Other LightWeight Cheap Wheel manufacters

[drivemusicnow]

I'm looking for some 17 Inch wheels, higher offset (about 45mm-48mm) 17x7.5 or even 17x8. Theres only one rota wheel i REALLY like, and they don't import it. I'm looking for other brands that are similar to rota, however have other style choices. Light and strong are important, and looks are secondary, however price is pretty key also. looking for under 150$ per wheel.

 

[jtmcinder]

Light and strong are important, and looks are secondary, however price is pretty key also.

As the saying goes: Light, cheap, strong ... choose two.

- Jtoby

 

[mitsugsx95]

I have a set of TeamLoco wheels. Personally, I got them off ebay and really dont think they even sell them anymore. They are 16.5lbs each (and yes, i did weight them).

Id have to say I got the Cheap and Light out of the 3. (these wheels dont seem to like potholes)

Other than that, Rota is the only other option.

 

[cait sith]

Why do you want such a high offset?

 

[drivemusicnow]

I'd like the high ish offset (looking for 42-45 now) so that i can get a set of lightweight "track" wheels for both of my cars. My SVX uses the same bolt pattern, with a higher offset. The wheels will primarily reside on the eclipse, however I'm sure i'll change them from car to car about once a month.

I want 17s to clear the brakes that i'll hopefully be putting on the eclipse soon. I want under 18 lbs per wheel. and I want a wheel that don't have to worry about cracking or bending by hitting a medium size pothole. Rotas do this, however i'm not quite set on paying for a wheel that i don't think looks great, however its starting to look like thats about my only choice.

(the rota wheel i REALLY like is called their "style 5" its offered in a machined finish, and i just like the design... too bad they need an order of like 40+ wheels before they'll start importing them)

 

[Poloturbo]

You don't like Rota's style???

The BOOST model and ATTACK model are nice.

 

[90talon_Casum]

You don't like Rota's style???

The BOOST model and ATTACK model are nice.

they would be better if they had thicker spokes, theres too much brake showing. The grids would be alright but i don't think they meet your specs. - mine either, i need some 17x8's and its hard to find. i may end up having to get the boost.

 

[drivemusicnow]

Just wondering, How many of you like these wheels? STYLE 5 (by Rota)

I think i may have to go with some of the other, less attractive, rota wheels just for cost and weight purposes.

 

[jtmcinder]

Of course they weigh less; they are not wide enough. - Jtoby

 

[SAKONE]

Honestly I think that rim looks ugly, but hey it's your money. $150 and under for a wheel, with all those attributes, kinda pushing it. Too bad your budget's way off for the Gramlights, those are nice quality rims with better offsets. Maybe you can just buy used instead, but I don't know where you live. I'm sure you can find similar prices to ROTA, they have them out there like smaller rim companies that I see on the internet with just as good quality. Just get 17x8 at least.

 

[DSM PERFORMANCE]

I want 17s to clear the brakes that i'll hopefully be putting on the eclipse soon.

What kind of brake ? 42 to 48 offset is to much to fit most of aftermaket brake, I have Pro Baer 4 pistons and I tried 42 offset = the wheels was lying ON the calipers.

I have two sets of wheels with 40mm offset and it clear the calipers just fine.

 

[drivemusicnow]

I was looking at the other Baer system. I could easily use spacers on the eclipse, i cant UN-space it on my subie. If i got a wheel with a with 48 mm offset, i could use a 10 mm spacer with longer studs right? or would that not work/not be safe?

 

[DSM PERFORMANCE]

I would never put a 10mm spacer on my car, you call for problem, maybe good for a show car...