Wheel purchase advise/recommendation - RTX or Fast Wheels

[rraj2k9]

Hello every one,

Looking into getting a new set of tires and rims, and based on my budget narrowed down to these two,

Fast Wheels FC04 - http://www.1010tires.com/Wheels/Fast...ehicleid=94425
RTX Envy - http://www.rtxwheels.com/en/wheels/r...matte-gunmetal

I am leaning towards the RTX Envy but I am not able to find any reviews or information about the manufacturing of this rim. The FC04s are apparently flow forged as per the tire shop.

So was wondering if I could get some feedback from any one about these rims or from any one who have these rims ?

Thanks

[MugelloB7RS4]

I have a set of AG M580 19x9.5 ET 40 for sale. Works for B8.

I would double check to confirm that the FC04 are forged. For $240 per wheel, that seems like cast wheel prices to me.

*Edit* It says right on their website that the wheel is cast.

[MugelloB7RS4]

The wheels I have look like this. And Im in Toronto.

[moose_head]

I use RTX's Ingolstadt (B7 RS4 knockoff) for my winter set up. They've held up to my careless parking well enough, but I did have to replace one that developed a crack after 3 (4?) winters. RTX web site says that some of their R-Spec line is made with Flow Form. The other lines (including your Envy, and mine) are cast. http://www.rtxwheels.com/en/blog-rtx...heels-b19.html

[Brother Owl]

Those FC04 are cast but only 21lbs? Not bad

[scmtkings4]

I believe mattys4 has the FC04 wheels. He's been running it for a while with no issues I think

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[CarlLester]

I use RTX Envy for my winter wheels. Three winters in and they have help up fine.

[KRp220]

Hello every one,

Looking into getting a new set of tires and rims, and based on my budget narrowed down to these two,

Fast Wheels FC04 - http://www.1010tires.com/Wheels/Fast...ehicleid=94425
RTX Envy - http://www.rtxwheels.com/en/wheels/r...matte-gunmetal

I am leaning towards the RTX Envy but I am not able to find any reviews or information about the manufacturing of this rim. The FC04s are apparently flow forged as per the tire shop.

So was wondering if I could get some feedback from any one about these rims or from any one who have these rims ?

Thanks

TSW is a well know brand that offers styles similiar to what you are looking at, both flow forged.
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_geneva.php
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

[rraj2k9]

The wheels I have look like this. And Im in Toronto.

The FC04's looks pretty good. I am probably going to with these as the RTX only comes in a dark gun metal grey but the FC04s can be had in a titaniu finish which would go better with my meteor grey.

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TSW is a well know brand that offers styles similiar to what you are looking at, both flow forged.
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_geneva.php
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

The TSWs look pretty good, but they are above my budget.

[onlyaudis]

Those FC04 are cast but only 21lbs? Not bad

lightweight cast wheels on a heavy powerful car isn't that great of a combo IMO. I'd want at least flow formed.

[MugelloB7RS4]

These are the exact wheels I have

[KRp220]

The FC04's looks pretty good. I am probably going to with these as the RTX only comes in a dark gun metal grey but the FC04s can be had in a titaniu finish which would go better with my meteor grey.

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The TSWs look pretty good, but they are above my budget.

the TSW should only be about $250 more at most if you get free shipping on amazon, and pay $100 in shipping for the Fast Wheels

[rraj2k9]

So here is it with the new shoes,

RIMS - Fast Wheels FC04
Tires - Continental Extreme Contacts Sports

[lumberwood]

So here is it with the new shoes,

RIMS - Fast Wheels FC04
Tires - Continental Extreme Contacts Sports

Happy with the new wheels? Holding up well?

[Dr GP]

So here is it with the new shoes,

RIMS - Fast Wheels FC04
Tires - Continental Extreme Contacts Sports

Looks good.Have you considered ,removing the V6T emblems or replacing them with supercharged badges.Red or black CF.