Looking for FORGED 17x7.5 (preferred) or 17x7 rims for gen1

[ironi]

it's amazing how hard it is to find a site that actually tells you whether the rims they sell are forged or cast. i've checked tirerack, which is one of the few that give you detailed descriptions, but their prices are still pretty steep for my wallet. i love how the car looks with aftermarket rims but i got tired of bending my cast motegis (jersey roads are absolute sh*t).

[ironi]

Just out of curiosity, why do you want such thin rims(7.5 or 7.0)?

incidentally, i already have a set of tires to fit them. i suppose i could sell them and get new wheels and new tires to fit them, but that gets even more expensive.

[RJ@UPFD]

it's amazing how hard it is to find a site that actually tells you whether the rims they sell are forged or cast. i've checked tirerack, which is one of the few that give you detailed descriptions, but their prices are still pretty steep for my wallet. i love how the car looks with aftermarket rims but i got tired of bending my cast motegis (jersey roads are absolute sh*t).

Call me at the shop 714-890-5153.

[ironi]

Sweet, RJ. i'll give you a call in the next 2 weeks if all goes well with finances. thanx for your help.

[ironi]

hey, Posh. Since we're on the topic, what size wheels would you get if you were me? (keep in mind that i can't go bigger than 17" due to road conditions). i think 8" is the widest our cars can handle without rubbing after being dropped, with 48 offset i believe, right?

[UfoZ8myCow]

hey, Posh. Since we're on the topic, what size wheels would you get if you were me? (keep in mind that i can't go bigger than 17" due to road conditions). i think 8" is the widest our cars can handle without rubbing after being dropped, with 48 offset i believe, right?

You can run wider wheels with a more aggressive offset, but you might have to roll your fenders to get some clearance.

[ironi]

hey, Posh. Since we're on the topic, what size wheels would you get if you were me? (keep in mind that i can't go bigger than 17" due to road conditions). i think 8" is the widest our cars can handle without rubbing after being dropped, with 48 offset i believe, right?

You can run wider wheels with a more aggressive offset, but you might have to roll your fenders to get some clearance.

^^ true

ironi,
I really like the way 8.5 looks... here are some pics of my guy's solara with 8.5s (by 19 tho)... http://www.cardomain.com/id/1lokedoutsle

oh man, if my car ended up looking like Milt's, i'd be extatic. I don't know if i want to go through the trouble of rolling my fenders though (not to mention the utter impossibility of driving on 19's in jersey). i think i may go with 8's, if i get the money. that might be close enough for me.

[ironi]

So whats the word??? Did you hit up RJ??? I bet he has good deals....

not yet. been busy. still working out payment for my suspension too.

[ironi]

well, i no longer need rims. i just had a deal dropped in my lap. $400 for Ro_Ja Formula 7's. i don't think i can do much better than that.

[cdeez]

man, those are hotass rims.good purchase...those were one of my first choices before i got these wheels.