Shilakadaddy Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I'm on a bit of a wheel hunt at the moment, attempting to find a set of 18" wheels to replace my current standard 17's. I've PM'd quite a few of the traders asking for prices on various wheels (thank you to all that replied, much appreciated!), I thought I'd finally found the wheels that I was going to get (Keskin KT4's), however after bonus_2000 advertised his due to them not fitting over UK spec brakes, I'm back to the drawing board! The style I'm looking for is the "mesh" style, I believe that's what it's referred to as anyway, and I have actually found quite a fair amount of possibilities. Unfortunately the big stumbling block for me is the price. My current favourite is the Work VS-XX - here's a picture for reference: http://www.bgmotorsport.de/images/medium/vsxx_ls.jpg However these are near £2k for a set... in reality my maximum is half that. Another consideration which narrows my choices a little, is the width and offset I'm looking for. I realise that the recommendations for these is to stick as close to the standard wheels as possible, but I'm wanting to go for the low offset look. This isn't to everyone's taste (it seems to be much more popular in the US and Germany), and of course the adverse affect it will have on the handling, but none the less I'm determined to go for it! Another reference picture to illustrate low offset wheels on the supra: http://www.briancphotography.com/hin/cars/images/HINCARS041.jpg I'm sure many of you will have seen this car before. The specs of his wheels are 19x9.5" Front, 19x10.5 Rear, Offset +22 all round. This is quite extreme, but isn't far off what I'll be looking for. Ideally I'd like to do this without the use of spacers. So anyway... I'm looking for suggestions! What are your favourite mesh style wheels? The more pictures the better! I've managed to find some more wheels called "Algernon Division Intelesse 2", but can't seem to find out anything about them... anyone know what kind of price these are? Cheers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Sometimes known as "Y shaped" BBS LM's do it for me, not that im biased or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 For the price you are talking about I can't see by the Ultralite 755 Nurburgring's. Lovely deep dish, available in silver, gold or black and can be bought in an offset to clear the UK spec brakes. I paid £680 odd for my 18" ones from Whifbitz. Here's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Now i like them:) i think i might get tempted with a set of those next year i have Ray's evo IV lightweight in 18" with polished lip but there not what you would call deep dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I was thinking the Ultralite 755's would be a good choice. Its just a shame that the widest available width is 8.5" Front ET30 and 9.5" Rear ET20. So I'd still probably want to use spacers None the less, they're a very nice looking wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Keskins on the supe (offset won't do UK spec stoppers ) but they still look good Volks SF Winning on the zed, admittedly circa £1500, £2k with rubber from Avalon Racing in the states ........ you can get an offset to fit the supra with "big brakes" !!!!! and I think it's similar to the zed offset ...... I was going to get this checked incase I ever get tempted by the tt !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 afreemason, what offset are your Keskins? I like the look of those Volks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Found another possibility... Rial Daytona Race http://www.forstinger.net/downs/felgen_2004/Rial/20_04_RIAL_DaytonaRace_.jpg These seem to sell for around £1300, maybe cheaper if I can find some on German ebay Available in 18x8.5 and 18x9.5, but I'm not sure what offsets - anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Seen the Advan Sienna Gen2 on my car? There's some pics in my garage : http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=616 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilakadaddy Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 I saw those on Paul Whiffin's car, and do really like them! I seem to remember reading they were very expensive though, so I disregarded them as an option. How much did yours cost if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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