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Old 07-20-07, 11:57 AM
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Default Look at these wheels what do you think?

this guy is selling these for $500 pretty good deal.


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they ~look~ alright...

sizes, offsets, etc will all tell more though...
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Those are URAS wheels. The best sizes they come in are 17x9 +30/+15 and 17x9.5 +15


They look a lot better from other angles.
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heres the specs. debating wether to pick them up.

URAS NS-01
Size: 17x8
Offset: +30
Bolt Pattern: 5x114
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8 is pretty narrow for the rear, depending on what look you are going for...
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non staggared no care
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17 x 8, no name, knockoff wheels for $500??

Doesn't sound like that good of a deal to me.
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you can get sportmaxx's for that price on ebay with better sizing and staggered if you want.
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u can get the ssr in 17's on ebay for 5
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Originally Posted by lexusbozo
heres the specs. debating wether to pick them up.

URAS NS-01
Size: 17x8
Offset: +30
Bolt Pattern: 5x114
these specs are not horrible. your car will still look OEM with four identical narrow wheels and tires. 245/45's all around would give you a little more rubber and the right rolling diameter.

That being said, I would much rather get something with better fitment. I believe there is a group buy on RX7.com for 5Zigen FN01-RC wheels at under $800 for 17x10 +35 and 17x9 +35. This is just one of many good wheel deals out there.

Considering what can be had for a couple hundred bucks more, I would definitely avoid the generic, non-staggered, narrow 17's.

I would also strongly recommend Supra Turbo wheels. They can be had with tires for $500-$800 and they are staggered (17x8, 17x9.5). I prefer them over the staggered 19s I had on my car previously.
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if u wanna go FAT and stay all around.. use 9.5 minimum ;] IMO hehehe

17 is too small for sc's we need 18's minimum for that nicer look..

and yes again IMO
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uras ns01 only comes in three sizes 17x9+30 17x8+30 and 17x9.5+15
CST also makes these wheels in the same specs. i suggest 9+30 all around


fronts: 8+30 235/45 rears:9+30 245/45









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personally id rather go with the sportmax 18"
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Originally Posted by fwynn
if u wanna go FAT and stay all around.. use 9.5 minimum ;] IMO hehehe

17 is too small for sc's we need 18's minimum for that nicer look..

and yes again IMO
Depends what you going for.

17x10's will allow a fat *** tire, give it the "racer" look.

I love 19's persoanlly, but I would do 17's for track. 275 strecthed on a 10" would be good i guess


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