Now That I've Asked About Tires, How About Rims

"Axel-Ripper" (Axel-Ripper)
03/17/2014 at 20:05 • Filed to: None

I can't decide.

The Team Dynamics (second one) is cheaper by about $100/rim, Braids are 2 lbs lighter. Plus I kinda like the look of the Braids better, but I'm not sure if it is enough to justify the $400 cost difference.

EDIT: Weight is actually wrong from what I was looking at earlier. The Braids are 17.9 lbs and the Team Dynamics are 17.3. So at this point it is on looks (which the Braid has a bit of an edge there) but I don't think the edge is enough to justify the cost.

EDIT EDIT: Thanks to Chevy's choice to ship all 2012 Sonics with Alloy rims, I have discovered that these weigh pretty much exactly the same as my factory rims. But they're an inch wider and 2 inches taller.

DISCUSSION (16)

With-a-G is back to not having anything written after his username > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:12

Hey, if it's us spending your money, what's an extra $400?

Decay buys too many beaters > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:15

I don't usually nitpick, but I believe those are wheels. Rims are the lip on wheels to which the tires mount.

That being said, when it comes to quality wheels, lighter is always better. The Braids better to me as well.

N/A POWAAAHH > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:19

FYI rims are just the barrels, you're talking about wheels. I personally love Braids, but I think they're overkill for the street unless you can justify the price.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:22

I say go for the lighter more expensive ones, 800 bucks for a set of wheels is a pretty nice price. Plus they do look pretty nice.

PowderHound > Decay buys too many beaters
03/17/2014 at 20:34

Kinja'd!!!

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Decay buys too many beaters
03/17/2014 at 20:39

This is the car nerd version of IT'S A MAGAZINE, NOT A CLIP!

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:39

How light are the heavier wheels?I've read that the law of diminishing returns sets in pretty early for unsprung mass, so if they're decently light, the extra price and weight loss might not be worth it.

As far as looks, they look pretty close to the same, and who cares what they look like when they're moving?

Decay buys too many beaters > PanchoVilleneuve ST
03/17/2014 at 20:43

LOL, I've had that discussion as well!

Milky > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 20:46

IMO I don't give a damn, they're both white, either way you choose its perfect.

Axel-Ripper > vdub_nut: scooter snob
03/17/2014 at 21:12

Hard to say, because they likely measure different rim sizes and crap besides. Probably looking around 20 lbs each, which is still lighter than stock (which aren't heavy by any means)

Axel-Ripper > YSI-what can brown do for you
03/17/2014 at 21:13

Well it would be $800 for the cheaper ones, $1200 for the expensive ones, not counting shipping

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 21:14

Get some steelies and wear them with pride

Axel-Ripper > YSI-what can brown do for you
03/17/2014 at 21:16

OH MY. I just realized I was looking at the wrong weights. Good call there!

Axel-Ripper > vdub_nut: scooter snob
03/17/2014 at 21:17

HURR DURR. The Team Dynamics rims are actually LIGHTER than the Braids. Wow did I F that up.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 22:15

Yeah I would just go with the cheaper ones. Wheels over a 1000 are a bit too expensive(no matter how nice), for me at least. Plus now that weights aren't that different, the cheaper ones look even better. Plus they don't look half bad.

desertdog5051 > Axel-Ripper
03/17/2014 at 22:49

Splitting hairs here. They are wheels, not rims. Just one of my analities. :)