Gen V Wheels on a Gen III?

Jay M · Dec 18, 2013

I'm the type of person who usually only likes stock wheels, but the the Gen V wheels in my opinion are absolutely beautiful. Has anyone installed Gen V wheels on a Gen III or IV? I'd love to see a picture.

I can't decide between the Sidewinder:

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or the Venom:

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I'm leaning towards the Venom in Hyper black. I think that's what's pictured above. My '04 is about the same shade of red as those in the pictures.

Any thoughts or opinions? Do any Photo Shop gurus want to put then on a a Gen III so I can see how they look?

thanks,
~Jay

Getnlwr · Dec 18, 2013

I heard the rear is identical, however there appears to be an issue on the front (wheel is wider on Gen V). If anyone has first hand experience I'm interested in knowing as well.

Nine Ball · Dec 18, 2013

Rears are identical. Fronts will stick out about half an inch further than normal Gen 3/4 wheels. But, it still looks good, as the factory 3/4 wheels tuck in a little too far anyways. Sidewinders are the ones to get, they are much lighter than the rest of the designs, since they are rotary forged barrels.

King_ · Dec 18, 2013

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/669208-NEW-SHOES?highlight=rims

Getnlwr · Dec 18, 2013

They do look nice. Prices are reasonable from the vendors. It might be a little hard to lower a viper with these and not hit the fender. That would be my only concern.

Jay M · Dec 18, 2013

Thanks for the replies. Should I go with a slightly wider tire in the front?

Thanks also for that link, Demoe is a friend of mine, I'll have go see them in person, I didn't know he got them. They look awesome on his car!

Since my red Gen 3 convertible is such a clean and simple car, would the sidewinders look too aggressive?
Between the two, which is the bigger PITA to clean?

~Jay

St.Char · Dec 18, 2013

Jay M said:
Thanks for the replies. Should I go with a slightly wider tire in the front?

Thanks also for that link, Demoe is a friend of mine, I'll have go see them in person, I didn't know he got them. They look awesome on his car!

Since my red Gen 3 convertible is such a clean and simple car, would the sidewinders look too aggressive?
Between the two, which is the bigger PITA to clean?

~Jay

I believe Demoe went with 295 on front which would seem appropriate with the rim being wider. I think the Sidewinders are great and would only enhance your Gen3, however, for more contrast, go with the matte black, even though they would be harder to clean :headbang:

Oilman1934 · Dec 18, 2013

Demoe went with 285 in the front,I bought his 5 spokes

Jay M · Dec 19, 2013

Here's my attempt at photoshop...

Vemom...

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Sidewinder...

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Indy · Dec 19, 2013

Venom would look better on your snake, imo. :2tu:

cashcorn · Dec 19, 2013

They both look awesome! Do favor the Venom's though! If I every find my 2010 silver /black stripe vert.. I'm going with the Venom's.

Jay M · Dec 19, 2013

Thanks, that affirms my thoughts. I just ordered the Venom in Hyper Black from Jon B. Looking forward to my new wheels for the new year!

Next question, do I sell the original rims, or keep them and put track tires on them for auto-X and track days?

~Jay

victoryman100 · Dec 19, 2013

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the gen 5 wheels work beautifully on a gen 3. I would say if nothing done to them they stick out a 1/4 inch at the most. I have NO clearance issues at all. Two solutions if you don't like is to have fronts milled down .025 on the mounting surface or jon b at parts Rack makes a .025 spacer for the rears... hope this helps

gb66gth · Dec 19, 2013

Sidewinder II's fo shizzo!

10 BANGER · Dec 19, 2013

Hyper Black worked for me.

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victoryman100 · Dec 19, 2013

10 ****** said:
Hyper Black worked for me.

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very nice ride

Jay M · Dec 19, 2013

10 ****** said:
Hyper Black worked for me.

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It worked very well for you, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.

~Jay

Jay M · Dec 19, 2013

victoryman100 said:
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the gen 5 wheels work beautifully on a gen 3. I would say if nothing done to them they stick out a 1/4 inch at the most. I have NO clearance issues at all. Two solutions if you don't like is to have fronts milled down .025 on the mounting surface or jon b at parts Rack makes a .025 spacer for the rears... hope this helps

That looks amazing! Are those the polished hyper black?

10 BANGER · Dec 19, 2013

Jay M said:
It worked very well for you, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person.

~Jay

Hey Jay,
I'll be at Cars & Coffee this Saturday (21st) morning come on out, Ralph G. and Doris will be there.

Demoe

victoryman100 · Dec 19, 2013

Jay M said:
That looks amazing! Are those the polished hyper black?

yes they are, I am very happy with them. And don't get worried about the fronts, once you have them on you don't even notice the off set difference unless you really study them. To walk by the car you would not see them.

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10 BANGER · Dec 19, 2013

^^^^Nice^^^^

cashcorn · Dec 19, 2013

NICE! Victoryman100.. Possible to get a shoot down the front side showing the slight offset? Silver is my fav.. searching for a 2010 silver/black stripe vert.. hehe..

victoryman100 · Dec 19, 2013

cashcorn said:
NICE! Victoryman100.. Possible to get a shoot down the front side showing the slight offset? Silver is my fav.. searching for a 2010 silver/black stripe vert.. hehe..

yes I can get that for you. Might be a few days because its in the paint booth as we speak.winter time here in Indiana so it's a good time to have the side skirts Re shot from all the sand blasting.I will post them soon as I get the car back

Getnlwr · Dec 19, 2013

I was thinking the same, I'd like to see the side offset shot as well. The venom's look awesome. But I love the lightweight of the Sidewinder II's

victoryman100 · Dec 19, 2013

Getnlwr said:
I was thinking the same, I'd like to see the side offset shot as well. The venom's look awesome. But I love the lightweight of the Sidewinder II's

yes the side winders look awesome also it was a very tough decision for me as well they both look great

Jay M · Dec 19, 2013

Demoe, what cars and coffee is that? Newport beach? I'm friends with Doris on Facebook, it would be nice to meet her in real life too

10 BANGER · Dec 20, 2013

Jay M said:
Demoe, what cars and coffee is that? Newport beach? I'm friends with Doris on Facebook, it would be nice to meet her in real life too

Jay,
It's the one in Irvine.
http://irvine.carsandcoffee.info/directions.php

Demoe

Jay M · Jan 8, 2014

Here are some iPhone pictures, I'll try to take some pictures with a real camera this weekend.

Eddie's guys at R&S automotive in Santa Clarita did a great job on the install. One little detail that I've never seen before is that they uses black balancing weights. I'll try to take a picture of that later.

On the alignment rack:

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At night in a a parking lot:

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Closeup of the chrome/aluminum center cap on a Hyper Black wheel. Sorry it's blurry, I'll try to take a batter one later:

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CaptainDavid · Jan 10, 2014

They are fine, I've had no issues whatsoever. Venon polished with hyperblack ( really dark grey metallic)

2003 Viper · Jan 10, 2014

^^ car looks very sharp David!

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