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Old 02-11-2009, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
Nah, I cannot agree to that - even wheels designs are changing, there are new inspirations, new trends, new ideas and especially the technology is changing (huge influence of CAD modeling). I really like how Rays have restyled their TE37 to VR.G2, or the whole FiveAxis wheels line up.
Cool, I'll keep an eye on that.
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Old 02-11-2009, 03:14 PM
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whoh... stay on topic ppl!

updated.....
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Old 02-11-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
^ there are some subtle difference between the Meister and SP1's, Meisters spokes are a bit more fatter then the Sp1. But feel free to add this to the list if you wish.
The centers are also way different in sizes due to the step sizes on the lips. A 19" Meister has a ~16" diameter piece while the SSR SP1 has ~17-18" diameter center piece with a much smaller step in the lip. The rivets on the SP1 also only go inbetween the spokes and are recessed while the Meisters go all around the perimeter and extend out.
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Old 02-11-2009, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Simann
Originally Posted by Motormouth
love dem TE37s. especially in those sizes.

18x9.5, 18x10.5?

must be +15 maybe?
Good eye!

The Falken RT 615's, although with my really tall sidewall (well compared to the stockers and other sizes out there) have a very stiff sidewall. Its a common and easily understood misconception that they would ride "soft" or fold too much while in a corner. However, per my experiance so far, they are much more predictable in either wet or dry. Definantly one of the best tires I have driven on, period!
I've had Continental, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Bridgestone and these really do give those brands a run for the money!

I reviewed each and every tire in this catagory and by far concluded the best non-biased and consecutive reviews went to the Azenis RT 615.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I love every minute of this car. Even driving in mundane daily traffic is a blast. Pretty much every day I either get really long stairs or thumbs up. I will get some better pics (high-res HD camera) soon. The camera I took these awful pics with was only 3 MP and about 5 years old

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Not posing? Are you sure? Since when did the Rotas come in 18x10.5?
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Old 02-11-2009, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by anyjuan
How bad can replicas be??
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...ls-review.html
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Old 02-12-2009, 10:00 AM
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And the wagon goes on

Axis Hiro = Advan TCII
Arospeed RS GT = Impul NS GT II
R1 Hype = Racing Hart RS-721
R1 Milano = SSR Professor MS1
R1 Champion = Voltec MS
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Old 02-12-2009, 10:18 AM
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I wish we could get release dates for each wheel too. Some of them could possibly be surprising.
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
And the wagon goes on

Axis Hiro = Advan TCII
Arospeed RS GT = Impul NS GT II
R1 Hype = Racing Hart RS-721
R1 Milano = SSR Professor MS1
R1 Champion = Voltec MS
Great, updated.
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:04 AM
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anyone know if the knew axis angel wheels are replicas of anything?
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:39 AM
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I think this thred needs pics. If were going close then post #5 needs to be added. Because some of the wheels listed have subtle differences.

This one Fails hard : Ruff 279 = Volk TE37

I think the pics will help.

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Old 02-12-2009, 11:50 AM
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could some of those wheel companies be producing licensed versions? older rim molds could easily have been sold for rebranding.

Don't know if that is normal in the rim industry, but I know in other industries it's normal.
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NA&CH
I think this thred needs pics. If were going close then post #5 needs to be added. Because some of the wheels listed have subtle differences.

This one Fails hard : Ruff 279 = Volk TE37

I think the pics will help.

Chris
I don't think they look like the TE's, look more like HRE/Iforged due to the spoke design and rivets (ie. FAKE rivets).
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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I'm not really in the mood to look around but what about Tenzo? they used to make a TON of knock off rims. mostly Volks.
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman21_23
anyone know if the knew axis angel wheels are replicas of anything?
Seams like this one is their own design.
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by The_VQ
Seams like this one is their own design.
nope, not imo


axis angel = Work Varianza T1S




available without the step lip as well
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Old 02-12-2009, 01:41 PM
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actually chris those aren't the same... the angels have a bend in the spoke... and are alot more concave
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Old 02-12-2009, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris @ Migliore
axis angel = Work Varianza T1S
Similar, but not a direct copy (every twin 7 spoke wheel will be similar), I can give them some credit for that, as I don't know exactly looking wheel as Angel.
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Old 02-12-2009, 04:02 PM
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ah good eyes. When i enlargd the pic it became apparent. Whats with the FAUX lip ring they put on it?
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Old 02-13-2009, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by synth19
I don't think they look like the TE's, look more like HRE/Iforged due to the spoke design and rivets (ie. FAKE rivets).
Thats a little better what style.

I think the new te.g2's look like the ruff 279. Spoke design atleast.

If this thread had the pics to show then this thread would be the ewebs "Thread of Replica's" hahaa

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Old 02-13-2009, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Not posing? Are you sure? Since when did the Rotas come in 18x10.5?

It was a close guess.
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