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IYO what is the "best" 16" or 17" wheel for the S2000

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Old 06-03-2004, 10:58 AM
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Default IYO what is the "best" 16" or 17" wheel for the S2000

I've been thinking about buying a set of wheels assuming I can get better grip and performance out of the car.

Is there an agreed upon wheel that is the strongest and lightest for our cars? I don't want to go higher than a 17".

From the research I've done I'm pretty interested in the Spoon wheels, Mugen MF-10's, CE28N's and LE28N's.

IYO are any of these wheels "better" than the others in terms of build quality and durability?
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I would also include the SSR Comp for light weight strong wheels. They are 14.5 lbs front and 15 lbs rear.
If I can help let me know.

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Thanks for the offer Jim.

Regardless of whether or not I pick up new wheels I will be needing some rear S02's when they arrive.
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Are the SSR Comps Forged and would you consider them to be as good a choice as say Volk or BBS?
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The SSR comps are great wheels - they use a different manufacturing process called SSF - different from forging.

SSF process allows greater flexibility in design and in a cost vs. lightness and durability, they are a great buy.

But a RAYS wheel (Volk, Mugen, Gram Lights) or BBS uses a mold forging process which allows for a stronger wheel.

You'll need to see what exactly you need out of a wheel, how much you want to spend, and what design really hits the spot.

All of the wheels above are great for street, agressive driving and racing -

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by VolkS2K
The SSR comps are great wheels
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I've been extremely happy with Volk CE28s. Super crazy lightweight and strong as all hell.
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