Help please. Looking at RPM R-502 17x7 rims.

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02-16-2010, 06:25 PM

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listen to him...just keep saving. keep your eyes peeled on craiglist and the marketplace...its what im doing...i check daily!

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02-16-2010, 06:27 PM

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but if you are really that eager to get some rims...check out tsw's at discount...theyre not that bad imo...

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02-16-2010, 06:40 PM

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Thanks for the help guys, i'll check my local craigslist from time to time. Can anyone just tell me what offset to look for in 18" wheels.

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02-16-2010, 06:55 PM

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ASA JH9 Machined w/Black Accent 18x8 35mm offset

Front tire: 225/45/18 Rear tire: 245/45/18

This is closet to the OEM set up. It will work.

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02-16-2010, 06:58 PM

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Thanks for the help guys, i'll check my local craigslist from time to time. Can anyone just tell me what offset to look for in 18" wheels.

Use a offset calculator to compare your current wheels to the new wheels. With the new dimensions, check the car with a tape. Do you clear the suspension, brakes calipers and fenders? Reference: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

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02-17-2010, 05:45 AM

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I'm just asking for some opinions because I'm not very familiar with rims and I'm on a budget. I'd like to see a picture of your car since you "no" how to mod.

lol im not going to post pics of my ride and make you feel bad

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02-17-2010, 05:49 AM

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What do you guys think?

i think you need to continue shopping.

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02-17-2010, 06:20 AM

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Thanks for the help guys, i'll check my local craigslist from time to time. Can anyone just tell me what offset to look for in 18" wheels.

offset is not exclusive to 17s, 18s, 19s etc.. width comes in to play too.

most wheels that fit our cars well range from 0 (aggressive fitment) to 25 offset (conservative fitment). stock is 30/33 I believe.

I ride on 18" 9.5" width 20 offset and it fits great. it's not 100% flush but it is good enough for me.

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02-17-2010, 12:56 PM

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lol im not going to post pics of my ride and make you feel bad

kk, thought so.

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02-17-2010, 01:21 PM

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^His setup is legit, he doesn't need to post it.

Please keep researching, those are both pretty terrible options.

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02-17-2010, 01:35 PM

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fairladyboss actually has a photo or two floating around somewhere on this forum, his car looks dope.

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02-17-2010, 02:39 PM

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I just picked up a set of TRMotorsport MT1's on Tirerack.com They were on sale for 229 a piece for 18x10 +25 offsets and these are 20 pounds a piece and are gravity cast like Enkeis. HIGHLY overlooked wheels at a great price. Originally they are something like 350 a piece plus shipping. All in all they were 980 shipped to my doors.

Then again..I also picked up some Advans to get my JDM monster fed.

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02-17-2010, 02:48 PM

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Still wait'n to see them mounted (from your other thread)

That is a good deal, those wheels don't look too bad and have a nice width/offset.

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02-17-2010, 02:53 PM

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I agree, they are good looking wheels...I purchased some Pirelli PZero tires but one of them had a bubble in it...a new tire is coming in so i should have them mounted next week. I will take photos with stock suspension as well as some new photos when the springs and shocks get changed out.

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