What do you think of the new wheel design?

S2000dude · 02-15-2008, 08:40 PM

Any thoughts on the new wheel design?

gomarlins3 · 02-15-2008, 09:00 PM

Pics?

Neil · 02-15-2008, 09:22 PM

Well I bought my s2000 only last October 2007, and the wheels are sharp, classy not so much racy but quality appearance. Even the new Honda Oddessey has the same gun metal wheels as the 2008 s2000. They look to remove the eye a little from the wheels to retain attension to the body. Little more sporty, but not as classy. An identity from past models to determine the new 2008 model, if you know what your looking for. ( Well.........they had to do somthin, as the cars pretty damn perfect )
Its hard to change a winner.

Neil

DJJSR · 02-15-2008, 09:30 PM

I like them and they look easy to clean..........

D1sclaimer · 02-15-2008, 10:18 PM

Yeah, I agree they look nice. Id take my 00 stock rims though cause I like it to look plain and simple.

Java Junky · 02-15-2008, 11:08 PM

First off, there'z only one, true, kick-ass, bring-it-on, ain't nothin' else'att matterz, Sgt. Rock of wheel design: the original Cragar 5 spoke mag now available on your current Mustangs. All otherz're jus' round things, some of which're less offensive than otherz.
But if whut Don'z showin' us is the new wheel, I guess it's better'n a sharp stick in the eye.
The original 16" 5 spokes were okay.
The road-kill sandcrab'z on my '04 belong on a two-toned, low-ridin' '63 Chevy.
Those new one'z come under the headin'uv less offensive.
But they're round n' do whut needs ta be done fer li'l Stewie ta doo'izz job. They'll doo.
Java

DJJSR · 02-16-2008, 05:54 AM

The original...............had 'em 40 years ago and still have 'em today........

Java Junky · 02-16-2008, 06:18 AM

'Wuz never'a doubt in my mind 'a'choo 'zackly'a whut I spoke Don. Not fer'a second.
Thanks fer the flick.
('Looks like the ol' Chev could doo with a little theraputic attention. I'd be out in'a gay-rage sittin' in'er playin' ol' tunes myself. 'Tot'a rum close by n' the trusted flea-bag playin' shop-dog.)
Java

gomarlins3 · 02-16-2008, 06:47 AM

I like them.

S2000dude · 02-16-2008, 03:37 PM

Thanks DJJSR for inserting the pic. I had one from the Honda website but couldn't insert it in my post. Call me computer challenged !

The new design seems to be growing on me!

Silver Phoenix · 02-16-2008, 06:12 PM

I like the new style

svmtbman · 02-17-2008, 07:45 AM

I like my '07 wheels, the '08 wheels look too much like what I had on my '05 TSX.

jagg · 02-17-2008, 07:52 AM

I'm partial to the way the ol' 5 spokers look, and look good on almost anything.

Picture 243.jpg

Java Junky · 02-17-2008, 08:08 AM

'S'funny . . don't recall that li'l gem listed in yer disclosure statement.

DJJSR · 02-17-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagg

I'm partial to the way the ol' 5 spokers look, and look good on almost anything.

I agree, but I think Cragars or those AR wheels on the Elky may look a little strange on an S2000. Most of the time an older car should have older classic styled wheels and a newer car can look better with the more modern designs. Nothing looks more ridiculous than 20" billets on a '57 Chevy!!!!

jagg · 02-17-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Nothing looks more ridiculous than 20" billets on a '57 Chevy!!!!

They've been doing this lately, and it's not pleasing to the eye.

Java Junky · 02-17-2008, 08:44 AM

Agreed, but I think those 20" billets even look ridiculous on the prebuilt 1/18th scales piled up in BJs.

mjaS2000 · 02-18-2008, 11:38 PM

I like the 10 spoke wheels that are on the 04-05 models.

Java Junky · 02-19-2008, 01:47 AM

Arrrrgh! Dead sandcrab off'r port beam mates! (Okay, more accurately, they'd be off our muscatel beam.)
No. No. Really . . . they're lovely.

bobby2002s2k. · 02-19-2008, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjaS2000

I like the 10 spoke wheels that are on the 04-05 models.

I"m with you.

S2000dude · 02-19-2008, 02:05 PM

Ditto on the above!

I do love those 10 spokers! Classy, very classy!

Java Junky · 02-19-2008, 02:43 PM

This is pathetic. 'Next thing'ya know, you're gonna be "moding" the sun-visors!

Dr. Jimbo · 02-19-2008, 02:48 PM

I think one of the ugliest rims was on the BMW M1 (I think that was the model). m It looked like a BMW badge or the little circles on a crash-test dummy. Someone will post a pic, right?
I'm a 5 spoke dude. I'd like to get some black rims with the polished aluminum ring.

Java Junky · 02-19-2008, 03:01 PM

Black (the company name) Racin' has some snappy lookin' unit'z like whut you described Doc.
Unfortuneately, they don't have even near the positive offset we need. If you deal with ewheels they will tell you that the less-than-necessary offset will give your car a "more agressive" look. (Personally, with the wheels stickin' out, I think it looks like a kid with big ears) They'll also tell you that they use them themselves on their S2000s, they sell 'em to satisfied customerz n' my personal favorite: "they won't cause any contact problems.
I doubt that I have to tell you the rest'a the story. Dummy figured that, well, I've been away from this kind'a stuff for a long time, maybe they know better'n me.
So I hadda get another 2 rims with the correct offset.
Those other 2 that I can' use sure look cool holdin' down stuff when it gets windy though.
Don't get conned like some dummies I know (who shall remain nameless to protect their identities.)
Java

DJJSR · 02-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Dr. J - Here's your M1..............

DJJSR · 02-19-2008, 03:19 PM

I'm saving up for these and a set of wide whites. I think they'll go well with the Laguna blue. Gotta go.......I hear the smoke alarm........supper must be ready.

S2000dude · 02-19-2008, 04:36 PM

DJJSR - I can "barely" keep myself from laughing over that one ! (sorry!)

Dr. Jimbo · 02-20-2008, 10:25 AM

DJ, thanks. I think the offset on those rims is off, I think they'd "bearly" fit on the S.
You know, I looked for the M1 rims I was talking about, but those aren't them. There was a guy in town with the ones I'm talking about, but couldn't find 'em on the net. Maybe they were aftermarket. Thanks anyway.

Lady In Red 08 · 02-20-2008, 06:30 PM

I had an 04 and I think I actually like those wheels better than the new 08 ones that I have now. But, my husband is a fanatic about keeping the car clean and he says the new ones are much easier to keep clean.
I'm not complaining, I still love my car - five or ten spokes, doesn't matter to me as long as I have her to drive!

02-15-2008, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	What do you think of the new wheel design? Any thoughts on the new wheel design? __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

02-15-2008, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,808	Pics? __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	I like them and they look easy to clean.......... __________________ Don

02-15-2008, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 474	Yeah, I agree they look nice. Id take my 00 stock rims though cause I like it to look plain and simple. __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

02-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	First off, there'z only one, true, kick-ass, bring-it-on, ain't nothin' else'att matterz, Sgt. Rock of wheel design: the original Cragar 5 spoke mag now available on your current Mustangs. All otherz're jus' round things, some of which're less offensive than otherz. But if whut Don'z showin' us is the new wheel, I guess it's better'n a sharp stick in the eye. The original 16" 5 spokes were okay. The road-kill sandcrab'z on my '04 belong on a two-toned, low-ridin' '63 Chevy. Those new one'z come under the headin'uv less offensive. But they're round n' do whut needs ta be done fer li'l Stewie ta doo'izz job. They'll doo. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-15-2008, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,026	Well I bought my s2000 only last October 2007, and the wheels are sharp, classy not so much racy but quality appearance. Even the new Honda Oddessey has the same gun metal wheels as the 2008 s2000. They look to remove the eye a little from the wheels to retain attension to the body. Little more sporty, but not as classy. An identity from past models to determine the new 2008 model, if you know what your looking for. ( Well.........they had to do somthin, as the cars pretty damn perfect ) Its hard to change a winner. Neil

02-16-2008, 05:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	The original...............had 'em 40 years ago and still have 'em today........ __________________ Don

02-16-2008, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	'Wuz never'a doubt in my mind 'a'choo 'zackly'a whut I spoke Don. Not fer'a second. Thanks fer the flick. ('Looks like the ol' Chev could doo with a little theraputic attention. I'd be out in'a gay-rage sittin' in'er playin' ol' tunes myself. 'Tot'a rum close by n' the trusted flea-bag playin' shop-dog.) Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-16-2008, 06:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,808	I like them. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-16-2008, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	Thanks DJJSR for inserting the pic. I had one from the Honda website but couldn't insert it in my post. Call me computer challenged ! The new design seems to be growing on me! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

02-16-2008, 06:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Silver Phoenix Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 15	I like the new style

02-17-2008, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
svmtbman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 35	I like my '07 wheels, the '08 wheels look too much like what I had on my '05 TSX.

02-17-2008, 07:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,526	I'm partial to the way the ol' 5 spokers look, and look good on almost anything. Picture 243.jpg

02-17-2008, 08:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	'S'funny . . don't recall that li'l gem listed in yer disclosure statement. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-17-2008, 08:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Agreed, but I think those 20" billets even look ridiculous on the prebuilt 1/18th scales piled up in BJs. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-18-2008, 11:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
mjaS2000 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13	I like the 10 spoke wheels that are on the 04-05 models.

02-19-2008, 01:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Arrrrgh! Dead sandcrab off'r port beam mates! (Okay, more accurately, they'd be off our muscatel beam.) No. No. Really . . . they're lovely. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky; 02-19-2008 at 01:58 AM. Reason: Choosin' a right n' proper vintage

02-19-2008, 02:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	Ditto on the above! I do love those 10 spokers! Classy, very classy! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

02-19-2008, 02:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	This is pathetic. 'Next thing'ya know, you're gonna be "moding" the sun-visors! __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-19-2008, 02:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,022	I think one of the ugliest rims was on the BMW M1 (I think that was the model). m It looked like a BMW badge or the little circles on a crash-test dummy. Someone will post a pic, right? I'm a 5 spoke dude. I'd like to get some black rims with the polished aluminum ring. Last edited by Dr. Jimbo; 02-19-2008 at 02:51 PM.

02-19-2008, 03:01 PM	#24 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,433	Black (the company name) Racin' has some snappy lookin' unit'z like whut you described Doc. Unfortuneately, they don't have even near the positive offset we need. If you deal with ewheels they will tell you that the less-than-necessary offset will give your car a "more agressive" look. (Personally, with the wheels stickin' out, I think it looks like a kid with big ears) They'll also tell you that they use them themselves on their S2000s, they sell 'em to satisfied customerz n' my personal favorite: "they won't cause any contact problems. I doubt that I have to tell you the rest'a the story. Dummy figured that, well, I've been away from this kind'a stuff for a long time, maybe they know better'n me. So I hadda get another 2 rims with the correct offset. Those other 2 that I can' use sure look cool holdin' down stuff when it gets windy though. Don't get conned like some dummies I know (who shall remain nameless to protect their identities.) Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

02-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	Dr. J - Here's your M1.............. __________________ Don

02-19-2008, 03:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	I'm saving up for these and a set of wide whites. I think they'll go well with the Laguna blue. Gotta go.......I hear the smoke alarm........supper must be ready. __________________ Don

02-19-2008, 04:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 241	DJJSR - I can "barely" keep myself from laughing over that one ! (sorry!) __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

02-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#28 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,022	DJ, thanks. I think the offset on those rims is off, I think they'd "bearly" fit on the S. You know, I looked for the M1 rims I was talking about, but those aren't them. There was a guy in town with the ones I'm talking about, but couldn't find 'em on the net. Maybe they were aftermarket. Thanks anyway.

02-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
Lady In Red 08 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 12	I had an 04 and I think I actually like those wheels better than the new 08 ones that I have now. But, my husband is a fanatic about keeping the car clean and he says the new ones are much easier to keep clean. I'm not complaining, I still love my car - five or ten spokes, doesn't matter to me as long as I have her to drive!