2 custom wheels... 2 stock wheels. Why?

plunk10 · 03-15-2006, 01:43 PM

Why in the world would somebody buy a set of 2 larger wheels for their vehicle, then leave the other 2 stock?

While searching for beater convertibles I came across this "gem"

I remember somebody doing this to a truck at my old job. I guess its one of those things where you can't afford all four, so you buy two. Doesn't that like wreak havoc with the suspension?

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alacrity024 · 03-15-2006, 01:44 PM

is that an MX-6 wing?

Grap · 03-15-2006, 01:45 PM

Either too poor to get all 4 and couldn't wait to put them on, or they're too cool for all 4

alacrity024 · 03-15-2006, 01:46 PM

i've seen this phenomenon on a couple cars before..

i think some of it is dorifto-related.. you burn through back tires so fast that it barely matters what the rubber is or what it's mounted on..

Rice & Gravy · 03-15-2006, 01:47 PM

I think the term is RICE!

big_mac314 · 03-15-2006, 01:48 PM

He could have at least put them on the same side since you only see two at a time...

plunk10 · 03-15-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_mac314

He could have at least put them on the same side since you only see two at a time...

Hey, ya never know. It could be just one!

plunk10 · 03-15-2006, 01:50 PM

either way, I would never list a car like that. It just screams "do not buy me"

Bottom Feeder · 03-15-2006, 01:50 PM

To make it look like he just got back from the strip and hasn't gotten around to putting his aftermarket wheels back on for looks. It's still for looks, just cheaper this way.

tbert · 03-15-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_mac314

He could have at least put them on the same side since you only see two at a time...

TyrannoSullyRex · 03-15-2006, 01:52 PM

Or he bent one of the rears and had to put on some stockers to drive around on while it's getting repaired.

WRXedUSA · 03-15-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray

I think the term is RICE!

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Fuzz541 · 03-15-2006, 01:53 PM

Link to the ad for additional reconaissance?

Drowner · 03-15-2006, 01:54 PM

Its hard to see, but it looks like a BBK on the front too...

bigdweeb · 03-15-2006, 01:54 PM

This is a classic honda move... maybe he only wanted to buy 2 snow tires and didn't want to take those awesome rims off the front

mattpreet1 · 03-15-2006, 01:56 PM

I'm gonna' go for the "can't afford" option in conjunction with the "rice" option

plunk10 · 03-15-2006, 01:58 PM

Also, it looks as if he got a little carried away with the heated seats.

westphalia · 03-15-2006, 01:59 PM

Saw a POS Stratus with two 16s in the rear and two 18s in the front yesterday. Looked like ass.

03-15-2006, 01:43 PM	#1
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	2 custom wheels... 2 stock wheels. Why? Why in the world would somebody buy a set of 2 larger wheels for their vehicle, then leave the other 2 stock? While searching for beater convertibles I came across this "gem" I remember somebody doing this to a truck at my old job. I guess its one of those things where you can't afford all four, so you buy two. Doesn't that like wreak havoc with the suspension? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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alacrity024 Review Crew Member#: 49476 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Out of the car, long-hair!!	is that an MX-6 wing?

03-15-2006, 01:45 PM	#3
Grap * Banned * Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001 Location: **** this server...	Either too poor to get all 4 and couldn't wait to put them on, or they're too cool for all 4

03-15-2006, 01:46 PM	#4
alacrity024 Review Crew Member#: 49476 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Out of the car, long-hair!!	i've seen this phenomenon on a couple cars before.. i think some of it is dorifto-related.. you burn through back tires so fast that it barely matters what the rubber is or what it's mounted on..

03-15-2006, 01:47 PM	#5
Rice & Gravy Scooby Specialist Member#: 39569 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Golf Course, VA Vehicle: 2024 Alphard V2 E-Wheels	I think the term is RICE!

03-15-2006, 01:48 PM	#6
big_mac314 Scooby Newbie Member#: 38251 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: NC	He could have at least put them on the same side since you only see two at a time...

03-15-2006, 01:50 PM	#8
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	either way, I would never list a car like that. It just screams "do not buy me"

03-15-2006, 01:50 PM	#9
Bottom Feeder Scooby Specialist Member#: 2808 Join Date: Nov 2000	To make it look like he just got back from the strip and hasn't gotten around to putting his aftermarket wheels back on for looks. It's still for looks, just cheaper this way.

03-15-2006, 01:52 PM	#11
TyrannoSullyRex Scooby Guru Member#: 8891 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver '02 SV650	Or he bent one of the rears and had to put on some stockers to drive around on while it's getting repaired.

03-15-2006, 01:53 PM	#13
Fuzz541 Scooby Specialist Member#: 4739 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Jiangxi, China	Link to the ad for additional reconaissance?

03-15-2006, 01:54 PM	#14
Drowner Scooby Specialist Member#: 49297 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Bristol, RI Vehicle: 17 WRX Limited	Its hard to see, but it looks like a BBK on the front too...

03-15-2006, 01:54 PM	#15
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mattpreet1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 73230 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: N to the O.V.A. Vehicle: '03 Silver Bugeye B*atch!	I'm gonna' go for the "can't afford" option in conjunction with the "rice" option

03-15-2006, 01:58 PM	#17
plunk10 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32342 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 13 BubblePrius 00 F150	Also, it looks as if he got a little carried away with the heated seats.

03-15-2006, 01:59 PM	#18
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