What wheels? (images)

Wayn0r · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:17

Maybe an 'iffy' subject, as it seems the majority of the people here are more into family-wagons these days

(I kid).

Im getting some aftermarket wheels for my R32. 18x8/9 in size with good rubber. Currently having a set of KW V3's adjusted to suit and with different springs so it will be low, but not silly low - I prefer good handling to a stupid 'stance'.

The wheels need to ideally have a concave effect (If possible, with the exception of 1552 tarmacs) but also clear a set of R8 brakes that are going on the front, which I know is hard to judge without looking at them in the flesh but it means no silly designs.

The ones I like / am leaning towards are:

Fifteen52 Tarmac
http://www.vag-tuner.com/1552/18x8.5_5x112.jpg

3sdm 0.05
http://www.wheelworx.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3sdm-0.05-alloy-wheels-3.jpg

XXR 527 (when they release in 5x112 PCD
http://ridesandstyling.com/database/images/2012/04/honda-crz-white-xxr-527-gold.jpg

The wheels will be fitted in either black (gloss) or a silver colour, perhaps white but unsure on that.

Anyone any thoughts on the above, or any other ideas?

I dont want to go down the over-done route of BBS CH / LM as good as they may be.

NO HOTLINKING IMAGES!

tummelv · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:21

ins0mn1ac · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:22

I've always loved standard R32 alloys, in the same light as I think the older Focus ST alloys look awesome.

Wayn0r · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:25

ins0mn1ac said:
I've always loved standard R32 alloys, in the same light as I think the older Focus ST alloys look awesome.

Dont get me wrong, I do too. However they are very heavy, require a refurb and are wrapped in ditch finder rubber, im going to get them setup as winter wheels.

BenjiSayers · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:27

I personally if it was my R32 would keep with the stock wheels as I rather like them but out of the 3 options that you've picked (first two I love) I would go for the 3sdm 0.05 if possible.

iaind · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:31

tummelv said:
no

GT3 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:33

Compomotive MO?

Wayn0r · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:33

no, is not an option

Wayn0r · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:33

GT3 said:
Compomotive MO?

that is a good shout actually id forgotten about the compomotives. thanks.

rossk26 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:34

OEM or BBS

4T5 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:35

3sdm 0.05 as they are in that pic look awesome. :cool:

Skeeter · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:39

NathWraith · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:43

these

http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=612

or these

http://www.performancealloys.com/wheel-details.aspx?ID=614

Wayn0r · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:51

I like the OZ' wheels, the ones I have had in the past (Ultras and Supers) have seemed very soft however, with them being seriously warped despite relatively minor use and no serious pot holes or anything.

Saint · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:56

It's amazing how a set of alloys can make a car look chav

GT3 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:59

Any Speedline or Compomotive infact. Very durable wheels designed for competition use! Might not be the lightest but probably lighter than stock.

Clarkson · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:22

1. Horrendous
2. Blingtastically horrendous
3. Would look better on an Impreza. :cool:

Phil W · 31 Jan 2013 at 13:37

Rota grid drift?

/edit - forget that, thought it was a MK4 R32

LiE · 31 Jan 2013 at 13:45

IAmATeaf · 31 Jan 2013 at 13:49

I'd go for the 4th option which is NO.