PearlBlueGT Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've just put some winter tires on stock wheels and looking for some 17s So far choices are these http://www.customwheelsexpress.com/images/FocalF10.jpg http://www.aspecwheels.net/MODTECHWHEELS/MOD-488.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/img/torque_17x9_5x100_e30_73hb_pcsb_1.jpg http://www.dubzdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/xxr_518_black.jpg Don't really want to go with 18s as I'd have to buy another set of tires (already have 17 tires) and potholes here are bad and would damage them easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 the first ones arent bad compaired to the Rota wheel. 2nd pic doesnt work I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 First ones are Focal F10 with offset +40, would that rub on the inside? Second set is MOD 488 with offset +40 Rota Torque has +48 offset (which I like the best) XXR 518 has +48 offset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradze Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 spend a little more and get good wheels, enkei, TRMotorsport, konig, to name a few. dont get a piece of shit that will bend from one pothole and probably end up costing more over time. but if they are track wheels there you can cheap out. if theyre going to see street use, get quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 cheap out on track wheels but quality ones for the street? doesn't make sense to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 It's 2012. Cheap wheels aren't terrible if they fit within your budget. I prefer the torques though out of all your choices. Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradze Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 track wheels dont see a lot of use. most racetracks are as smooth as piece of glass. streets are full of cracks, potholes, railroad crossings, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Nothing about wheel widths? That's pretty important in sizing a wheel... also consider weights... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 spend a little more and get good wheels, enkei, TRMotorsport, konig, to name a few. dont get a piece of shit that will bend from one pothole and probably end up costing more over time. but if they are track wheels there you can cheap out. if theyre going to see street use, get quality. track wheels dont see a lot of use. most racetracks are as smooth as piece of glass. streets are full of cracks, potholes, railroad crossings, etc... Your logic is astounding. So you're saying you'd drive lightweight, moderately expensive RPF1s (or similar) on the street and something performance harming like Torques at the track. My mind is blown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ^ whats wrong with that, I use my forged BBS wheels on my car when I daily drive and my XXR wheels for auto X;) I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 http://jnpadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jackie-chan-meme1.jpg **** logics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 If he's concerned about wheel longevity, not track performance (as appears to be the case for him) then he has a point... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 If he's concerned about wheel longevity, not track performance (as appears to be the case for him) then he has a point... You hit any pothole hard enough and you'll bend a wheel whether it's a 3 piece BBS LM or a lowly Rota. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which is cheaper to replace and which will give you better performance at the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradze Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 climber d hit the nail on the head. 9 times out of 10 a track car has a lot of power. my street car has none, the lighter wheels help and they are relatively strong. also i was just listing the advice i picked up over the years from several of my track junkie friends. i should also mention im talking about TRACK use, yeah for autox go with a light wheel, but i don't think i could ever autox again, just not the same at those low of speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 for a street wheel, i care most about availability. with the assumption you will bend 1 or 2, get a wheel that you can buy more of the same later. Also, more spokes will resist bending better as the spaces between the spokes are the most prone to bending. i choose OZ utralggera 17"x8". light, sturdy, OEM looking, fairly cheap and readily available in case i mess one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradze Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 also want to mention track wheels have a much much greater chance of getting fucked up. rather destroy $3000 wheels or ones you got off craigslist for $500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 ^not really. no. driving on smooth perfect tarmac really messes up rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 also want to mention track wheels have a much much greater chance of getting fucked up. rather destroy $3000 wheels or ones you got off craigslist for $500? lol please. You're much safer on track than you are on a highway with potholes, road ragers, large trucks, lane hogs, teenagers, cell phone texters, ricers, and all that other crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradze Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 meh, whats the point, unsubscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Things that are obviously lacking from the US education curriculum: Application of logical analysis (relevant to this thread) Financial literacy (not relevant to this thread) [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlBlueGT Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I haven't said anything about track racing. All the wheel choices are either 7 or 7.5 wide. I do like Rotas the most at this point. I'm just not sure if they would rub on the inside (running stock size tire 215s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 no, you will be fine if you get the higher offsets as you have listed. 215 is not very wide, you're good. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 spend a little more and get good wheels, enkei, TRMotorsport, konig, to name a few. dont get a piece of shit that will bend from one pothole and probably end up costing more over time. but if they are track wheels there you can cheap out. if theyre going to see street use, get quality. bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 He actually has a point, you're not going to hit a pothole and destroy your Rotas at the track. Sure you sacrifice performance, but come on most people probably can't tell the difference either way adding a few pounds to the wheels [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Wanna hear something crazy? Ive never bent a wheel that is aftermarket (I have rotas at the moment). Anything that has ever been damaged in my history is OEM (knock on wood of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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