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Volk GTS Phantom 19x9.5 +30
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Volk RE30 18x9.5 +28
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Volk CE28N Genesis 18x9.5 +28
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Old 01-05-2010, 01:45 AM
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Help me choose my next set of wheels

Volk GTS Phantom 19x9.5 +30 - Formula Silver with flat black lip


Volk RE30 18x9.5 +28 - Gunmetal


Volk CE28N Genesis 18x9.5 +28 - Burnt Silver
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RE30's and the CE28N's are two of my favorite wheels made. The CE28N is lighter than the RE, but the RE is 30% stronger. As far as looks, they will both look amazing. You can't go wrong with either one.

Here's a pic of my 18x0 +35 RE30 in Formula Silver

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Old 01-05-2010, 03:13 AM
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In your color... The Phantoms.
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Dude get them Volk GTS Phantom 19x9.5 +30 - Formula Silver with flat black lip no one has them in town on there 8 it will be sick!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOOO IIIT! lol
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lol pretty hard to pick, but i vote for the CEs
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Can't go wrong with the RE's or CE's -- they both are beautiful wheels.
Update with pics when the transformation is complete
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Personally, I'd say the phantoms because I'm a bigger fan of the five spoke wheels.
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Me too. I'm a firm believer in five spokes (or 5 split spokes in the case of Advan T5 and Mazdaspeed), so Volk Phantom of the given choices.
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I still like the CE's, not very many people have the genesis. Good offset choice too.
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Thanks for the help guys.

I wil obviously need to roll my fenders but would I also need them pulled if I went with 265/35-18 for the CE28N/RE30 and 265/30-19 for the GTS?
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I would go with a stronger wheel over a lighter wheel all day. Assuming they are with in a few pounds of each other.

How much extra does the CE Genesis cost because they are limited run? If is not that much extra then they would be my choice.
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
I would go with a stronger wheel over a lighter wheel all day. Assuming they are with in a few pounds of each other.

How much extra does the CE Genesis cost because they are limited run? If is not that much extra then they would be my choice.
You would still pick the CE's even though the RE's are 30% stronger?

The CE28N Genesis wheels are not any more expensive, they are just limited.
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LOL I definitely contradicted myself there but did not intend to! Sorry about that. I meant to say I prefer the looks of the CEs over the REs and based on appearances they would be my choice. For track purposes I would choose the REs.
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
LOL I definitely contradicted myself there but did not intend to! Sorry about that. I meant to say I prefer the looks of the CEs over the REs and based on appearances they would be my choice. For track purposes I would choose the REs.
This is strictly a street car.
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I just found a picture of a GTS in 19x9.5 +37 and the dish is pretty deep. That means I could run a 275/35-18 tire with just a fender roll.

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no need to have 275's over a 265 if you're just using the rubber for the street (correct me if Im wrong I thought you said this was not a track set of rims)
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
no need to have 275's over a 265 if you're just using the rubber for the street (correct me if Im wrong I thought you said this was not a track set of rims)
Yep, a 265 would work also.
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255x40 on 18x9 +35 rims is a good alternative street setup as well.
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None of them, get these.



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^You have obiviously never seen RE30's or CE28N's in person...
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Originally Posted by TopGear8
^You have obiviously never seen RE30's or CE28N's in person...

Who me? Yes I have. Great looking wheels just prefer these better.
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+1 9K, I love ce's to death but they are one of the most popular wheels out, so it's nice to own something more exclusive that nobody else has, like the G2's or GTM
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here's a crappy pic of my rear fitment but itll work for ya, I have the GT-S 19x9.5 +37 with 275/30/19 Toyo T1R's and dropped on Ohlins coilovers.

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I decided to go with the Volk GTS Phantom because I found a set in stock. I wont need to wait 3-4 months to order them.

I was told the 19x9.5 +37 on the front offset was too agressive and that modification would be needed to make them fit. There would also not be enough room for a big brake kit.

Would you guys agree with this info? If so what size/offset should I get for the front?


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