What are some non expensive wheels options - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PurpleSpaceShip · 09-25-2017, 02:18 PM

So i wanna buy new wheels, 17x8 or 17x9s.
Aesthetically i like those spokes looks. What do you guys think are some reliable options? I need some advice.

Slammillionaire · 09-25-2017, 02:46 PM

RPF-1's, Rays Gram lights, Rota Grids

JazzleSAURUS · 09-25-2017, 02:51 PM

What sort of price point are you looking at?

The Sparco wheels are cost effectively made wheels by OZ, a VERY reputable manufacture. I'm a huge fan of Enkei wheels, and some of the OEM BBS options for Subaru's through the years, but the 5x100 models often command a serious premium.

I tend to avoid the typical rep brands, I've seen silly failures and bent lips on nearly new wheels. A guy at my local autox had a set of XXR's arrive, had some slicks mounted, and THAT EVENT, (the first time the car had them on aside from brake clearance and strut body clearance testing,) all of the spokes cracked on a bump mid transition. Is that normal? Of course not, but that sort of failure shouldn't happen on a wheel that is properly quality controlled. (This was 2 years ago iirc, so it's not when they first launched, but it's also not last week.)

sirbobbinhood · 09-25-2017, 02:59 PM

Konig Hypergrams

FirstWinter · 09-25-2017, 03:41 PM

949 6UL

jmark · 09-25-2017, 03:44 PM

Apex Arc-8 17 x 9

jubella2 · 09-25-2017, 03:44 PM

Non expensive is relative. Post your budget

yelsew · 09-25-2017, 04:01 PM

I second both Enkei RPF1's and 949 6UL's. These are about the most inexpensive for the quality. I'm currently equipped with 17x8 RPF1's and I really enjoy them.

Tcoat · 09-25-2017, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubella2

Non expensive is relative. Post your budget

This ^

And...

What are your plans for them? Daily driver? Track? Hard parking show car? Mix of everything? What may be a great inexpensive wheel for one task may totally suck for another.

churchx · 09-25-2017, 05:55 PM

My answer to inexpensive was bought set of used forged wheels. 1/4 of price of new, below that of some cast sets price.

stevesnj · 09-25-2017, 07:52 PM

JoeC · 09-25-2017, 08:34 PM

I bought these for a set of dedicated track wheels\tires. At the time I paid $169 but it looks like they are $199 now. Maybe something to keep on the lookout

https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...t+Grey+Painted

EDIT: I went back and looked and these are not the exact wheels I bought... Mine are 17x8 and (I think)+36 offset. I can't find the wheels I bought for sale anymore. sorry for the confusion...

DAEMANO · 09-25-2017, 08:43 PM

Just about any OZ or Sparco wheels
http://www.sparco-wheels.com/wheels

Motegi MR221 Traklites (Forged, cheap!)
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheel/44...aklite-2-piece

Konig Flow-formed lineup Wheels
https://konigwheels.com/wheels/flow-formed-wheels/

Enkei Racing MAT Wheels (Most Advanced Technology (flow-formed, includes RPF-1))
http://enkei.com/product-category/wheels/racing/

WedsSport AMF wheels (Advanced Metal Forming (flow-formed lineup)
http://www.wedswheelsna.com/wedssport-sa10r.html

chaoskaze · 09-25-2017, 08:57 PM

Just wait on local for sell thread is more budge friendly.

MY friend have a set of classic beat up volks that looks "Amazing"....... all about that wait game. lol

09-25-2017, 02:18 PM	#1
PurpleSpaceShip Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Drives: GT86 Location: Georgia Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What are some non expensive wheels options So i wanna buy new wheels, 17x8 or 17x9s. Aesthetically i like those spokes looks. What do you guys think are some reliable options? I need some advice.

09-25-2017, 02:51 PM	#3
JazzleSAURUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ LTD, 05 FXT Location: Western MA Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 561 Thanked 560 Times in 353 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What sort of price point are you looking at? The Sparco wheels are cost effectively made wheels by OZ, a VERY reputable manufacture. I'm a huge fan of Enkei wheels, and some of the OEM BBS options for Subaru's through the years, but the 5x100 models often command a serious premium. I tend to avoid the typical rep brands, I've seen silly failures and bent lips on nearly new wheels. A guy at my local autox had a set of XXR's arrive, had some slicks mounted, and THAT EVENT, (the first time the car had them on aside from brake clearance and strut body clearance testing,) all of the spokes cracked on a bump mid transition. Is that normal? Of course not, but that sort of failure shouldn't happen on a wheel that is properly quality controlled. (This was 2 years ago iirc, so it's not when they first launched, but it's also not last week.) __________________ SOLD: 2015 WRB BRZ Limited ('02 WRX BBS, S-04's, Stoptech Sport pads, MXP SP, AVO drop in filter, Mishimoto Intake tube, decatted header, OFT 93 Stage 2 EL Tune, Kartboy rear shifter bushing, Whiteline transmission and subframe lockout bushings, ST Coilovers, SPC Camber bolts w/smaller crash bolt, SPC LCA's & SPC Toe Arm bushings, Red TOMs, TRD Wing.)

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