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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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What are the most light weight wheels anyone has found for our beloved xD? I found these 18x8 Oz Aleggerita HLT's in matt blue with CF centers that only weigh 17lbs...but of course they have the wrong bolt pattern and offset and thus won't fit our cars.

I am set on the CF center and yes, I know I can have a similar wheel painted but I'm having trouble finding any 18's that fit our car that are anywhere near as light as the Aleggerita's I like so much. Thoughts?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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volks, fliks, enkei make lighter then 17s @ 18"
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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RPF-1's are damn light
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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gotta agree with the 2 response. Enkei's are one of the lightest wheels out there in the market
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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yep.

heres a pic of mine:
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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OMG dood that's your ride?
____'s mint!!!! the wheels.
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Rpf1s look so good on xD's. I'd have to se Enkei.
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasper Ash
Rpf1s look so good on xD's. I'd have to se Enkei.
??? RPF1s are Enkei!
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nateson
??? RPF1s are Enkei!
i think he meant se -> say lol
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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haha.
yea. i have a new look now
i have a set of gt-p's now :D
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by night87
i think he meant se -> say lol
Lol. Thanks.
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Thanks so much guys, I"ll check 'em out. And Slim, those look great indeed.

So am I correct that we need 5x100 with 35-40 offset for our xD's?
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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The bolt pattern is 5x100, you're right but the offset is completely up to you, depending on your drop and how aggressive you want to run those bad boys.
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yep
those were
17x8+45, and 18x8+35 in the rear, minor rubbing, but if you get a 8 inch tire, i suggest getting a 215 size tire so you dont rub bad
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Ahhh, still learning... thanks
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mr_slim
yep.

heres a pic of mine:
why is your Silver Streak Metallic blue-ish
Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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haha,
"intensify" with help from aperture
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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18"? Why? You should be running 16's on a xD.
Old Jul 17, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by slim99
18"? Why? You should be running 16's on a xD.
Why don't you do enjoy your birthday and get off the forums and quit posting stupid crap in every thread...
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Ha that slim guy realy hates rims lol hey slim lets post some pics one of ur car and one of mine with my 18's and let the people vote and see whats better lmao



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