Question about AWD rims

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Jon Raffish

Discussion Starter · Aug 28, 2007

Hello all... I'm new here, and I didn't want to start posting until I purchased my charger, but my negotiations with the dealership has come to a halt, and I'm seeking the advice of my fellow charger enthusiasts.

I went to purchase a used charger from a local GM dealership. As we negotiated the price, I noticed the car didn't have the stock r/t wheels. They said it wouldn't be a problem to put the stock wheels on, as they had another charger on the lot. When i went to pick up the car today, I was told that the rims could not be switched because one car is RWD, and the one I'm purchasing is an AWD.

The dealer says they will switch the rims for me, but they will add the cost of the rims into my monthly payments... but before I do that, I'm wondering if you guys can recommend AWD wheels for the charger r/t. I'm pretty sure I can find a better buy (and a better wheel) than what the dealership has in stock.

IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN KNOW THAT A PARTICULAR RIM IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE AWD CHARGER???

Also... does anyone know if the AWD provides a better drive than the RWD system?? Or does it take away from the muscle experience???

ANY ADVICE/HELP WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AND I THANK YOU GUYS IN ADVANCE.

(SORRY FOR SUCH A LONG POST) :shhh:

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08MagRacer

· #2 · Aug 28, 2007

first u said the dealer will not switch the rims for you, then you said the dealer will but it would cost you
If they can do it I highly recommend it because I hate my AWD rims
as for the drive, I have driven both, and i can tell you with the RWD you will feel the power a lot more, but it is not faster no matter what anyone will tell you
in fact I have beaten a magnum Rwd R/T and a charger RWD R/T by many car lengths

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Jon Raffish

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 28, 2007 (Edited)

sorry for the confusion... they CAN'T switch the awd wheels for the stock wheels on the rwd charger because "it won't fit". when i said they would switch the wheels later on, they would be switching with like 20 or 22's that they have on their premises (they sell rims on the site)... i'm guessing u wont feel the power as much because all the torque is balanced... that kinda sucks...

i live in nyc and the awd would be cool in the winter, but thsoe awd rims suck!!!! and i don't really have an extra 3 grand to drop on rims right now, so i'd have to drive around with those ugly wheels for another couple months... that alone has me leaning towards gettin a rwd r/t... but options are kind of limited when you're buying used (especially when you only want black)

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08MagRacer

· #4 · Aug 28, 2007

Jon Raffish said:
sorry for the confusion... they CAN'T switch the awd wheels for the stock wheels on the rwd charger because "it won't fit". when i said they would switch the wheels later on, they would be switching with like 20 or 22's that they have on their premises (they sell rims on the site)... i'm guessing u wont feel the power as much because all the torque is balanced... that kinda sucks...

i live in nyc and the awd would be cool in the winter, but thsoe awd rims suck!!!! and i don't really have an extra 3 grand to drop on rims right now, so i'd have to drive around with those ugly wheels for another couple months... that alone has me leaning towards gettin a rwd r/t... but options are kind of limited when you're buying used (especially when you only want black)

yea i know i hate the rims
but AWD came out in 2007 i would t hink it would be hard to find a used one
another thing u might now know is that AWD has a higher suspension than RWD which is noticeable
the rims and suspension is why i am trading in my 07 AWD R/T for a 08 RWD R/T in january
but I never get tired of smoking people off the line and the launch my car gives me

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08MagRacer

· #5 · Aug 28, 2007

actually to tell u the truth
the awd rims arnt that bad with some tire shine and a good wash

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