Keep TTIIs or go for something different?
I'm looking for some opinions on wheels. As some may have seen, I currently have American Racing TT2's (18x8 front / 18x10) rear with chrome centers and polished barrels. While I like the way the wheels look on the car, I'm considering something different. I would love to go nuts and splurge on some nutty $$ wheel combo but with the roads in NJ, I think a middle of the road wheel would suit me just fine. The TT2s are pretty heavy as well so I think a new wheel will help with all aspects of driving other than cruising. Someone has offered me a good price for my current setup so this has me thinking.
I like the Fikse FM-5, CCW SP505/500 but they are very very pricey. As you can tell, I'm into a 5 spoke design. The more I see the Weld RT-S in larger sizes, the more I am liking them. I have them as 15's for my drag setup and I'm pleased with the quality. I would go with a 18x9-9.5 front and a 18x10-10.5 rear with whatever wheel I choose. Here are a few shots from those running a similar combo. http://image.gmhightechperformance.c...n-a-camaro.jpg Narrowed rear on this one which I won't have http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...ctstiaarms.jpg http://image.gmhightechperformance.c...eels-gmhtp.jpg These are 18x11 on all four corners. Fitment isn't perfect http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...112_221639.jpg http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachment...112_221712.jpg |
Two votes for Fikses. One from me and one from Bear (I'm sure).
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both are nice. The welds are on my short list for my Z
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Hurray for no more mustang wheels.
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Almost anything is better than better than TT's, they are Crager knock offs IMO. The Welds are pretty damn nice, about 3rd or 4th on my list. I would recommend the Fikse, but we can't have them on your car too
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weld rolled out a number of new designs at sema, I'm not even sure they are on their website yet. |
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Look at Bonspeed? Billet Specialties? Rushforth?
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You like 5 spokes cause they are easy to clean :)
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Sadly in today's forged wheel market, CCW and Fikse are often considered. "middle of the line." Lol. IMO unless you step up to a forged wheel of some sort, just keep the TTIIs. No point in changing something up on the car that really works unless you step up to a nice quality wheel manufacturer. Just my 0.02
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I'm all for the upgrade, but i'm just not sure I'm a fan of the black faced wheels, I think the chrome balanced the look on your car.
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idk man your car looks so damn good with the wheels that are on it
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Forgeline or formula 43
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I've always been partial to this look, FWIW:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps7a16c23c.jpg Wheels are Axis. |
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I want the RT-S in the worst way
600 bones a piece is a little high for me though lol |
The Welds look great in person and would probably run 50 to 60% of the cost of the Fiskes, Forgelines, or HREs.
Honestly, I find most of the designs boring - at least the 18" ones they offer. The better looking offerings usually start at 19" and that is a bad thing on NJ roads. |
The wheels look good, but at $3,500-$4,000 cost, you better be ready to drive around here with 25 mph being your top speed and a chase car in front of you to detect ANY potholes.:rofl:
Also why not photoshop ALL the wheels you are thinking about and check out that look ahead of time? |
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