Forgelines...Not in the cards.

[badazz81z28]

Well guys...just looking at the budget, this military guy is not going to be able to buy the Forgelines I have been eye balling for a couple of years now. I'm looking at the DS3 wheels http://www.forgeline.com/products/pe...large=1&asdf=2

Can someone point me in a direction where I could find a wheel that looks very similar and good quality but suited for my budget? I would surely like to replace my Summit Racing Special wheels.

[T_Raven]

BMW M parallel wheels are the cheapest wheel that are a similar style

[T_Raven]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-Parall...da43fe&vxp=mtr

There's a set if you've never seen them. Whether or not the slightly different bolt pattern is a problem is a big debate, but you can cut the lug seats to correct them to 5x4.75

I'll be doing what this guy did with my Racing Hart wheels in 5x120

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/wh...t-pattern.html

[badazz81z28]

Wow, I had no idea those type or wheels existed..The problem of course is the backspacing and lug pattern. I'm not equipped to make those kind of mods.

[srh3trinity]

I have a set of new Privat Legende's that are a stepped lip 5 spoke but not a split spoke. I love the wheels, but they won't work with my subframe so I am will wind up selling them. They are a bmw wheel and would work well with an adapter with the backspacing. If you are open to running wheels for bmw's with an adapter you have some inexpensive options.

[Schwartz Performance]

Rushforth wheels are a little cheaper, their Livewire wheel is similar.

-Dale

[spacepirate]

Boze has a very similar setup and are priced right. http://www.bozeforged.com/lateralg.html

TSW also has a set and these guys should be right around $1200-1500. http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_mirabeau.php

[MuscleRodz]

Rushforth and Boze are good choices, will be in the $3k range. Billet Specialties has a number of split 5 spoke wheels starting at less than $2k a set. I can help with any of the brands listed. PM me for pricing.

[Nicks67GTO]

What about the forged weld S71's with the black centers? About $2K for a set. http://weldracing.com/catalog/produc...18/image/1041/

[silvermonte]

Billet Specialties has some that are very close. Can just paint the center to get it to match. I got 17s from them and I paid around $1300 total and got them thru Matts Classic Bowties.

This is the one I got if you want better pictures of it in person.
http://www.billetspecialties.com/whe...ne/challenger/

Here is their other that looks close.
http://www.billetspecialties.com/whe...rtline/launch/

[Red67Mustang]

I found Centerline to have a reasonable value... About $1300 (plus custom finish) for this set of four rotary forged aluminum wheels in custom offset...

[TheJDMan]

I second the Weld Racing RT-S71 wheels. About half the cost of Forgelines but they are still a billet wheel in a whole range of widths and offsets and they are a PT forum sponsor.

http://weldracing.com/18-in-s71-5x4-75.html

[Todd in Vancouver]

I second the Weld Racing RT-S71 wheels. About half the cost of Forgelines but they are still a billet wheel in a whole range of widths and offsets and they are a PT forum sponsor.

http://weldracing.com/18-in-s71-5x4-75.html

Wow, those are a nice wheel at a reasonable price. This is the first one I've come across in a 12" wide rim at this price range. Just might have to go with something similar to these.

Thanks JDman I had completely missed these.

[srh3trinity]

Weld was releasing a few other designs at sema, but I think they were in a 20 inch diameter and offsets for modern muscle car offerings. I like the five spoke. If I ever get to the point of needing a track wheel I would pick those up. I like the black with the ball milled detail.

[badazz81z28]

Good prices for sure, but I really want the look of the DS3s

[sccacuda]

http://weldracing.com/press/street-p...013-sema-show/

[csouth]

OP, I think you should set a budget in this quest. It will help you and others trying to assist figure out what you are realisticly looking to pay for a set of wheels. I think a lot of us here would love a set of Forgelines, but it just wasn't cost effective for me.

[mc84_zz4]

Check out pro wheels 'boost'
www.Prowheels.net
(I would include a link but their site is under maintenance at the moment)

There are some pics in a thread though.
they have custom backspacing and powder coating.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uot-Boost-quot

Here we go:

HTH

[badazz81z28]

Sweet looking rims and they do look like the DS3s...I will have to look into them.

Check out pro wheels 'boost'
www.Prowheels.net
(I would include a link but their site is under maintenance at the moment)

There are some pics in a thread though.
they have custom backspacing and powder coating.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uot-Boost-quot

Here we go:

HTH

[alky]

Just contacted Prowheels.net and just for your info this is what I was quoted.
18x8 $459.00usd each and on the 18x12 will be $782.00usd each, and for all four is $2482.00usd and $100.00usd for each wheel to add color