looking for new wheels, any ideas?
10-19-07, 01:32 AM
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looking for new wheels, any ideas?
just wondering what people like on there FD's. im looking for new wheels and might go with a bbs type looking wheel but i would like to see or read what other poeple like.. 
10-19-07, 08:31 AM
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Everyone has different tastes. The best way to start shopping for wheels is to start by answering a few questions:
1. What's your budget for wheels & tires. A lot of people forget how much decent tires can cost. The larger the rim, the more expensive the tire.
2. What's the purpose your car will be used for? Street cruising, Auto-X, Road racing, Drag racing?
1. What's your budget for wheels & tires. A lot of people forget how much decent tires can cost. The larger the rim, the more expensive the tire.
2. What's the purpose your car will be used for? Street cruising, Auto-X, Road racing, Drag racing?
10-19-07, 02:03 PM
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Everyone has different tastes. The best way to start shopping for wheels is to start by answering a few questions:
1. What's your budget for wheels & tires. A lot of people forget how much decent tires can cost. The larger the rim, the more expensive the tire.
2. What's the purpose your car will be used for? Street cruising, Auto-X, Road racing, Drag racing?
1. What's your budget for wheels & tires. A lot of people forget how much decent tires can cost. The larger the rim, the more expensive the tire.
2. What's the purpose your car will be used for? Street cruising, Auto-X, Road racing, Drag racing?
money isnt a issue and i dont drive it to much. i was thinkin some kinda of street slicks.. but wheels are a hard choice.. sometimes tires are more money then the wheels.. kinda *** backwards.. u think it would be the other way around.. anyway, if anyone has pictures of wheels that would be cool..
10-19-07, 03:16 PM
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http://www.jlinewheels.com/
Depending on the sizes, you'll be looking about $2500-3000 for a set (without tires of course). They are custom so you can order whatever offsets you want. They have several styles which you can see.
My personal favorite:
I would pick 17x9 F and a 17x10 R.
10-20-07, 03:33 AM
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Sure! I can suggest some wheels which could run you over $1k each! Take a look at JLine wheels if money is not an issue:
http://www.jlinewheels.com/
Depending on the sizes, you'll be looking about $2500-3000 for a set (without tires of course). They are custom so you can order whatever offsets you want. They have several styles which you can see.
My personal favorite:
I would pick 17x9 F and a 17x10 R.
http://www.jlinewheels.com/
Depending on the sizes, you'll be looking about $2500-3000 for a set (without tires of course). They are custom so you can order whatever offsets you want. They have several styles which you can see.
My personal favorite:
I would pick 17x9 F and a 17x10 R.
deff a sick lookin wheel! i like it! it looks kinda heavy tho. is that chrome? do you know? i kinda want a black wheel too.. my FD is red with alot of black and carbon fiber..
why you say 17's? i had 18's and they looked kinda small.. i would get 19's because they prolly look the best but i dont wannna drift everywhere i go..
i seen they wheels somewhere and they had like 3 lips. sick wheels and i bet they would look nuts on a FD.. i think BBS might make them but i havent really looked around to much.. busy..
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10-20-07, 08:06 AM
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The "rim looking small" really has more to do with the design. For some reason, the Mesh style rims seem to look smaller than what they really are.... IMO, 17's are the best fit and have the best choice of tire sizes and brands. 18's now have a much better selection of tire sizes and brands than they did a few years ago but to me, most 18's looks like monster truck wheels on the FD.
As far as how heavy the rim is? You can email them for estimated weights for the sizes you are interested in. IMO, unless you are in competition with the car or using the car for road racing, wheel weight is not that big of a deal. As far as color, they are a complete custom rim. Its not like ordering SSR or some of the others where you just take what they offer. If you look at the site, you'll see you can order any wheel in any of their offered colors:
The picture I posted a few messages back is probably their "High Polish". As noted at the bottom of their color list, you can use other colors for an additional price.
As far as how heavy the rim is? You can email them for estimated weights for the sizes you are interested in. IMO, unless you are in competition with the car or using the car for road racing, wheel weight is not that big of a deal. As far as color, they are a complete custom rim. Its not like ordering SSR or some of the others where you just take what they offer. If you look at the site, you'll see you can order any wheel in any of their offered colors:
The picture I posted a few messages back is probably their "High Polish". As noted at the bottom of their color list, you can use other colors for an additional price.
10-20-07, 03:46 PM
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those gold ones are pretty hot but id want them in black. i been looking at some FD's with 17s and i think your right. they might look better.. im a picky person, this is not going to be an easy decision.. i sent about 3K$ for wheels on my aviator and there 22's.. i dont really want to spend that much on the FD wheels but i will if i find the right set..
10-20-07, 03:55 PM
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those gold ones are pretty hot but id want them in black. i been looking at some FD's with 17s and i think your right. they might look better.. im a picky person, this is not going to be an easy decision.. i sent about 3K$ for wheels on my aviator and there 22's.. i dont really want to spend that much on the FD wheels but i will if i find the right set..
There is a PDF with the prices:
http://www.jlinewheels.com/pricing.html
Basically, in 17" sizes the price ranges from $500 - 655 per wheel (depending on width and color).
10-20-07, 04:21 PM
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ya, of all those wheels i like the gold set. 500 seems like alot for one 17. but like i said if i like what i see i will buy it. i dont mind off brand wheels either.. thats what i had last time on the FD..
10-20-07, 06:08 PM
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I have special pricing for me through Work wheels japan. Let me know if you want Work wheels, i can give a discount. Work Meister 2 or 3 piece wheels look great on an FD. Thats what i will run when i get mine.
10-21-07, 12:31 AM
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ya HRE makes very nice wheels.. theres a guy in town with hre wheels on his Porsche.. it looks sick.. i really like how they have 2 lips.. i want something like that but in black, im really stuck on the black wheels..
any pictures of the work wheels?
any pictures of the work wheels?
10-21-07, 07:56 AM
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I have the older Work Equips which I have been deciding if I'm going to sell or use because of the bolts. 
Work doesn't make some of the great rims they used to make a few years back. They are moving into the "bling" territory.
Check their website for their wheels:http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/products/index.php
The popular Work lines for the RX7 are the Emotion, Meister, Equip and there are a handful of FD's using the VS line. The Rezax line is an older line like the Equip.
10-21-07, 12:19 PM
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Never been a big fan of HRE, but The JLine's are beautiful looking wheels!
Personally, if money is no object then I'm partial to Fikse (of course, maybe I'm a little biased considering I've owned 3 different sets). I've always liked the aesthetics/quality/weight of Fikse, plus it's nice to know they have a racing heritage.
-Rob
Personally, if money is no object then I'm partial to Fikse (of course, maybe I'm a little biased considering I've owned 3 different sets). I've always liked the aesthetics/quality/weight of Fikse, plus it's nice to know they have a racing heritage.
-Rob
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iforged makes some sick wheels! i wanna hear what people have to say about tires too.. i had falkens on my last wheels. i think i want more of a slick next time.. anyone have a suggestion?
10-22-07, 07:28 AM
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Which model Falkens did you have? For the street, I would recommend the Falken Azenis RT-615. It's a very good sticky street tire which can also deal with rain. While I know most people say "I don't drive in the rain", you never know when you'll get caught out. 90% of the people would wreck their car trying to drove an R-Compound tire in the wet.
10-22-07, 07:34 AM
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BTW, I would think twice before going to iForged. They have had some serious quality issues with their wheels; many BMW owners have cracked them just driving on public streets (just search the BMW forums; their designs are basically copies of HRE and are still almost the same price as HRE.
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ya i dont drive in the rain what so ever.. i forget what falkens i had but they were ok.. i just want something with more grip, i could spin the falkens real easy.. i mean i dont really need slicks but i figured since i dont drive in rain i would get them.,. i want something that performs but looks nice too..