[bgenlvtex]

Is anyone aware of a more economical alternative to the Enkei Raijin Wheel 18x8.5 / 5x114.3 / Offset+35 that is similarly styled and NOT multi-fit?

I am looking for 18x8.5 +35 Black(only) and like the Raijin style. I am aware of the XXR530 but very much prefer that they not be multi-fit. My wallet may overwhelm my pride, but to me multi-fit wheels do and always have looked cheap.

I would be willing to compromise on width 8 or 8.75, as I am planning 225/40R18 Bridgestone RE970AS, or on offset +38 or +40.

Anything or should I just buy what I really want (I think I know the answer already).

 

[Dmilinare]

Did u see turbosocks? Or is that what he has?

 

[bgenlvtex]

I believe he has the XXR's, although I'm sure he'll be along to confirm/refute that.

 

[eltacho]

I almost got the Raijin's but ended up with TSW nurburgring's. They have very similar styles.

Here is a pic of mine.

 

[bgenlvtex]

I almost got the Raijin's but ended up with TSW nurburgring's. They have very similar styles.
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Here is a pic of mine.

Thanks for that but you must have missed the "more economical alternative" part. LOL

They do look nice on your car though.

 

[bombardier87]

check out rota and xxr those r the eco companys

 

[VeloOperator]

i am looking for the same type of wheel ... a guy offered me 1300 no tires on the BBS xc's i believe but as you say I'm a regular guy in the army .. haha we don't make money like that haha

 

[tonyloVT]

That color combo was nice. Any more pics of ur car eltacho? I've got an elite white and also thinking about getting raijin's or nurburbring's.

 

[eltacho]

That color combo was nice. Any more pics of ur car eltacho? I've got an elite white and also thinking about getting raijin's or nurburbring's.

Here ya go: VT After New Coils Photos by lostboy_15 | Photobucket

 

[MTD]

The FAST Rennen are similar too. Hyundai Canada's official aftermarket wheel.

 

[RichieP]

I have the Axis XMX in silver. They are the same design and are cheap enough and could be powdercoated.

 

[bgenlvtex]

Ok well, I caved in to my multi fit objection and ordered XXR530's from Next Level Motoring, it is simply too good of a deal to pass on.

4-18x7.5 +38 Black Chromium, hub centric rings, Muteki lugs, shipped for $659. That is $200 less than the best price I could find on the Raijins for the wheels alone.

Thanks for the help you gave.

 

[jeremy]

That's a good price!

 

[MyDianaZ06]

awesome. nlm has great deals. and that is a good site to get good view of rims. keep us posted.

 

[bgenlvtex]

That's a good price!

Yes it is.

One thing I have to say about the wheel vending community, Tire Rack specifically is that they share very little data (i.e. WEIGHT), and make it difficult to shop for a wheel they don't explicitly assign to a particular vehicle. I found it not only dissatisfying but downright irritating that I couldn't shop for wheels by dimension rather than vehicle.

NLM is forthright with data, allows the user to flex their own knowlege to a reasonable degree, and is not only competetive on price but leaves the competitors in the dust in that department. Couple that with easy selection of the necessary parts (although they should add TPMS valves to their selection) and it really was a no brainer.

Unless something goes profoundly wrong from this point, they will be a prefered vendor.

 

[jeremy]

I won't use tire rack because, like you mentioned, it is impossible to shop by wheel size.

 

[tonyloVT]

Bgen, can u post pics of ur wheels installed? I love these wheels so wanted to see how they look in black chromium, thanks

 

[bgenlvtex]

Bgen, can u post pics of ur wheels installed? I love these wheels so wanted to see how they look in black chromium, thanks

When I get them and get them on I will yes.

 

[riktar]

do those match stock tires or not?

 

[bgenlvtex]

do those match stock tires or not?

Yes direct interchange, or can be used with 225/40R18 as well.