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Old 01-31-2008, 08:33 PM
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Lightweight black 17" wheels wanted for 2008 "S"...need help!

I'm looking to see if anyone can tell me of some 17" black wheels that are under 16.5 pounds and are in stock somewhere. The Motegi Tracklites aren't in stock anywhere, the Team Dynamics aren't in the U.S. yet that are TPMS compatible, and the SSR Comp C's aren't really black. That leaves the Ultraleggera's, but what else is there? Also I'd like to keep it under $450 per wheel.
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How about Rota slipstreams?? $625 a set from 18 racing.........and proper centerbore.........

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The BBS RG-R's in 17x7 et38 are forged and diamond black and about 16.5#, but almost $100/wheel
over your budget at the Tire Rack.
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Old 02-01-2008, 08:29 AM
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Compomotive CXR. 17x7 is 16.1 pounds. also comes in 7.5" and 8" fitments. offsets between 15 and 50. $420 per wheel. and heck, they're British made.
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Compomotive CXR. 17x7 is 16.1 pounds. also comes in 7.5" and 8" fitments. offsets between 15 and 50. $420 per wheel. and heck, they're British made.
actually $440 for black finish.
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Old 02-01-2008, 09:06 AM
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Donato, sorry for the Motegi Tracklites missing. I ordered the last 4 from Tire Rack, and was told that it was the last set that they knew existed.. His words to me was, "Don't scratch these wheels". I'll have them by today and installed this weekend.

I put the order in Monday.
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Old 02-01-2008, 09:12 AM
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bastardo! haha. that's o.k. i needed 5 anyway. i'm leaning to just getting the ultraleggera's now.
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Old 02-01-2008, 09:44 AM
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I bought 4 17" Konig Feathers in Black wrapped in Nittos for under 800, but the rims weigh 16.9 lbs each
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I've seen prices of about $480/wheel for a couple different Volks. I'm not sure, though, if black is an added cost colour.
Also, you would have to order and wait 2-3 months.
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Old 02-01-2008, 04:09 PM
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trak lite 2 are in stock 17x8 in black 14.5lbs mine should be here wed
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