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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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2013 JCW ... seeking wheel advice

I just recently just purchased a used 2013 JCW (see pic below). I am in the market for some wheels. As everyone is aware, the stock wheels are 17x7 running a 205/45/17. Given the power of the JCW, I think it could run a wider tire and a wider wheel would make it look a lot better. 205s are just too narrow. And I plan to step up to 215/45/17.

So in my search, the criteria were at least a 7.5" wide and also lighter (I believe the stock wheels I am running comes in 24 pounds.) and also must clear the JCW brakes without any spacers and being hub-centric would be nice.

I narrowed it down to 2 wheels: the NM RSe05 & Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 (see pics below). Both these wheels fit all my criteria.

Out Motoring had the Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 on sale over black Friday and I called to see if they had them in stock and was told they would check and call me back but I never heard from them. Fine! I will spend my money elsewhere.

I have decided to with the NM RSe05. And now color, what color should I get? I am tempted to go red. Does any have my car and running red wheels?

Also, are there any other wheels I should consider? There are not too many wheels in 4x100.

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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Let me help you decide....you must convince him to ship but it would be well worth it....don't get janky TD wheels or those wannabe RS wheels...

http://honda-tech.com/wheels-119/vol...4x100-3266033/

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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 10:03 PM
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Funny, this guy is local to me but his wheels are gold and would not look good on a white/silver mini with red roof. Anyway I really want these wheels ... BBS RF Forged but a bit too rich for my blood.





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Let me help you decide....you must convince him to ship but it would be well worth it....don't get janky TD wheels or those wannabe RS wheels...

http://honda-tech.com/wheels-119/vol...4x100-3266033/

 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 11:00 PM
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Nah. Prefer TE37. Gold on white/silver works.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Like the NM black on white , but you could do red.

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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Funny! I was admiring that mini today. It does look good.

I have 2 other cars with black wheels and I was hoping to pick another color for my r56.
 
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