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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Picture request for 17" wheels and feedback

OK, I have narrowed my choice of wheels down to 4 different wheels. I am looking for pics of any of these wheels on a 1gen. These wheels are all pretty light and close in price except the motegi wheels which are like $300 each. Thanks for the help guys. and yes I did a search and found plenty of Kosei K1 pics, but not the TS version. Also any feedback if you are using any of these wheels as well. Last question, will a 17 x 8 fit in the rear with fenders rolled?

Kosei K1 TS 17 x 7 13.6lbs



Motegi traklite 17 x 7 14lbs



Kosei K3 formula 17 x 7 16.5lbs



Enkei RPF1 17 x 7 about 15lbs




The Enkei would require me to change over to a 5 lug, but that is not an issue.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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i had those enkis on my civic hb, nice rims but i'd think there a bit too much on a fb, for some reason i love the way a fat set of tires looks on the factory size, to each there own. i'm sure i'm one of the few who likes it that way.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Black with a chrome lip all the way. Simple, understated, nice.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rx-freak
Black with a chrome lip all the way. Simple, understated, nice.
same they look crazy nice.

go to a rim shop that orders custom rims and tuner parts and all that. i went to one and they said that players had a rim that was 20inch that would bolt right up with no spacer. that would cost me $5000 but they said i would be the only FB with 20 inch rims. so they would let them go for me $2500 and they said they would sponser me and give me stickers to put on my car. i wish i had the money then. they will find you rims that can bolt right up. or get them with not drilled then send them to a shop to be drilled to 4x110
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by openshot

...i went to one and they said that players had a rim that was 20inch that would bolt right up with no spacer. that would cost me $5000 but they said i would be the only FB with 20 inch rims. so they would let them go for me $2500 and they said they would sponser me and give me stickers to put on my car...
^ Save your money
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by openshot
same they look crazy nice.

go to a rim shop that orders custom rims and tuner parts and all that. i went to one and they said that players had a rim that was 20inch that would bolt right up with no spacer. that would cost me $5000 but they said i would be the only FB with 20 inch rims. so they would let them go for me $2500 and they said they would sponser me and give me stickers to put on my car. i wish i had the money then. they will find you rims that can bolt right up. or get them with not drilled then send them to a shop to be drilled to 4x110
Yeah, i seriously wouldnt recommend that! but if thats what you like.....handle!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Go here, you can test fit whatever they have to offer. http://www.kaltire.com/retail/custom...tualWheels.php
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
^ Save your money
Lol, not to mention that they wouldn't even fit in the wheel wells. 17 is the biggest I would personally go on a first gen. Anything larger looks really goofy IMO.

$5k for some rims is a joke, the real price was probally $1500ish, that they than marked up to $2500 and told you, that you were getting an amazing deal. Also then your vehicle would be covered in ads for their company... Remember that my wheels cost $3000 and it's a 3 piece wheel that is custom made for the application.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Anybody good with photo shop. I will pay $5 for a set. pay pal to anyone who can photoshop the wheels I have listed above. Here is a side shot of my car.


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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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ill pay 5 dollars for sum spring rolls.... sorry im no good at fotochop
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Get those 20's, 17's whatever. But give me those rims!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Your car looks very nice and tasteful the way it is IMO
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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Lol, not to mention that they wouldn't even fit in the wheel wells. 17 is the biggest I would personally go on a first gen. Anything larger looks really goofy IMO.

$5k for some rims is a joke, the real price was probally $1500ish, that they than marked up to $2500 and told you, that you were getting an amazing deal. Also then your vehicle would be covered in ads for their company... Remember that my wheels cost $3000 and it's a 3 piece wheel that is custom made for the application.
some ownage right there and rightfully by Dan!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
Your car looks very nice and tasteful the way it is IMO

please explain IMO? thanks
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 84stock
Go here, you can test fit whatever they have to offer. http://www.kaltire.com/retail/custom...tualWheels.php

Cool site. I like how you can make the wheels spin when trying out the wheels. Too bad they have nothing I like.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
Your car looks very nice and tasteful the way it is IMO
Thanks. Will still be tasteful with the 17 in wheels. IMO
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 680RWHP12A
ill pay 5 dollars for sum spring rolls.... sorry im no good at fotochop

Can't get enough spring rolls can u. I think you have a thing for the waitresses there.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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17x8 is what I run in the rear. And yes the fenders are rolled.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Mexico, you're a noob. IMO = In my opinion.

Chris, what do you want to photo shop exactly? I'm a pro
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cbz
Mexico, you're a noob. IMO = In my opinion.

Chris, what do you want to photo shop exactly? I'm a pro
The wheels that I have listed above photoshopped onto the pic of my car. Cool if u could do that.
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Originally Posted by Hit Redline
The wheels that I have listed above photoshopped onto the pic of my car. Cool if u could do that.
All of them?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Cbz
All of them?
Yes, trying to decide on which wheel to go with.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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heres your enkies..


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by driftking777
heres your enkies..


Those look good on there. I've been skeptical about 17s but the wheel selection is vast...
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by driftking777
heres your enkies..



Driftking777 thanks for the pics of your wheels. i think they look great. I have decided to go 5 bolt, more options in wheels and more offset choices. Going 5 bolt makes the enkies a possible choice now.

Still would like to see any of these other wheels on a 1gen. anybody???
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