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reardrv 07-20-2014 01:30 AM

22's kid, 22's!

Wayno 07-25-2014 04:13 AM

Forged 16"

Bongertz 07-25-2014 04:43 AM

Get the new tws, you get the best of both worlds. Looks and it's lighter than most wheels.
18x9.5 at 15.2lbs.

Mad1723 07-25-2014 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bongertz (Post 1864934)
Get the new tws, you get the best of both worlds. Looks and it's lighter than most wheels.
18x9.5 at 15.2lbs.

And your wallet will also be considerably lighter afterwards! See, weight reduction bro.

At 3K$ in wheels, I'll pass for now. Not that I don't want them, but I couldn't afford them :D

Bongertz 07-25-2014 06:16 AM

Like what Schumacher said " don't wear underwear before the race.. Because weight reduction"

Mim 07-25-2014 06:25 AM

I’m taking a holistic approach to the project and think 17’s are the way to go for me.

- The twins are pretty small to begin with so to me 17’s visually look big enough

- I want to fit the best rubber I can afford, which will be cheaper over the life of the car than larger diameters

- I do want lighter rims, but am worried about protecting them from damage on suspect b roads so the extra rubber / thicker walls will help

- As a daily driver I want the ride to be good and tyres are your secondary shock absorbers after all

Taking all the above and throwing it all together I want to end up with something nice looking, comfortable riding, cost effective (in the long run), handle improving (better grip than stock / less rotational mass) and be able to drive without worrying about hitting the occasional pot hole / choppy road.

Fizz 07-25-2014 06:48 AM

^ simple....rota titan 17x8

Looks great, affordable, decent quality, and light (just over 7kg). But you'll have to put up with the whole stigma toward that brand.

If cost isn't an issue, then get the real deal TC105N....even lighter.

KPark 07-25-2014 10:52 PM

I personally prefer 17in because I cannot afford 18in tires......:(:(:(:(

Ubersuber 07-27-2014 06:20 PM

Note that even Toyota fits 18 x 7.5 forged rims to its updated TRD kit for the UK.

This chassis doesn't need more than 225 wide tires and 7.5 wide rim is enough.

Dipstik-sportech 07-27-2014 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubersuber (Post 1868269)
Note that even Toyota fits 18 x 7.5 forged rims to its updated TRD kit for the UK.

This chassis doesn't need more than 225 wide tires and 7.5 wide rim is enough.

It does if you have greater than stock power


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