time for new wheels. thoughts?

deeply considering new wheels for my car. have the following considerations:

1. must fit 2g tt brakes (both front and rear) WITHOUT MODIFICATION/SPACING. must also be able to fit all aftermarket 355mm brake kits.

2. i prefer 5-spoke or 3-spoke. i'll settle for 6-spoke in a pinch. 7+ spokes is probably not going to happen.

3. i prefer round, fluid spokes. (eg.) while volk SF-Challenge wheels are decent-looking, the spokes are squared off & angular--compared to the gt-c spoke.

4. need to fit 285mm tires ideally.

5. i like a fat lip (2"+) but i would prefer to keep as much of the rubber under the wheel-well as possible.

let me know what you got. please post pics. thanks!

I'm a fan of the Rota P45R in silver but that's my stylecof wheels.

Hey man you wouldn't like my Grids ... at 9.5" wide and +20mm they 'poke' quite a bit.

i'm ok with it "poking out". it's just the combination of 24mm offset, 10" width, and spacers = huge sticking out. not good.

5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version :) http://www.5zigenusa.com/english/pro...fn01rchot.html

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Originally Posted by MADMarc

5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version :) http://www.5zigenusa.com/english/pro...fn01rchot.html

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fnorks are classic; but i was hoping for something a little fresher & uncommon.

I hear you entirely. I was hesitant when I bought mine but loved the look despite how popular they were. Have you checked out the Saleen wheels? (I believe those were the ones that looked really nice) ...or do those fall into the squared off group that you were talking about?

I have SF-Challenge 19" look pretty sweet in other colors as well, fit fine with 2g brakes not sure about fitment with bbk though, i'm running staggered so rear lip is present although not huge.

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...6/100_1921.jpg

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...6/IMG_0097.jpg

Other suggestions would be Gewalt Zevo II (pictured), Axxis Hiro or even Enkei's?

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...6/cec8a896.jpg

*EDIT* After reading your criteria again I realised you were not after the SF-Challenge look, my bad I only skimmed over your post the first time haha

http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/seri...=/COMP/COMP95/

HRE look sweet, not sure on fitment or pricing haha

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2. i prefer 5-spoke or 3-spoke.

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DID I HEAR SOMEONE SAY 3 SPOKE?
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_4216.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_4229.jpg
Ill post again next week when they are on the car (after im done painting and polishing ;)).

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...compressed.jpg
Thats the one piece model, and of course they now have theyre sexy version 2's ;)

Advan Super Version 2's might work better with a second gen, but thats big $$$. I just figured id chyme in as an avid 3 spoke lover (id own work equip voggard's if I could, but I impulsively bought these as ive never seen them in 18")

Oh and here are the version 2's
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21...rs/1advan4.jpg

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Originally Posted by x2percentmilk

DID I HEAR SOMEONE SAY 3 SPOKE?
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_4216.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/100_4229.jpg
Ill post again next week when they are on the car (after im done painting and polishing ;)).

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...compressed.jpg
Thats the one piece model, and of course they now have theyre sexy version 2's ;)

Advan Super Version 2's might work better with a second gen, but thats big $$$. I just figured id chyme in as an avid 3 spoke lover (id own work equip voggard's if I could, but I impulsively bought these as ive never seen them in 18")

Oh and here are the version 2's
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21...rs/1advan4.jpg

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i hate you so much right now. those are my 2nd favorite wheel design after the c-ultra/zelda. if i could get a properly sized set of c-ultras & had a guaranteed fit; my gt-c's would already be sold.

You are the first person who I showed those to who didnt go "well at least you like them, thats all that matters right?"
Im glad theres some 3 spoke love here haha, i say try to find the c-ultras, like no one has those.

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You are the first person who I showed those to who didnt go "well at least you like them, thats all that matters right?"
Im glad theres some 3 spoke love here haha, i say try to find the c-ultras, like no one has those.

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...or the tri-force zeldas. try even finding a PICTURE of tri-force zeldas. they look a lot like gt-c's though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

i WISH i knew if these would fit w/o modding.

ah pure sex, a better price than i got my advans for too. isnt there some measurements you can ask the seller to take to see if they clear?

those have been in my watch list for 5+ months. seriously. the EXACT SAME set. there are no others on ebay. finally decided to shoot him an offer tonight. we'll see how it goes.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dcIEIvS3Pfc/TK...1006291511.jpg

not feeling that coop. and sadly, it's not even because those rims suck or anything (they don't suck). when you've had gt-c's, most everything else looks...amateurish. :(

you know...there is a type of rim that i recall seeing on a stealth before that i REALLY liked. it was a 5 dual-spoke style where the spokes were tubular. i think these rims were white. wish i knew what that style was.

I like the 3 spoke wheels. I was rockin those on my widebody '99 VR4... in "Need for Speed: Underground2" lol

You might like work meister S1's ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/...8fc0ffec_b.jpg

^^^^ ALWAYS a classic.

They look awesome on red colored 3S' IMO

well i heard back from the guy with c-ultras. he's willing to do $1000 shipped; but he wants to do it outside of ebay. what do you guys think?

why do it outside ebay? sounds shady to me

that's what i'm worried about.

See if you can call him on the phone or meet in person. Or, put a deposit down until you get them. Use a credit card so you can dispute the charge if he scams you.

If you meet him in person, bring a big friend.

not going to be out in cali. but if anyone from cali is nearby...i'd be 1000% more comfortable paypal-ing cash to a 3sgto member for these, than some dude i know nothing about.

it's an amazingly good deal if it's legit, imho.

http://www.trial.co.jp/osaka/original/original_.html

bottom of the page. zelda magnums. DROOL. i want.

def. one of the best 3 spokes, simple elegance and fierceness all in one.

If he wants to do it outside of ebay, is he still willing to use paypal? that way you at least have some protection right?