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Has anyone tried these wheels? Any opinions, good or bad? It is stated that they are light weight, assuming around 15 to 17 lbs. This is one of my choices to replace my Centerline wheels. Link to very big picture of wheel.
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Come on! I thought you said it was big. Where did you find these? Are they 7"'s or 7.5"s? No idea on how much they weigh? I know you can get some 17x7.5 for under 17 lbs each. They are pricey, though and I'm not sure on spoke count, either. It looks like you prefer the five spoke style?
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I found them at Discount Tire. They are 17x7, 42 offset. Rage Breaker Wheel Link.
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Ok. Personally I really think you should try for some 7.5" wide ones so you can run the 235/40's. You're probably going to need the extra rubber with the Vortech. I'll keep looking for you. I've found some for me but I prefer the multi-spoke look like the Enkei NTO3+M's and RH Evolution CP-8R's.
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"RO_JA Formula Series Rotary forging technology allows wheel designs that are exceptionally strong yet lightweight. The Formula 5 and Formula 7 styles are joined this year by the newest design in the Formula Series, the FF5. The unique directional design is the officially licensed 2Fast2Furious wheel. The 17x7” wheels are of one-piece forged construction. The 18” and 19” sizes are forged multi-piece styles available in widths ranging from 7” up to 10” to accommodate the varied offsets that the high performance and wide body kit applications require." Formula 5 in 17x7 should weigh ~ 14.5lbs. Weight. Look under weight by Alpha and go to Ro-Ja. Ro_Ja Formula 5. They look pretty sweet.
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Chris - I'm sorry to hear about your probs w/ the centerlines. However, those rage wheels look very cool. chknhwk - I like those Rev Model X wheels. Those look very cool! The RoJa look like they're kinda convex, which I don't really care for. I like the concave/deep dish look. Rev Models I, XI, and XII are my personal favorites. How is "Rev" as a brand? Reputable?
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I have no idea. I was hoping Chris was going to be our test bed... Just kidding Chris!! You know I'm just trying to help!!
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HEH, you know that a cousin of mine, had shown me the Roja wheels prior to getting the Centerlines. I couldn't find a supplier for them locally, so I opted for the Centerlines. I had also seen the Rev wheels, but I have not had any prior knowledge of that name brand, but it looks quite good, don't know about the overall quality. Heck, after my current Centerline situation is over, I can say any wheel has to be better than what I currently have.
I am looking towards the Rage wheels, first, and now (thanks Chknhwk) the Rev wheels second.
My concern with any new wheel is the clearance between the spokes and the front Wilwood calipers on my SVT. The Focus wheels, as I mentioned somewhere here or in the Centerline thread, are too thick and will hit for sure. The Centerline spokes are about 1/2 the thickness at the point of closest proximity to the caliper, namely where the pistons are housed.
I hope the Rage or the Rev wheels clear.:)
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Good luck Chris - we want pics!
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