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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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Question Looking for wheels for my Silver FD

I like the polished aluminum or graphite color on something like a 10 or 12 spoke. See the attached image as a pretty good example from Konig. Of course, I'd like the wheel to be light and of good quality...

Anyone have suggestions?

How about some good sites/companies to view wheels?
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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I don't have any recommendations on rims for you, but Tire Rack is a decent place to view some:

http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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This site has alot of good wheels and prices and fitment is shown too.

http://www.wholehyper.com/wheels-new.html
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 05:04 PM
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OZ wheels on sale!!

Check it out. I just got the OZ Tubolare 17x9 for ONLY $69 each, were before around $400 each.
http://www.oz-boutique.com/OZ_enterFrame.html
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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Re: OZ wheels on sale!!

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Check it out. I just got the OZ Tubolare 17x9 for ONLY $69 each, were before around $400 each.
http://www.oz-boutique.com/OZ_enterFrame.html
All I get is their bloated Flash site - can't find 'deals' or even Tubolares.
Got pics of em?
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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OZ deals

go to http://www.oz-boutique.com/OZ_enterFrame.html
under the map is a link with the small wheel infront for specials
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:34 PM
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C-West uses bronze rims on thier silver Rx-7 in japan
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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wow...these are fugly!



just my opinion though...beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

if you want polished 10 spoke, you cant go wrong with Blitz Technospeed Z1s.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by RotaryKnight
C-West uses bronze rims on thier silver Rx-7 in japan
yup...Advan RGs. that wheel on a silver C-West kitted FD look really nice. some pics:





best pics i could find on C-West's site showing those wheels.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks for helping me discribe that JoeD.

I think he should go with bronze SE37k or a. Hint Hint Mackin has both in stock and are trying to push the a more so you may get a deal.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by RotaryKnight
Thanks for helping me discribe that JoeD.

I think he should go with bronze SE37k or a. Hint Hint Mackin has both in stock and are trying to push the a more so you may get a deal.
oooh, bronze VOLK SE-37K....truly beautiful wheels, and some the lightest in the world to boot!

those wheels on a silver car:
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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Check suspension/wheels/tires/brakes forum

There are a few threads on this topic in that fourm already. It'll save me from typing redundant information
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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Did someone say silver FD..

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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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Thumbs up Sweet

That just reminds me of how much I prefer silver on the FD

Anyone else with pics of their SILVER FD and upgraded wheels????
I'd love to see them... especially if they're 10+ spoke.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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Exclamation By the way

I'm not looking to go crazy with the size of the wheels/tires.

I'm thinking something like 17x8 all the way around... As for the tires, maybe a little wider and slightly lower profile than stockies.

Any opinions on this? (even if this isn't the right forum )
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 11:31 PM
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Johnny what kind of wheels are those on the silver FD?
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by jasonsr1
Johnny what kind of wheels are those on the silver FD?
Kinesis K58
Front 18x9
Rear 18x10
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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How about these wheels?
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Are those 14" wheels? Just my buck and quarter but those look awful
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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well, I don't actually have these wheels, but I photoshopped them on my car to see what they would look like....



Volk LE-37
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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From: Minnesota, now in FL and I dont think I'm goin back
I have a silver FD an i wanna get some Advan model 5's.
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by Rx7pimpin
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Are those 14" wheels? Just my buck and quarter but those look awful
If you're referring the the attachment in the previous post:
No, not 14s... they're not even on my car - I edited them in (I'm still shopping). They more than cover my stock 16s in the photo though... so your size judgement is way off.
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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If you're referring the the attachment in the previous post:
No, not 14s... they're not even on my car - I edited them in (I'm still shopping). They more than cover my stock 16s in the photo though... so your size judgement is way off.




Just a joke. They look to small and cheap to be on an FD
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Rx7pimpin
Just a joke. They look to small and cheap to be on an FD
Which pic are you referring to anyway????
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Old Jan 17, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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How about these wheels?

Attachment: wheels.jpg
This has been downloaded 17 time(s).

These are the ones I was refering to . You need to go with a gunmetal color. maybe the Gewalt Evolutions
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