17x8.5, affordable?

[8R6]

Originally Posted by slicktop

Desmond Regamaster 17x8 - Can find those for about $1-1200 for a set.

where?? and in 5x100??

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by BRGT86

where?? and in 5x100??

Look around. They're out there.

[NLSP]

Oakos has 17x8.5, +40 RPF1 in matte black:

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...y_Code=RPF1_17

[8R6]

Originally Posted by slicktop

Look around. They're out there.

helpful answer...


btw i asked because i have looked around and have been looking around. regamasters i've seen have always been more expensive than $1200... and its always been this way since the mid/late 90s. prices for these wheels went up more after Spoon released their rebadged versions as the SW388's back then too.

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I know there are plenty of 17x8 and 17x9, I want 17x8.5

I'm not planning to ditch stock suspension for some time and I need room to have a little bit of camber.

Why do you specifically want 17X8.5s???

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by NLSP

Oakos has 17x8.5, +40 RPF1 in matte black:

http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...y_Code=RPF1_17

do you know can they fit AP sprint brakes?

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

Why do you specifically want 17X8.5s???

Fit with stock suspension and some camber no spacers

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Fit with stock suspension and some camber no spacers

If you do some reading both 17X8 and 17X9 will too though if you choose wisely?

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by BRZZZZZZZZZZ

If you do some reading both 17X8 and 17X9 will too though if you choose wisely?

I seen 17x9 and does not look promising. Don't feel like spending 2k on wheels tires and find they rub

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

do you know can they fit AP sprint brakes?

Essex' page says that 17x8+35, 17x8+45, and 17x9+35 all fit. I would think that 17x8.5+40 would also fit, since it's squarely between the 17x8+45 and the 17x9+35, but @JRitt would be able to give you a definitive answer, since he's the AP Racing guru.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

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You could also PM @OAKOS Automotive and see if they wouldn't mind printing the AP Sprint template from Essex' page and sticking in a wheel to be sure. They're a vendor on here as well.

[NLSP]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

do you know can they fit AP sprint brakes?

Not sure, might wanna contact Oakos directly on that one since they're the only vendor I've seen that carry a 17x8.5 RPF1 that fits our cars.

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Fit with stock suspension and some camber no spacers

The 17x9, +35 model fits on stock suspension. Looks better too (flat face; slight concave).

[slicktop]

Originally Posted by BRGT86

helpful answer...


btw i asked because i have looked around and have been looking around. regamasters i've seen have always been more expensive than $1200... and its always been this way since the mid/late 90s. prices for these wheels went up more after Spoon released their rebadged versions as the SW388's back then too.

I've found no less than 5 sets at 17x8/17x9 in the past 6 months. I've was offered a 17x8 set for $1200 shipped about 2 months ago. Contact schmykel on jdmstyletuning.com and he'll help you.

[8R6]

Originally Posted by slicktop

I've found no less than 5 sets at 17x8/17x9 in the past 6 months. I've was offered a 17x8 set for $1200 shipped about 2 months ago. Contact schmykel on jdmstyletuning.com and he'll help you.

shit! maybe ive just been looking in the wrong places then. i might have to sell my new 57DR's now. thanks for the heads up!