Wheels in Camry'09 SE

[alkeshtech]

Hey Guys,
We just got our 1st new car, black Camry'09 SE w/JBL, Moonroof package. It came with standard 17" wheels.

Questions:

1. I wanted to know if it's possible to change just the rims not the tires. I want the rims to be black. How much do they cost generally? What would be the best place to buy?

2. Do car dealership tint the windows? Or should I take it to a car shop? General cost? How do you deal with different visibilities laws in each state when you travel?

3. What does K & N drop in filter do? Does it affect MPG in any way? Best place to buy?

Thanks for the help.

[akira751]

Take it to your local tint shop its much cheaper than the dealerships and yes you can just change your rims.

[djnk954]

Now I'm curious to know the answers too...

[Netforcer]

1) Yes you can change just the rims, just buy 17X7 rims ONLY and take it to a wheel shop to mount the stock tires and balance them

2) Take it to a reputable shop and expect to spend anywhere from 140-220 for tints

3) Drop in filter? Gets the air flowing better... IMO, not worth it

[white07cam]

places to buy wheels:

www.wheelsnext.com
www.wheelmax.com
www.performanceplustire.com

id say wheels next is the best, prices are a little higher, but its free shipping

[alkeshtech]

Thanks a lot. That helps. How do you deal with different tint laws in each state when traveling? And what should I do with the wheels once I replace them?

Two more things that I am curious about:
TRD Springs & K&N Typhoon Intake. What's their purpose?

Sorry for being a noob! I am very new to this stuff.

[akira751]

Originally Posted by alkeshtech

Thanks a lot. That helps. How do you deal with different tint laws in each state when traveling?

Two more things that I am curious about:
TRD Springs & K&N Typhoon Intake. What's their purpose?

Sorry for being a noob! I am very new to this stuff.

I drive thru DC,MD, Va , PA and have not had any issues and I have 20% tint.


Knock on wood.

[mwfromva]

Originally Posted by alkeshtech

Thanks a lot. That helps. How do you deal with different tint laws in each state when traveling? And what should I do with the wheels once I replace them?

Two more things that I am curious about:
TRD Springs & K&N Typhoon Intake. What's their purpose?

Sorry for being a noob! I am very new to this stuff.

Your tint matters only to where your vehicle is registered. Florida tinting laws are much more liberal than Virginia's. Tinting a Florida tagged vehicle to Florida's limits does not make it illegal in Virginia, however.

Find out what your state allows (most likely your local tint shop is aware of this) and tint it to legal.

[glenn14]

Also you can go online and check with your states' laws regarding tinting, try a search here because I have seen the website here in past threads. BTW congrats on your new Camry I bought mine a few months ago and love it. Welcome to TN

Glenn

[Mike Gerber]

"Find out what your state allows (most likely your local tint shop is aware of this) and tint it to legal."

What mvfromva said. Go to a local shop in your area. They will know your state's laws on tinting. A dealer will only job this out to one of the local tint shops and take a markup on their price.

A far as wheels are concerned, consider having your OEM wheels powder coated black. Many of the aftermarket wheels are simply painted black (some are powder coated black). Powder coating is more durable than painting. Look up powder coating in your local phone book. Many of these shops can have the tires removed and remounted and rebalanced for you as part of their price. Some shops will do this themselves and some will job the dismounting and remounting and balancing of the tires. Just another option to consider.

Mike

[bandit]

Originally Posted by alkeshtech

Hey Guys,
We just got our 1st new car, black Camry'09 SE w/JBL, Moonroof package. It came with standard 17" wheels.

Questions:

1. I wanted to know if it's possible to change just the rims not the tires. I want the rims to be black. How much do they cost generally? What would be the best place to buy?

2. Do car dealership tint the windows? Or should I take it to a car shop? General cost? How do you deal with different visibilities laws in each state when you travel?

3. What does K & N drop in filter do? Does it affect MPG in any way? Best place to buy?

Thanks for the help.

1. Not going to answer as its already been answered above

2. Here are the laws for each state http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/. As someone mentioned if your car is tinted in the state the car is registered, going to another state shouldnt be illegal. However, if pulled over, just roll down all the windows so the offer knows nothing is hiding behind the tinted windows. As for costs, it all depends on shop and what they use. The better the brand of tint, the more it would cost. Cost of tints can be from $100-250.

3. Better air flow. You wont notice any difference in MPG. I bought mine for $40 at Pep Boys. It retailed for $59.99. I had $10 coupon that is in their flyers and got another $10 off for some discount that the register automatically took off.

[alkeshtech]

Originally Posted by glenn14

Also you can go online and check with your states' laws regarding tinting, try a search here because I have seen the website here in past threads. BTW congrats on your new Camry I bought mine a few months ago and love it. Welcome to TN

Glenn

Thanks man. I have the Same features as you. How much did you end up paying out the door? I paid 23,338 out the door.

Thanks Mike, I might just try having it powder coated.

I am gonna go with 50% tint.

[TOYO-ED]

Thread jack a little here. Does your SE have the tire pressure indicator option also? Can the tire shop just take them off and just put it on the new rims?

[bandit]

Originally Posted by alkeshtech

Thanks man. I have the Same features as you. How much did you end up paying out the door? I paid 23,338 out the door.

Thanks Mike, I might just try having it powder coated.

I am gonna go with 50% tint.

50% is barely noticeable. Might as well not put anything on at all and save the money. Its either 20%-35% or nothing.

[akira751]

Originally Posted by dcemureviews

50% is barely noticeable. Might as well not put anything on at all and save the money. Its either 20%-35% or nothing.

+1