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sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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This is as good a spot as any to ask a dumb question about wheels.

I'm in the market for some wheels for my Jetta. Seen here on 14" Kosei K1 TS's:

It's currently 4x100, and I'm not keen on going 5-lug immediately.

I'm a big fan of 5-spoke designs, including the ubiquitous Rota Slipstream, as seen here on my Fit:

And here on a similar VW, albeit with a Golf front end:

However, I really don't like the multi-hole look that seems to be the only available option in the current Slipstream. I swear my old set was just 4x100, with no additional holes.
Is there a similar wheel that's out there for reasonable money, in 15" or 16", 4x100, with a VW hub bore (57.1mm or larger)?

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sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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um excuse me posted:

You might be biased on price if your wheels are Rotas. They are replica manufacturers. The Rotas you have were based off of Spoon Sports SW388 which are ~$1,800 a set.

I don't like to recommend replica wheels because my choices are usually racing based. Someone else might be able to chime in with cheaper options but I didn't want to leave you hanging.

Rays GramLights 57CR

SSR GTV01

Enkei VR5

Oh, I know they're replicas. I just can't spend $2000 on wheels for a $3000 car. I know, this isn't Automotive Reasonable Choices, but I'm not racing, it's a light car with relatively low power, and I'm a cheap bastard.

Lightbulb Out posted:

I had slips on my E30 for a while. They only had 4x100 bolt holes, and were 16x8 ET20 57.1mm hub.

Unf. That looks so drat good.

TheFonz posted:

Same, I have slips on my MR2 that were only drilled for the I *Think* 4x100 that the MR2 is. I bought them 15 years ago though so It's been a while.

Yeah, but everything for sale now has extra material milled out, which A: weakens the wheel, and B: IMHO, looks awful.
http://www.rotawheels.com/product/slipstream-frr2
I think it's a design change, because I can find pictures of older Slipstreams with only the 4 holes, and even a pair of used ones on eBay, but everything new has the milled out slots.

# ¿ Aug 30, 2018 18:36

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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um excuse me posted:

I've got $2000 wheels on my $2000 Miata. When you go high end, you can usually re-sell for 80% of new if you keep them in good shape. But I get it, sometimes you want to just be able to drive your car without worrying about your wheels.

If it helps, the VR5s are under $120 each.

Yeah, I don't want to be the guy who won't drive in the snow or freaks out about a pot hole. I've almost pulled the trigger on a set of used legit SW388's, but $1200 for wheels was just too much for 15's.

jamal posted:

Enkei vr5? 15x6.5 4x100 +38, under 150 a wheel.

http://enkei.com/shop/performance/vr5/

And beaten.

I'll have to do some photoshopping, but I think the spokes are too narrow. I loved the chunky look of the Slips. I feel the same about the 57CR/Rota Attack. The J-SPL is an option from Rota as well.

# ¿ Aug 30, 2018 19:15

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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um excuse me posted:

Just thinking about this and remembered stock NB1 Miata wheels are 15x6 +40 4x100. Best part is they're 5 spoke alloy wheels for ~$200 a set used.

Those aren't an option. 54.1mm hub bore vs. the 57.1mm on VW. It the same issue with LOADS of other OEM wheels. I looked at a set of Mini 16's, but same 54.1mm bore. I could have them opened up, by at $25-$50/wheel, it destroys the value proposition.

# ¿ Sep 7, 2018 20:30

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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There have been a bunch of old school 3 spokes showing up recently. Advan SA3Rs, and a set of Enkei Selbachs. I wish I could rock them on the Jetta, but I can't do it.

Any thoughts on the SSR RF? Super light, forged, and imho a neat design.

# ¿ May 31, 2019 12:40

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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netwerk23 posted:

Howdy Y'all - I'm looking to upgrade my wheels when I next need tires, sometime in the next 6 months. I'm currently 5x100 17" OEM's, Toyota, and I'd like to go 18" in the style like this:

I'm not married to brand or color, I'll probably have them painted (unless they come in red). Any suggestions? These are 'DTM-style' and I can find them in <18" sizes. Is there a better name for wheels that are mostly solid, as opposed to mostly spindley?

TIA

Are you made of money?
https://fifteen52.com/collections/forged-wheels/products/forged-3pc-evo-sc?variant=4138323585
Or: https://fifteen52.com/collections/cast-wheels/products/integrale-ss?variant=14352362438722, if you're not.

# ¿ Jun 28, 2019 22:51

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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taqueso posted:

Can I remove the outside rim that holds balancing weights without hurting tire mounting?

Not my photos but same model:

How? If you answer: Grinder, then :lol:

I wouldn't modify ANY part of a wheel, but people split/widen/doallsortsofweirdshit to wheels. At least put it on a lathe and turn it off nicely. And take video. And have goood life insurance.

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# ¿ May 22, 2024 07:03

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

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um excuse me posted:

Dare I open an instagram account for the deals? It's gonna depend if I can make a throw away account with not a lot of effort. Last time I checked (years ago) those accounts had to be tied to Facebook.

They don't. I have an insta but no Facebook. And yes, there's a ton of wheels on Instagram. I lust after all sorts of 4x100s for my Jetta.

# ¿ Sep 12, 2020 02:44

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