Mblock66 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 http://site.e-autosports.com/Ings/Legacy/01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 no one? I don't know crap about rims but these are like audi S4 style and I like em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 looks like volk progressiv te Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I don't think it is b/c it looks like the te curves in at the center cap and this wheel is flat like the S4 rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Check out an Advan site. They look like an Advan model to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Rays or Volk from the stickers : http://site.e-autosports.com/Ings/Legacy/04.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I don't think it is b/c it looks like the te curves in at the center cap and this wheel is flat like the S4 rims He said progressiv. Check the site: http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi2/english/getWheelList.cgi?maker=VOLK Specifically here: http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/datas2/VOLK/250_PRO_TE/logo.jpghttp://www.rayswheels.co.jp/emenu/datas2/VOLK/250_PRO_TE/big_f2.jpg ･Forged 1 piece Wheel (Reverse Rim) ･Color : Mercury Silver ･The ★ marks in the size table denote models matching big calipers of SKYLINE (excluding the BREMBO caliper of V35), FAIRLADY Z (excluding the BREMBO caliper of Z33), SUPRA, CELSIOR, RX-7 and IMPREZA (GDB/BREMBO calipers). ･The ◆ marks in the size table match BREMBO caliper of SKYLINE (V35) and FAIRLADY Z (Z33). ･The ▲ marks in the size table match BREMBO caliper of LANCER EVO. ･The ■ marks in the size table match BREMBO caliper of IMPREZA (GDB). ･All of the sizes of 5H/P.C.D. 100 in the size table denote models matching big calipers of SUBARU cars (excluding GDB). ･Attachments : Center Cap, Valvestem ･Prices of parts : Center Cap 3,000 yen, Valvestem 1,000 yen ･Taxes are not included in the prices. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ok forget about them hahah they are like $750 a piece. WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ok forget about them hahah they are like $750 a piece. WOW it IS a Volk rim.. price of a JDM wheels by Rays Engineering (Mackin Industries parts are not cheap). http://www.mackinindustries.com Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 like I said I know nothing about rims. I don't understand how they could be more expensive for 1 then it is for an entire set of a lot of other rims. I guess it is the same thing as sony, tiffany's, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 like I said I know nothing about rims. I don't understand how they could be more expensive for 1 then it is for an entire set of a lot of other rims. I guess it is the same thing as sony, tiffany's, etc it's also how it's built, the type of metal quality grade used, the process making it, final strength tests, R&D time, and that's just scratching the surface. Of course there's a mark up for them for buying them as name brand, but they perform well. Not all aluminum wheels are the same and not all rim makers use the same rim process, watch: http://www.jrponline.com/downloads/mm/rays.wmv Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdownunder Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 That's one tough looking wagon there lads....love the wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 like I said I know nothing about rims. I don't understand how they could be more expensive for 1 then it is for an entire set of a lot of other rims. I guess it is the same thing as sony, tiffany's, etc sony pays for the r&d and then other companies sell the same tech a few months later for less because they didn't have the initial cost to recoup. tiffany's is paying for a name which is what you're suggesting, imo. of course there is a premium for a brand name. partly due to the reasons xenonk already listed, partly because it's an original design unlike all the cheap wheels which are just copies or brands like volk, ssr, etc, and because they have more overhead for advertising/racing as well. the progressiv te is forged which means it can be as strong or stronger than a cheap cast wheel and still weigh less. less rotational mass translates to less wear on your suspension and brakes. it's also a new wheel for 2005 from volk and rays prices for wheels are always higher for the first year or two. are they worth it? maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 it's also a new wheel for 2005 from volk and rays prices for wheels are always higher for the first year or two. are they worth it? maybe. probably not, specially in the racing world or extreme high performance.. I mean, seriously, of the "abuse" I put my rims through the track with the SSRs, I dont see what's the point of getting a so-called "stronger" rim unless you are REALLY putting some insane forces to produce stress cracks from uber amounts of braking and insane torque out of the motor to turn the wheels all while using incredible grippy slick tires. If you want a STRUCTURAL strong rim while keeping it light, get a mesh wheel which is made of high-quality forged (some exteme forging pressures) aluminum. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 that's why the se37k is so appealing to me. cornering loads are the biggest factor for stress cracks and such afaik. my main point was that the high price is not just because of "fashion" or "name brand" as he suggested. it's that plus alot more most of which you detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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