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Old 11-27-2001, 07:37 PM   #1
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Default 18" OZ superleggera

I did a search and came up with some prices. The price I have a ? about is the one from the U.K. for like $1300 with tires. Can this be possible? If so I'm hopping a plane to england tomorrow.

Any leads on good prices for these rims would be appreciated.

I refuse to pay tireracks 350 bucks a wheel.
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Old 11-27-2001, 07:52 PM   #2
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Old 11-27-2001, 08:18 PM   #3
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

tirerack..but the rims are like $350 a piece
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Old 11-27-2001, 10:51 PM   #4
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

Umm maybe it was 1300 pounds sterling...but that sounds a little high?

Just for you info the old 18" Supertourismos are around 1000 pounds...so maybe the price for the Leggera's is correct.
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:12 PM   #5
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

1000 pounds?! Aren't those just a tad haeavy to put on our cars?! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] (Sorry - it's the Jameson's talking...)
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:20 PM   #6
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

bump anyone else?
who's got the hook up, holla if ya hear mr, uhhhh [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:21 PM   #7
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by blkfocus:
1000 pounds?! Aren't those just a tad haeavy to put on our cars?! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] (Sorry - it's the Jameson's talking...)<hr></blockquote>

Tad haeavy? I think we can heandel it!
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:27 PM   #8
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

this is where I got the price I originally posted.

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by DJ_Phoenix:
Looking in my car magazine the best
price I can find is:

From England to USA [import]:

205/40/17 on 17'' Super Leggera/Super T's
215/35/18 on 18'' Super Leggera/Super T's

$991.28
$1371.00

(Price does not include carriage)

I think this is probably still more than you
can get it Stateside though.
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:53 PM   #9
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

I got a price from a local tire dealer for just over $2700CDN for 4 17" Superleggera's and 4 Yokohama Parada's.

A lot of cash for wheels.......but they look so good on the Focus!
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Old 11-27-2001, 11:56 PM   #10
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by blkfocus:
1000 pounds?! Aren't those just a tad haeavy to put on our cars?! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] (Sorry - it's the Jameson's talking...)<hr></blockquote>

Umm...the 18x8 Superleggera's only weigh 17.6lbs, so the 18x7 will be a little less than that.
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Old 11-28-2001, 12:01 AM   #11
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by blkfocus:
1000 pounds?! Aren't those just a tad haeavy to put on our cars?! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] (Sorry - it's the Jameson's talking...)<hr></blockquote>

Umm...the 18x8 Superleggera's only weigh 17.6lbs, so the 18x7 will be a little less than that, but if want to get into the inertial and rotational forces acting upon the outside circumference....

[img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] sorry, bad joke. I couldn't help it [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 11-28-2001, 12:03 AM   #12
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Sorry for the double post. I still can't edit my own posts or login to my profile yet. Ron is working on it for me.
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Old 11-28-2001, 01:14 PM   #13
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

Guy's if you want them rims you got to pay for them.....but one word of advise....you will love it.

I got the 17's and the package ran $1,760.00 for the setup.
(280 each rim)

The 18" were just release and I was getting quote's around 475.00 per rim.

I think $350 for each rim is a good price. and tirerack tire prices are great, so turn key and delivered to your door they have a great price.
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Old 11-28-2001, 01:43 PM   #14
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http://www.customwheelservice.com/wheels/index.html
has the 18x7's for 290 wheel.
He is getting back to me on tire prices.
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Old 11-29-2001, 11:43 AM   #15
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Great Price ....

I would not think twice for those.

dang if I wasnt planning other items I would pick up a set of the 18" just for show. I like the 17" for the track, gives a little more sidewall to work with as well better high performance tire options.

[img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] good buy..... get'm
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Old 11-30-2001, 04:57 PM   #16
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nader6972 - Please let me know what kind of package price he gives you. I am very interested in the 17's" or the 18's". I couldn't find the Superleggera's on the website above though.
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Old 12-01-2001, 06:23 AM   #17
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

you have to call them for the price. I am gonna order the wheels alone and then get tires from my local Americas Tire store. they will match any price.
I am looking at the Nitto NT-555, or that Yoko Paradas.
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Old 12-02-2001, 04:10 PM   #18
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

OK, I just picked up a copy of Max Power(uk version) drom tower records and I saw some 17" OZ'a with tires for just over a grand. Now I just gotta find out how to gettem to the states, cheap. I'm gonna call on some 18's on monday. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]
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Old 12-04-2001, 06:55 PM   #19
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

I'm looking for 18" wheels, with tire 215/40,..not 215/35,..because is too thin,..what do u think?
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Old 12-04-2001, 07:05 PM   #20
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HELL YEAH GE-S2, that's what i am looking to, would that fit the wheel? If yes then i am going to get them!

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Old 12-04-2001, 09:31 PM   #21
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

They will fit....

You speedo will be a tad off on the low side...

watch out for tickets, since the speedo will show you going a few mph slower than what you really are going.

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Old 12-05-2001, 11:44 AM   #22
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

the biggest thing is that your gearing will be taller. Less oomph off the line, better gas mileage while cruising, though 215/35/18 are the closest to the stock O.D.
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Old 12-05-2001, 08:08 PM   #23
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So what you are saying is, with the 215/40's the car is gonna be slower then with 215/35's?
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Old 12-06-2001, 09:17 AM   #24
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Default Re: 18" OZ superleggera

If you're running 18's, you're going to be slower off the line regardless of your sidewall. Them's big, heavy wheels. For the record, though, I've got 215/35-18's.
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