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BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-07-2008, 06:30 PM
Hey guys, Im in the process of changing a few things on my track car. I will be going with a totally different wheel for next year. On the top of my list right now are a set of CE28s 18x9.5 +22, Advan RS 18x10 +15, TE37 18x9.5 +22, and Im also open to suggestions. Please help me decide what to do. Ill be running either a 275/35/18 or a 285/35/18.
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 06:35 PM
Do you like Work wheels? I am a fan of the old XD-9 in gunmetal.

http://www.inlinefour.com/workemotionxt7.html

There are so many new wheels now.
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 06:36 PM
Even the CR Kai's are badass...Lemme find a pic
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 06:38 PM
CCW 18 by 10 too



http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/831/evomtampameet008qu8.jpg
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 06:40 PM
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/edgliu/21.jpg?t=1170989593
TripperFx3
10-07-2008, 06:41 PM
The work XD-7's are extremely light. As far as what you listed though, I'd go with the TE37's. A lightweight classic that you can't beat! The RS's are great looking wheels, but I think they look more at home on a luxury sedan than on a race car.
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 06:41 PM
Although the CE28's are sexy too

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e112/EvoVIIIYou/Jan4th2007011.jpg
mouse
10-07-2008, 07:00 PM
Advans Ftw!!!!
Hikaru
10-07-2008, 08:21 PM
All those rims are played but they are all bad a$$! I vote for the TE37. Such a classic...
em1toevo
10-07-2008, 08:35 PM
That is the catch for me. How are they played out when I never see local cars sporting them? I admit that they are common behind the lens of a camera, but how often do you see a set in real life?
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-07-2008, 09:13 PM
Brett see if you can find a XD 9 for me in a 22 offset. Also Im not too concerned about played out rims. The rims will be used for hard track use. I know most of you are going to say that the ones listed are not track rims, but the truth of it is they are. Rays makes EXTREMELY strong rims. I can also get them fairly cheap ;)

I am looking for a strong, very light and a good looking rim ;) Thats the reasoning behind my choices thus far. Thanks for the input guys, Ide like to hear from a few more :D
TripperFx3
10-07-2008, 09:42 PM
If you want something uber light then go with CCW's, but I know those will probably be to much as they are custom made per order.
Hikaru
10-07-2008, 09:55 PM
That is the catch for me. How are they played out when I never see local cars sporting them? I admit that they are common behind the lens of a camera, but how often do you see a set in real life?

Good point. I very rarely see another Evo where I live. Let alone one with custom wheels. I just ment in the overall community they are very popular. I would totally rock any of them. As a matter of fact I'm waiting for my Advan RZs to be delivered......which is basically an RS :D
Hikaru
10-07-2008, 09:57 PM
Brett see if you can find a XD 9 for me in a 22 offset. Also Im not too concerned about played out rims. The rims will be used for hard track use. I know most of you are going to say that the ones listed are not track rims, but the truth of it is they are. Rays makes EXTREMELY strong rims. I can also get them fairly cheap ;)

I am looking for a strong, very light and a good looking rim ;) Thats the reasoning behind my choices thus far. Thanks for the input guys, Ide like to hear from a few more :D

Your track car is blue right? Then get the Mag blue te37 and call it a day.
TripperFx3
10-07-2008, 10:27 PM
Your track car is blue right? Then get the Mag blue te37 and call it a day.

That would be HAWT!!! Those or the JDM Orange or even Flat Black (SpeedElement just announced them).
Xpsi
10-07-2008, 11:10 PM
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/edgliu/21.jpg?t=1170989593

hotnesssss!!!
Hikaru
10-07-2008, 11:25 PM
That would be HAWT!!! Those or the JDM Orange or even Flat Black (SpeedElement just announced them).

Word! Any of those 3 would look killer on blue!!
scoobysam
10-08-2008, 12:14 AM
The work xd9 arent that light. I used to have a set of 18x9 on my old evo. I think they weighed like 21lbs or so. I'd get the te37's. Wheels i've always wanted but couldnt afford..haha.
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 12:22 AM
Man it seems like a strong vote for TE37s, lol. I was thinking real hard about the matte black CE28s like in this picture, I know its a X, but its so freakin hot and my offset would be similar.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w260/BlewByYouEvoVIII/shapeimage_2.jpg
blkonblk2red
10-08-2008, 01:40 AM
hotnesssss!!!

that thing just looks like it wants to rip that street apart
robb86
10-08-2008, 08:33 AM
ce28's... gloss black = sexy!
Dangeruss
10-08-2008, 09:44 AM
If price isn't an issue then it's a toss up in between the TE37 and CE28N. Both are very close to the same weight, so it's more of a styling preference than anything. On an economical standpoint, I would go with the Enkei RPF1. It's slightly heavier than the Volk's but you save a shit ton of money. Unsprung weight makes a phenomenal difference.
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 11:14 AM
If price isn't an issue then it's a toss up in between the TE37 and CE28N. Both are very close to the same weight, so it's more of a styling preference than anything. On an economical standpoint, I would go with the Enkei RPF1. It's slightly heavier than the Volk's but you save a shit ton of money. Unsprung weight makes a phenomenal difference.

the CE28N's actually weight just a tad bit less than the TE37s. The Enkeis, while cheaper in price are also cheaper in quality. During heavy acceleration and braking you can feel a noticeable difference. The Enkeis actually feel like they are slightly bending... although Im not sure they are. Also, money is not an issue on this one, I want a really light strong rim, and have even considered going magnesium for the weight savings. :D
hope666
10-08-2008, 11:28 AM
White Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +22
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 11:34 AM
White Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +22

no thanks :) white is not my taste. Whatever rim I get will be either matte black or gunmetal
bomjoon
10-08-2008, 11:34 AM
AME timeattacks.??

or BBS 3pc superlights. in gunmetal.

or buddyclub p1 qf.
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 11:35 AM
AME timeattacks.??

or BBS 3pc superlights. in gunmetal.

or buddyclub p1 qf.

can you dig up some pics for me?
hope666
10-08-2008, 11:50 AM
White wheels!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))))))

http://www.buddyclub.us/buddyclub/p1rqf/p1qf_img/evo8_b2.jpg
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 11:51 AM
eww... I want the car to look good :D that looks like rice!
hope666
10-08-2008, 11:58 AM
:eek: Ryan all WRC cars runs on white wheels. I guess their ricers :) just kidding. Is the matter of preference but white is definitely Race color not Rice. :D I wish I could have my OZ magnesium wheels like on my Fiat in Europe, they were awesome but expensive as hell.... and ricers white :) Just 400eu per wheel for 15x8 was kinda a lot :) WRC baby...
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-08-2008, 12:10 PM
haha ya, total preference. I love dark rims, makes the car look sinister. I like cars to look mean, not neat. :D
robb86
10-08-2008, 12:46 PM
BuddyClub P1's could also be nice... (gunmetal ones)
Carrito.net's evo X had em on... just can't find the pix now.
Dangeruss
10-08-2008, 01:13 PM
the CE28N's actually weight just a tad bit less than the TE37s. The Enkeis, while cheaper in price are also cheaper in quality. During heavy acceleration and braking you can feel a noticeable difference. The Enkeis actually feel like they are slightly bending... although Im not sure they are. Also, money is not an issue on this one, I want a really light strong rim, and have even considered going magnesium for the weight savings. :D
I have tracked RPF1's before and I loved them, but then again, I didn't have Volk's to compare it to. Since money isn't an issue I would go with the Volk CE28N, but it's your decision at the end of the day. Even though TE37's are supposed to be slightly stronger, I don't see a situation on a track where you would be able to destroy the CE28N but not the TE37.
TripperFx3
10-08-2008, 02:58 PM
If you decided on BBS's you could just drive down to Road Atlanta and pick them up :D. I know Fahim got a set of BBS's for uber cheap by going down there and visiting the BBS's set up there at Road Atlanta.
Hikaru
10-08-2008, 03:25 PM
Ooooooo BBS LMR! Supernice
bomjoon
10-08-2008, 11:20 PM
id find you some pics but im too lazy...

how bout stock donuts? mounted deep dish style. (the otherway :P)
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-10-2008, 06:40 PM
does anyone have experience with any SSR's?
hope666
10-10-2008, 07:02 PM
Yes.... they're expensive
Hikaru
10-10-2008, 07:47 PM
does anyone have experience with any SSR's?

Personally I think SSR's are tight! Particularly the comp C
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-10-2008, 09:02 PM
Yes.... they're expensive

Everything is expensive for you. Your a cheap bastard! Im still leaning towards the CE28Ns too, which are also expensive.
hope666
10-10-2008, 10:17 PM
Everything is expensive for you. Your a cheap bastard! Im still leaning towards the CE28Ns too, which are also expensive.

Buy yourself Compomotive wheels. I think that was the name. Real competition wheels.

http://www.comp.co.uk/wheels/motorsport.asp

Oh no..!!! They all white. Just kidding :))

These wheels are bad ass. But there is no prices on their www. You have to call them.
bomjoon
10-10-2008, 11:39 PM
get sum dry carbonfiber rims and youd be set.


if you get these im really gonna shoot you and steal these...
:P

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg
bomjoon
10-10-2008, 11:40 PM
they weigh 6.04lbs. and are about $10k for a set.
TripperFx3
10-11-2008, 01:00 AM
they weigh 6.04lbs. and are about $10k for a set.

Holy God! You could buy another car for that!
em1toevo
10-11-2008, 11:47 AM
get sum dry carbonfiber rims and youd be set.


if you get these im really gonna shoot you and steal these...
:P

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg


My God, those rims are ridiculously sick! I can't imagine how good they would look on a certain blue track car...
bomjoon
10-11-2008, 03:40 PM
they will look good on dark color cars or white cars.

blue.... not so much i dont think...

but if you get them i dont care if it looks good or not. they weigh 6 pounds!!
TripperFx3
10-11-2008, 04:30 PM
Would they hold up during a race? I would imagine a hard enough bump or off track excursion could splinter them.

Who makes them BTW?
bomjoon
10-11-2008, 06:51 PM
the wheel structure and the material is so dense it will be stronger than steel. but then stronger also means more brittle.
i dont think a little bump or off track will damage it.

if it will damage the metal rims im sure it will damage these... but then again you are not looking for the strongest rims. LIGHTNESS is the key.
hope666
10-11-2008, 07:03 PM
Compomotive... :)
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-12-2008, 01:40 AM
http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/weds-sport-carbon-fiber-wheel.jpg

can you imagine curbing one of these lol
bomjoon
10-12-2008, 01:52 AM
id cry for weeks.
bomjoon
10-12-2008, 01:53 AM
and then kill myself.
em1toevo
10-12-2008, 08:08 AM
^Qft!
Evolvedgti
10-12-2008, 10:23 AM
can you imagine curbing one of these lol

Curbing? OH you meant hitting the Apex! Remember you want LIGHTNESS for your TRACK evo! lol ;)
Hikaru
10-12-2008, 01:42 PM
^I think he means scraping them on a street curb...I would cry too
Evolvedgti
10-12-2008, 02:33 PM
^I think he means scraping them on a street curb...I would cry too

I know, I was just giving Ryan crap. I am in Texas bored outta my mind. I have to amuse myself. plus I pretty sure he wouldn't buy those for the DD evo, hence the "apex" comment!
hope666
10-12-2008, 03:29 PM
Ryan buy set of magnesium wheels. They will cost slightly more than forged wheels and they light weight as hell. OZ has some, I think some of Compomotive are magnesium too. Call compomotive tomorrow they in England, and ask for prices and weight.
hope666
10-12-2008, 03:34 PM
http://www.ozracing.com/at-team/wheels/rally-only/rally-asfalto/en

These are real racing wheels or Compomotive.
hope666
10-12-2008, 03:34 PM
I had older version of these in Eu.

http://www.ozracing.com/at-team/wheels/rally-only/rally-terra/en
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-12-2008, 04:00 PM
I actually did consider getting some magnesium wheels. They are strong and light. I believe Volk even makes some.
hope666
10-12-2008, 04:08 PM
I don't think Volk has any magnesium ones, besides some with center nut like for JGTC. Get some OZ or Compomotive they best for road racing.
Dangeruss
10-12-2008, 07:25 PM
Volk makes magnesium versions of the CE28N and TE37. I'm not sure about other models.

Edit: And that's for 4-5 lug pattern.
TripperFx3
10-12-2008, 08:37 PM
Volk makes magnesium versions of the CE28N and TE37. I'm not sure about other models.

Edit: And that's for 4-5 lug pattern.

Magnesium TE37's FTW!!
bomjoon
10-12-2008, 10:31 PM
pour some vinegar on them mag wheels :P
TripperFx3
10-12-2008, 11:36 PM
pour some vinegar on them mag wheels :P

lol How bout no!
em1toevo
10-12-2008, 11:53 PM
What does vinegar do to magnesium?
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-13-2008, 12:35 AM
I'll probably end up doing Magnesium CE28s in flat black
em1toevo
10-13-2008, 12:12 PM
I can't even imagine how sick that will look!
bomjoon
10-13-2008, 09:31 PM
if you pour vinegar on mag wheels it will bubble up due to the chemical reaction and sometimes leaves nasty residue.
hope666
10-13-2008, 10:42 PM
if you pour vinegar on mag wheels it will bubble up due to the chemical reaction and sometimes leaves nasty residue.

So that's why they paint them :o
just kidding
em1toevo
10-15-2008, 02:44 PM
if you pour vinegar on mag wheels it will bubble up due to the chemical reaction and sometimes leaves nasty residue.

Thanks for clearing that up for me:D
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-15-2008, 03:00 PM
Anyone else have any suggestions? If you havnt voted please do!
hope666
10-15-2008, 03:45 PM
I am voting for Pedro!

JK
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-15-2008, 05:11 PM
lol vote for Pedro!
Evolvedgti
10-15-2008, 05:27 PM
Im in Texas, there is PLENTY of PEDRO's. lol

just kidding, no offense to anyone.
Dangeruss
10-15-2008, 05:30 PM
Im in Texas, there is PLENTY of PEDRO's. lol

just kidding, no offense to anyone.
I'm Mexican and you hurt my feelings.
Evolvedgti
10-15-2008, 05:58 PM
I'm Mexican and you hurt my feelings.

I met you, and you didn't look Mexican. If you are, I apologize! There is just alot of Latino people here, and i would bet money on it that there is a Pedro! lol:p
Dangeruss
10-15-2008, 06:04 PM
Shh......
Evolvedgti
10-15-2008, 06:33 PM
Shh......

Smart ass! :D
bomjoon
10-15-2008, 09:48 PM
i ate some mexican food today and yesterday... abd the day before... and the day before that...
robb86
10-22-2008, 11:25 AM
taco bell isn't mexican joey.
bomjoon
10-22-2008, 11:30 AM
ha~!

i actually went to real mexican place and im hooked on it they dont speak english and its sooooo good.

im gonna go have some today as well.

taco bell sounds good too :P
Evolvedgti
10-22-2008, 12:21 PM
I had Taco Bell last night. Tried the new triple steak burrito. Not too bad!
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-22-2008, 12:24 PM
-_- this thread failed miserably
Chemwarrior
10-22-2008, 05:03 PM
No Ryan, you have failed miserably. LOL. J/K.
BlewByYouEvoVIII
10-22-2008, 05:20 PM
No Ryan, you have failed miserably. LOL. J/K.

hoho funny man huh? :P
TripperFx3
10-22-2008, 07:49 PM
hoho funny man huh? :P

I thought it was funny... :D
bomjoon
10-22-2008, 08:53 PM
^ it was kinda funny...


aand besides i think everyone who gets on here posted once or twice about their opinion.

all you gotta do is make up your damn mind .

get ther cf rims or suck balls. :P you spent enough munny dont skimp out now