Ugh, decisions decisions

[NYG8GT]

So I photoshopped a BMW with 2 sets of rims Im looking at right now. Pic came from tirerack, and I picked the BMW because its the most similar in shape to the G8. I had to get it as close to MGM as I could because the car was originally red. My work monitor is like half as bright as it should be so this might not even look good on a normal monitor lol. Anyways, I picked these 5 spokes and then these 16 spokes. Completely different looks and I cant figure out which one I like better. What do you guys think? Im sticking with the stock 18" size because I have the original tires still and I dont feel like spending the extra cash for the rims and tires when it comes time to replace them. So 18x8 all around and these are both +40 backspacing.

So what do you guys think? Top or bottom?
**EDITED** Added the Stern ST1's to the list at the very top ;)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a250/rboddy/Misc%20Crap/b0a7533a.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a250/rboddy/G8%20GT/07638324.jpg

[99-LS1-SS]

Second one.

[GM_Fan]

Second one, hands down.

[GRRRR8]

#2 all the way!

[jnak]

#2! What are those wheels?

[GRRRR8]

#2! What are those wheels?

I know they are ASAs. Not sure which model though.

[SRG963]

5 stars are so 90's LOL

Go with the second ones! (Bottom!)

[-Ray-]

2nd set.

[NYG8GT]

Number 2 is my first choice as well, but some of my buddies are thinking #1. I like both, but I think #1 just looks better somehow. They are ASA AR1's BTW ;)

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=AR18R52SML&wheelMake=ASA&wheelModel=AR1&wheelFinish=Silver+w%2FMachined+Lip&showRear=no&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=G8+GT&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Price

[p71]

2 hands down....

[Darkside]

Depends on the look you want.

#1 is sporty
#2 is classy

If I went the classy route, I love the Tsw Snettertons.

[stryker g8gt]

two, 2 , duo.

Look sporty and classy. Can you buy me a set too. But i want 20"

[Featherburner]

First one. Someone had to sat it. :first:

[bigtreepu]

1st ones are definitely better. The 2nd ones remind me of the 2001 grand prix special edition ones..... :( bleh! ugly.
~Matt

[Tommy K]

Top ones.

Seriously though... get the ones YOU like... you have to walk up to it and get in it everytime... not us.

[NYG8GT]

I think the AR1's are gonna be my choice, I just photoshopped this pic and Im pretty much in love lol.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a250/rboddy/G8%20GT/ca3ae37d.jpg

[PantherGTBlack]

Stay away from the Breyton Race CS...sweet wheel but the offset is too large (+35 on a 9.5" wheel) and causes rear tire rub. Be weary of your offsets and rim widths, if you got any questions hit me up... I know one of the guys at the South Bend, IN location personally if you want to chat with him, his name is Issac Schlut.

[NYG8GT]

Well I managed to find these while browsing around and I kinda like 'em. I found a set on ebay, 18x8.5 35mm offset. Will these work ok with the stock 245/45s? And will I be ok in the front or do you think these would rub anywhere? I'll admit I know very little about wheel sizing and what will fit and not fit our cars. But man do these looks sweet on this Acura!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__18-Stern-Wheels-VW-BEETLE-GTI-JETTA-TT-CELICA-GRAND-AM_W0QQitemZ190283218002QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Access oriesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ2 0PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19028321800 2&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u205/gtagle/IMG_0045.jpg

[PantherGTBlack]

That should work as long as you stick with a 245 on the width. Even if you do have a slight rub you can always get the fenders rolled. The fronts should be fine, its the rears that worry me.

[PantherGTBlack]

I double checked the sizes with tireracks site, I compared your numbers with the Breyton's I had and you should be fine!

[NYG8GT]

I just photoshopped the same car as close to MGM as I could. Thanks for the response Panther. If I need to drop down to 235's to prevent rub, so be it. Its not like a try to holeshot every stop light and stop sign. Well, not every time at least :P

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a250/rboddy/Misc%20Crap/b0a7533a.jpg

[PantherGTBlack]

With them being an 8.5" wheel the +35mm offset will be fine...What me in trouble was have my rears being 9.5" wide with that same offset...if they were a +38mm I probably would have been fine with the Breytons because the rub was super super slight, but it still shouldn't be there ya know?