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Jan 28, 2006 | 02:54 PM

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There is always OZ as well. The Superleggera III is superb quality, forged, and less than a grand each.

But for the money, I still think the GT3 is a great wheel.

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Jan 28, 2006 | 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnfromjersey

good to hear you are looking at new wheels Buddy. never cared for those chromies. No go on the SSR's. I believe SSR went out of business? I kinda liked them in 2000-2001, only with a Brembo big brake kit behind them, but after that they got extremely played out and boring. their rim quality was sub par anyhow.

with the track approach to your car in mind I recommend checking out the following links for step lipped 18" :

http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/

http://www.fikse.com/

I agree, that's exactly my style as well, Kinesis, BBS and Fikse.. Do it Buddy

Jan 28, 2006 | 04:12 PM

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Buddy,

Are you interested in some Kinesis K28R wheels? They are 18" but look like 19" because of the R design. The spokes are black and the lip is polished and fatt.

Edit: How the heck do you post a pic now? It says limit is 900 x 0!

Last edited by roadsterdoc; Jan 28, 2006 at 04:16 PM.

Jan 28, 2006 | 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by damon@tirerack

You guys can hate on the SSR's all you want but they are still nice wheels. Some may disagree, but they don't bend any easier than any other wheel with a lip that large. They have forged centers and spun aluminum inner and outer barrel sections, and I have NEVER had someone who has bought a set complain of the quality of the finish. Look, Any 5 spoke wheel that wide is basically unsuppoted throughout 75% of it's width as well as between the spokes. You throw in a 25 series tire and the end product is a wheel that you have to take care of and be careful with - ANY wheel this big will bend easily.

I first want to say that you Damon, have MUCH more experience than I regarding wheels. My experience is exactly opposite of yours though with SSR wheels. My business partner had an '03 M3 with 19" SSR GT3's with Bridgestone PP's. He bent every wheel multiple times and had to replace a few that were irrepairable. I had 19" IntroForge Aero's on my S4 for the same length of time driving on the same roads and never bent one wheel. I had BFG Gforce tires on those rims. SSR's are very nice looking wheels, I like them but they are SOFT. Both rims had 3" or so lip in back 1-1.5" lip in front. I hit some potholes that made my teeth rattle, no problem. He hit a mild one, I was in the car, and bent one. This is my experience and my opinion, just tryin' to inform a fellow Red Beast driver!!!..............

Jan 28, 2006 | 04:33 PM

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Are these new or are you selling used, i would love to see them

Jan 28, 2006 | 05:00 PM

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They're on my car right now. I tried to post a pic but no luck. Can you only post pics via a host now? How do I do it with the new forum layout?

Jan 28, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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They're on my car right now. I tried to post a pic but no luck. Can you only post pics via a host now? How do I do it with the new forum layout?

Im sure you can still upload pics from your computer even with the remodel of 6speed, your pic just might be too big..

Here ya go, host it at www.imageshack.us..

Then post the url like this [img]link[/img]

Jan 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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BBS RS-GT

These would look sick on a red car.

Jan 28, 2006 | 06:05 PM

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Check out the RuF wheels.

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Jan 28, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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Buddy, what has happened that you dont want the "bling" in your wheel's.
I say go with BBS or Fikse.
NO CHROME though, OK Buddy !

Jan 28, 2006 | 07:48 PM

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My vote is Fikse. Their factory is 5 minutes from my office. Their quality is second to none. Their wheels are widely used and win many races. They are the strongest.

Jan 28, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BBGT2

Buddy, what has happened that you dont want the "bling" in your wheel's.
I say go with BBS or Fikse.
NO CHROME though, OK Buddy !

Agreed, BBS GT2 aluminums, black center red lip

Jan 28, 2006 | 08:13 PM

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I vote for BBS RE Magnesiums

Jan 28, 2006 | 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc996Miami

Dont do it, 2 of my friends insisted on getting those from far they look nice up close they look cheap they are inexpensive for a reason and once again there u go adding weight they are heavy!

wtf?

so hre wheels and techarts are light in comparison?

Jan 28, 2006 | 09:44 PM

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My vote is Fikse. Their factory is 5 minutes from my office. Their quality is second to none. Their wheels are widely used and win many races. They are the strongest.

i second

only wheelhouse that makes both the centers and rim halves