Another Rims thread (with criteria!)

[Fozbo]

Hey guys. I have the engine built up, turbo that I want, and everything mechanically where is should be (aside from some very minor things). Now I am looking into getting some rims along with a nice paint job, possibly a front lip, and maybe a slight drop. I really don't know much about rims, hence the almost annoyingly repeated thread (sorry!). I have searched around, but haven't found much of what I was looking for specifically.

Currently: White 89 supra with stock turbo MKIV rims.

Criteria for the rims:
~$3000 or less with or without tires
18" x ~10" wide for the rear (basically whatever I can fit, but I can figure this out later)
5 spoke with some sort of lip
preferably brushed/polished finish
Kinda leaning towards a multi-piece rim

Types of rims I am looking for:
I actually really like the HRE 5 spokes (595R, 597R, COMP95, and COMP97). They are around $7000 for a set without tires. I can afford them, but I really can't justify buying rims for the price I could get 5-7 turbos, or 2 fully built engines for.

Just some pictures to get the thought process rolling:

HRE's

Work equips on my actual car (not my rims though)

Just some ideas and examples of what I kinda like. I am not looking for answers to "what rims are the best?!" or "what rims should I get??", I am looking for rims that are similar to what I am looking at within my criteria. Hopefully by being much more forthcoming with info on the matter, I'll get more responses.

Thanks for helping me out!

 

[rayall01]

Check these rims out. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...rBrand=Sport+Edition&filterNew=All&sort=Brand They're what I'm getting for my car.

 

[SupraOfDoom]

18x whatever you want.

www.ccw.com

Dito on these:

 

[gofastgeorge]

I have a new set of 17x8 & 17x9 SSR Super RS-Eight wheels,
with new Sumitomo HTRZ-II tires, that are mounted, and ballanced,
just sitting in my spare room that I am not going to use.
I paid $2100 for the rims, and about $500 for the tires.
I will ship them to OK for $2200........

 

[Fletch124]

Check out some JDM wheels! Works, Volks, Advans, Enkeis.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wheels-and-tires-wheels-c-6424_4542.html

 

[Fozbo]

Those CCW rims look nice, I'll have to look into them.

Gofastgeorge: those are some nice wheels, just not exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the offer though.

Thanks for the replies guys, keep em coming.

 

[Fozbo]

I was looking into those CCW rims and starting looking more at the SP500 instead of the one posted above. They're starting to grow on me a lot, though I still want to do some more searching before I drop some cash.

 

[Sawbladz]

Used set of Fikse FM5's. I think they retail for a little under $4000.

 

[nuggets]

Well, here is a shot of mine (pardon the dirty rims). I have 18 x 8.5 in the front, 18 x 9.5 in the rear. Kazera KZ-A SML's. I know Kazera is a mediocre Tire Rack brand, but I liked them and they fit my price point - rims and tires for $1,404, shipped (well, back in '04). They make them in chrome also. My tires are Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's.

 

[Supra28]

You should really look into the Gram Lights 57 Pro. One of the hottest five star/spoke rims ever made.

 

[KeithH]

I have a set of these for sale - brand new still in the boxes - never been mounted (this pic is of Kevin Martin's Supra

9.5" rear / 8.5" front 18. Offset is PERFECT!

$750 + shipping

http://supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90841&highlight=awesome+rims

 

[pbasil1]

TSW Makes alot of wheels styled exactly like the HRE's you like, and are much more affordable. I have a set of the TSW Snetterton's. Most staggered sets cost just over a grand, and are great quality wheels.

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_indy_500.php