rims for P5

[Midnight22]

i am in the market for a good set of rims, i am thinking either 17's or 18's, i want then to be lightweight, good for autoX and dragging, AutoX being first on the list

i was reading somewhere that 18's r too big for proper handling beacuase all the weight was far from the center and making it harder to turn the wheel while accelerating...

any suggestions? i was looking at 18" SSR competitions, but after reading that particular thead i am not so sure anymore...

 

[EXA4DRIVER]

Gotta go 16's if your gonna do Auto X. 17 and 18 would be too big. And the SSR Comps are a good wheel. Hey, look at it this way, now have an excuse to buytwo sets of wheels. 1 set for the track and 1 for show

 

[KYREDP5]

How much money are you looking to spend?

 

[Midnight22]

i am not looking for show, just performance, thats y i suggested SSR in the first place, they r mucho $$$, but i do want larger than 16 rims, what im really looking for is an all-purpose rim that has tendencies for autoX since thats how i drive usually, my life is an autoX course

 

[Midnight22]

as much as i need to

edit: tho not over 550, unless they r THAT damn good

 

[Matthew]

look into 17" rotas with 215 series tires. thats your best bet in that price range.

 

[KYREDP5]

$550 total? or $550 each? Cuz $550 total won't get you much.

 

[Midnight22]

each

 

[KYREDP5]

Centerline has some 17's that weigh like 11.5lbs IIRC. Not sure how much they are though.

 

[EXA4DRIVER]

If you're going to spend 500-550 each, then go for Volk. Another good wheel for the money are the 5 Zigen FN01R-C's.

 

[Midnight22]

is 550 alot for a rim? or not that much? from the tone, it seems like itz "medium" payment

and yes i am a bit clueless about this, i've been to tirerack, but they sell some heavy rims...

 

[EXA4DRIVER]

I didn't even spend 500/wheel for 19's on my Bimmer. For $500/wheel, you can get a very good quality wheel.

 

[Roywhitep5]

is 550 alot for a rim? or not that much? from the tone, it seems like itz "medium" payment

and yes i am a bit clueless about this, i've been to tirerack, but they sell some heavy rims...

i bought my 17's for a total of $900

thats 550 for all the rims, 300 tires, 50 labor

talk to rishie, he hooks it up like a motha fugga

ARDmp5

 

[Midnight22]

k, thanx

 

[Sdrotary2]

If you want a light weight wheel that looks dope on our cars look at the Volk Racing CP-035, it is rediculously strong and forged. I believe they make a non forged also so make sure you check. I cannot find accurate specs now but its good.

RH CP-035 Pic I am pretty sure you can find better prices than what they offer too. My bro or Rishie can beat it Im sure

 

[Midnight22]

coolness, u peeps r y i love this forum, help a guy out to the extreme

any other suggestions out there?

 

[tony bantug]

Rotas

if you are looking into some light wheels, do check out the Rotas. Best place I have found them is HERE 17's are $550 for the set shipped w/o tires and about 17lbs. Not bad if you ask me

 

[KYMP5]

the centerline 17"s that weigh 11 pds apeice cost around 375 each plus shipping. if anyone is serious i can get an exact price for you all and order someone a set if they really want light wheels

 

[Midnight22]

those rotas look tyte!! i might get those

*writes down rotas as a potential buy*

yeah, can u get those centerline specs? or give me a link and i can do em myself, not looking to buy right away, but i need a monetary goal for me to start saving otherwise the hole in my pocket gets way way big