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Originally Posted by BAS
Wanted to poll you all regarding my hunt for new wheels. I already upgraded to Michelin SS 215/45, very sticky thus far. I will be going coil overs in the near future, so I dont want to play with weird/crazy wheel offsets and spacers, etc.
So...I want to stick to 17 for wheels. Anyone got thoughts on running my current tires on 17x7 versus 17x7.5. There seems to be more options/high end companies in the 17x7.5 range. It seems with a quick google search, 215/45 will fit either fine and without too much stretch.
Obviously, the OZ Alleggerita HLT are looking awesome (17x7.5) and pricey. But, tirerack has some Motegi that look decent 17x7) and affordable. Anyone know anything about Motegi, is it the old you get what you pay for?
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Hey, @
BAS ! I understand your criteria to be: 1. Your new 215/45-17 SuperSports (7.7” tread width), 2. Look = Decent, Awesome, 3. Affordable, 4. No weird/crazy offsets.
Are you after the spoke type look or a Euro mesh design? Also, is wheel weight important to you? I’m not a wheel xpert but, have been eyeballing wheels lately myself and trying to educate myself!
From what you have asked, I’d go with a 17 x 7.5 or even a 17 x 8 for sure. .3 is an acceptable “stretch” for those new Michelins and later on you could go to a 225 tire if you want.
Personally, I’m looking for a little more poke to bring the tire/wheel edge outwards (close to flush) to the fender. I like the “look” of an 18” wheel but, am also wanting a set-up that will be lighter or equal to stock weight. I find that I have good taste really liking wheels in the $2400 - $2800 range but, that’s not affordable!!! There are less expensive wheels (made in China ??) with dual bolt patterns (XXR comes to mind) that are tempting but, not so sure I would be happy with them in the long run – yeah, you do get what you pay for.
I’m really wanting these BBS CH-R for my SWP BRZ:
These are expensive (Tirerack = $2340 for a set of 4-18x8) and they are a bit heavy (20.9 lbs. ea compared to stock @ 20.1) but, I dig the look.
A more affordable solution would be a lighter, less expensive knock off from TSW ($250-$260 each range or less? – haven’t really shopped around yet). The Nurburgring Rotary Forged gunmetal w/mirror cut face. 17x8 weighs in approx. at 17.95 and 18x8 @ 18.6 lbs.
Not bad, but, don't care for the way the silver center caps look on this WRB with the bronze wheels.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZpdOiORowA"]TSW Nurburgring - Performance Plus Wheel & Tire Review - YouTube[/ame]
Decisions, decisions. Good luck with making yours!!!!
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