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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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I have no clue what wheels to get i have a few ideas on tires. But basically im looking for a black wheel can have a polished lip but i want lightweight and prferably a 17x8 but i will go 17x7.5 unless there are someone can convince me to go 18's. but post up some of your favorite wheels and tires and pics would be nice to help a fellow PNWer to have a nicer looking ride. Oh also leanign more towards a 5 spoke. Also if someone can photoshop some wheels they like on a tC if they dont have pics of the wheels on a tC that would be awesome!!!

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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I like the motegi trak lites but they don't list good sizes or the correct bolt pattern (in a good size) for the tC[/url]
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Yea i do like the look but yea that was the problem there. I have a few in mind. The perfect wheels i want are made by FLIK which they sell on edgeracing.com but those are kinda soft. I want something i can autocross in eventually. Hence the lightweight and wider tire.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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^yeah the FTD seem like a good price as well! If you brea 'em they're only like $100 and some change!
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Between us all we got about 3 sets of tires.........about 8 minutes drive time on them.......got a good price for you........they are nearly new........on the sides.......LOL
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Enkei RPF1. Available in a 17x8 and black finish.
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^another great option as well!
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Where can i get those rpf1's at!!
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http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/e...r-p-24885.html
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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Might also want to PM Mike Ma aka m2mtoring im 99percent sure he can get them as well and probably at a better price than Vivid Racing....
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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u got pm highvoltage1
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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sweet^ gnna check it now
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I am really likeing the enkei rpf1's in black. They are only 15.6lbs for the 17x8's. I just need to get some money together and find soem prices. But keep the opinions coming cause i havent decided.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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The RPF1's are just $235 from TireRack. They're having issues with giving shipping quotes on their site, but I'd estimate it would be about $40 or so.
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I just saw that they had them. I was doing some searchign and some website called gruppe-s,com said they will be the only poeple in the states with them or so they posted in a subi forum in april. But maybe that was back then. I dont think tirerack would be selling repainted rims.
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Also i may see if discount tire can gets these cause i got a 100dolla off coupon with them for wheels and tires plus i could get 12 motnh free financing with them cause i wouldnt be able to pay that amoutn upfront for these rims and tires but i would pay it off easy in like 2-3 months so i may go that route.
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Ok i went to discoutn and got a qoute on the rpf1's. But they cant get them in black unless they place an order for 40 or more. They gave me a price of 252 each. I may just go with the silver and get them painted eventually. But im trying to find a lower price on those to make them price match and i was looking at the kumho ecsta ASX's and they wanted 123 a piece anyone know where i can get a better price for price matchign as well. I am searching on my own but some of yal know places.
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I actually found soem sweet 5zigens check them out. I do like the black w/ polished lip. I know that would look good with the CF accents i want to do on the exterior. Do you think the silver ones would too. Check them out.




Oh and the kicker is i can get these wheels cheaper than the enkies if the sale dont end before i get a chance to get them.
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whatever floats your boat...or keeps it in dry-dock
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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LOL we aint leaving til Sunday now. And that can still be pushed back.



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