Wheels - help me

Simon · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:08

My current wheels have corroded under the polished rim and I mentioned this to Rare-rims, who I bought the wheels from 3 years ago.

As a result hey have offered me a great deal on some new wheels! Can't complain with that for customer service

Now I just need to decide:

Car:

Options (sorry about the pic size)

Rota Force - Ive asked about silver
Bronze
http://www.rarerims.co.uk/images/Wheels/168.jpg
Black (red maybe tape and hence removable)
http://www.rarerims.co.uk/images/Wheels/167.jpg No hotlinking!

Another option is the Rota Grids I now have, probably without the polished rim though.

Im indecisive so thoughts would be great

Cheers
Simon

GT3 · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:11

Wouldn't it be cheaper to get your current wheels powdercoated in a gunmetal grey without the polished lip? Or are you just looking for an excuse for a change of look?

Clarkey · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:12

They will look good in bronze, lower it a bit though.

Simon · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:13

GT3 said:
Wouldn't it be cheaper to get your current wheels powdercoated in a gunmetal grey without the polished lip? Or are you just looking for an excuse for a change of look?

I have considered it, but comparing new with recondition plus the additional hassle it doesnt seem worth it. Infact the offer is so good that it's probably no cheaper. But yeah a change of look could be nice?

It goes without saying that there will be no centre caps fitted!

Simon · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:15

Clarkey said:
They will look good in bronze, lower it a bit though.

I have just picked up a set of Koni yellows to go on. Stock height or -20mm via an adjustable spring perch. To be honest when I found that pic I thought it looked high, don't know why.

The car is already low enough, it just has big arches. I don't want to lower it ideall as I use it on country lanes most the time and lowering also affects the bump steer curves (especially at the rear).

A better pic of the car 'stance':

Clarkey · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:25

Well the wheels look quite a lot like the SSR Type-F, and they look super cool on the old Amuse S2000.

http://ck-motorsport.com/main/wp-content/themes/ck-motorsport/gallery/ssr-typef-honda-s2000-1.jpg No hotlinking!

Just try and imagine without the wild aero kit on

Simon · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:29

Im squinting very hard!

I do like them on that pic though - cheers for finding it

Dup · 24 Mar 2010 at 14:47

I love the Rota Torque shape, copies of a Weds Sport wheel I believe.

Bronze too, just has to be bronze on grey/silver IMO.

Clarkey · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:09

Dup said:
I love the Rota Torque shape, copies of a Weds Sport wheel I believe.

Copies of Work Emotion CR Kai, I don't think they would look right on an S2000 though.

Gaygle · 24 Mar 2010 at 15:10

Rota Force Bronze.

Simon · 25 Mar 2010 at 13:50

Ordered the Bronze Force and some more RE050As.

Gaygle · 25 Mar 2010 at 13:51

Simon said:
Ordered the Bronze Force and some more RE050As.

Good decision

EDIT: what size tyres did you need for them?

Simon · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:18

Wheels arrived today, nice and fast service from Rare-rims.

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Better than white or black I think. Just a shame they don't do a gunmetal.

Simon · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:26

Gaygle said:
Good decision

EDIT: what size tyres did you need for them?

225/45/17 rear and 215/45/17 front.

mjt · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:40

Is it just me or do the new wheels make it look slightly higher?
Looks great though

Simon · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:45

mjt said:
Is it just me or do the new wheels make it look slightly higher?
Looks great though

Dunno - you might be right. Bearing in mind it's been jacked up it might need a quick drive to settle it.

Maybe Ill drop it 20mm when I fit the konis.

-Neil- · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:52

Those look great, any close up pics?

Si are you coming down to the winchester meet tomorrow?

Neil.

Too Tall · 26 Mar 2010 at 17:56

Dup said:
I love the Rota Torque shape, copies of a Weds Sport wheel I believe.

Bronze too, just has to be bronze on grey/silver IMO.

These are Torque Drifts, on my zed.

Simon · 26 Mar 2010 at 19:33

-Neil- said:
Those look great, any close up pics?

Si are you coming down to the winchester meet tomorrow?

Neil.

Close up - they look really bronze in this pic.

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Nah not going to meet tomorrow.

fonzee · 26 Mar 2010 at 20:24

Simon said:
Can't complain with that for customer service

Julian is an absolute legend. Popped over to their place last week, proper down to earth bloke, infact his whole team were really helpful and friendly there.

Sorted me out an awesome deal. Even showed me his track teg, beastly

Good choice of wheel btw.