Looking for a wheel. Very particular.....

[Nix]

Hey everyone,

I know this might seem an odd thing to post but, I'm looking for something in particular. I figure I have a few ideas of my own but maybe someone can suggest something I haven't seen or thought of.

I'm looking for new wheels for my wifes car. I have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to get already but.....

Id like to find an 18x9 between +35 and +40 offset in gold. Max offset is +35. I would like to stay under +45 and +40 is ideal. They have to be available in Gold. Hoping to keep the budget at less than $2000 for the wheels and I would ideally like them to weigh less than 20lbs each and preferably in the 17/18lb range. I would consider an 18x8.5 but not a 9.5 width.

I don't want to have to paint/powdercoat unless they are an unbelievable deal. I know the $2k budget cuts out a lot of rays/volk wheels.

Let me know what you've got!

Current contenders are Advan RG3, Advan RG-D & RC3, and possibly the Enkei RPF1.

 

[FRDRICE]

I would seriously go with the RG3 or RG-D if you want 18x9, although you will be pushing right at that 2k budget. I believe the RPF1 only comes in gold in 8.5 which dramatically changes the lip on those. If you want to order those Advans or Enkeis I can get you some really good deals on them brand new!

 

[Nix]

Indeed, the Advans are at the top of the budget for price. It shouldn't matter that much but color is important, hahaha. Thanks for the heads up on the wheel deal. I may hit you up closer to purchase time. I know the RPF1 would have to be 9" and its too bad about their limited colors. I could get them powder coated. The price on the Enkei definitely leaves enough room to do so.

 

[Michal006]

Why do they have to be gold? You could snatch used set of RPFs which gives you plenty of money left for powder coating and tires.

 

[webby]

Why do they have to be gold?

got something against gold?

 

[Michal006]

Yeah I'm not a big fan of gold wheels wanna fight?

Usually silver and white looks good on most cars.

 

[webby]

 

[Sarcras]

 

[FRDRICE]

What is your timeframe for purchasing? I have a set of 17x9 +45 silver RPF1s that may be up for sale shortly if you're interested in 17s and that would certainly leave plenty of room to have them powdercoated.

 

[Nix]

Tempting but gotta be 18's. I think the +45 might be an issue on our cars as well. There is not much clearance on the inside with the x9 +45 on the 06-11 cars. I could run a spacer but I've already done the fender work to fit the +35. I appreciate the offer though.

 

[webby]

What is your timeframe for purchasing? I have a set of 17x9 +45 silver RPF1s that may be up for sale shortly if you're interested in 17s and that would certainly leave plenty of room to have them powdercoated.

I'm guessing they're 5x114.3?

 

[dpetro1]

XXR 527, 530, and 551 all come in 18x8.75 +35 range

 

[Nix]

Yeah, we have the 527s on the car currently. They aren't bad, just heavy. Trying to find something a bit lighter. I think they came in right around 25 or 27lbs each.

 

[FRDRICE]

I'm guessing they're 5x114.3?

That is correct

 

[dpetro1]

OZ Ultralegerra, if you can find them in the right specs? 18" are 18lb and should be in the budget
http://www.ozracing.com/wheels/oz-racing/sport/ultraleggera

 

[Ernesto Montano]

Maybe the Konig Milligrams

http://www.carid.com/konig-wheels/milligram-gold-machined-465635.html

 

[Nix]

Thanks for the suggestions! I will look at both of those.

 

[FRDRICE]

Did you figure out a wheel yet @Nix?

 

[Nix]

To be honest I think it's gonna be the RPF1's and get them powder coated. Waiting on a local place to get back to me on if they're taking wheels or not at the moment. I'd like to get the RGIII but I have to get tires as well.

 

[squiggy]

To be honest I think it's gonna be the RPF1's and get them powder coated. Waiting on a local place to get back to me on if they're taking wheels or not at the moment. I'd like to get the RGIII but I have to get tires as well.

Boring...unless the color is outrageous.