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Old 02-11-2009, 07:13 PM
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Help me find 18" rims like OctaneGuy's rims!

ok well i currently have my 18x7.5" konig hotswaps in gloss black which i like. but they are really hard to clean, being they have those little rivet bolts all around the edge, and the way the spokes are, dirt and dust gets in the cracks and its very hard to clean. Im looking for a rim JUST like or pretty similar to Octane Guys. if i can find a set of these i would buy them!

i want a simple 5 star, no lip, smooth design flow like his (easy to wipe clean in minutes) and most importantly, only FOUR lug nut holes...i hate the universal ones...

mine are universal, but my lugs are hidden by my center caps so it doesnt matter.

help me out! even if they arent black, if the price is right i can buy the rims and get the powdercoated


 
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OG's wheels are called 'Flik Bullets', but I understand they are pretty hard to find.
 
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Look for the (now discontinued?) PIAA 5 spoke...
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 03:09 AM
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Look for the (now discontinued?) PIAA 5 spoke...
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thats the thing, finding discontinued wheels is going to be hard.
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 04:54 AM
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how about these? anyone heard of this brand?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...7.5&vid=007438

 
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:20 AM
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I know you said no lip but.....


exactly what you are looking for no??
 

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i do like the 2nd and 3rd ones!

how much are the last 2 you posted?
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 07:41 PM
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Last---- OZ Record $169 per wheel (18x7) $189 (17x7)
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
Second---- OZ Canova $229 per wheel (18x7) $179 (17x7)
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

I considered both of these before I went with my Breytons. I am happy with my choice and Tirerack has great customer service from my experience with them. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

P.S I just felt like being a good guy so I did your homework for you....now hook me up with a cheerleader
 

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i just bought some of these... i think they make 18s too



test fit... crappy phone pic..



Elbrus 104s
 
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not bad looking, although the face is a little too flat looking.. its like completely flat with the lip. i want a tad of an accent like on the OZ's above, and the Liquid Metal Static's which i think im going to buy
 
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iwashmycar, how much do those rims weigh? They look really good.
 
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iwashmycar, how much do those rims weigh? They look really good.

i put one on a digital 'people' scale last night... said 21.0.. kinda on the beefy side.. the spokes are pretty thick. least i can still shed about 3-4 lbs per corner

17x7.5 et38
 
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any other rims that look like his, or the Liquid Metal Static's?

i think im going to just order the Statics i posted. they're $530 shipped for 18x7.5's.
 
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Old 02-14-2009, 06:04 AM
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kinda something along these lines, skinnier spokes like the Flik Bullets

http://superbuytires.com/Enkei/RS5/?...p1=&p2=&finish=
 
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Old 02-14-2009, 06:53 AM
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i like these the best, but the inner lip is polished!!!!

http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/produ...bf5d3b12b61bea

do you think i should get these, since they are already black, i wont have to spend extra to powdercoat them (as i would if i get the Liquid Metal Statics)

but about the polished lip...maybe i could just it it with some paint? its the inside of the rim so it should be to noticeable being black...plus in 3 days when dust hits it, itll cover it too haha
 
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