Official Aggressive Wheels & Fat Tires Thread
The wheels were just under $1400 shipped from a vendor on here, but it was about a 2-3 month wait. Most places I've seen sell them for closer to $1600, and they don't go for much cheaper used so I felt like I got a good deal.
I agree! I was "banned" from the Houston group here cause I said; "When I see someone with a set of Rota's I think; 'Wow. Look at those fake ass wheels.'" I'm not saying I'm "better" than anyone because I have WORKs or HREs. But my wheels are better than Rotas. So I've kinda made it a mini-mission to prove all these cheap, replica owners wrong. That a set of quality wheels doesn't start with price. And hopefully this will help the new owners purchase a correct wheel.
Here is what I started with;
Here is what I started with;
Originally Posted by Robert_K
Listen to the pod cast and than watch the video. I'm not saying buy a set of HRE's but the CEO explains how a quality wheel is designed.
Part I: (About 45min mark go to the video)
http://hw.libsyn.com/p/1/c/8/1c81a63...a6f58190f709fa
Part II:
Alan Peltier of HRE Wheels on CarCast with Adam Carolla - YouTube
eGarage and HRE Wheels; eGarage - HRE Wheels
Good Article; "Fake Debate;" Fake debate CoupeKiwi
Video from Welds Wheels; Dangerous imitation wheel !! - YouTube
Site that explains different JWL & VIA marking/certifications and much more; VIA Registration of Aluminum Wheel
HRE Explains: What is TUV?; HRE Explains: What is TUV? | HRE Performance Wheels
Guys there is more to a wheel than looks. Again I'm not saying buy a $4k-$6k+ set of wheels. But there are plenty of manufactures; Enkei, 5Zigen, OZ Racing, Weds Sport, that are inexpensive and are a quality wheel.
Part I: (About 45min mark go to the video)
http://hw.libsyn.com/p/1/c/8/1c81a63...a6f58190f709fa
Part II:
Alan Peltier of HRE Wheels on CarCast with Adam Carolla - YouTube
eGarage and HRE Wheels; eGarage - HRE Wheels
Good Article; "Fake Debate;" Fake debate CoupeKiwi
Video from Welds Wheels; Dangerous imitation wheel !! - YouTube
Site that explains different JWL & VIA marking/certifications and much more; VIA Registration of Aluminum Wheel
HRE Explains: What is TUV?; HRE Explains: What is TUV? | HRE Performance Wheels
Guys there is more to a wheel than looks. Again I'm not saying buy a $4k-$6k+ set of wheels. But there are plenty of manufactures; Enkei, 5Zigen, OZ Racing, Weds Sport, that are inexpensive and are a quality wheel.
Last edited by Robert_K; Mar 31, 2012 at 07:57 PM.
If I'm not mistaken the Sport brakes for the Z34 are the same size of the StopTech 14" BBK for the Z33. And there are some 18" wheels that will clear them. And are you stating that you'll spend the money for the Sports package on a 370Z but not the extra money for a set of 19" Enkei's? Again Enkei have been in the same price range of Rota's.
+1 on the imitation debate...My set of 18in RPF1's are shipping on monday. I wanted to keep it lightweight like my factory Track V1s but be able to fit a fatter tire and have that "all business" look that's solid for the road and the track. Very fair on price if you ask me
If I'm not mistaken the Sport brakes for the Z34 are the same size of the StopTech 14" BBK for the Z33. And there are some 18" wheels that will clear them. And are you stating that you'll spend the money for the Sports package on a 370Z but not the extra money for a set of 19" Enkei's? Again Enkei have been in the same price range of Rota's.
Robertk- I would spend the money for them I was just saying that the weds where 2400 new for 19"s lol Not at all saying that I wouldnt spend it shoot I am spending 1500 just for AD08 tires this wednesday.
Terrasmak- If they fit what offsets are they? I wouldnt think it would be ones that would look to good on the 370, just wondering because no one is going with 18"s on 370's for the most part I do know of one that has RPF1's in low offsets other than that not to many.
DAN
Im still rubbing on hard-ish corners but my fenders are rolled flat and pulled. Camber is at -2 and the wheel specs are 20x11 +22 with a 295/30/30 pilot super sport. Any ideas or suggestions of what I can do to fix the rubbing? When I jack up the tire it doesn't tough anything which is why I'm a little stumped. I have plenty of room on the inside and it's only rubbing the top of the inside of the fender.



Edit: the marks on the tire are not damage, it's rubber that I brushed on the inside of the fender to stop the paint from cracking and cover up exposed metal so it wouldn't rust.



Edit: the marks on the tire are not damage, it's rubber that I brushed on the inside of the fender to stop the paint from cracking and cover up exposed metal so it wouldn't rust.
Last edited by OkashiZ; Apr 2, 2012 at 11:44 AM.
Im still rubbing on hard-ish corners but my fenders are rolled flat and pulled. Camber is at -2 and the wheel specs are 20x11 +22 with a 295/30/30 pilot super sport. Any ideas or suggestions of what I can do to fix the rubbing? When I jack up the tire it doesn't tough anything which is why I'm a little stumped. I have plenty of room on the inside and it's only rubbing the top of the inside of the fender.









