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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 11:46 AM
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Best looking wheels for an Rx-7

What do you think are the best looking wheels on a 3gen rx-7. post pictures of wheels here. I'm getting a 3gen soon and i want to get some cool rims for it. Give me different costs to so i can see what set is best for what i want to spend.
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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 12:04 PM
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Everyone will obvoiusly vote for their own wheels ...or vote for stock rims because that's what they have.

I will be no different..

My vote Kinesis K58's...
approx cost ~3K+

sorry no pics...Have not got them yet
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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 06:40 PM
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I just bought these for my FD, what do you think

http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/...s/vs-ss_2.html

just waiting for them to come in now.
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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by 0piston
I just bought these for my FD, what do you think


http://www.work-wheels.co.jp/wheels/...s/vs-ss_2.html

just waiting for them to come in now.
They look very nice.
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Old Dec 2, 2001 | 08:05 PM
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very nice indeed. how much were they? post a picture when you get em on your car.
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Yes, please do tell. I'd like to know sizes and offsets. As well as the formal name for the finish.

I want to compare price with my local distributor, if you don't mind, please indulge me with the price. THose rims are sweet, almost thought they were Volk LE's for a second.

See ya, Rishie
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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 01:57 AM
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I havent't seen any pics of them but I think the Gewalt (sp?) Evolutions would look AWESOME.
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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 09:03 AM
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No way...these

http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/K58link.htm
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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 04:41 PM
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Those kinesis rims are AWESOME!
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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 06:04 PM
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here is mine 18 in enkei aegis

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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 06:18 PM
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Johnny's right. Stock wheels look the best, but only with a bunch of curb scrapes on 'em. On the fronts, especially. Sweet! Approximate cost: $50.
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Old Dec 3, 2001 | 06:33 PM
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**** you don't need to pay 50 bucks for curb scratches . send the wheels to me and i will do it for free.
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I've been looking for rims for a while and this are my absolute favorit. I will be getting them come this spring. tell me what you think.

Look under ADVAN MODEL 5http://www.takakaira.com/rimsandtyres/rimsandtyresindex.html
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sorry about that its the advan model 5 rim an heres the web site
http://www.takakaira.com/rimsandtyre...yresindex.html
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Originally posted by ARD T2
Yes, please do tell. I'd like to know sizes and offsets. As well as the formal name for the finish.

I want to compare price with my local distributor, if you don't mind, please indulge me with the price. THose rims are sweet, almost thought they were Volk LE's for a second.

See ya, Rishie
A friend I went to high school with now lives in Japan. He has alot of connects down there and he got me a great price on them.
He gets me great stuff for cheap, even with shipping in mind. If anyone is interested I can keep you in the loop just email me and every once and awhile I'll send out an email on any deals he comes across 0piston@home.com

As far as sizes go there is a huge range from 17*8-18*10 in alot of different offsets. But the Japanese retail price on the 18"s with tax is about 260,000 yen minus any shipping, I got them for about 170,000 yen = 1400US
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Here is a pick for m0T03
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 08:25 AM
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I' ve seen a car at my buddies shop...with those rims in 18's...they are heavy as hell...is the only drawback. Over 50 pounds with tires..for sure. I'm trying to keep my 18"combo under 50lbs... and I think I will succeed..
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 11:04 AM
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How much were they and where did you get them? What size...and with what tire combo?
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Originally posted by 0piston
I just bought these for my FD, what do you think just waiting for them to come in now.

Those get a big from me!
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Johnny
I' ve seen a car at my buddies shop...with those rims in 18's...they are heavy as hell...is the only drawback. Over 50 pounds with tires..for sure. I'm trying to keep my 18"combo under 50lbs... and I think I will succeed..
I 've gotten 18*8 front 18*9 rear
They are 20-22 pounds a piece.

approximate comparisons:
Blitz type 03 25 pounds a piece
SE37K 15 pounds a piece

95R2-89TII Ground Zero I got them from a friend in Japan.
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 12:40 PM
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Are the Advan model 5's 50lbs? I really like the pic as far as looks go they get my vote
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 01:59 PM
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with tires I bet they will be pretty close....(50lbs)...
we weighed some (w/tires) and got 52 pounds...

not sure on the width, but they where 18's for sure..tires where yokohama avs sports..
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Old Dec 4, 2001 | 02:37 PM
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Well yeah, it's cheap if you already have stock wheels, but right now I only have some 17" Advan VS-5s.

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**** you don't need to pay 50 bucks for curb scratches . send the wheels to me and i will do it for free.
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