I've been waiting patiently for somebody to post GC-05F pix so that I can make a decision between either that, GC-07C, or one of the deep-lip styles (HRE/iForged). Anyone?
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Anyone got Prodrive GC-05F Pix on NSX (other than SOS site pix)?
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stephenti said:
Try Wheels / Tires forum maybe?
Here is the GC-06 model on mine.
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I have the GC07s and they work nicely with my Endless 6 pot calipers..
If I were you, I'd just go for the GC05. Since nobody else had it yet.
The wheel made its debut months ago in Japan magazines before SOS carried them. IMO, it's the most elegant 5 spoke design (yet light weight, can't beat that). There's quite a bit of people using the GC06 and 07. 06 gives the car more aggressive racy feeling. While the 07 is very elegant especially it looks a lot like the 94-01 OEMs but in bigger size.
I have no history of HRE/IForged, but there're also plenty of people having them on their street cruizer....
Last advise, maybe I'm contrary to what I was saying above: Get the wheels you really like, don't go for the "wow, I'm the only one having these wheels" factor. You know I have TE37...
The wheel made its debut months ago in Japan magazines before SOS carried them. IMO, it's the most elegant 5 spoke design (yet light weight, can't beat that). There's quite a bit of people using the GC06 and 07. 06 gives the car more aggressive racy feeling. While the 07 is very elegant especially it looks a lot like the 94-01 OEMs but in bigger size.
I have no history of HRE/IForged, but there're also plenty of people having them on their street cruizer....
Last advise, maybe I'm contrary to what I was saying above: Get the wheels you really like, don't go for the "wow, I'm the only one having these wheels" factor. You know I have TE37...
mickeylex said:The GC 05s look great in person. Here is a pic from a recent Bay Area meet. Owner on prime is "smooth".
Thanks... that's exactly what I was looking for. Hard to tell, but that looks like the darker of the two silvers.
Here is another angle. Photo courtesy of arrrmand/Jeff.
Steve
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Thanks for digging up the pix guys!
That is a very nice wheel, probably one of the top three I've ever seen for an nsx. anyone know what these cost?
whiteNSXs said:Here is another angle. Photo courtesy of arrrmand/Jeff.
Steve
What wheel is on the silver NSX in the background?
The wheels on the silver NSX are Enkei RPM2. http://enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPM2.html
Lightweight and strong. Also reasonably priced considering the quality fit and finish and the fact that its made in Japan by Enkei. You can get them from America's Tire/Discount Tire. Front sizes should be 17x7 ET 38 (weight = 17lbs) and rear 18x9 ET 35 (21lbs). You could do 17x8 on the front with this wheel, but you might need a spacer (that's what I've heard). A 215/40/17 tire fits better on the 17x7 than it does on the 17x8 anyway. You can also do a 17x9 rear with an ET of 40 (19lbs). Color is "Hyper Black" - sometimes looks black, sometimes looks "chromey". Looks sort of "black chrome". Its a cast wheel, but very cleanly made and pretty light. Call America's Tire/Discount Tire - you will surprised to find out that this wheel costs less than $900 for a set.
IMHO these wheels look best on black and silver cars. Here are couple of pics:
Lightweight and strong. Also reasonably priced considering the quality fit and finish and the fact that its made in Japan by Enkei. You can get them from America's Tire/Discount Tire. Front sizes should be 17x7 ET 38 (weight = 17lbs) and rear 18x9 ET 35 (21lbs). You could do 17x8 on the front with this wheel, but you might need a spacer (that's what I've heard). A 215/40/17 tire fits better on the 17x7 than it does on the 17x8 anyway. You can also do a 17x9 rear with an ET of 40 (19lbs). Color is "Hyper Black" - sometimes looks black, sometimes looks "chromey". Looks sort of "black chrome". Its a cast wheel, but very cleanly made and pretty light. Call America's Tire/Discount Tire - you will surprised
to find out that this wheel costs less than $900 for a set.IMHO these wheels look best on black and silver cars. Here are couple of pics:
Wow... that black one looks great! I did read that 17x8 ET 45 doesn't work on pre '07, but wonder if they'd work on '97+ with it's different caliper spacing/design...
EDIT: I originally thought 7.5 would be ideal for a 215 tire, but you're right... 17x7 seems to be what Bridgestone uses as standard for that width.
EDIT: I originally thought 7.5 would be ideal for a 215 tire, but you're right... 17x7 seems to be what Bridgestone uses as standard for that width.
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WOW! that does look HOT!!
My Black Car. Pain in the "REAR" to keep those wheels clean
mickeylex said:The wheels on the silver NSX are Enkei RPM2. http://enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPM2.html
Lightweight and strong. Also reasonably priced considering the quality fit and finish and the fact that its made in Japan by Enkei. You can get them from America's Tire/Discount Tire. Front sizes should be 17x7 ET 38 (weight = 17lbs) and rear 18x9 ET 35 (21lbs). You could do 17x8 on the front with this wheel, but you might need a spacer (that's what I've heard). A 215/40/17 tire fits better on the 17x7 than it does on the 17x8 anyway. You can also do a 17x9 rear with an ET of 40 (19lbs). Color is "Hyper Black" - sometimes looks black, sometimes looks "chromey". Looks sort of "black chrome". Its a cast wheel, but very cleanly made and pretty light. Call America's Tire/Discount Tire - you will surprised
IMHO these wheels look best on black and silver cars. Here are couple of pics:
Anyone have a used set of GC-05F's they want to sell?? :smile:
PLEASE!!!
PLEASE!!!
You just missed a set for $1000 plus $350 shipping.
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h34573546
http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h34573546
ryans said:
good find, is that just me or it really look weird on that white car?
It's no where as hot as we seen on SOS pictures.
NSXDreamer2 said:
I'm noticing that some of these sets of rims don't have the concave rear like on the SOS website (which is actually from the Prodrive Japan website).
Makes me a little nervous, since this is the main reason I'm picking these rims.
(Tom's website has both the front and rear listed at +44 offset...I wonder if this will make the rim look flat or not.) Anyone know? 17/7.5 +44 and 18/9.5 +44.
The offset is the same, but the wheel is 2" wider in the rear, thus 1" on each side of center, since the spokes mount to the outer edge the same way for front and rear, the spokes will bend in an inch more in the rear, giving it that different look.
You should note that we do a face 2 in the rear which gives the rear a more exotic appearance (see below):
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exterior_performance_products/NSX/Prodrive/
Cheers,
-- Chris
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exterior_performance_products/NSX/Prodrive/
Cheers,
-- Chris
Chris@SoS said:You should note that we do a face 2 in the rear which gives the rear a more exotic appearance (see below):
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exterior_performance_products/NSX/Prodrive/
Cheers,
-- Chris
A face 2? Holy cow, now I'm confused. Looks like most people are not getting that more concave look from what I've seen.
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