Any suggestions on 17/18 wheels?

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Old Oct 9, 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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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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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!



Work Emotion CR Kai
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Old Oct 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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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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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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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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These rims by far...

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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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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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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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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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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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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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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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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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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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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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