I have been hunting all over and in the end I really like These Wheels. Any opinions or other selections I ought to look at?

 

Light weight and inexpensive wheel. I looked into these prior to my purchase.

IMO: thumbs up.

Post pics when you get 'em installed.

 

As for other wheels..... (insert plug tirerack)

SSR, similar weight, similar price, not polishy.

 

Those are very good wheels. Both Centerline and SSR are among the best wheels - light, strong, and high quality. IMO 5 spokes are a little dated and a little too common, but still a good looking design. I prefer certain 8, 10 or 12 spoke designs more.
Side note - Black MINIs look great with highly pollished wheels.

 

I guess I'm dated. I went with a 5 spoke design also. But, I like 'em.

 

Ok goin440, put up or, um........

Please send me a link to the ones you are refering to.

I do like a wide spoke pattern for ease of cleaning.

 

I have the centerline RPM 17x7 in polished.

The Impulse is good for 5 spoke pattern. Clean lines and classic. No nonsense. They will be easy to keep clean- just wax with wheelwax.
The centerlines in polished are similar to chrome without the added expense of about $400 more per set of 17" rims and minus 2 pounds heavier per rim. But the polished is not as durable and will scratch. You can use a metal polish to improve the finish if it gets dirty or tarnished.
The RPMs I have a light at about 14 pounds for 17x7, This helps acceleration alot. They are strong and perform well.
My MCS:

 

Well those do not look so bad. I am trying to use a smaller wheel with a larger sidewall. Do you have a pic of the mini side-on?

 

>>I guess I'm dated. I went with a 5 spoke design also.>>

Me too


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-goin440 IB/IB MC on 17" Volks

 

A search for SSR wheels turned these pics up. Shown is 16x6.5---which is SCCA Stock class legal. 17x7 still weigh in at about 12lbs though. I know there are more colors available, just can't find them....

 

I do like the light 12 lb wheels, but really do want a non-polished finish.

 

Here is a link to SSR wheels at tirerack.com

SSR Wheels @ Tire Rack

If you like the Centerline Impulses, you can always send them out to get painted/powder coated somewhere. Would be a bit more expensive though. Honestly, polished looks great. Don't let anyone change your mind.

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-goin440 IB/IB MC on 17" Volks

 

I have recently looked at these


http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...odel=K1+Racing

I am really wondering what the difference in weight would make.

$164 is the Centerline wheels price.

$129 is the Tire Rack Wheels price.

I am currently leaning towards the Tire rack wheels, as the cost to weight reduction ratios (sounds technical huh?) seem to be in favor of having a few more pounds and keeping my cash.