17x9 Elite Wheels

[Dazzla]

What you guys think about 17x9 +15 elite wheels in gold with chrome lip?

I'm in a toss up between those or Rota P45R in 17x9.5 +12. But I can get the elite's for half the price of the Rota's from my friend. I've heard that they are heavy, but I'm not building a track car or anything, its my DD.

[TroubleBound]

Yeah go for the elite's. Don't really know what they look like, but i have P45r's and everyone and their mom is getting them nowadays, played out. Plus you said the elite's were half the price, which leaves more money for suspension.

[simmode1]

Seen this tread?zer...age=1

Elites were the new hot 240 wheel about a year and a half ago, but now they are discontinued and hard to find. So if you find a set, scoop them up quick or you'll regret it.

P45R's are the new, cheap 'it' wheel... I think both look great and are classic style that can never be played out.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

P45's and Elites are pretty much in the same category for me. Why would you even be considering the Rotas if you could get those Elites for 1/2 the price?

Do that. Weight really isn't a big deal. My SSR's are heavy as s***, I don't care.

[simmode1]

You can get P45R's for about $700 new. You're getting Elites for ~$350?! Sounds fishy. But if everything is on the up & up, get Elites. Thats a steal.

Here's a question though: Who the hell made these wheels? Phase2 was the only place I knew that sold them. Maybe if we find out who the manufacturer was we might have an eaiser time getting them nowadays...
Modified by simmode1 at 12:27 PM 6/30/2009

[james-dean85]

How much do a new set of P45R's normally cost?

Paul

[james-dean85]

Wow, just saw hat you had the price.. haha, should pay a little more attention. Thanks for the help though