[ScubaSmith7599]

I found this one, but it's matte gray. Not too sure if I like the look of my wheels appearing to be covered in brake dust.......I've got a silver car, so my personal preference is something silver, or bright and shiny.....
TRMotorsport MT1 Matte Grey

That wheel looks awesome from what I can tell. 17.5 lbs, 8.5 inches wide and only $269.......

FYI-I don't track or auto-x my car yet, so I can't justify spending $490 on the Gram Lights I want. I just want to get rid of the ASA JH3 7.5" wheels my car came with come springtime and put on some RE01R's in 245/40-17....I think it'll be a world of improvement in handling.......

Any alternatives?

[tyler_sti]

Wow, I might have to check these out for myself. Just price wise, leaves room for slicks. I like them alot!

[ScubaSmith7599]

yeah if none of you guys can find an alternative for me I think I might just get them anyways in a few months. Seems like too good a deal on performance to pass up because of looks..........

No lame "STI looks ugly anyways" comments, guys. I think Ryoko looks hot as hell with 3 coats of Klasse all-in-one slathered on her......

[kenji815]

$268 per wheel + shipping ?? You can get gram lights or work wheel for about the same.

[ScubaSmith7599]

Originally Posted by kenji815

$268 per wheel + shipping ?? You can get gram lights or work wheel for about the same.

where are you shopping at? All the gram lights on tire rack are going for well over $300 and their only 8" wide. I'd love to get the 57F's but they're $490 a pop.......

if you could point me to some wheels and/or a place to shop, that would be great......

[munky69]

why would people on iwsti.com think sti's are ugly?...and uh,did you just call your car ryoko? ... ^ +1 could go with a cheaper tire to. there's some comparative performers for alot less. though re01r's are bad ass... you could check out som rota's . a whole set is like 900 shipped

[kenji815]

Originally Posted by ScubaSmith7599

where are you shopping at? All the gram lights on tire rack are going for well over $300 and their only 8" wide. I'd love to get the 57F's but they're $490 a pop.......

if you could point me to some wheels and/or a place to shop, that would be great......

Yeah there is no way you can get 57F for that price. Because those are the forge gram light in their lineup.
but the 57 max and optimise are pretty reasonably priced.
Also look into the Work CR Kai and XD9 and XT7
You can get them for around $1300-1400

PM garagespec.com they can get you pretty good price on wheels.

[ScubaSmith7599]

Unfortunately, a lot of the wheels I'm seeing(including the ones you guys are trying to help me out with) are not 8.5" in width, even in 18" versions. And Tire Rack is the only site I've found that lists the weights for the wheels....

Just to clarify:
Must be 8.5" in width.

Prefer 17" diameter because the tires are MUCH cheaper

Must be under 20 lbs. These TR1's are 17.5lbs, so consider the competition here being that they're only $268. I haven't found a wheel yet that is 8.5" wide, under $300 and under 20lbs yet............or at least haven't been able to tell how much they weigh....

T3h Clap, I need your brain power here.....


PS-What else is there to consider besides RE01R's? Falken 615's? What are the price differences? The reviews I've heard on tirerack, including tirerack.com themself, are stellar.......and at $160 or so(depending on size on 17" wheel) the price doesn't seem too bad...

EDIT: Sorry I forgot. Thanks for the help so far guys

[munky69]

168 ain't bad. i was looking at 255's which are a bit more.

[oce420]

look for some used 17 inch rotas for like 500 for all 4. Those rims kinda look cheap imo

[Andy STI]

I think the TR wheels are great. I bet they are made by Enkei because it is mentioned that MAT technology is used (which is what Enkei uses). When these wheels first came out they were $100 more, this past summer the price dropped. I bought Rota Slipstreams in 17x8.5 earlier this year and if these were $260 then I would have bought them. I think they would be great for the track and good daily wheels too. They look awesome also.