What do you think of these? It wouldn't be something that I would do until the summer, but I've been throwing around the idea of aftermarket wheels and so far these are my favorite. Thanks for the input!

 

I like those, are you going with stock tires or new ones?

 

Well I'm partial to the stock wheels haha... but those look good, can't go wrong with 5 spoke! What are they called, and where'd you find em?

 

pretty sharp....the chrome SS wheel looked pretty good though!!

 

i disagree the wheels would be first to go on the ss but i like the wheels u pickd out and yea u mite aswell get new tires and keep both sets 1 for winter and one for summer if u live in snowy winters thats what im gona do

 

They are Elbrus I04, 18x8. It does not list the offset, weight, or backspacing. I should probably e-mail to find out more detailed information. I found them on TireRack. Damn good price. The strange thing is that the recommended tire size they listed is 235/50/18, but yet on the stock 18x7 the tires are 235/50/18. That doesn't seem right to me. Shouldn't the extra inch of width on the wheel demand a wider tire? Hm... Perhaps some one can give me some insight.

 

I kind of feel the same way. I mean I do not mind the SS wheels, but they really are not my style. I can deal with them, but I would prefer somethingdifferent. I think if I got these wheels I would sell the stock SS wheels or at least consider it since I would be getting an all-season tire and the stock Goodyear RS-A's kind of suck. I can't believe how expenive they are.

 

You're not kidding, on both accounts!

But I like Elbrus, they seem to be a good new brand, and fairly priced. I almost bought a set for my 98.

 

id lower it to if you go with the 18s. just looks better and the ride isnt to much rougher

 

I lowered my Stratus. I will tell ya... I am done with that. It rode awful. One reason I bought a new car was to get a better ride and I will not be screwing it up on the Monte. I do not think the wheel gap is that significant to have to lower it. I know it will make it look better, but I do not want to jeopardize the ride quality at all.