Ok, for the moment this is all curiousity, but eventually I'd like to get some new wheels for my car. I realize that Volk, BBS, SSR, etc. are all "ideal" for our car, but they're also pretty costly.

What alternatives are there in a lower price bracket? To give some parameters, wheels must:
*have a reasonable offset for the s2000
*maintain the staggered setup
*be availible for ~$1500/ set of four (give or take a couple of hundred dollars if necessary) including decent tires

I'm personally interested in either 16" or 17" wheels, but if anyone has some ideas on 18's list them as well for the benefit of others. Please list tire recommendations and sizes as well if you have a specific preference.

I'm also aware of the powdercoating option, but I'm curious about the possibility of a new look.

Maybe if this really gets going, we can get it stickied for the benefit of others.

 

75 Views and no ideas or opinions?? Come on guys? I noticed that tirerack carries a set of mille miglia wheels that run about $1200 with kuhmo's. Any other ideas.

 

Honestly, I think it is better to spend the extra money on strong wheels. Wheels in the 1500s are probably lacking in the quality department. I'd rather buy a set of forged (strong and lightweight) for the peace of mind (and knowing I'm saving a few pounds), than buy a set of lesser quality wheels and have them bend over a speedbump or something.

 

I picked these up in the F/S forum for less then 1500 delivered with tires on them. Just watch the F/S forum. Deals can be had.

 

check out www.machiii.net they have good deals...

 

Prodrive GC06D's, forged at 16 lbs front and 16.5 lbs in the rear. Offsets are 48F and 54R. Got these with Kumho MX's for $1750.

 

I think your best bet is used wheels. If you keep a close eye on the "For Sale" forums, you will be able to pick up a set of volks for around ~$1800, and if you're lucky, around $1500.

Like many things, if you're willing to spend the time looking and waiting for the right deal, you'll likely find it.

 

yeah, are those the pro-drive's? I really dig those and noticed them a couple of times in the FS forum.

 

I thought HREs were pricy and BBS and Volks were rather cheap....

 

Mine are Prodrives as well. and I got them used. In the F/S forum you can get some killer deals.