Which Wheels to Get, Need Opinions...
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Which Wheels to Get, Need Opinions...
Guys, I'm really torn between a couple of wheels here and looking for some opinions and input...
1 - Forgestar F14 - http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=374
The 18x8.5 are only 17.6 lbs and 18x9.5 are 19.4 lbs, super light! Love the way they look and can be had for around $1350-1400.
2 - Renn Motorsport RS-51 - http://www.slraceshop.com/products/r...rt-rs51-wheels
Sonic Tuning (Sponsor) is running a good special on these but they only come in 19" which is what's tearing me right now, but man they look so nice...roughly 20 lbs a piece, but I feel like 18" is ideal for both ride comfort and handling so not sure...
3 - XXR 530 - http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-530-Wh.../53088442n.htm
Don't really know anything about XXR wheels and how cheap they are kind of scares me...23.1 lbs a piece...I can only find these in 18x8.75 so would have to run square setup...maybe could do 235 in front and 255-265 on rear but would make more sense to do square...not sure if anyone has tried fitting 255s on front? If anyone has any experience with XXR please chime in
As far as looks, I lean towards the Renn but then 19" is holding me back...XXR is best bang for the buck but that also worries me plus it's only square and the heaviest...Forgestar are the lightest...my head is spinning
1 - Forgestar F14 - http://www.forgestar.com/blog/?p=374
The 18x8.5 are only 17.6 lbs and 18x9.5 are 19.4 lbs, super light! Love the way they look and can be had for around $1350-1400.
2 - Renn Motorsport RS-51 - http://www.slraceshop.com/products/r...rt-rs51-wheels
Sonic Tuning (Sponsor) is running a good special on these but they only come in 19" which is what's tearing me right now, but man they look so nice...roughly 20 lbs a piece, but I feel like 18" is ideal for both ride comfort and handling so not sure...
3 - XXR 530 - http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-530-Wh.../53088442n.htm
Don't really know anything about XXR wheels and how cheap they are kind of scares me...23.1 lbs a piece...I can only find these in 18x8.75 so would have to run square setup...maybe could do 235 in front and 255-265 on rear but would make more sense to do square...not sure if anyone has tried fitting 255s on front? If anyone has any experience with XXR please chime in
As far as looks, I lean towards the Renn but then 19" is holding me back...XXR is best bang for the buck but that also worries me plus it's only square and the heaviest...Forgestar are the lightest...my head is spinning
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Lol Mulac you looking at lighter wheels because of my Big Foot comment?!
Personally, I love the Renns but that's $4800/set and knowing the look of your car with the gunmetal wheels anyways. I'd suggest the Forgestars in gunmetal :-)
Will look sick as hell.
Personally, I love the Renns but that's $4800/set and knowing the look of your car with the gunmetal wheels anyways. I'd suggest the Forgestars in gunmetal :-)
Will look sick as hell.
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All the ones I am looking at are in the $1k to $1.5k per set.
