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The Best 17x9 Wheel
I'm going with a 17x9" wheel and have narrowed it down to a few good ones in a decent price range. This is a optimal size while keeping the wheel light and being able to run a good sized tire or tyre.
EDIT: (Application) I'm looking for 1 set of wheels, other than my stockers for winter. This means I will be getting these wheels for daily driving, road trips, track use, car shows, etc. The best of all worlds. Also looking to spend less than $2K! Please vote on which ones you think are the best for your money! Enkei rpf1 http://ft86speedfactory.com/images/rexpeedkit.JPG http://ft86speedfactory.com/images/rexpeedkit.JPG http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...s69b40125.jpeg http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/w...s69b40125.jpeg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7...a9b03214_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7...a9b03214_c.jpg Enkei rpf1 Price: $275+- each Weight: 15.8 lbs Offset: +35 & +45 Bore: 73 Process: MAT Example1: 17x9 +35 with Hankook RS3 255/40/17 (FT-86 SpeedFactory) Example2: 17x9 +45 (w/5mm spacer =+40) with Dunlop ZII 255/40 (Simmons) Example3: 17x9 +35 with Hankook V12 ventus 225/45 (D1cker) Mach V Awesome http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...rings/6038.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...rings/6038.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...48177697_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...48177697_n.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...s/BRZ/Pic1.jpg http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...s/BRZ/Pic1.jpg Mach V Awesome Price: $249 each Weight: 17.8 lbs Offset: +42 Bore: 56.1 Process: Flow-Form Casting Example1: 17x9 +42 with 255/40/17 Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico (Mach V Dan) Example2: 17x9 +42 with 245/40 Hankook RS3 (sw20kosh) Example3: 17x9 +42 w/? (Mach V Dan) ROTA DPT http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/inde...ery/8707_1.jpg http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/inde...ery/8707_1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0-14-58_62.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0-14-58_62.jpg Rota DPT Price: $238 each Weight: 18.9 lbs Offset: +35 & +42 Bore: 73 Process: Cast Example1: 17x9 +42 with 245/40 Hankook RS3 (Scooby South) Example2: 17x9 +42 with 255/40 Star Specs (-max-) Gram Light 57DR http://i.imgur.com/9MjZ6IA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9MjZ6IA.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8...3ea96071_c.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8...3ea96071_c.jpg Gram Light 57DR Price: $350+- each Weight: 20.2 lbs Offset: +35 & +38 Bore: 65 Process: Cast Example1: 17x9 +35 with 245/40 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo (omx) Example2: 17x9 +38 with 225/45 Federal 595 (mr. slim) Work Emotion Kiwami http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8...0a8d504b_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8084/8...0a8d504b_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8...b7460417_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8...b7460417_b.jpg Work Emotion Kiwami Price: $425+- each Weight: 20 lbs Offset: +38 Bore: Process: Work Flowforming Technology Example: 17x9 +38 with 225/45 Blizzack (RavSpec) WEDSSPORT TC105N http://houston86club.files.wordpress....jpg?w=1400&h= http://houston86club.files.wordpress....jpg?w=1400&h= http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8...dedef0a8_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8...dedef0a8_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8...82fdb9ee_b.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8...82fdb9ee_b.jpg Wedssport TC105N Price: $450+- each Weight: 15.4 lbs Offset: +35 Bore: 73 Process: AMF Flow Form Example1: 17x9 +35 with 245/40 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec (F1point4) Example2&3: 17x9 +35 with 245/40 Hankook R-S3s (GTB/ZR-1) OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS VOLK TE37 https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...85336512_o.jpg https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...85336512_o.jpg VOLK TE37 Price: ~$800 each Weight: 17lbs Offset: +36, +40 Process: Forged Example: 17x9 +36 with 235/40 Dunlop Z2 (03Z33) VOLK CE28N http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...tjapan-285.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...tjapan-285.jpg https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...67268525_n.jpg https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...67268525_n.jpg VOLK CE28N Price: ~$800 each Weight: 14.8lbs Offset: +44 Process: Forged Example1: 17x8.5 +44 with Hankook RS3 245/40 |
by weight and price the RPF1 are a hard deal to beat.
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For track use, the RPF1 is our go to. That being said, Enkei is sold out of them in a 17x9 for a few months yet, so we went with 57DRs for now.
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Dollar vs Performance the RPF1 is King.
The best wheel though is going to be a TE37 SL in 17x9. (or the RT in 17x9.5) Edit: FYI I own both the RPF1 and TC105N in 17x9. |
VOLK CE28 17x9 is also good, real version of the DPT
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Rota Titan and OZ Formula HLT are worth a look too.
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I really like the look of the OZ formula but if I recall they are over 21lbs! Thanks |
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Works. Hands Down. ..though I'd suggest 18x9.5
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57DR's are not light, my 18's weren't anyways. |
advan tc2 its 17x8.5 but close enough
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This is tough all based on personal preference and what the context of "Best" refers to. I personally like Avant Garde. I ordered a set in 18s but if i were to get 17s. I voted "Other" and would get their M220 set in 17s.
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The thing I really get from those pictures is how much better the >40mm offset wheels look than the wheels with offsets <40mm.
All are nice wheels, but one group looks like they were chosen for the car ... (to me) the other looks like someone made do with the wrong size. Off the car, the Weds are my favourite out of that bunch ... but the +35 offset is a fail. |
Regarding offset fail, I think camber has some input on how well it looks as well.
Also, do you think the fail is on the fronts or both front and rear? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 |
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Exactly. The +35 fits perfect and leaves lotso room for brake upgrades. I think that's win/win (form/function).
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I still like the Rota Grid http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/img..._1-of-1_-7.jpg
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+35 is pretty much perfect |
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The Titans look great the the BRZ, and pretty cheap at just over $200 a piece |
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I'm planning on running a 245/40 tire so a 17x8.5 is still good, might actually be more square on the wheel depending on the tire brand. |
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They look great in 18's on this FR-S, do you know the specs in 17x9? |
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i run these too :party0030: |
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I'm planning on running Koni struts with good springs so a +35 is the lowest I would go based on my suspension plans. |
CE28N 17x9.0 +43
TWS T66-F 17x9.0 +45 |
Does anyone know where I can get ANY of the wheels in the poll (except rota)? I want to order ASAP, but can only find 17x9 +45. Would go ahead and get them if I'm assured I won't have issues on stock struts, but would rather have more available options too.
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I believe @JoeBoxer carries the rpf1's as well. |
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I'm really liking the TC105N in gunmetal, I think that would look best on the SWP BRZ- I can't find any in 17x9 though.
These are in 18x8.5 just for color ref:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8...36f2d36b_b.jpg |
I checked the site and it says 17x9 are available. Anyone have pics? :D
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/2009/pro...de=GL_57Xtreme |
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