Opinion On What Wheels

[Hillzy]

Hi guys/gals

I have myself an R33 with aussie FTL ROH wheels

I've searched and searched and I can't seem to find any wheels I want so I need some help.

Here's the criteria: Jap, 17"-18" and under around $1800 (without tyres). I've been looking at URAS NS-01 but they're discontinued and the only size I've been able to find them in it 17 x 8 and I wanted the 17 x 9.5. I also love the bee*r wheels that are similar looking to the URAS but I don't think they're available in Aus. The Volk CE28N is a super sexy wheels but I'd say that would be stretching the budget a little!

Volks

Bee*R

URAS

Or maybe some sexy Wedsports

So any suggestions on wheels or where to go to buy em?

Cheerio

[Yawn]

Id say you can probably get Work XD9's for something around your budget. The wedsports should be around there too. And you definitely wont get ce28's for 1.8k

[Hillzy]

Id say you can probably get Work XD9's for something around your budget. The wedsports should be around there too. And you definitely wont get ce28's for 1.8k

Yeah damn the expensive volks!

[Matty 31]

if you like the bee*r / uras wheel, dont be afraid at that price to get a set of drifteks. Cheap enough if ya break them and dont look that bad

Maybe shop around some of the traders to see whats coming across in containers second hand. XD9s look porn tho

[Hillzy]

I have considered drift teks but I'd rather spend the dosh on quality.

I'm loving the XD9's! ISC have them for 2.2k... can I stretch the budget anymore hehe?

This could be me:

[Yawn]

I say go for it! They suit a 33 to a tee

[Hillzy]

Yeah for sure. They're the sex.

...But $2,200

[dnbutts]

Go Volk

keep away from the aussie shit.

[R31 drift pig]

Well, BEE-R's and URAS NS-01's are both discontinued.

XD9's are a very good wheel for the money.

And there's nothing wrong with the ROH's....... as long as they're the custom 3 piece modulars and not the mass produced cast wheels. I got mine in custom offsets/widths/face types for less that 2K, and in 4 stud too.

Have you Looked at 5 Zigen GN+ Racer wheels? Can have you a set here for under $1600. Or $1800 for 18's.

Your biggest problem is if you buy here, you're paying a huge markup on them...... if you order from japan, you'll save a ton. In saying that, it's not that Aussie buisnesses are slapping huge amounts of markup on them for themselves..... it's to cover buying the wheels, import taxes, customs duties, freight etc. and then their profit goes on top.

Jump on Nengun/Greenline.co.jp/Perfect Run etc and see if you can get a set delivered here?

Exactly what Id be doing.

[mr_rbman]

xd9's = hot!

[Hillzy]

Well, BEE-R's and URAS NS-01's are both discontinued.

XD9's are a very good wheel for the money.

And there's nothing wrong with the ROH's....... as long as they're the custom 3 piece modulars and not the mass produced cast wheels. I got mine in custom offsets/widths/face types for less that 2K, and in 4 stud too.

Have you Looked at 5 Zigen GN+ Racer wheels? Can have you a set here for under $1600. Or $1800 for 18's.

Your biggest problem is if you buy here, you're paying a huge markup on them...... if you order from japan, you'll save a ton. In saying that, it's not that Aussie buisnesses are slapping huge amounts of markup on them for themselves..... it's to cover buying the wheels, import taxes, customs duties, freight etc. and then their profit goes on top.

Jump on Nengun/Greenline.co.jp/Perfect Run etc and see if you can get a set delivered here?

Exactly what Id be doing.

Thanks for that advice. The 5zigens are a great looking wheel too, and much better priced. I'll check out the websites and have a search around.

[nisskid]

out of those, id get the CE28N, forged and extremely lightweight, if i remember right <7kg for a 17x9kg, less than a TE37. not to mention they are a tough looking wheel. but yeh, would be stretching the $$.

[Luke_ENR34]

XD9's FTW

Let me know what wheel your after and i'll get you a price.

[Simon-S14]

Get the Rims through Jesse Streeter who is a regular importer of parts on NS.com... his email is [email protected]

He got my XD9's for me, and by the time i paid shipping via EMS (got them 3 days after he sent them) it cost around 1700 landed.

tell him what other rims your after and he will get you prices. His reputation is A1 and will not rip you off.

[Ultimate Man]

Volk CE28N's FTW! theyre sexy

Edited May 18, 2008 by Ultimate Man

[Krishy]

mmm XD9's or meisters for me.....

[Hillzy]

Get the Rims through Jesse Streeter who is a regular importer of parts on NS.com... his email is [email protected]

He got my XD9's for me, and by the time i paid shipping via EMS (got them 3 days after he sent them) it cost around 1700 landed.

tell him what other rims your after and he will get you prices. His reputation is A1 and will not rip you off.

Another person to praise Jesse Streeter, looks like that's a good avenue for purchase.

$1700 perfect, just under budget

[Hillzy]

XD9's FTW

Let me know what wheel your after and i'll get you a price.

Thanks for that Luke, will do.

It looks like it'll be XD9s, but I'll keep looking around.