Wheels/Does more expensive always equal better?
04-28-2007, 03:50 AM
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I have Motegi Touges on my car. Granted I worked for Motegi at the time and got a silly deal but I like them either way. They are 18x10s and 18x 9 and they weighted a few pounds less than my factory 17x7s. Just be carfull with the clear coat it is soft and American Racing/Motegi is picky about warrenty. But you could get a full set for say 6 7 hundo.
04-28-2007, 07:37 AM
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When looking for rims, I consider in this order... First, is it a brand I've heard of? Second, how much does it weigh? Third, do I like the look? Fourth, what's the cost?
04-28-2007, 07:54 AM
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depends on your priorities of looks vs performance vs cost.
lots of people have "knockoffs" around here...those kazeras, rota, axis are all knockoffs. The Volk and work purists chastize those people but there are some more well known copycats that are making decent wheels. Are they as good as volk, work or nismo...no, but if you're on a budget and want something that looks decent you'll be fine.
I would also check the private classifieds here as you could buy a more expensive set of used wheels for alot less $$
lots of people have "knockoffs" around here...those kazeras, rota, axis are all knockoffs. The Volk and work purists chastize those people but there are some more well known copycats that are making decent wheels. Are they as good as volk, work or nismo...no, but if you're on a budget and want something that looks decent you'll be fine.
I would also check the private classifieds here as you could buy a more expensive set of used wheels for alot less $$
04-28-2007, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bugsbbunny
Actually Mackin Industries is the US distributor for Volks which are made by Rays Engineering but...anyway
There was an article in Modified which says that 1 lb saved on rotational mass (ie. rims/wheels) = 10 lbs else where on the car. So if you can save 5 lbs on rotational mass on each wheel, it equals 200 lbs saved on the weight of you car. Point is, buy some strong and light wheels - you'll have better acceleration, better cornering, and better braking. If you can't afford them yet I'd suggest saving up because it's worth it.
There was an article in Modified which says that 1 lb saved on rotational mass (ie. rims/wheels) = 10 lbs else where on the car. So if you can save 5 lbs on rotational mass on each wheel, it equals 200 lbs saved on the weight of you car. Point is, buy some strong and light wheels - you'll have better acceleration, better cornering, and better braking. If you can't afford them yet I'd suggest saving up because it's worth it.
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