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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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What the best Wheels for a FD?

I have heard that volk rims are pretty good beecause they are light. any websites on volk rims and other rims that would look real nice on a FD and for racing would be much appreciated!THANKS!

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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Thanks. and yeah my FD is red...and i just want some rims that will look real nice on the red. I also intend on dragging my car also , so i need something not to heavy.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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Volks are light, but not usually the best-looking wheels on the market LOL
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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What about Motegi or 5zigen?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by FastCat17
What about Motegi or 5zigen?
hahaha, no.

5Zigen.. maybe. They're the lowest end of popular Japanese rims.

Motegi is one of those ricer brand knockoffs, along with ADR, Exel, Rota, Nippon, Axis.. basically avoid anything they sell at wheelmax.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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He said motegi didn't he?
red cars look pretty sick with gunmetal wheels or black wheels. Volk has a very nice selection of wheels. What ever you do..do not buy some cheap wheels (motegi) for the Rx-7. I've seen people do it before and it looks like crap. Advan also makes some nice wheels you might want to check out as well as work.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by neofreak

5Zigen.. maybe.
Look into the FN01R-C. Weighs ~17lbs. in a 17x9.

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Personally I prefer the SSR Integral A2 just because I LOVE the look, and it's not too bad on weight either.

It all depends on what you're doing with the wheel - drag/track/street whatever, as far as "best" wheel for the FD. Also depends on looks (definately a big factor) and how much you want to spend. From here on out it's personal preference
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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Allright thanks guys
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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These are 17X9 and only weigh 17.8lbs each. Racing Sparco NT-Rs, and they come in Bronze, White and Black. I recently picked up a set of the Bronze ones pictured here:

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by xstacy7
It all depends on what you're doing with the wheel - drag/track/street whatever
What's the difference between a wheel for drag racing and one for road racing?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by xstacy7

Personally I prefer the SSR Integral A2 just because I LOVE the look, and it's not too bad on weight either.
That's one of my all-time favorite wheels for the same reasons but good luck finding a set - they've long been discontinued.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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Most mOtegis=Uncle Bens
Formula 5 (if you can find a good size/offset=golden)
http://www.1010tires.com/wheelcleara...la+5+Gun+Metal

oh, wait you cant find a non-rice size. oh well
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Originally posted by neofreak
hahaha, no.

5Zigen.. maybe. They're the lowest end of popular Japanese rims.

Motegi is one of those ricer brand knockoffs, along with ADR, Exel, Rota, Nippon, Axis.. basically avoid anything they sell at wheelmax.
ACTUALLY, they sell 5zigen at wheelmax.com:

http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/5zigen/5zigen.html

But the only real 5zigen wheel that's forged (IIRC) and lightweight is the FN-01R. Not the FN-01RC which are cast.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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My 9 x 17, 45-mm SSR Integral A2 weighs 19.2 lbs with centering ring and valve stem installed. With P-Zero 255/40-17 the wheel/tire weighs <42 lbs.
Originally posted by xstacy7
Personally I prefer the SSR Integral A2 just because I LOVE the look, and it's not too bad on weight either.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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Volk Gramlight 57Pro's

Here's to SleepR1, who claims Volk wheels are ugly!
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Re: Volk Gramlight 57Pro's

Peter Hahn Yours are the exception of course
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Here's to SleepR1, who claims Volk wheels are ugly!
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Peter Hahn? Am I missing something?
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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if i could spend $1200 per wheel i would go for the Axis 3 piece Seven wheel. i think it has a very calssy and sporty look.


on a ferrari, i love picking up wheels from them for work!
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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hey IBspollin do you have some bigger pics of the gram lights? Im looking at getting some in the future and the more pics the better.Also tire size and rim size would be sweet as well.Thanx.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 04:22 AM
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I think Enkei RP01 or NT03 look awsome. Personal opinion of course.
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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Best wheels, you ask????

ARE the wheels made for your RX7....RE Amemiya AW-7! About 1 K each in 18. Damn!

Any thought about those?

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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BTW, hyper7.

That Axis wheel is now my fav! But, is the company the same as those cheap wheels?
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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OZ Mito's

17x8.5
17x10

Ofcourse, my opinion on those is a bit biased

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