other than porsche?

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Originally Posted by rip

I would like to run 17x7 rims and because I can't afford porsche rims, ... I really like the look of the 5 spoked porsche twisties. And I bought a import magazine to try and get a feel for who sells something similar. But the problem is that if I were to narrow the search down a bit there are so many companies there, I little to no way of knowing the quality of the rim.

Check eBay for the specific rims you want. I don't know about Porsche specifically, but the wheels I want are always being auctioned for 20-35% of retail.

Also, go to TireRack.com. Pick some cars that have the bolt pattern you have or want, and see what rims are available. Their selection is amazing. I am not sure about their site but I've seen print ads from them saying they accept trade-ins of stock wheels. Maybe they the Twisties you want at a used wheel price.

I've been universally told that all wheel companies are pretty good. The higher priced wheels are generally because of extreme sizing, light-weight construction, and/or brand-name appeal. Quality would only be an issue if you are a serious racer.