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Old 09-28-2005, 10:42 PM
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Any Bargain 17" rims out there?

I want the oem 18s, but let's face it, 17" tires are more abundant and cheaper to snag. I have 17" snows and summers, I just want to use the oem rims in winter and a decent looking/ close to the oem 19" look that is subtle and popular.

I have seen some generic names, ASA, etc.., they all look like your typical mesh design. If you have suggestions, throw up some prices you have seen and features ( lip or no lip)
 
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Old 09-29-2005, 02:31 PM
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Here are search results from tires.com wheels!
 
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Old 09-29-2005, 07:59 PM
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thanks, i checked that already, looks like used ASA would be ok looking. More curious about something with a lip, like a "Ruff Ryder" i recently saw
 
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i will have my factory , chrome dipped, 18's to sell this week.
 
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Thanks, love to see em on a G. I am looking local , oem
 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8004640350

$1,300 shipped! you can have these with toyo proxes4 ultra high performance all season tires youll be loving your car in the winter or summer....

-matt
 
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im in nj you want em $1200 ill lower it to if you can pick them up, they are great rims but i need them outta here before i move...i paid like 2100 for this set of 5 only a month ago..

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If you are okay with the look, you can pick up a set of used OEM Mitsu EVO 8 Enkei wheels for $300-$400. I just picked up a set from someone local in my area for $300. I'm using them for track day wheels so I don't have to worry about them getting messed up. They are 17x8 +35 offset and I think weigh about 21 lbs. Pretty hard to beat $75 a wheel.
 
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Take a look at the thread in this forum titled "Ride before Asanti AF 120's". You can look a my factory chrome 18's.
 
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Originally Posted by Stichez
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8004640350

$1,300 shipped! you can have these with toyo proxes4 ultra high performance all season tires youll be loving your car in the winter or summer....

-matt
Good luck on ebay!


Biggs, I found the pics!! I also have Brill Silver, but chromies on a silver car is a bit too much for me.. sorry
 
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