What are the nicest 17 inchers on an FTO?

[adrian]

hey,

As I prepare for mew new and second term of FTO ownership I am wondering what people think are the nicest rims on an FTO. Photos appreciated. I love the rims on CJ's motor, but I might look at changing them in a while to mod the car to my taste... and so it begins!

I have seen some cracking 18 inchers, but I think best to stick to 17s! Always loved these:

http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/dawn-spec/gpx/wheels.htm
http://www.mitsubishi-fto.org/dawn-spec ... dywork.htm

Adrian

[Sebastian]

it all depends adrian
personal taste it's a main factor


i love this model :

[CJ]

When looking at wheels, its easy to choose style over substance - try and get a balance i.e. a rim with a lip is less likely to suffer damage on the wheel face, similar considerations for wheels with pronounced spokes etc.

If I where to change the rims, I'd most definetly go for a lightweight model (i.e. Rota, Buddy Club) in an effort to reduce the rotating mass. Most aftermarket rims and tyres end up weighing more than the standard combo, note that the weight of a rotating wheel is increased four-fold at speed.

CJ

[gabico]

I believe that the evo 8 enkei look very good on the FTO.

I think Bernard has them on his car

[adrian]

These are pretty sweet Rota Rims too I think:

http://www.rotarims.ie/ProductsInd.asp?ProductType=48

[CJ]

These are pretty sweet Rota Rims too I think:

I like!

Not available in the FTO stud pattern (5 x 114.3) by the looks of things....

EDIT: I tell a lie - they are available, always check the source!

http://www.rotawheels.com/sdr.php

CJ

[Bernard]

I believe that the evo 8 enkei look very good on the FTO.
I think Bernard has them on his car

Yup, well remembered.
They're 17 x 8 with 235 40 tyres.
I think they look well and the width helps the handling, also afaik they can be bought fairly cheaply through the EVO owners club in the UK.

[adrian]

I believe that the evo 8 enkei look very good on the FTO.

I think Bernard has them on his car

Anyone for a full pciture of these on a silver FTO?

Update... sorry, found it!

[Myfeckin FTO]

JayvR has these Rotas in gunmetal on his FTO - really light rims - http://www.rotarims.ie/ProductsInd.asp?ProductType=32

[kevinod]

Anyone for a full pciture of these on a silver FTO?

Here's another...




btw... where'd the site albums go?

[Muad_dib77]

These albums?

http://www.fto-ireland.com/album/

I much prefer the rotas to the enkeis (noi) it's a matter of personal taste really..

these in black - yummeh

http://www.rotarims.ie/ProductsInd.asp?ProductType=41

[kevinod]

Hmmm link at top right gone missing (or am I thinking of the ftooc site??)

Rotas look good too, as you say all down to personal taste.

[Myfeckin FTO]

JayvR has these Rotas in gunmetal on his FTO - really light rims - http://www.rotarims.ie/ProductsInd.asp?ProductType=32

Here are the Rotas on Jays FTO -

[CJ]

Hmmm link at top right gone missing (or am I thinking of the ftooc site??)

I need to fix that at some point, you can get to your (or anyone elses) personal album via the profile.

CJ