Wheels under $2.5k that are not heavy
 

I am wondering what wheels I can get that are equivalent to the Nismo wheels in size (19x9.5 front and 19x10.5 rear) and don't weigh a crapload more.

I believe the front Nismo wheels weigh about 20 lbs while the rear weigh closer to 23. Don't quote me on that it's just what I read in another post on here.

So far the only ones that I know of that come close are the VMR V710 wheels which I think cost closer to $1k.

What else is there?

tsw nurbs. economical and light and good looking. all you need to add is a 10 or 15mm spacer on the rear.

get 19x9.5 ET32 and 19x10.5 ET27


but why sell your nismo wheels? just use them.

probably your best bet for your price range..

Forgestars will run you about that maybe a little more. PM Eric @ getyourwheels

Why not try to find a used set in good shape? I'm sure if you look hard enough you could find some Volks for a good price.

You could look around for some used wheels, or check out some Enkei wheels. TSW, VMR, Forgestar are also good choices.


We carry TSW, VMR, Forgestar, Volk/Rays, Enkei, Work... And others. Feel free to PM me with any questions or if you need pricing. I can get you a set of VMR wheels for a great price.

I have never heard of VMR wheels before, but they look exactly like the Avant Garde M310's that I like. They are a bit cheaper and I can get them in gun metal without paying $200 for custom powdercoating. Sound perfect to me. Just wondering how the quality is for VMR wheels and what the weights are.

I have beem looking for some good used volks but I can't find a set under 3k



thanks I will PM you with any questions, probably sooner rather than later




I was looking at the avant garde m310 as well but they are 28lbs which is too heavy for my liking. I think the vmr v710s are closer to 24 lbs but I'm not sure

I'm still trying to find the weight for the VMR, but it seems like they are about the same as the AG M310s. Not too sure though, maybe one of the vendors can give us a better idea on the weights?

Also, it seems like the AG M310s are a bit stronger than the VMRs because of the way they are made (low pressure cast for AG vs gravity cast for VMR).

with that amount I'm pretty sure you can find a set of used volks that are in good condition.

your profile says you have an 09 nismo..... whats wrong with those wheels?

My AME TMO2's cost that about a year ago. Not sure if there higher now. Might take a few months to get. They come in the size your looking for but only in +22 offset. So I run a 10mm spacer in the rear. My wheels don't weigh no more than 22lbs.

You could get close top that price with a set of Weds SA55Ms.

Nothing wrong them at all! Just want new rims lol

way to go!!! Even though they are nismo wheels.. theyre still stock and boring IMO... :stirthepot:

RPF1 is the lightest in the market.
Volk TE 37 just a bit heavier but expensive.

I think PF01 is supposed to be the updated, maybe slightly lighter replacement for RPF1. They look better anyways. I'm thinking of going with those when the time comes.

They may be stock but they're damn good rims and much better looking than most of the aftermarket I see on here. Ive owned Volks, Gram lights, Enkei and a few others and my Nismo stockers are right up there with them. Id rather put the money towards the engine.

I like the Forgestar F14's. You should easily be able to get a set for under 2k (without tires). They're fairly light, but I don't know exact weights.

i am not really a fan of the RPF1 styling. However I do love the RP03 and I had forgotten all about them until you reminded me of Enkei. The only thing is that the widest size they come in is 10 inches.

Would I even be able to notice the smaller width if my tires are just as wide as the stock ones though?




I love the F14's and was gonna buy a set until I realized they are about 25 or 26 pounds

If you can go 1/2" narrower with the sport wheel specs, the Nismo S-tunes are on sale everywhere right now in the 800-1000 range.

ah ok :tup:

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/t...z/7eb0acc9.jpg


What do you all think of these? I really like them but just realized the black color comes only in 19x10 and 19x8.5.... So if I got them I guess I would have to just get 19x10 all around and just have a staggered tire setup? Idk. I think I would also need some spacers for these as the offset is +22


These are RP03's btw

Bump for input about my previous post. I'm gonna order these today if you all approve!

What was the cost on those when you priced them? Weight for the 10" per? Thanks.

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The cost I have seen on a couple sites and also on eBay is 1500-1600 for a set of 4. I dont know the "official" weight numbers but I have seen posts on a.couple different forums saying 23lb for the 10" width which sounds reasonable IMO

Still debating whether to get 10" width for all 4 or 8.5" in the front. The offsets for both are +22. Can anyone tell me if I would need spacers to be close to flush?

go 10" all around. the 8.5 is too skinny yo.

Ok, I will go with 10's all around then.

Can anybody help me with the fitment though? Again, the offsets are +22. Idk how these will fit in the front and rear. Will I need spacers?

are you lowered?

will you run camber front / back?

Negative for both questions

wow, you really think these Enkie's are a better rim than the factory nismo's? :confused:

hell they dont even look that good, granted thats my opinion.


(are you selling the nismo rims by any chance?)

Yeah I think I may have changed my mind. I liked them at first but the more I look at them the more I change my mind lol.

Yeah I am definitely going to sell the stock wheels if/when I get new ones. It will probably be soon because I will need new tires soon anyway. Let me know if you are interested

FWIW: The Nismo wheels are forged and from a top end manufacturer (Rays who also makes Volks) if you want to replace your factory wheels for looks that is fine, but I would not want to downgrade wheels just for the looks. With that said there are several quality wheels that you can get. TSW Nurburings, Forgestar F14's, Used Volks, Weds Sport SA55's, used SSR's, ect. Another option would be to powder coat your factory Nismo wheels to change up the overall look as well.

:iagree:

I just plasti dipped my wheels and it completely changed the look of the car.

oh god, not more plastic dip people.......

Meh it's just to hold me off till I get new wheels later this year. You can't even tell it's plasti dip by looking at it in person.

Buy the Nismo's for around 850, have them shipped to me and powdercoated black for 300 and you've got a great lightweight forged set of wheels for under 1200. If you are getting new tires also, I can hook you up, since I have a wholesale account and you are local.

I acutally bought these to coat and resell, but decided to use them for myself.

Just picture these in black (just coated them today!), they have a 2" lip in back and 1" in front

^^^

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Any thing else will be just as heavy as the stock nismo rims.


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