14 inch rims and caps are for sale..should i buy them?

[knightriderron]

hey guys thanx for all the input on the ground effect removal,,,apreciate it,, k check this out,,,,my neighbour one street behind has a set of 14 inch rims and caps for sale,,,,,there in real good shape? should i buy these for my conversion? IS THERE A HUGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 14 ANS 15. IS IT TRULY THAT NOTICABLE? LET ME KNOW,,,THERE ARE 2 OTHER PPLE LOOKIN AT THEM TOO SO I NEED TOKNOW SOON,,,PLEASE OFFER INPUT THANX!
RON

[Knights Shield]

The only thing I can say is that when they are gone, they are gone. You will probably end up regretting it if you don't buy them.

What do you have on the car at present, wheel-wise?

Chris

[knightriderron]

The only thing I can say is that when they are gone, they are gone. You will probably end up regretting it if you don't buy them.

What do you have on the car at present, wheel-wise?

Chris

hey chris: um they are 16 inch rims on there now? will te 14 inch rims look like a good replica? i checked in and the guy said he had the other pple come look so there still there,,,,im just not sure,,,there 14 inch rims and caps.....u might be right about regretting it,,,,,,,he wants 500 for set is this good?
ron

[Knights Shield]

I've seen some replicas with 14's on them and they don't look half bad to be honest with you. As for cost, I'm not sure what the going rate is for a set of 14's so I'm unable to compare. If you did pass them up and wait for a set of 15's, it could be a while, or you could wait and see how things work out with the replica wheels that a couple of vendors are making. If memory serves, they use a rim from another vehicle and then make a new centre piece to simulate the turbo cast appearance we all know and love. All you have to do then is get a set of replica hub caps and you're all done in the wheel department. In theory (and practice), you have a couple of choices. I've not seen a replica with these new wheels on them yet, but I've seen a video on YouTube that at least shows them and they are pretty cool to behold. Personally, I'd get the replica wheels, at least they are the correct size and you don't have to worry so much about looking for gold dust, as it were.

Chris

[knightriderron]

I've seen some replicas with 14's on them and they don't look half bad to be honest with you. As for cost, I'm not sure what the going rate is for a set of 14's so I'm unable to compare. If you did pass them up and wait for a set of 15's, it could be a while, or you could wait and see how things work out with the replica wheels that a couple of vendors are making. If memory serves, they use a rim from another vehicle and then make a new centre piece to simulate the turbo cast appearance we all know and love. All you have to do then is get a set of replica hub caps and you're all done in the wheel department. In theory (and practice), you have a couple of choices. I've not seen a replica with these new wheels on them yet, but I've seen a video on YouTube that at least shows them and they are pretty cool to behold. Personally, I'd get the replica wheels, at least they are the correct size and you don't have to worry so much about looking for gold dust, as it were.

Chris

hey: so u think they dont look too bad,,,the 14 inch style? i just got off the phone and the guy says he wil let em go for 425 if i buy tonite,,,,theres a couple comin in morning and he will be giving them to them for 475,,so its decision time,,yes no?,,,,,geez stress lol

[Derekw76]

If the wheels are in good shape that is a good price with caps included!
I had a set of 14s my self. I was going to put them on my car and use them untill I found my 15s.

I dont think they would look all that bad on a replica. You can just see alittle more under the fenders than you can with the 15s.

Worse case senerio you hang on to them for a while until you get a set of 15s, I am sure you would be able to sell them down the road for what you are going to pay.

If they are in good shape snach 'em up, or save up and hold out for the hard to find 15s.
In the end its up to you.

[scatpack01]

that is too much for 14s. You can get 15s for that price.

[knightriderron]

If the wheels are in good shape that is a good price with caps included!
I had a set of 14s my self. I was going to put them on my car and use them untill I found my 15s.

I dont think they would look all that bad on a replica. You can just see alittle more under the fenders than you can with the 15s.

Worse case senerio you hang on to them for a while until you get a set of 15s, I am sure you would be able to sell them down the road for what you are going to pay.

If they are in good shape snach 'em up, or save up and hold out for the hard to find 15s.
In the end its up to you.

hey derek: can u send or post some pics of ur car,,that would be awesome
thanx ron

[Derekw76]

that is too much for 14s. You can get 15s for that price.

You can get a good set of 15s with caps for 425??

I'd be impressed. Maybe if you look for a year.

I have never seen a set of 15s in that price range and I look every day.
I know that it does happen once in a great while if you get very lucky perhaps.

[Derekw76]

Ron,

I just posted 3 pics of my car with the 15s on it in a different thread.
I never actually put the 14s on.

LuvKITT may have some pics for you to look at . I think she had 14s on here replica and they dont look to bad.
If you ask her I am sure she would post a pic for ya.

[Knights Shield]

that is too much for 14s. You can get 15s for that price.

You can get a good set of 15s with caps for 425??

I'd be impressed. Maybe if you look for a year.

I have never seen a set of 15s in that price range and I look every day.
I know that it does happen once in a great while if you get very lucky perhaps.

If I remember correctly, there was a member on this forum who got a set of 15's for a lot less than $425. I can't remember exactly who it was, I think it could have been Bo. Lucky devil got them for a lot less, indeed.

Chris

[Derekw76]

That doesnt surprise me .
Bo knows Knight Rider.

They are hard to come by though at a price that low.
You have to be very lucky , or come across someone who doesnt recognize the value of them.

I have been lucky enough to get awesome deals on both my sets of wheels aswell, but it took a while of searching.

[Team Riptide]

Check out the Southern Knights thread. I have 14's on my car. See if you can spot them. They were in good shape when I got them from Mark (you da man) and with the restoring of the caps, they look great. I know the 15's are the coveted wheels but I have no intention of making a change any time soon. I have 5 of them with 6 caps in all. I am happy with my 14's and if you can find them at a good price, I say go for it! Just my humble opinion!

TR17

[kitt1]

Kevin is right. There's nothing wrong with 14's. I drove on 14's for several years until I found 15's. $425.00 is a helluva deal for wheels and caps. I say pick em' up. Do you have any photos of the wheels and caps you can post?

Mark Puette
SOUTHERN KNIGHTS

Check out the Southern Knights thread. I have 14's on my car. See if you can spot them. They were in good shape when I got them from Mark (you da man) and with the restoring of the caps, they look great. I know the 15's are the coveted wheels but I have no intention of making a change any time soon. I have 5 of them with 6 caps in all. I am happy with my 14's and if you can find them at a good price, I say go for it! Just my humble opinion!

TR17

[GENLEE01Kitt2k]

I had 16s as well for stock.. found some 14s... think they look really good how I got the stance and tire choice for my Kitt replica



you can always lower it a bit more to get the wheel opening the way you want it. But for the most part... unless they are side by side.. they are hard to tell.