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Flush lip wheel designs
I am a bit anal about the look of wheels so please before reading this, realize that there are so many wheel choices because there are many different tastes, and mine is different, but there's gotta be someone else that understands what I'm looking for so here goes:
I want a 17" wheel that looks 18". Not a 17" wheel that looks 15". I want it to be lightweight, and a variation of silver. My FR-S is Asphalt and I want some contrast. Many people who I talk to recommend Enkei RPF-01 due to their weight, but I have a major complaint about them. They look like they're 15" even if they're actually 17". It doesn't do the car any favors, looks-wise. I also want a wheel that has a flush transition between the lip and the tire, and slightly concave. I know that concave wheels are mostly achieved by making them wider, and while I like them REALLY concave, I understand that's just not gonna happen with 8-9" wide tires, but a slight concave look is always nice for me. So here are the wheels I'm thinking about (both in 17x8): Either Enkei PF01s http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=2412 Or OZ Ultraleggeras http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=2411 The PF01s have a better transition from the center to the spokes, but have a thicker outer lip, which makes them feel smaller than the OZs. The OZs seem bigger due to their thinner outer lip, but they have a harsh transition to the center making them seem less concave, and the transition to the lip looks kind of funny. The best example of the outer lip transition to the tires I can find are the GT-R wheels. Spokes are too thick for my taste, but the transition between wheel and tire is awesome: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/pictu...pictureid=2410 Ultimately my question is... are there other wheel companies/designs that make concave, lightweight, flush lip wheels? Will I have to convert the bolt pattern for a better selection? I've been all over Tirerack and didn't find much that suits my taste. Help is always appreciated! |
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I don't know if it's just me, but the color looks a tad dark but it does say bright silver, which is what I'm aiming for. I tried the preview and it actually doesn't look as 90s as I thought it would.
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TSW Panorama or Interlagos
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The Interlagos actually look pretty damn good. Thanks for the suggestion.
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I really like the PF01's. I just wish they came in 18x8.5 and were a bit more concave. The price and weight are great IMO.
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Leaning towards the PF01s right now.
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