Advan TCIII or Work XD9
 

Decision time again and curious to see what you guys think. I've narrowed down my next set of shoes to these two options. Which one do you guys prefer?

Advan TCIII 18x9.5 +40

Pros:
Lightweight ~20lbs
Fits BBK
Not many 86's with them.

Cons:
Black color again
More expensive

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps3a626f6c.jpg
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd83a5033.jpg

Work XD9 18x10 +38

Pros:
Color Matte Blue
Big lip
Lower priced

Cons:
Heavy ~24lbs
Not BBK friendly
Lots of 86's with them

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps60c677b7.jpg
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...psa3c2a8b5.jpg

Which do YOU prefer?

Both!

But which is more appealing? Which would want to look at everyday?

black is e z er to keep clean bc u can can't tell it is dirty :P but works looks like it has a deeper lip. I always liked the deep dish look. :)

Purely looks? xd9's but not being able to fit BBK's and weight bugs me. The advans aren't as pretty but still very nice and are a better fit for "performance".
Then there's the price difference, about $300-500 depending on vendor.

why not getting both?

out of the two i'd say the Advan's. despite the price overall it's the best all-round wheel of the two. with your last wheel choice i pegged you as someone who would be a bit more different (that's a good thing).

17x10 +45?http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...7fd5773c_b.jpg
17x9 +28?http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...ps645ba0be.jpg

So without having me search a great deal...

1). What's your current setup? Coil-overs I'm assuming? What size tire are you running or planning to run on either of those rims? The 18x10's could become a clearance issue depending on your setup. Did you already have a BBK or planning on getting one in the future?

2). What are you planning on using the car mainly for (i.e. performance, looks/car shows, etc.)? Is 4lbs realistically going to bug you that much if you only use it for street use or mild "spirited driving"?

I personally would go for the XD9's. I love the deep lip and the matte blue color. Even though I love Advan wheels, let's be honest in that their selection of wheel sizes/offsets SUCK. I'd personally consider the Work Meister S1's in a custom size/offset/color if you're going for that 5-spoke look.

If you like those Works, just save up and get the Volk CE28Ns. You won't be disappointed. Probably about 8lbs per corner lighter thereabouts.

If I could afford both then I would get neither and go with a custom set of forged wheels.

I have coilovers.
Don't have BBK's yet but I'm planning to get them.
I do plan on doing some autoxing.
Advan has terrible sizes/offsets? Didn't know 18x9.5 +40 was considered terrible. In my opinion it's one of the best sizes/offsets for this car.
Yeah I've been thinking about it. Just not sure if its worth all that money and wait time.

TCIII because Advan

Yeah I've always leaned more towards the advans but that matte blue and deep dish xd9 kept messing with me, lol. Love those volks but I think I want to stay with 18's. Hell if something else catches my eye before I make a purchase then I'll probably won't be getting either of these, lol.

TCIIIs, seen a lot of Twins rocking the XD9s. Your preference though, go with your gut feeling.

I would go with the Advans

Matter of preference I suppose regarding +40 being the best offset. One or two wheels across the whole lineup with that offset isn't the greatest of selection choice is what I meant.

Man, that poll is 50/50 Lol! I think I'm going with the advans just because I can't get over the fact that I won't be able to use a bbk unless I add a 20mm spacer. Was also contemplating either Work emotion kiwamis or rays 57extreme but those are def a little played out with the twins. So back to the tciii's!

There's bbk's that can clear, however the brembo caliper needs that extra 20mm. AP Racing has their bbk that clears

Would you need to run spacers on these wheels?

Alright thanks! I meant to say brembos. Would love to get AP's but sti brembos can be had for much cheaper.

If using coilovers no.

TCIII is much lighter over the XD9 and ADVAN has a better offset and clearance for calipers, I willl prefer concave face over lip :)

Here's a pic that I stole from my friend's site :

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...74941633_n.jpg

He has AP Racing brakes and still has lots of room !

With running full tread to fit the wheel like 255/265, you will need coil-overs with camber plates and camber kit to make it to work.

That looks good! Yeah I'm currently running the same size/offset wheels on 265 rubber, so I know it will fit just fine with my set up. Thanks!

Made my decision and picking up the wheels today. Thanks for the help guys!
My first set of advans coming soon!

Where can I find more pictures of this car?

Advans +1

I took it off from his Facebook. Here's a few more that I found !

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...27769722_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...00997094_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...71456315_o.jpg

^^^Looks great! Can't wait to mount mine!

Ps- apparently I got the very last matte black set in the country! Lucky me! Lol
http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps82611d4d.jpg

REALLY wish could get the TC3 in silver :(. My clone Rotas RT5 i like but I'd like the quality and weight of the advans!!

You got those fast! Get them mounted ASAP.

advan for sure!

I hope they bring more TC3s to the country, vendors had said they were limited edition but I hope we see more in that size/offset

Advan makes some of the sexiest wheels... How is this even a question?

Trade ya

I hope so too! If I wreck one and need a replacement I'll be out of luck.


Can't do it! :D

Here's a pic I took right after mounting!

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/DSC_0058.jpg

Here's another...

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/x...5/DSC_0060.jpg

Looks good my man!

PRORICAN those look good need moar pics to! Some out distanced ones etc..


Also if you get a chance can you measure the amount of lip/dish from edge of wheel in? Hard to tell from pictures how far they set in there?


Please and thanks!!

I'll measure the lip today and I'll have better pics this weekend.