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Hillzy

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Hillzy

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Hi guys/gals

I have myself an R33 with aussie FTL ROH wheels :wub::happy:

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

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Bee*R

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URAS

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Or maybe some sexy Wedsports

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

Cheerio

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Matty 31 Grand Master

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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 :happy:

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R31 drift pig

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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.

Hillzy Proficient

Hillzy

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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.

Simon-S14 Grand Master

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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.

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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 :starwars:

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