Need4Speed Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I've come to the point where my 17" 3 piece split rims need a rebuild, so here's the option. My rears need at least a 275 (pretty obsolete size) tyre and there's no real choice available. Do I rebuild and risk having a rim that I can't get tyres for or do I go for a new set of 18s. The rear tyres have about 2000 miles left so it makes sense to buy new rims now if ever. If I have a budget of £1500 for 4 rims can I get anything decent. Ideally I'm looking for a 5 spoke 1 piece rim, although I could force myself to go for something like a Blitz Z1 if I can get a decent price. Where should I look and who should I speak to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 How about the Lexus wheels there is a group buy shaping up on in the for sale section? Correct offset, lightweight and no loading on your insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 Are we talking GS300 rims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinbad Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 here is the group buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 I reckon for the price of those Lexus rims, I won't be rebuilding my 3 piece rims. Thanks for the link. One question, I thought the GS300 had calipers like the J-spec Supe, not the big four-pots of the UK one. Will they def. clear a UK caliper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 They will definately clear Uk brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 How about the 18s Envy had for sale? If i remember they were 1500 for Racing Harts, have a look in there Spring Sale section mate. If not the Lexus wheels are very good for the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 Cheers Syed:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitt Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I can't remember exactly where I bought my wheels from now (somewhere on the Internet) but try 19inch Rial "Le-Mans" 6 spoke alloys with 235/35/19's on the front and 265/35/19's on the rear - a year ago I paid under £1,500 for the lot including tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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