Expensive/Rare Wheel Thread. Let's talk.
#55
To each their own, but that just seems crazy.. hopefully you just bundled it into your financing cause I could never justify that.
#56
Luckly I bought the car used and they cam on the car! I'm actually looking to sell them to go with a 17in rim there just aren't many tire options for my rims. My tires are 205/40-18 and they are just to low pro for my taste. I could go with a 215/45 or even 225/50 but it would make it slot more challenging to do the suspension upgrades I want to do with out rubbing issues. So a 16 or 17 in rim would be way better! Now I just have to find a buyer for these rims!
#57
I have some 17x7.5 5zigen Proracer GN+ wheels, they currently have a 205/45/17. They will easily accept a 215-225/40-50/R17 without any issue.
They are blue, I wouldnt mind looking into some other wheels.
Pics of wheels on car:
If you are interested shoot me a pm and we can discuss. I personally like the 5zigens because they have the similar look to a TE-37, but they are NOT a knock off the TE-37 like Varrstons are.
They are blue, I wouldnt mind looking into some other wheels.
Pics of wheels on car:
If you are interested shoot me a pm and we can discuss. I personally like the 5zigens because they have the similar look to a TE-37, but they are NOT a knock off the TE-37 like Varrstons are.
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the trouble with expensive wheels is that they are expensive!
17" Volk Racing 17x8 4x100 +41 TE37 Bronze
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370570356690...84.m1438.l2648
love to get these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370570356690...84.m1438.l2648
love to get these
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I love the TE37's and the only reason why I haven't decided to pull the trigger on them is that when the spokes don't go all the way to the lip they looks smaller than they actually are. For my MINI I'd like the 17's to look as big as possible as I'd rather have 18s but I don't care for the extra weight and clearance.
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Why are those wheels $4,000 per set? They look like those wheels you get for honda civics that are "lightweight" for $100 a wheel???? For $4,000, I'd be getting some nice rotiform wheels or BBS wheels, or some rare vintage wheels! Someone please explain to me why these are so expensive?
Now I'm trying to recall why exactly BBS wheels made in Japan are more expensive than the ones made in Germany...is it because the aluminum used in Japan BBS wheels are ACQ? (Aircraft quality)
#71
I was wondering if because the forged wheels are so much stiiffer would they handle better? I watched a cast wheel being straightened and looked like it was made of rubbery plastic.
#72
The forged process allows for superior strength both for impacts and prolong stress.
- Erik
#73
I was thinking less deflection during hard cornering, keeping the tire tread better connected
Actually, handling is most affeected by un-sprung weight, so the more you can to "add lightness" the better agility and response you'll get.
The forged process allows for superior strength both for impacts and prolong stress.
Most cast wheels are very ductile if there's no post heat-treatment, that's pretty standard with the metallurgy of cast non-ferrous metals.
- Erik
The forged process allows for superior strength both for impacts and prolong stress.
Most cast wheels are very ductile if there's no post heat-treatment, that's pretty standard with the metallurgy of cast non-ferrous metals.
- Erik
#75
Why are those wheels $4,000 per set? They look like those wheels you get for honda civics that are "lightweight" for $100 a wheel???? For $4,000, I'd be getting some nice rotiform wheels or BBS wheels, or some rare vintage wheels! Someone please explain to me why these are so expensive?
Volk is a great wheel company