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"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 03/20/2018 at 12:02 • Filed to: None

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I’m looking for a new set of wheels for the lexus.

I want something like the Enkie EV5. 5 thick spokes, bronze with a polished lip.
problem is that the enkies are too narrow. I need a 18 by 8J wheel. enkie is only 18 by 7.5J (I want to move up from 17s for the summer rubber)


your challenge, find me a set of wheels that look like this, but are 8inch wide. also under $200/wheel. GO!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 12:11

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Easy choice imo.

bob and john > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 03/20/2018 at 12:14

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I’ll do it if you do it first

Textured Soy Protein > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 12:21

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Enkei dammit, not Enkie.

I’ll get to searching now.

Thomas Donohue > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 12:28

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Advan = $830 for all corners

https://www.suprastore.com/adragtwhrahy.html

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 12:29

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Was going to suggest mag blue Volk te37s but then saw your budget.

I’m not a fan of that multi-bolt pattern center it looks like a cheap wheel.

I’m not sure about the quality but these Avant Garde M550 may suit the bill?

How about enkei NT-03? They’re lightweight and from Enkei so I’d trust them more.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 12:31

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bob and john > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 03/20/2018 at 12:31

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I dont like that weird ring near the edge of the wheel. I REALLY wanted RPF1s but fucking hell its $500 a corner here.

bob and john > Thomas Donohue 03/20/2018 at 12:50

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you read that wrong. that 830 PER wheel.

Thomas Donohue > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 13:18

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DOH! Sorry!

Derpwagon > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 13:26

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Why not Kojins? Also Enkei, available in 8 and wider.

bob and john > Derpwagon 03/20/2018 at 13:39

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was looking for the bronze and machined lip.

didnt know of the Kojins. will look up

DasWauto > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 13:56

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$200/wheel isn’t gonna give you much choice from new. I suggest hitting up Kijiji.

I picked these Rays up for <$1000 a couple of weeks ago.

Alternatively, buy my 17x8 Enkei PF01s. I’ll include a set of summer tires with minimal wear:

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 13:57

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They get a lot of flak for ripping off others’ designs and rightfully so, but Rota should have something that fits your tastes and budget.

Derpwagon > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 14:01

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I totally missed the color requirement, my derp.

BRB, i’ll find something else.

bob and john > DasWauto 03/20/2018 at 14:03

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uugghhh i really wanted 18s... dam. i’ll keep you in mind

DasWauto > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 14:06

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Tires on 18s are effing expensive. The 255/40R18 Michelins I put on the rays above were $265/tire plus install and taxes. :<

bob and john > DasWauto 03/20/2018 at 14:09

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I know, but I would BARELY be driving the car in the summer anyways (yay motorcycle!) so I’m ok with more expensive, low tread wear, grippy tires

Derpwagon > Derpwagon 03/20/2018 at 14:10

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OK I looked around, I can’t find a single damn thing from in your price range :/

sony1492 > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 14:52

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What about some oem Nissan z rims, Infiniti g series also has some decent designs in that size.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > DasWauto 03/20/2018 at 15:04

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They still use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern? Those wheels are probably too expensive for my use but I do need a set in that size eventually for some winter tires on my ‘06 STi.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 15:05

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Yeah but you can get the same exact grip on a 17inch wheel for half the price. Plus reduce some unsprung weight so even better!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 15:08

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Is there really an arguable difference between a 7.5 and and 8 inch width wheel? I mean unless fitment is an issue the tires available do not really differ a whole lot. You are talking the difference between like a 205 and 225 at best which isnt really that important.

DasWauto > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/20/2018 at 15:43

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The 2015+ WRX is actually the first to use the 5x114 bolt pattern - they were 5x100 prior. STIs have been 5x114 since 2005.

I have the wheels on Kijiji right now for $1100 ($CAD) so they may not be too expensive given the exchange rate. The shipping might do you in though. :)

Amusingly, I actually use sets of ‘05-‘07 STI wheels like you have for my winter tires and my autocross tires:

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 03/20/2018 at 16:27

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Here you go: Rota P45F, available in 18x8 in a number of colors (incl. bronze with polished rim), $750-800 for a set

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 17:10

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Are you talking wheels and tires? 18x9.5 is usually around 1300 for a set of RPF1s

bob and john > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 03/20/2018 at 19:28

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wheels. I’m looking for 18x8.

also, I’m looking at it WITH tax and in Canadian loonies.

bob and john > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/20/2018 at 19:29

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correct, but the tires I have for the car are 235....

bob and john > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/20/2018 at 19:29

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yes, but I’m vain and i want 18s :D

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 21:40

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Ah, Canadian prices are killer.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > bob and john 03/20/2018 at 23:13

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Ahh you got the tires before the wheels.