BBS or 07 Stock Rims?

[jay01m]

Ok folks, I was looking for new tires for my 97 B/W GTS, stock rims, but have come across two options so far that I need your opinions on because it may be more cost effective for me to buy one of the two rather than just buying new tires. I value your opinions so wanted to ask...

Option 1:
BBS 3 piece aluminum rims (like what is on the Viper Comp Coupe)
Prior race rims with just a couple noticable scuff marks caused by the impact wrench and hardly noticable curb rash.
Painted.
Toyo RA1 Competition Tires, look to be at about 75% tread life left.

Option 2:
Stock 2007 Viper rims (the 10 spokes), appear to be in near perfect shape, chromed.
Michelin Pilot Sport Tires, appear to be in excellent condition, probably at least 85% tread left.

Going either way will cost me about the same, which is around $2k. Keep in mind, my primary goal is new tires, so I'm leaning towards the 07 rims with the Michelin tires because I've always liked those rims, but need to know if I'm nuts for not going for the BBS rims as the overall better deal or not. Looks are a factor too, so would like to know which would more likely add a good look to my B/W GTS.

Thanks in advance everyone!
V/R,
Jason
Hampton Roads, VA

 

[99 R/T 10]

Def. go with the 2007 Viper rims. They are rare as hell and you will never find another set like them.

 

[pauljkopick]

Yes Dodge out did themselves when they made the 07 rims.they are worth their weight in GOLD.

 

[Red Snake]

I run the 07 Viper rims on all of my 5 lug sports cars. They rock!

 

[GTS-R 001]

The BBS rims will probably not fit properly as they have the Comp Coupe offsets, and YOU WILL NEVER GET THAT MONEY OUT OF THEM IN THE FUTURE

 

[Sellshomesdrivesviper]

If you can get a set of the 2007 wheels, I'd pay just about anything for them, and price is not an object to me, they are just that rare, priceless.

 

[Detlef]

That eBay auction you are contemplating is for <= 2006 model year rims and tires.

 

[JonB]

Jay............. the seller is BEN DOVER?

Why not ask your VCA Vendors here for the tire and wheel options that WILL FIT ?
Fair Prices? Expert advice and service? Takes wheel trades?....

Or, flea-bay-away and be made a fool.......[in case you did NOT understand the many replies you got about 07...]

You say yourprimary goal is new tires: $1449

And 85% tread on OLD TIRES is like NO TIRES

 

[GTS-R 001]

Jay,

Listen to Old Jon B,

there was no Viper made in 07, and Jon is the cheapest on Viper tires on either side of the mississippi

 

[Venomiss]

Be sure and look around for the best deals on wheels and tires.

http://forums.viperclub.org/new-pro...s-bfg-michelin-nitto-pirelli-falken-more.html


http://forums.viperclub.org/new-pro...wheel-tire-deals-ends-november-30-2008-a.html