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Old 01-13-2010, 01:14 AM
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Suggest me a wheel

Ok, I've given up & can't decide on a pair of wheels. I see one like, then I see another. But, seeing as you guys have some great taste, I'm asking ya'll to suggest a wheel. However, I do have some limitations.

-Must be 17 or 18 inch:
17: Must fit 235/45/17R S.Drive's. Price range around $1,500/set.
18: Price has to be around $1,300/set so I can afford the new tires.
-Car may be lowered an inch.
-Gotta clear the Brembos.
-Can not rub/roll the fenders/need a spacer. With my little knowledge of wheel fitments, I don't need to deal with that.

Not sure how much this limits my options, but it's a starting point for me. As I said, you guys usually have great taste so I'm open to anything.
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Post a pic of your CBP so we all can get a better idea.
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Originally Posted by Toddy
Post a pic of your CBP so we all can get a better idea.

BTW, if anyone suggests an 18", could you please suggest a good tire for it? Kind of looking for any tire that will offer a lot of "meat".
Old 01-14-2010, 09:57 AM
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Old 01-14-2010, 01:17 PM
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I think the Type S wheels look better than Aspecs
Old 01-14-2010, 01:57 PM
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I would drop it about 1 - 1 1/2" (i.e. Eibach, A-Spec, H&R Sport, Comptech) and keep the TL-S wheels with some good rubber...the S.Drives are fine. Then supplement the drop with a good set of shocks...i.e KONIs. The car will ride and handle like a drwam and look killer.

The A-Spec wheels are nice too, (I have a set), but I also love the TL-S wheels. No need to spend more money on wheels...improve the suspension.
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enkei rpf1 are pretty good looking wheels and very light!
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Originally Posted by Toddy
I think the Type S wheels look better than Aspecs
I do too, but they look a bit small at times.
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imo get the aspec wheels they really set off the type s ... as for tires, i have no clue ...
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RPF1's are nice
Old 01-15-2010, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alexSU
enkei rpf1 are pretty good looking wheels and very light!
18x8.5+30 are youre good to go

I was thinking about aset of RPF1 but I want them in a 9.5 wide, i will need a +15 to clear the bbk without a spacer.
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Originally Posted by illstrategy
18x8.5+30 are youre good to go

I was thinking about aset of RPF1 but I want them in a 9.5 wide, i will need a +15 to clear the bbk without a spacer.

whaaaaaat? damn man, how much will that stick out, a foot? hahaha those are some sick specs. Do 18x8.5 +30 clear the brakes?
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8.5 + 30 will clear the bbk.

when u go 9" and wider they have a slight semi concave face and that changes everything. my other option i a 18 x 9 +35 but then i will need a spacer.
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sorry to bump an old thread, but i would like to know what would be the safest offset if i were to roll my rear fenders for the rpf1's? would 18x9 all around be possible with rolled rear fenders and would i have problems in the front?
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Originally Posted by Toddy
I think the Type S wheels look better than Aspecs

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get these but in solid black
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^ stop whoring your car around and bumping old threads. We get it, you like your wheels
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Originally Posted by myron
^ stop whoring your car around and bumping old threads. We get it, you like your wheels
hahahaha!!
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thanks man. didnt check the date on it. i just really appreciated it when mustang owners would shoot me pics of suggestions. opens your eyes for whats out there. id rather know my options then just the few that ive seen. and frankly i dont care if you or obama want to melt these wheels down because yall dont like them. but for the sake of keeping me on this site. please keep your mouth shut.
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