Marky82

I'm looking at getting a set of new rims for my 2007 v6 convertible. I'm probably going to go with 18's since I'm not lowering the car any time soon, they are cheaper and lighter for better gas mileage. I really like the thin 5 spoke design (like the c6 Corvettes) and have seriously been considering the Saleen replicas. Does anyone have these? If so how do you like them? Anyone have suggestions of similar looking rims?

Quick photochop of my car with the rims


Here are the Saleen rims I'm referring to

Ralin03

usually i dont think saleens look all that great on most s197s, but i really like them on your car!

18s look perfect too, i say go for it!

kevinmalec

I think they look really good! Pull the trigger!

Nuke

Nice, but do you really think or believe that they'll improve your fuel mileage??? And what does going with 18's have to do with lowering? Regardless of the wheel size, you should be maintaining the OE tire O.D. of about 27", regardless if the wheels are 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", etc... Otherwise, you'll need the tuner to change your tire rev's per mile setting in the PCM.

Alec

I love those Saleens. Favorite rims behind the $500/600 per rim Alcoas

Marky82

I don't think they'll improve my mileage but I think they'll hurt less then 20's b/c they weigh less. I know my aftermarket rims will hurt mileage compared to the stock b/c they'll be larger then 16's and have wider tires.

Nuke

I beleive I saw about a 1 MPG drop when I went from 235's on the OE 18x8.5 to 275's on OE takeoff 18x9's. Certainly worth the mileage drop and more for the added traction and stability.

lunyou

When it comes to wheels I like the saying of "less is more". 5 spoke wheels look great on many cars and really give some homage back to the classic look.

2005Redfire6

I'd say go for it!

Vader GT

I agree, they look good on your car!!!