A local shop can get me new AP2 v1 replicas 17x7 front and 17x8.5 rear for $600 cash out the door. Is that a good price? I was thinking of powder coating graphite.

 

Why not just get a set of authentic v1's considering you're powdercoating them anyway

 

I would not powdercoat replicas. Usually replica oem wheels are made using a cheap casting method. For the money I would buy a set of authentic ap2v1s. Why buy a replica when an authentic can be purchased for the same price or less?

 

http://www.ebay.com/...00cdcb5&vxp=mtr

You're better off buying this set instead, but I don't recommend it. I almost bought some myself awhile back when I first purchased my AP1 but I couldn't get myself to do it because they are replica wheels. Replica wheels aren't like replica lips. Damaged lip, no big deal. Damaged wheel, that's a whole different story. I waited patiently for a nice set of OEM AP2V1's locally and it paid off. I also ended up getting Hankook V12s 255/40, 225/45 and I am very happy with the setup. In the end, I am extremely thankful I waited for an OEM set to pop up for the right price.

 

Check out WheelsandCaps.com

I heard good things about them from friends of mine. Not sure if anyone on here has used them before.

 

Been looking for a set for a while but people are asking more then 600 a set. 500 bucks - thats pretty good. From what I understand the rep wheels are about 2-3 lbs heavier but a pretty good wheel.

 

I don't understand the logic here. Do you have any actual data to back this up? I am willing to bet you don't and if you are worried about the heat the wheels get pretty hot being on the car so I doubt a powder coat would do much to their strength.

Still I suggest buying a used set. They are out there just be patient.