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Old May 16, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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Default ADR, 5Zigen, Enkei.....are these reputable rims??

i really want Rays TE-37's or Advan Model 6's, but i just cant afford them right now. My performance stock wheels are driving me crazy, i just dont like the way they look. I wanted to get a different style rim until i can afford to buy what i really want, and i like that 6 spoke aggresive look of the TE-37 and Advan, so i found a couple of wheels that look similar. Does anyone know if these wheels/models are decent, or does anyone know of a quality wheel that looks pretty much like the TE-37 or model 6?? I would really appreciate any input, but please dont reply if youre just going to bash me for buying less expensive wheels, that seems to happen alot here....
anyways, the styles i have found that i like are:

ADR Wheels- GT Sports in Hyper silver: http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelmodels/828

5Zigen- Fire in Silver (i think they make them in 18s, still looking for them in that size):http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/5zigen/5zigen.html
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Enkei RS6- Silver: http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/wheelmodels/133

please let me know if any of these are decent wheels, or if you know any TE-37 lookalikes for less money. Thanks all for your imput
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Old May 16, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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I know that 5Zigen is a very respectable brand in Japan, Enkei is not bad either.

I'd say go with 5Zigen
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Old May 16, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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5 zigen is superior to the other two, but for the money they are good too.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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GT sports only go to 7.5" wide. I got stuck with those on my Z for 7 months...

My new ADR M-Sports are 8.5 and 9.5" wide... much better
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Old May 16, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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My 0.02 contribution, Two more choices that will look good too.

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Old May 16, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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This is the other one, a little different but looking good too

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Old May 16, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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thanks so much jmr0311, those first wheels you posted are badass, i think i might go with them.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Remember to post pictures when you get them.

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Old May 16, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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5Zigen has a great rep and make good wheels. They import the Gewalt Evo II"s that are on my car. I love them and they are not hard on the pocket book.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Good lookin car man! Nice smoooth look.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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5Zigen copse $225 for 18x7.5 and i think they make them in 18x8.5 too

pretty good looking wheel IMO
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Old May 16, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by Crase Z
5Zigen has a great rep and make good wheels. They import the Gewalt Evo II"s that are on my car. I love them and they are not hard on the pocket book.
only problem is that if you want the Gewalt Evos to fit flush at the wheel well, you need spacers. I like the wheels except for that fact.

but I like the look
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Old May 17, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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Originally posted by nub
5Zigen copse $225 for 18x7.5 and i think they make them in 18x8.5 too

pretty good looking wheel IMO
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do they come in 18x8.5? if they do, I may be interested.. can't find any info on them..
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Those 5Zigen look really sweet, and for $225 for 18" they're a bargain.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Originally posted by Apexi350z

do they come in 18x8.5? if they do, I may be interested.. can't find any info on them..
The only one's listed on the wheelmax site are 18x7.5's but i dont see them making those in that size only, so you might want to call wheelmax and see if they make them any bigger.
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Originally posted by nub
The only one's listed on the wheelmax site are 18x7.5's but i dont see them making those in that size only, so you might want to call wheelmax and see if they make them any bigger.
discount tire has them in a 8"
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Old May 21, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by rodH
only problem is that if you want the Gewalt Evos to fit flush at the wheel well, you need spacers. I like the wheels except for that fact.

but I like the look
Yep your right the fronts dont need any spacers but the back wheels do need a small spacer to fit flush. The wheels are 19X9's in the front and 19X10s in the rear so they are really wide.

Spacers are not bad by any means. I ran them on my Celica to clear my Rotora Big brake kit for 2 years. The wheels were fine even after the car was totaled.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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What size spacers did you use for your Gewalt Evo's...and did you have to roll your fenders?
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i am really diggin those gewalt evos.. but same question he is asking... what size spacers?


Also I cant find where to buy these. Any recommendations?
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by toykilla
i am really diggin those gewalt evos.. but same question he is asking... what size spacers?


Also I cant find where to buy these. Any recommendations?
http://www.importhookup.com/wheeloptions/gewalt.htm
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