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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Recommendations for mesh wheels?

I want to get a set of mesh wheels for my FC. I want something in a 17x8 preferrably, 32-35mm offset. I cant seem to find anything that I can afford.. Now, Im not opposed to spending money on a quality wheel, but I just cant afford a $600+ a piece BBS wheel. Here is a picture of about exactly what I am looking for ( I believe it is a BMW 3-series wheel). Anyone have any suggestions?



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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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After seeing the Enkei RPM2s on ilike2eatricer's car ( https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...5&pagenumber=1 ), I absolutely love em and 17x8 costs $285.99.

http://www.1010tires.com/wheel.asp?w...heelmodel=RPM2

And I didnt even look for the cheapest one yet, this was the first thing that popped up in google.
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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Hmm..those are very nice, just wish they had more of a lip ( yea I know I'm picky.. ) Thanks for the suggestion though.
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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I couldn't really find any in those sizes.

The BBS RX is available in 17x8 +42 for $330 on tirerack.
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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I really like how the CCWs look, plus they're reasonably priced and light.
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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I have CCW's and they're an awesome build and light... check them out
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 11:58 AM
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CCWs are nice no doubt, but I dont think they make any FC friendly offsets. I could probably give them a call and have a set custom made, but once again, that would be alot more money than Im looking to spend. Id like to stay around $1000 for a set.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Does anyone know anything more about these?

http://www.arw.co.jp/wheel/g/gwe.html

They are Gewalt wheels, which I think may be a division of work? Im not sure, but all I can find is a few pictues here and there, or a website in Japanse. I havent been able to find anything about pricing, or sizes.

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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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I'll 3rd the CCW wheel suggestion. I think they're $450 a wheel, and great quality. I'm not sure if they make them for FC's though.

I'm saving for a set now, I'm looking to get 17x9 front and 17x10 rear.

www.ccwheel.com
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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WOW, those are some nice wheels. What color is that, how much are they, and arent those the wheels Mazda chose for the Spirit R?
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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Sexy wheels.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by ROTORhead93

What color is that, how much are they, and arent those the wheels Mazda chose for the Spirit R?
Diamond Black; ~$500 each in 17"; I believe so.

They're not cheap, but they *are* BBS quality and relatively lightweight.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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And they look something like this.....

Here they are on the Beast from the East:



But, as stated earlier, they are a bit more than you are looking at spending. I got them from Wheel Source shod with Proxes and locking lug nuts (plus new lug nuts) for around $2700 shipped.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Does anyone know anything more about these?

http://www.arw.co.jp/wheel/g/gwe.html

They are Gewalt wheels, which I think may be a division of work? Im not sure, but all I can find is a few pictues here and there, or a website in Japanse. I havent been able to find anything about pricing, or sizes.

Those are great wheels. I had a set on my FD and it looked amazing. I crashed the car and lost 2 wheels. I've been looking for a replacement since. Let me know if you figure out how to contact them because I need 2 wheels and their site shows no contact info!!!!

I am very desperate, keep in touch!

remydrm@msn.com
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Re: And they look something like this.....

Originally posted by Beast From The East
Here they are on the Beast from the East:



But, as stated earlier, they are a bit more than you are looking at spending. I got them from Wheel Source shod with Proxes and locking lug nuts (plus new lug nuts) for around $2700 shipped.
Man those are gorgeous Maybe Ill just save for them, a nice wheel makes or breaks the look of a car.
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