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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Please help, All of the sites have Honda fitments, and I don't have the $$ for JDM wheels. Please post some links for Wide (8"/8.5"/9") Very Low Offset (<25mm) Wheels, pref 17", but 16"s will work too.

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EDIT: I'm going with SportMax 006 Silver with Stainless Steel lip in 17x8 +35
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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go to victoriatire.com they have a lot of rims and good prices and wheel and tire pkgs
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Originally Posted by CHPRBOX8
go to victoriatire.com they have a lot of rims and good prices and wheel and tire pkgs
Thanks for the info, but they don't sell anything wider than 7.5" in 17", at least not for 4x100mm. Also, they don't list Offsets, so it mostly more Honda stuff.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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wide and lightweight usually equal big money. what about the sportmax line? pretty wide and low offset, good weight as long as you keep the rim under 17.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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The only SportMax that is 17x8 or 9 is the 006, but the offset is kinda high for me.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Rota Slipstreams come in 16 x 8 with a +20 in 4 x 100. Rota J Mags come in 17 x 7.5 +18 in 4 x 100.
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Thanks, but Nope on Slips. Way to Common in Rice-lando, Also, I'm looking for Wider, 8" or 8.5" maybe up to 9".

I'm NOT looking for Honda Wheels, I'm tired of looking at them. Thanks for the input, just not what I'm looking for.


I believe that Mid-80s BMW 3-series and VW Golf/Jetta (up to MkIV) will have the proper fitment, But I can't find any that are low enough or look any good
Old Feb 6, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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The problem is most wheels that you find for 80's BMW and VW fitment have considerable dish...
I would look at www.tunershop.com, but you're gonna spend at least $1k on em... many are available in low et's


One other option is the new 17x9 Falken Hanabi on www.edgeracing.com, minimal dish and 20 offset, reasonably priced too. They are light but not under 17 lbs (you ain't gonna find ones either that aren't mad pricey...)

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Yeah, I was looking at those, just trying to find other options. Plus, I don't really like the Painted parts and the 8-lug look
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Sounds like you like VIP Style rims? For 17's I think +25 for 8 inch and +18 for 8.5 inch in the rear. Check out AME rims. Price isn't bad.
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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I like the proper fitment, but Big lips are getting played to me, and the same with Camber. I drive way too much to have camber or rubbing issues, well, more rubbing issues.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Still looking. Please help me out here.
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I'm going with SportMax 006 Silver with Stainless Steel lip in 17x8 +35 with 10mm spacers in front an OTG Shims & 10-15mm spacers in rear.
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Good choice... post pix when you have em.
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well I would guess it depends on how much you want to spend.

I am selling my Volk GT-P's 17x7 +37 offset wrapped in Champiro HPZ-40 205/40 ZR17 84W. They are a two piece rim. 3 Tires have 25% tread life left, 1 needs to be replaced but I am including 1 brand new Champiro tire. Rims are in excellent condition.

I am selling for $1000, shipping out to florida add another $150. Just a thought.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Thx Dono.

MrSparkle: thanks for the offer, but I've decided.
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