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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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rims for the fd

so i finally have some cash for the rims but now i dont know what kind of rims i want for my fd soo confused. my budget is $2100 at the most and the size i am thinking in is 18's or 17's but i just dont know what would look good i was thinkgin about rpm2 but i dont think those would look good, i want something that would look gud wit silver colour fd! so guys help me out here! your opinions are welcome! thanks
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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$2100 for just wheels or wheels and tires? Throw us a bone, what kind of look do you like, 5-spoke, mesh, etc?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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i like both if i can wheels and tires but if not then i ll settle for the wheels now and get the rubber laterz, i am thinking about getting used wheels with rubber on the forum here sum where!! umm i like the 5 spoke look and bbs rgr,volk se37a, volk gtu,bbs lemans thas wat i can think as of rite now!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Gram Lights 57S-pro. anyone know weight off those 18x8.5 and 18x9 and what offset would be best for stock suspension fd
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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The only real two options you have for good fitment would be:

A) 18x9 +43 (B-disk) all around with 255/35 18 tires

B) 18x8.5 +43 front, 18x9.5 +43 rear (B-disk) with 235/40 or 245/35 fronts, 265/35 or 275/35 rears

You should know that GOOD tires in those sizes will typically cost in the $800-900/set range.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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yaa i bet the tires are expensive for that size! but i wonder how much does those wheel weigh in 18's or 17's
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Weight will depend on $$$.

If you are concerned about spending money on tires, I'd suggest sticking to 17" wheels. There are many more options in that size.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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If you can stand to wait, be patient and deals will pop up on the forum. If you order new volks/rays you will have to wait months (according to the local dealer), sadly the bbs rgr's are discontinued (according to same guy) and while the 57 pros are a nice looking wheel they are cast and quite heavy (also according to said guy)
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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The 57-ProS is a two-piece cast wheel....it is likely that it weighs in the 25-30 lb range in an 18x9.5 size.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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i have volk racing 19 inch on my 93
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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run 18" enkei rpf1 from rishie @ autornd if you want LIGHT (!) weight.
or go with some nice ssr sp1 from tirerack if you want the bling.

also there are many wheels on the used market for sick deals if you dont mind a few nicks here and there.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
The only real two options you have for good fitment would be:

A) 18x9 +43 (B-disk) all around with 255/35 18 tires

B) 18x8.5 +43 front, 18x9.5 +43 rear (B-disk) with 235/40 or 245/35 fronts, 265/35 or 275/35 rears

You should know that GOOD tires in those sizes will typically cost in the $800-900/set range.
would that offset be perfect(no rubbing or anything)18x8.5 +43 front, 18x9.5 +43?

i was thinking about getting 36 offset all around cuz one of the member said that it would fit no problem only thing he had was a lil rub in the front when you corner hard
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