csun2004

Im looking to purchase a set of 4 Mugen NR Mirror Face rims
17x7, +48, 5x114.3 …or ….17x7, +53, 5x114.3
http://www.kingmotorsports.com/category.aspx?cat=14
Right now I have the stock 17s rims and tires (215/50R17)
If I purchase the 17s Mugen NR Mirror Face rims would they fit the stock tires?
If not, what size of tires I need to get?
Thank you I appreciate your input and help.

ruffellprefley

yes, those rims can use the stock tire, as they are the same size and width

csun2004

do you think 17s will look nice?

afici0nad0

17's. damn... i want a set...

afici0nad0

i think a member here has a set of mugen 17s on his/her tsx, and it looks damn nice...

csun2004

I saw 18s on here never seen 17s...wish I know who that memeber is..thank you

csun2004

Which one is better???
17x7, +48, 5x114.3 …or ….17x7, +53, 5x114.3

THX

afici0nad0

ya, i was trying to look for you. couldn't find it.

just to confirm, it wasn't 17 nr's. i was another mugen model. but with the drop, it looked badass.

afici0nad0

i'd go with the +53 offset, as it's closer to oem spec...

csun2004

THX.. Im looking for Mugen NR Mirror Face same as drunkenbuda’s wheels but in 17s
Check drunkenbuda’s car I think those rims are hot..
isnt that what u want too?

jeffbatt

I have 17x7 +53 NR's...this pic really doesn't do them justice, but here you go:



-My car is lowered on 5-way Mugen adjustables, for some reason it looks higher in pictures than in person

-The tires I had at the time had a real "baloon" look to them making them look higher profile than they are. They were Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S, and I did not like them at all, for many reasons. My current tires are Bridgestone RE960's and they look and perform much, much better. The difference in how they make the wheels look is surprising (sorry, no pics yet). Anyway, If you get these wheels, I really urge you to get these tires (or any tire with a rim protector) as it will make the wheels look more agressive. The stiff sidewalls on the bridgestones, in particular, will make the car more responsive compared to the stock tires.

-I've never been a fan of huge wheels/tiny tires. Most people on this site don't like 17's, but in person, 17" NR's look pretty nice.

-I have another set of wheels 17x7 +45. They're OK, and they are more flush with the fenders, which looks nice, but steering feel suffers. Get the +53s if you want to retain stock steering geometry

-I have a Mugen front lip on the way which I think will make the car look better I'll post more pics when everything is done. I want to do sort of a 2006-version of, like, eviljohn's car from the other site.

jeffbatt

couple more old pics:

csun2004

Thank you Jeffbatt…looking good..you made my day with those 17s. BTW they look as Hot as 18s.. Same here Im not a big fan of huge wheels and tiny tires…. So 17s is my choice...(Thx to you)
I just wana confirm (so I want be shocked once I place the order) your wheels are Mugen NR Mirror Face….right!?
If you get a chance can you email me csun2004@hotmail.com I want a second opinion on price…thank you

afici0nad0

ya, nr's are tight. i'd like a set too.

afici0nad0

jeffbatt, you have the weight specs on these?

jeffbatt

I think they're around 19 pounds. Not really light, but lighter than stock. They're made by Ray's, the "RF" logo is stamped into the back of one of the spokes on each wheel.

I believe the 18's are like 21 or 23 pounds or something like that. It probably depends on whether they're 18x7.5 or 18x8.

jeffbatt

Yep, mirror finished. It is pretty awesome, because everything but the actual face of the wheel is painted gunmetal, so they look pretty dark from certain angles.

I'll email you about the price.

devitocoke

how much is it for each wheel 18"

mltk53

the mirror coats too shiny for my taste~

jeffbatt

It is actually just polished aluminum

cali4tsx

Since they are Mugen I thought those wheels are hot and unique (design wise)…apparently not.. they are very similar to stock Lexus stock VW stock CTS stock Saab…or is it only me???
stock VW


stock Lexus

cali4tsx

About $470 a piece