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hey guys, i will be buying some new rims soon and will proberly go through tempe tyres, although i have heard a few bad reports,, also at the auto salon i checked out the tech9 tyres display and they seemed to have some good wheels, just wondering if anyone had delt with these guys ifso how did you find them, ifnot were did you go and what place do you recomend

cheers guys

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while on the topic.. anyone know where to get Rays Engineering/Volk Racing Rims?

im chasing some Volk TE37's, and havent really found anyone that can get them...

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h27599948

buy now for $1670 + shipping

http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auct...ction/n18983611

24hrs to go current bid $870 (no bids on this item so far)

http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g34403606

1day current bid $1240 (so far only 1 bid)

shipping is about $100 per wheel if u do by boat (take up to 6weeks to get it)

PLus buyer fees, bank fees, etc etc your looking atlest $600-$700 onto of the tottal cost

Just to give you an idea :), so you can compare if cheaper to buy in australia on overseas

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guys take a look here http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...showtopic=97642

As already mentioned, dont buy cheap nasty wheels when you can get some bargain priced excellent condtion lighweight jap rims very easily.

I bought some veilside andrews racing V (three piece rims) in 17x9 and 19x10 for less than 2K with rubber - the rims alone sell in japan for over 5k new. Before that I had ANZ 17x8x9 new with rubber (imitation 3 piece) and they cost me nearly $1000 dollars more.

We just dont have the market to get killer gear like the japs do - bit like the cars really :rofl:

Also, the C-red site is worth a look, they get some decent jap rims in too.

and some more http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...c=82341&st=1140

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