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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Last year Motegi Racing made these custom wheels for the 458 Italia GT3 race cars







They now have them for regular cars as the mr120 in silver black and chrome





the first place that has them in stock is http://dubsandtires.com/showwhlbrand...acing%20Wheels

17 x 8.5 5x114.3 +35 - Silver In Stock $552.00 - for 4 wheels

The also have them in larger and wider sizes
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:15 AM
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17 x 8.5 5x114.3 +35 Where's the choice again?
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:26 AM
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Lol. Wish it was +55. Although they look the same, I highly doubt they are the same construction. These are most likely cast wheels for that price, and the ferrari ones are forged centerlock.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by clarkster009
Lol. Wish it was +55. Although they look the same, I highly doubt they are the same construction. These are most likely cast wheels for that price, and the ferrari ones are forged centerlock.
Obviously for the price it goes without saying however the basic design is very strong thanks to the work done on the original wheel. So even as a cast wheel especially one this inexpensive they should perform well.

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17 x 8.5 5x114.3 +35 Where's the choice again?
Well I guess if you didnt want the perfect fitment for running a square 235 or 245 width tire for track use, you don't want hella flush and you would rather spend alot of money then I guess your right this is not a choice. Then again your also not 90% of people looking for rims.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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I am the 10%
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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yeah the 10% of people who thread crap for no reason
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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I just spoke to my wholesaler and he's getting me one in about a week for fitment, I'll post a pic - he claims they will also have it in +56 offset as well
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Looks pretty good. 8.5 +35 should be an easy fit. I ran a 8 +35 with 235's and it required almost no work to fit. An 8.5 +35 with a 245 should look good. I've been considering these as my new daily wheels in 18x9 +45.
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