Help finding wheels

[Gideon201]

I have been looking for rims for like 5 months now, I still can't find any I like.

I want a 7 spoke 17x9 35mm offset lightweight rim.
Must be MATTE BLACK, not accepting any other color, since my evo is a red IX MR.

I like the look of the Enkei CDR9 and also the NT03 M.

Other possibilities are the FN01R-C and OZ.

Anyone know a good wheel site?

[EvoGLH]

Rim Shop
18208 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-9300
http://rimshop.com/details.asp?details=EnkeiCDR9

<...only did a quickie Google search. Amazing what'cha can find... :rolleyes: J/K >


Now If only I can find someone (local) who has Ferodo DS-2500 pads IN STOCK!

[Gideon201]

Those look good, but not in silver. It will prolly have to be painted or coated? I wonder if I should just go with the FN01R-C matte black.

Once I do get new wheels, I don't know if I will keep or sell my MR rims.

[SmikeEvo]

Those look good, but not in silver. It will prolly have to be painted or coated? I wonder if I should just go with the FN01R-C matte black.

Once I do get new wheels, I don't know if I will keep or sell my MR rims.

Ah, I was (am?) looking for MR rims!

For what its worth, I was going to powdercoat my 2nd stockers, but after reading about the different ways to do it, I found some interesting (but not officially tested) debates.

Basically, there are two ways to p/c - low temp and high temp. Low temp is ok, but high temp powdercoating may cause wheels to become brittle. Dont know how true this is though...and well p/c was expensive.

If you are looking for somewhere to paint your rims contact Andrew (05Evolution8MR), $150 for all four.

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[EvoGLH]

Those look good, but not in silver...
Just about any shop that any shop that carries brand you want shouls be willing to order specifically what you're after...

Here's another link:
http://z1auto.com/submodel.asp?model=evo&cat=wheels


Basically, there are two ways to p/c - low temp and high temp. Low temp is ok, but high temp powdercoating may cause wheels to become brittle. Dont know how true this is though...and well p/c was expensive.

If you are looking for somewhere to paint your rims contact Andrew (05Evolution8MR), $150 for all four.Every high temp powercoat job I've seen (my neighbor with the towing business shows me LOTS of 'em!) has ended up in grief 'cause of our wonderful Michigan roads - embrittlement, every one of 'em!!

$150 for all four: gotta talk to 05Evolution8MR about that -- want to redo my original 'beater' rims to OEM condition. (or close to it... ;))
If I remember correctly, the closest match to the Evo8 Enkei paint is "Suzuki Sonic Silver" color code YD8, (aka color-Rite 4915, Flanders #745-54915, etc.)

[Gideon201]

Maybe I am too specific for my budget, haha. Probably too picky too. I am so specific when it comes to mods i.e. brand, look, color, size etc.

Man it get frustrating trying to find the perfect product to go with FOR A GOOD PRICE.

Thanks for the help though.