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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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VOLK TE37
Price: ~$800 each
Weight: 17lbs
Offset: +36, +40
Process: Forged
Example: 17x9 +36 with 235/40 Dunlop Z2 (03Z33)

VOLK CE28N
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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.

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.

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

Rota Titan and OZ Formula HLT are worth a look too.

RPF1 are a great deal for track use, very light and inexpensive!

I'm looking to spend under 2k, but I know the TE37s are epic! If I come across a good deal on some used ones that would be awesome. Thanks for the input!

quick side profile shot of our 57DR in 17x9

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The CE28n are awesome, but very expensive! I would definitely get them if the price was right.

How much do the titans weigh?

I really like the look of the OZ formula but if I recall they are over 21lbs!

Thanks

I love the concave look, is that a +35 or +38? Or are those the same look with different hub width.

Works. Hands Down. ..though I'd suggest 18x9.5

Titans are around 18 pounds i believe

57DR's are not light, my 18's weren't anyways.

advan tc2 its 17x8.5 but close enough