Wheels for the R8

[WEEDER]

Hey Guys

I am thing about getting these wheels for the R8. Please do not think that I want the car to look like a Lambo.. I just like the wheels. I am thinking either the silver, flat black or the titanium. I would like to get the Hercules Rims for the Lambo, but I think that they are the wrong offset. Please let me know what you guys think. Sorry could not find a pic of the Hercules Rims.
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[skiaudi]

i think these would look sweet on the r8, the style is aggressive just like the stock wheel

[TSlice]

but I think that they are the wrong offset.

Could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Gallardo and R8 wheels are interchangeable, so you shouldn't have a problem. Maybe someone else can chime in...

[OEMplus.com]

Yes, Gallardo and R8 rims have the same ET and sizes...

[Bodhii]

Yes, Gallardo and R8 rims have the same ET and sizes...

What about fitting the Gallardo wheels over the R8's extra large brake calipers? Is it the same fitting as well? This is good news if they do fit!

[Liam@TheGallery]

What about fitting the Gallardo wheels over the R8's extra large brake calipers? Is it the same fitting as well? This is good news if they do fit!

They both have the same front calipers and the R8 rears have more clearance than the Gallardo rear calipers.

WEEDER - Keep in mind those Callisto's are quite heavy - 28lbs for the front and 34lbs for the rear. The hercules aka Murci Roadster wheel won't fit - too wide, wrong offsets and most important, wrong bolt pattern.

[rs4guyfolife]

i honestly dont know if those would look good on a r8 though...

[WEEDER]

i honestly dont know if those would look good on a r8 though...

I am not sure either.

[audirs]

get 20" dpe ls5 in brushed face and possible polished barrel, or even maybe a black barrel. i think the rims would suite the R8 so well. here is an example of how nice they look

[Bodhii]

20" on an R8? What next, a bouncing suspension? The R8 is not a hip hop bling bling car. 20" are completely bling bling.

[Liam@TheGallery]

20" on an R8? What next, a bouncing suspension? The R8 is not a hip hop bling bling car. 20" are completely bling bling.

Then I can be Kanye West



GR8Ghost can be 50 Cent



And the new owner of the APR 8 can be Diddy, Puffy, P Diddy or whatever name he is using today



We'll leave the Wayne Newton stuff up to you Bodhii.

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20" on an R8? What next, a bouncing suspension? The R8 is not a hip hop bling bling car. 20" are completely bling bling.

I think an R8 on airbags slammed would be pretty hot.

[GR8 Ghost]

The stock 19 inch wheels are too small for the R8. They are perfect for the track but in my opinion leave the car looking a little too feminine. Besides 20's are the new 19. 22's are bling.

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Those Avartias do look slick on your ride

[Bodhii]

Hey Liam, it looks like you have the Wayne Newton and hip hop stuff completely covered. Reminds me of seeing this photo on what a Russian did to his Porsche. He really likes 20" wheels too! BTW, I bet you look quite dashing when dressed up in an Elvis outfit.




I'll stick with form following function when it comes to sports/GT cars.

[Liam@TheGallery]

Hey Liam, it looks like you have the Wayne Newton and hip hop stuff completely covered. Reminds me of seeing this photo on what a Russian did to his Porsche. He really likes 20" wheels too! BTW, I bet you look quite dashing when dressed up in an Elvis outfit.




I'll stick with form following function when it comes to sports/GT cars.

Hmmm...Gauche Nouveau riche 996 Turbo emblazened in gold leaf compared to several R8's with nice lightweight street wheels.

Yup, you still have some comprehention issues.

[audirs]

Then I can be Kanye West



GR8Ghost can be 50 Cent



And the new owner of the APR 8 can be Diddy, Puffy, P Diddy or whatever name he is using today



We'll leave the Wayne Newton stuff up to you Bodhii.

rofl, hahaha

[Bodhii]

Really guys, I'll really try to get you on a track sometime. I know that your cool gold chains, impressive big rings and spectacular 20" rims will be quite a hit with everyone. However, I don't think they will allow you to wear all of your gorgeous jewelry while driving on the track. But hey,... they will be very excited to welcome your big bad 20" rims! ( And everyone is hoping they still have those cute little blinking lights on them.)

Liam, btw,.. its spelled "comprehension".

[WEEDER]

Hey Guys

I am thing about getting these wheels for the R8. Please do not think that I want the car to look like a Lambo.. I just like the wheels. I am thinking either the silver, flat black or the titanium. I would like to get the Hercules Rims for the Lambo, but I think that they are the wrong offset. Please let me know what you guys think. Sorry could not find a pic of the Hercules Rims.
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You can get these in flat black. That might not be bad?

[Liam@TheGallery]

Really guys, I'll really try to get you on a track sometime. I know that your cool gold chains, impressive big rings and spectacular 20" rims will be quite a hit with everyone. However, I don't think they will allow you to wear all of your gorgeous jewelry while driving on the track. But hey,... they will be very excited to welcome your big bad 20" rims! ( And everyone is hoping they still have those cute little blinking lights on them.)

Liam, btw,.. its spelled "comprehension".

I'll gladly gome to your next track day Bodhii as long as I'm your instructor. I'll keep the 20's and even switch the Pilot Sport Cups out for some crappy Pirelli PZero's. We'll also throw in 60lbs of lead in the front to erase any weight advantage my lighter 20's have. Maybe I should have my buddy bring his 599 GTB that comes standard with 20" wheels so you can laugh at him too. If you're such a hard core track junkie, you definitely need to remove those 19" wheels and throw some proper 18's on there ASAP.


*Queue random track pics for intArweb cock status*

Running a Student around Sebring...


Notice that TC Kline prepped E46 M3 in the background? He was ahead coming out of 17.

"Looked like an Arleigh Burke Destroyer threading a slalom"


Meh


Round we go


Pit in


I have a few thousand more on a hard drive back in FL i can get in a few weeks.

[akasch]

you should get the carbon fiber dymag rims those are soo dope

[Tiesto]

"Looked like an Arleigh Burke Destroyer threading a slalom"

mmm...

[Bodhii]

Hey Liam, you are right about the 18" wheels being a more versatile size for track use. But thankfully, Toyo makes their R888's in the perfect 19" size for the R8. So life is very good. Also Forgeline can't make their competition 18" wheels to fit the R8. Only in 19".:(

Hope everyone understands that all of these words in the above dialogues are just impromptu attempts at some fun and humor. The 20" wheels shown above are all beautifully designed, but to me, their exaggerated size seems to make them look aesthetically unbalanced.

And obviously Liam knows his stuff... And he does look dashing in his Elvis outfit. :D

ps.. Liam, I would be very seriously surprised if, indeed, you would 'qualify' to be my driving instructor... But then life is always full of the macabre and the unusual!(joke) Cheers

[Liam@TheGallery]

Hey Liam, you are right about the 18" wheels being a more versatile size for track use. But thankfully, Toyo makes their R888's in the perfect 19" size for the R8. So life is very good. Also Forgeline can't make their competition 18" wheels to fit the R8. Only in 19".:(

Hope everyone understands that all of these words in the above dialogues are just impromptu attempts at some fun and humor. The 20" wheels shown above are all beautifully designed, but to me, their exaggerated size seems to make them look aesthetically unbalanced.

And obviously Liam knows his stuff... And he does look dashing in his Elvis outfit. :D

ps.. Liam, I would be very seriously surprised if, indeed, you would 'qualify' to be my driving instructor... But then life is always full of the macabre and the unusual!(joke) Cheers

Impromptu attempts at humor are fine, but you have a history of posting arrogant, condescending and now borderline racist responses to nearly everyone's posts. I've tried to be helpful in your questions, however everytime I give you a correct and informative response, you simply ignore and insult.

I would be more than qualified to be your instructor Bodhii. These are just some of the groups I instruct for:

Audi Club North America
BMW CCA
Chin Motorsports
Ferrari Club North America
NASA
Porsche Owners Club
Porsche Club North America

And previously:
Audi Driving Experience - Panoz
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Mercedes AMG Experience - Petty

[Bodhii]

Too funny. Liam.

I think you again make a mistake by thinking that cultural identities are purely racial in nature. That thought never crossed my mind. I see the hip hop bling bling all over eastern Europe where I work most often. To me, its appearance there looks as ridiculous as it looks here in the USA,.. or in Singapore, or Nairobi, or Santiago. Calling it "racist," is like calling someone a racist if they don't like a certain jazz song.

If you do indeed work with all of those car organizations, then you and I have met several times at different tracks, I'm sure. I'm a long time Porsche person, and I have no enemies on any track ever. You seem to be a little soft skinned right now. You brought up the idea that I somehow represent this "Newton" guy, so I just followed your lead. Sorry you feel so dissed. Its just forum chatter where there are no sacred cows. Me included. :)