SlightlyEvil Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I'm looking for a set of rims. want 18's. Don't mind width, they're really just for looks. I like the Exel TZ-10 styles, but read too many bad things about wheelmax and the quality of those rims. Would like to stay under $200/rim. Anybody got suggestions on comparable rims to the TZ-10's or the rims in this pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 rotas? pm subydude or visit there website http://subydude.com/osc/ http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 try http://www.tirerack.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlightlyEvil Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Nah Rota doesn't make an evenly spaced 10 spoke like that, at least not one I can find. ADR makes the Sokudo 10 which I'm not a fan of due to the lip. I want something that looks abit more stock. I love the Advan Kreuzer, Advan 151C and OZ Superturismo, but they're all out of my price range sadly. Anyone seen anything like those in a cheaper brand? Edit: I forgot Rota has the Tarmac 3, which isn't bad. That can go on the list... but anyone know anything like the Advan and OZ 15 spokes I listed above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Nah Rota doesn't make an evenly spaced 10 spoke like that, at least not one I can find. They don't? What about the Tarmac 2, the Tarmac 3, and the G-Force (may only be 17")? Cheers! -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 G-Force is 17" only. Tarmac 3 is 18" only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Isn't that what I said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Yeah, I was just confirming, since it seemed like you weren't 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yeah, I was just confirming, since it seemed like you weren't 100% sure. You're right though, I wasn't being crystal clear. I like the look of 10 spoke wheels too. Leaning toward the Tarmac 2 or 3. Thought I'd heard rumors that the 2 was going away. Can anyone confirm? Cheers! -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMyLGT Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Bringin this thread back. Evil, what negative things have you heard about Wheelmax or in particular Exel wheels? I was actually planning on buying a set of TZ-10's from them very soon, but your input could change my plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 G-Force is 17" only. Tarmac 3 is 18" only. 18x8.5 Rota G-Force should be coming out later this year ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.ssrwheels.com/imgs/wheels/med/type_f_black.jpg 2 extra spokes, but who cares? hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Bringin this thread back. Evil, what negative things have you heard about Wheelmax or in particular Exel wheels? I was actually planning on buying a set of TZ-10's from them very soon, but your input could change my plans... personally i don't like either brands... but those TZ-10 (copy of Advan RS) is really sexy.... couple memebers here have them... never heard anything wrong with them ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlightlyEvil Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 I don't think there's anything in particular wrong with the wheels themselves, they're obviously not the best made out there but I'm sure they're fine for day to day driving in summer. The problem seems to be with the companies who sell them - shipping the wrong colour, shipping only 3 out of 4 wheels, no one to talk to or help you at customer service, tires coming badly mounted or unbalanced, etc. It just seems those discount tire stores are more hassle than they're worth so I gave up on finding these. They're still my fav rims for the Leg though (Advan RS copies, yup! If anyone here wants to sell me theirs let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Rota Tarmac2's (aka "Group A") are still available but AFAIK the "full royal" colors and the titanium chrome have been discontinued. The Tarmac3 is very similar, although it is available in 18x8 (T2 is 18x7.5) and the spokes aren't flush with the lip. Pic below... The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/goldwindow53/priusrims1.jpg http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200412/dyka_1102411333_clio.jpg http://www.spec1wheels.com/wheels/wheels-brands/Sportmax/920_hypsilwml.jpghttp://www.spec1wheels.com/wheels/wheels-brands/Sportmax/920_chrmblk.jpg SportMax 920 18x7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There's one question i have with those Sportmax wheels... if you look at the lug nuts holes, they are just as big as the lug nuts, no room for socket or key? i hear they require a set of special lug nuts, but how do you go about tightening them? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectS15 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There's one question i have with those Sportmax wheels... if you look at the lug nuts holes, they are just as big as the lug nuts, no room for socket or key? i hear they require a set of special lug nuts, but how do you go about tightening them? extention and a big ass hex bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavis Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Im running these in 19s. They come in different colors. http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/1_29/products_id/6859?osCsid=f71b5174ed1ba2e954dae4400860deb6 http://www.ddavisart.com/LGT/images/legacygt_5_of_12_.jpg Silver ones.... http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/images/kyowa/kr206_swpl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There's one question i have with those Sportmax wheels... if you look at the lug nuts holes, they are just as big as the lug nuts, no room for socket or key? i hear they require a set of special lug nuts, but how do you go about tightening them? The ones pictured on the wheels have a larger diameter because they use a key that fits inside the lug... http://www.piloracing.com/prodimages/21733t.jpg A typical spline drive or narrow lug like these work fine... http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/MCG84236.jpghttp://www.mackinindustries.com/wm/kics/Resources/item6.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 OOOO the lug key go inside the lugs? Noooooice! so the set my friend lend me from his Corolla can actually work on our cars ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlightlyEvil Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 those sportmax rims are close to the Advans, wish they had em before I got my Rota Formula Mesh's. Still, you gotta deal with sportmax and if ou google "Sportmax customer service" it's very discouraging, turned me off them completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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