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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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12.5 wheel options

I am planning to go wide and wanted to know other than CCW, Kinesis and Fiske wheels what other options are out there that are light.

It's too bad they don't make RPF1's in that size since I love the design.

I need a 12.5 wheel to house 335 tires...
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Bogart Race Wheels (www.bogartracingwheels.com). The RR10 or R/T styles in the Road Race section are very light. My 17x12.5's weigh about 19lbs. Not sure what current costs are, but I'd expect in the 600/wheel range.

If you want to go to 18's or larger you can try CCW.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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I guess CCW it will be...
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Work wheels has some, mine should be here this month. What offset are you planning on?
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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J line has some models in that width - http://jlinewheels.com/models.html

You could pick up a low offset pair of rpf1's and have them widened?

Forgeline is another good option.

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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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http://www.kodiakracingwheels.com/
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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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while browsing thu upgarage...

18x12 -45 (yes MINUS 45)
http://www.upgarage.com/upgarage/sto...2&tenpo_id=154

the fronts: 18x11-16
http://www.upgarage.com/upgarage/sto...2&tenpo_id=154


lol
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Not sure on offsets, but I believe with the Pettit flares it will bea +12 to +20 around that area.

If I don't go this route I will just roll the fenders and stick 18x10.5 or 11 with 295 or 305....I just need more tire back there than my 265...
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Old May 3, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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yea, work wheels go up to 13 on most models, i know for a fact they go up to 13 on the vs-xx, but i am going to be pissed if you get them
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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What kind of design are you looking for?
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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not looking for show wheels, I like the design of the RPF1 but they only make it to 10.5....As long as it is light and with similar design as the RPF1...
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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Other than the brands you have listed I don't have many ideas maybe a T10 from CCW.

Rare that brands are making stuff wider than 10'.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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im running work miesters 18x14... strechin 335s!
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Old May 8, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Kai, for a two rotor I'd imagine a 10.5 inch rear with sticky 295s will be more than enough grip for you, unless I'm missing something
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Old May 8, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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HRE is an option Kai but I'm always biased towards Fikse ala the pic of my old TII in my avatar
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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kai, are u going to run. 17" or 18"???
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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I will be running 18's
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