Any suggestions on 17/18 wheels?

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Old 10-09-2008, 10:24 PM
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Any suggestions on 17/18 wheels?

I know, call me crazy but im thinking of ditching my 18/19 inch wheels for some light weight 17/18 ones.

Kinda a bitch to drive without power steering when the front wheels are heavy.

I have a red NSX btw if that helps. Theres a set of gold BBS LMs for sale...
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If you downgrade the sizing, go with a concave application so the wheels do NOT look small. I wouldn't do wheels with lips/stepped lips.

Advan RZ:


Advan RS

As you can see in this pic, 17/18" combo almost looks like 18/19's!



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Old 10-10-2008, 10:12 AM
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Yea thats my issue, if i went with 17/18 then i shouldnt get a lip but i love contrast. Cant have that with wheels like above.

But yea, they would look small with a lip.
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^ I agree as well. But if you HAVE to go 17/18's, I don't think their are many other options.
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These rims by far...

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The Work Emotions and Advan RZ will be my first choices when I go to 17/18 combo. I really like the Emotion in the SBC finish.
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NOOOO are you selling the HREs??

Fizz is setting up shop in Arlington Heights and they seem to carry some pretty legit wheels. Grand opening party is this Sunday at 1PM.
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Yea the HREs were bought used and have bends in them. I feel ghetto rocking them and dont want to pay to get them fixed.

But i think i changed my mind and now looking for some light weight 18/19 setup.
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^ Still... see if Fizz can hook you up. They are advertising 10% off (not sure til when) but for expensive rims, that could pay for your tires!
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I have one of the two sets of 17/18 Volk CE-28 Time Attacks in Championship White. The red accent would really make your call look amazing! See if you can order a set of those!
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