Rims vs No Rims at School?

[vegasX5]

In my opinion, I would take them off. Like it or not, it screams for attention compared to the stock wheels for both people who like the look and people who are jealous and would want to vandalize your car. The first two years in college, I had a really built up awesome Jeep with 10k+ in mods and no one ever touched it. I drove a bone stock Audi TT the last 2 years and it was keyed 3 times, had numerous things spilled on it, and it had been spit on multiple times. I don't care how nice an area or school or anything is, people will always be jealous and be jerks and try to ruin what you've worked for.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by vegasX5

In my opinion, I would take them off. Like it or not, it screams for attention compared to the stock wheels for both people who like the look and people who are jealous and would want to vandalize your car. The first two years in college, I had a really built up awesome Jeep with 10k+ in mods and no one ever touched it. I drove a bone stock Audi TT the last 2 years and it was keyed 3 times, had numerous things spilled on it, and it had been spit on multiple times. I don't care how nice an area or school or anything is, people will always be jealous and be jerks and try to ruin what you've worked for.

wow thats just really upsetting. people really anger me.

[dsm2925]

Naz, put the stocks back on. it will look natural yet still a beauty.

im not a fan of aftermarket wheels.

if i had a choice i would always have the 18"s on instead of the 20"s.

[BMWX54.4]

Keep the stocks on and save your rims and sorta your suspension. lol thats what i would do

[JCAPX5]

I vote for putting the big-wheels ON!

It's going to be spring guys, so weather will not be a concern.

Also, those saying don't put them on because they don't like them is kinda crazy. They're his wheels, so obviously he likes them. Duh. I don;t think he was asking "Hey, do you guys like these wheels"? Anyway, peace y'all.

I'm for enjoying them as well. Rock that $hit dude.

[TheGodfather]

^^ I agree,

As I said before, people will hate whether you have the wheels on or not.

You bought the damn things now enjoy them!

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by JCAPX5

I vote for putting the big-wheels ON!

It's going to be spring guys, so weather will not be a concern.

Also, those saying don't put them on because they don't like them is kinda crazy. They're his wheels, so obviously he likes them. Duh. I don;t think he was asking "Hey, do you guys like these wheels"? Anyway, peace y'all.

I'm for enjoying them as well. Rock that $hit dude.

thanks for the words of wisdom! i hope my car is out of the Dealership by the time i go back to school, otherwise i may be "stuck" driving my moms 2002 4.6is

[JCAPX5]

Originally Posted by Naz24

thanks for the words of wisdom! i hope my car is out of the Dealership by the time i go back to school, otherwise i may be "stuck" driving my moms 2002 4.6is

Nightmare. I feel for you.

Enjoy the X whichever one it is!

[Tleong]

Naz - I think you should keep the stock rims on especially since you dorm. Considering how many people mentioned cars being vandalized in "broad" daylight, imagine what happens at night... Also, you never know who secretly doesn't like you. Scenario: Some guys come back from a night at the bar walking back to their dorm. "Hey, isn't that Nazario's X5?" ... "Yeah, it is. I f@cking hate that kid."

IMO, avoid things that can be avoided. Whereas other people say "If people are going to do bad things to you, they're going to do it regardless".... You wouldn't park your car in the streets with your windows down to keep your car cool in the summertime....

Maybe I'm just being a pessimist, but at least at Hofstra (and many other colleges), kids aren't exactly mature.... or rational for that matter.

[TheGodfather]

Maybe you should sell your BMW and get a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire?