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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Default Cheap Forged Wheels?

Who makes the cheapest forged wheels? I don't need anything fancy or even a name brand. Just something strong and lightweight.

I found these.. and i think they're cheaper.. but dunno where i can buy them at.

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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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cheap and forged in the same sentence is lol'able
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 02:38 AM
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if you sell your wheels...please I want your wheels
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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just because they are forged, doesnt mean they are strong.

case in point, Motegi Traklites, they are forged, hella lite, however they are made in china and have sh!tty quality and bend easy.

if you want, check out the Enkei PRF1, they are very strong, and light.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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That's RPF1, in case you google it.

But yea, you'd be hard pressed to find a cheap forged wheel. The Traklites are probably your best bet. Other than that, you'd probably do well to find a moderately priced but light weight cast wheel.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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i read cast can be just as light as forged, just not as strong. when i say strong, i mean it will not crack/brake when it hits a curb at 20+ mph. but at that point you'll brake suspension, steering, and body components before you bust the wheel.

hit a cast wheel hard enough and it will crack/chip.
hit a forged wheel hard enough and it will bend.
the cost to replace or repair a cast wheel is probably cheaper than repairing/replacing a forged wheel.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Here is my experience with almost anything

You can choose 2 of these:
* Cheap
* Light
* Quality

you cant have all 3
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Centerline Wheels?
They are in the $150 per wheel range, depending on model.

I had silver RPMs in 17x7 and they are around 13.5 lbs per wheel.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by equinox2355
Here is my experience with almost anything

You can choose 2 of these:
* Cheap
* Light
* Quality

you cant have all 3

well you are close...i don't really think you can get cheap and quality. 9 times out of 10 you get what you pay for
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