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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Forgeline ZX3R's - 18x9.5 on 929's EB Evo

Just got my completely custom setup installed this past weekend. Brand new custom Forgeline ZX3R's in a custom bronze color I picked out with custom offsets thanks to Forgeline and broeli here on the forums! I spent a ton of time researching options for 9.5" or 10" rims for the VIII-IX and it's tough and limited. So many require staggered offsets or huge amounts of fender rolling/cutting/pulling, relocation of tabs, huge spacers, etc.

These are crazy light and super strong 3-piece custom wheels. For a completely custom setup, they cost about the same as some JDM wheels that people have to wait months for! Check them out: Forgeline

Actual specs are 18x9.5" +33 - currently wearing 245 Hoosiers. Same offsets all around so I can rotate as needed for optimal tire wear. Rear fenders are rolled even to prep for wider tires...

Forgeline had not actually made a bronze before so I figured it was high time to do it! David @ Forgeline sent me some samples and I chose the color. Here's how they turned out. With the flakes they have, they look really different in direct light/sunlight vs indirect - the 2nd and 3rd pics show that.

Edit: Forgeline told me they weigh 20lbs.
















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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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man that is ballin!! forgeline one of my fav wheels but can't afford them
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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so whats the offset?
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by J8dailo
man that is ballin!! forgeline one of my fav wheels but can't afford them
True. But after this happened to me last october, I vowed to get away from cast rims and convert to all forged rims.




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so whats the offset?
My bad, I left that out. Just added it: +33. Had zero issues of rubbing at the track this weekend.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Damn! Looks great brotha!
I dig Forgeline!
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Very nice
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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look raelly nce
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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WHEELS LOOK GREAT! theres nothing wrong with cast wheels... ive seen forged wheels crack too... just depends on circumstances... but if you can afford them, forged is the way to go!! light light light!!!
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Wow, Déjà vu! I think I've seen the ZX3s on an EBP Evo IX before. Looks nice.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Holy cow!!! That is awesome!
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Faust
Wow, Déjà vu! I think I've seen the ZX3s on an EBP Evo IX before. Looks nice.
I dug up your pics awhile back; very nice looking ride!

Did you have the ZX3's on it or the ZX3R's? What size and offset?
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by vipers
WHEELS LOOK GREAT! theres nothing wrong with cast wheels... ive seen forged wheels crack too... just depends on circumstances... but if you can afford them, forged is the way to go!! light light light!!!
Fo Sure.
Enkei and Advan both make good rims. But a lot of their track-worthy options require large spacers or don't come in a good 9.5-10" wide option that I wanted.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by boomn29
I dug up your pics awhile back; very nice looking ride!

Did you have the ZX3's on it or the ZX3R's? What size and offset?
They are ZX3Rs not sure about the offset but they are 18x9.5 as well.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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How light is crazy light?

Volk RE30 light? Dymag light?

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by scorke
How light is crazy light?

Volk RE30 light? Dymag light?

Scorke
I didn't get a chance to weigh them. I've got an email into Forgeline to find out the actual weight. I'll post that up when I find it out.

An additional lightweight option they have is Lightweight Hardware Option -Includes Titanium Bolts and Jetnuts (per wheel).
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