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03-06-2019, 02:11 AM | #1 |
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Looking for Retro Wheel Suggestions
I’ve been lurking here for a while, but now that I’ve come across something that can’t be answered with “read the sticky, noob” I figured i’d Make a post...
I’m the proud new owner of a BRZ Limited 2013 in pearl white. And spring (even though it doesn’t feel like it), means it’s time to sort out summer wheels and tires. My visual goal for the car is to keep it pretty subtle, but with a classic sportscar/racecar twist. For the interior I’m staying away from carbon fiber and Bright colors, going with perforated leather and alcantara to cover up the silver plastic accents. On the outside, I’m thinking a ducktail spoiler and a few other small touches. One idea I’m kicking around is louvered plexiglass quarter windows, or maybe some mild hand pressed louvers on the hood. But I’m stuck as to wheels. If I can’t come up with anything I’ll go with black RPF 1s and bronze steel lugs (and ARP studs, because screw stripped studs), but I’m looking for something a little more unique and classic, and I didn’t find anything in the wheel directory or any of the meta threads. Preferred fitment would be 17x9 with 245/40/17 So far I’ve found the Rota Retro 2s but they basically don’t exist, and custom rotiforms would be way too much money for a 10k car. Momo Heritege 6s caught my eye too, with that vintage Porsche feel, but again, 2k in wheels on a 10k car. My inspiration is things like classic aircooled Porsches, 80’s GT cars, and similar stuff. Examples: Rota Retro 2’s on Templar’s BRZ (of course. This thing is gorgeous): http://www.rotawheels.com/wp-content..._(4)%20(1).jpg The Speedhunters FR-S: http://tripulvila.com/blog/wp-conten...ntersFRS_1.jpg And Magnus Walker’s Urban Outlaw 277: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/08...g?v=1547346981 Any ideas? Last edited by MaverickMonk; 03-06-2019 at 10:41 AM. |
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Sparco Terra OZ Rally Racing Motegi MR137 TR FF10 Method MR502 I also recommend Konig Hypergram which has a very nice modern/retro racing look plus good quality, light weight, strength and good price. Last edited by mrg666; 03-06-2019 at 11:46 AM. |
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When you say retro first thing I think of is mesh bbs. But those are way over budget. I think of enkei ekm3 ($160/wheel)to be knockoffs of bbs lm, which to me is another iconic, (maybe not retro) wheel for the bmw e46 m3, as well at many porsches. Seems like you are leaning towards a five or six spoke though.
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If youre willing to go down a size, check out Enkei Compe.
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I really like the MR137, they have that star shape without looking flashy like most of the other cheap ones, definitely looks like a cheap heritage 6. but it looks like you either have to run adaptors, or go up to 18s which I don’t want to do. I’m already planning on some Sparco terras for winter |
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If this is the case, something like this. $180 a rim, but only in 18s.
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Watanbes FTW when it comes to retro style!
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I put Hypergrams on my car less than a week ago. Very pleased with the look.
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Also, just because your car is white doesn't mean you can't do an awesome vintage number. When I got mine done I wished it was white so I could've emulated the old Shelby 2000GTs
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Oof, idk why I bothered hoping they wouldn’t be $600 a piece. I’m sure the price is justified, but... it’s a 10k car hahah |
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You keep bringing up the price of the car like it matters. If the original cost of the car matters so much, you should not be modding it. Mods are not cheap, and they will eventually exceed the cost of the car. If the cost is so important, then you're not having fun with it, and there really is no point.
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