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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Yeah, I was looking at weds, but these weigh in over at 20 too. Sucks trying to have my cake and eat it too. :suicide
From what i have found the tc105n in 18x10.5 weighs in at 8.35 kg which is 18.4 lbs, correct me if im wrong. just more expensive than rpf1's.
also the new gram lights 57rd is a nice looking wheel for a couple hundred more than a set of rpf1's, not sure on quality though.
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Please keep any For Sale references in PM's or in the marketplace only

Thanks for everyones understanding
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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gram lights 57D or 57 Ultimate
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Work Emotion or XD9
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Try again, Work Emotion 11R FTs are pretty light.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Please keep any For Sale references in PM's or in the marketplace only

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Got it. Thanks


Originally Posted by SDGenius
or you could try and find some used SSR type f's
If I could find a square set up in my price range, I think I would definitely pick some up! Those are right in my weight range.

Originally Posted by lemmiwinkz
From what i have found the tc105n in 18x10.5 weighs in at 8.35 kg which is 18.4 lbs, correct me if I'm wrong. just more expensive than rpf1's.
I re-looked at the weight and you're right. Not sure what site I got my number from the first time. I'll keep my eye out for these too. Thanks man.


Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Try again, Work Emotion 11R FTs are pretty light.
I found 21.5 lbs for the 18x9.5

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/news-post.php?article=76

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Try again, Work Emotion 11R FTs are pretty light.
so is the Work Emotion CR Ultimate
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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Ravspec had a set of 18" Work XD9 and a set of 18" Work Emotion CR Ultimate on clearance for a really good deal.
Think it was about $1800 for either set which is a little over your $1500 but worth it IMO.
Not sure if they are still available but they might have other specials going on.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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^^^ thanks man. I've worked with Ravspec before. I'll hit them up and see what they've got.


I appreciate all the help here. Clearly there were some wheels I missed.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SDGenius
18" forgestars are pretty affordable and light
Looks like I might do the f14s. Good call on the forgestars!!

18x9.5 square, ~19 pounds per wheel, same casting process, and I found them for 1345 shipped (only $57 more than the RPF1 quote).

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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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^^^ Just ordered them in Satin Black. Thanks for all the help here
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Check out the Forgestar ! For 18x8.5 , they weight about 18.5lbs , fully customize offset/ width/ Color. They are under your budget!

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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ModBargains
Check out the Forgestar ! For 18x8.5 , they weight about 18.5lbs , fully customize offset/ width/ Color. They are under your budget!

who would want 18x8.5 all around, hell who would even want an 18x8.5 for the front.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ModBargains
Check out the Forgestar ! For 18x8.5 , they weight about 18.5lbs , fully customize offset/ width/ Color. They are under your budget!
Not track friendly at all for cars that weigh this much.

Lets talk 18x10, 18x10.5 or 18x11
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Wedssport TC105N are actually lighter than RPF1s, we've weighted them.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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If you want a cheap option. the XXR 527's are about 21 pounds 18x9.75 +20 again thats if you wanted a cheap set of track wheels.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamielle@Forged
Wedssport TC105N are actually lighter than RPF1s, we've weighted them.
Aren't these typically more expensive than the RPF1 though?
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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18x9.5 +53

Originally Posted by jblz
Looks like I might do the f14s. Good call on the forgestars!!

18x9.5 square, ~19 pounds per wheel, same casting process, and I found them for 1345 shipped (only $57 more than the RPF1 quote).
What offsets did you get? Z offsets are pretty low = more material, the 19 lbs is for higher offset F14s.

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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The RPF1's are a tough wheel to beat for the weight and price. Find anything any cheaper, the wheel is heavier, and any lighter, the wheel is considerably more expensive.

I tend to get bored of the wheel design but oh well, hard to find a substitute in the same price range.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
What offsets did you get? Z offsets are pretty low = more material, the 19 lbs is for higher offset F14s.

I ended up going with 18x10 +25 all around. I chose the 10 so I could fit 255 Hoosiers and a range of 265-295 of other tires.

They should be about 19.2 pounds (roughly)


Originally Posted by Voboy
The RPF1's are a tough wheel to beat for the weight and price. Find anything any cheaper, the wheel is heavier, and any lighter, the wheel is considerably more expensive.

I tend to get bored of the wheel design but oh well, hard to find a substitute in the same price range.

Agreed. They are a very hard wheel to beat for weight and price. Your thoughts were mine exactly. I'm not a huge fan of the design and they are everywhere. I'm pretty content with the forgestars. They should arrive in a week.
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