. The car feels like it has more torque off the line. (I should of weighed this combo before I installed it). With the kumos on, the car feels like it has infinitely more grip than before too. I imagine any performance tire is going to feel better than the snow tires I had on the car though. I guess the real test will come when I get the car out on the track.

XDEEDUBBX

looks good bro...now time to get some suspension!

mikeb

hot
I love those rims

TooBIG

Very nice.
I have them in Mercury Silver. (VR also)
I was wondering how the Gunmetal looked.
Good Job !

Mine are a few months old.
The spokes and center hub clean instantly and nothing sticks to them at all.

BUT.. the shiny outer rim is nearly impossible to keep clean.
I do not drive my car in the snow or bad weather.
The first time I missed a weekend wash due to weather, by the next weekend,
I had to rub and rub forever to get the brake dust stains out.
I did wax them, and that worked a while, but after the cold.. its horrible.

Great rims.. but good luck with the cleaning.. haha
-B

joyridevr6

I pm'd you right after you got yours. I used the same offset that you gave me. I have had mine nearly as long, I was just not able to put them on because of snow. You told me you were not sure if 245's would fit. After I lower the car and I have worn these tires I will see if I can fit 245/40's instead of 35's. I think they might fit.

joyridevr6

Better Pictures

mrtux

any closeups on the wheels?

joyridevr6

Here is a close shot.

mikeb

how much did this cost ?

efini_8

autowheelhaus says that these are NOT compatible w/ the TPMS units. Is this true? is it tpms compatible?

efini_8

answered my own q by doing a serach.... no they are not! but the rims are sweetness