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Old 08-01-07 | 05:51 PM
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Too bad this deal didn't work out. Keep your fingers cross that you can find some used like I did. Some nice wheels come up for sale on the forum every few months, you just need to have the cash on hand.

Here's how the Profil 13 in 18x9/10 looks.
I have found a "used" set (they are new, never mounted, but a guy is unloading them) that are supposedly set up for an FD. The front offset will work fine, but he has the rear offset listed at 57, which I don't think will clear stock suspension components. They are 17x10 et 57 and 17x8.5 et 50. According to the wheel/tire fitment guide the rear would miss clearing the stock suspension by ~.25". I guess I could run a 4/10" spacer, but unless they are an unbelievable deal I have no desire to do that when I could just order new and get the perfect fitment I want.

He is asking $2800 for them which supposedly is well under retail, but I can't even get a fikse dealer to contact me back with pricing so I know for sure how good the deal is. lol
Old 08-01-07 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks
I have found a "used" set (they are new, never mounted, but a guy is unloading them) that are supposedly set up for an FD. The front offset will work fine, but he has the rear offset listed at 57, which I don't think will clear stock suspension components. They are 17x10 et 57 and 17x8.5 et 50. According to the wheel/tire fitment guide the rear would miss clearing the stock suspension by ~.25". I guess I could run a 4/10" spacer, but unless they are an unbelievable deal I have no desire to do that when I could just order new and get the perfect fitment I want.

He is asking $2800 for them which supposedly is well under retail, but I can't even get a fikse dealer to contact me back with pricing so I know for sure how good the deal is. lol
Retail for the classics in those sizes was around 3600 last time I checked. The profils are quite a bit more.
Old 08-01-07 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Retail for the classics in those sizes was around 3600 last time I checked. The profils are quite a bit more.
A set of 17's can be bought for 2700-2900 if you look arround. I need to order a set asap. Fritz had a a pair for 2750 with good rear tires but I forgot to email him back saying I wanted them. Wish I hadn't made that mistake
Old 08-01-07 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Retail for the classics in those sizes was around 3600 last time I checked. The profils are quite a bit more.
I just got a price quote on some profil 5's in 17x10, 17x8.5 with race satin centers and polished lips and the quote was ~$3800. It was also 7 week delivery time, which would mean it would miss most of summer and be into fall before they were ready. I may just wait until January or February and order them new to be here in time for spring.
Old 08-01-07 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mdessouki
A set of 17's can be bought for 2700-2900 if you look arround. I need to order a set asap. Fritz had a a pair for 2750 with good rear tires but I forgot to email him back saying I wanted them. Wish I hadn't made that mistake
New from a dealer or used with tires?
Old 08-01-07 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks
New from a dealer or used with tires?
I'm sure he means used.
Old 08-01-07 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I'm sure he means used.
I figured he did, but you never know with the deals some people are able to find (or claim to find )
Old 08-02-07 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I'm sure he means used.
frtiz's price was used the 2900 is new w/o tires
Old 08-02-07 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mdessouki
frtiz's price was used the 2900 is new w/o tires
Holy crap... PM me the dealer info who sell them for that price!
Old 08-02-07 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebanks
(or claim to find )
Why do you think this was dead before it started. When Rishe asked what I have been quoted I'm sure he thought I was trying to pull one over on him.
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