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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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I feel like I have looked at every dang 18 inch wheel that will fit on an 09 xB, and I just haven't found anything perfect till I found this, but it is way too dang expensive. I was wondering if anyone knew of anything similar for cheaper.

This is an Axis Halo ($310 a rim)


Please help me get rid of these crap hubcaps on my rs6! Any other wheel suggestions I am open to as well. Also what offset should I get? This is my first time buying rims.
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buy black wheels have stripe painted that easy or buy the wheels dont buy cheap wheels you got a nice car treat it right put on some decent wheels im tired of seeing rotas and other sub par wheels being put on
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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Well i don't have 1700 bucks for new wheels and tires, infact I don't think many people do. I am not asking for 100 dollar wheels, just something thats not 300 plus each... thanks anyways though.
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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i have a friend who is selling some rays they are black with tires look very good on my car they would need the stripe added but he is asking for 1100 for wheels and tires
but other then that here are some wheels similar
http://www.google.com/products?sourc...num=1&ct=title
lots of choices
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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http://www.google.com/products?sourc...num=1&ct=title
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by coryjames
i have a friend who is selling some rays they are black with tires look very good on my car they would need the stripe added but he is asking for 1100 for wheels and tires
but other then that here are some wheels similar
http://www.google.com/products?sourc...num=1&ct=title
lots of choices
Any pics of his rims?

Also found something somewhat similar, looks like they might be cheapos though. What do you guys think?
http://www.speed-element.com/servlet/Detail?no=532
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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drags are chepos but for everyday driving you would be fine and they are these powder coated black
http://www.mackinindustries.com/md/rays/57f.html
he is selling them cause he got some advans now
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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yea I don't plan on auto crossing or anything, but I don't want them to bend easily either. Ah decisions decisions
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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send a pm to nilo miranda - xbboy, he can get these from axis directly at the best price, delivered to your door....
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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Thanks! I will give that a try!
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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these are similar. TWS "Track Star"
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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I just got a set of 18"Enkei Em5's (Platinum Bronze) rims & tires were just under $1700.

<I could only find a pic of the black ones.>
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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here's one from Enkei called "KLAMP"

Old Mar 25, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks for all the advise so far guys, I am really after that agressive angular look, I don't like the rounded spokes that the klamp has, but the red matches perfect.. haha I never realized how hard it could be to pick wheels :D
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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These right here look sick. I'm actually thinking of getting wheels from them just a different style


http://www.victoriatire.com/wheel_VE...B%202008_20_20

I'm actually considering getting these

Or these
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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What do you guys think of the Enkie Klamp

It's starting to grow on me. Anyone know of any pics of any car with those on it? I can't find any.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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i like it but dont
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:31 AM
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You know I think I made a decision. I think everyone with a RS6 is going to be looking to put on the red and black rims, I am thinking these, or another variant of this color, would look pretty slick in the hyperblack. What do you guys think

Enkei Evo-5's 18 inch


I am not sure about the offset though, what do you guys think? I want the wheels to be flush with the fender.
Old Mar 27, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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Umm check out Volt? I think is the company name. I will get a price on them tomorrow for you.



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