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Old 04-09-01, 08:13 PM
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I was at the DAZZ site and was lookin at the Lowenhart rims. I especially like the BR-5, LD1, and the BS5 SUPER CRYSTAL (the one Biggie27 showed)... I was just wondering the quality of these rims. Are they regarded to as "knock-offs" or anything? How much do they run??

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Old 04-09-01, 08:32 PM
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I was thinking of Lowenhart LD1 originally. For 18x8.5 and 18x9.5, they cost you around $2600 from GTAutosports if you pick up the rims yourself at Anaheim, Southern California.

The quality of Lowenhart is superb as RacingHart. It's top of the line.
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they're pretty good wheels. LowenHart belongs to the HARTWHEELS line, which includes RacingHart, RH Evo, and other stuff. Not the big 4 in wheels (Work, SSR, Volk, and Enkei) but still very nice wheels in terms of quality and design.
Old 04-09-01, 10:22 PM
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Thumbs up the originals

the lowenharts are very true and original design wheels. the only way they can be "knock-offs" is when they knock all the $$$ off your wallet-very high end wheesl
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HELP ME!! The best price I found on the web tonight for the Lowenhart BS5 Super Crystal's is $999 a rim!! And that's not including tires!! Does anyone know where I can get them for less than that!! I'm only gettin 18's (if they come in 18's) Where else should I look? Anyone know any rim guys??

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Old 04-10-01, 02:20 AM
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Cool Suggested Dealer

Justin:

Try Wheel Warehouse and speak to Ziggy at 714-772-1281 x127.

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I think the super crystals only come in 19"s every site I went to they were offered in 19" and $999 per rim is not bad considering the cheapest I found was $1300 per rim! :eek:
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Try to contact Dave at GTAutosports. He will pricematch it and maybe even lower the price a bit.
Old 04-10-01, 09:38 AM
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i got my 19" LD-1s at Sprewell Racing in San Gabriel. i've been really happy with them.
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If you get the rims from GTAutosports, you don't need to pay sales tax! That's like automatical 8% off.
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No sales tax? SWEET... I'll give Dave a call soon and get the price for them. I just hope there's a way I can get 18's!?!??!


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I just put a set on (BR5) machined finish 18x8 18x9.5 avs sport 245/275. $3500 out the door! I think this is a good deal?
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GSWATKINS,
Is there any way you can post some pics of your ride on here? I was thinkin of gettin the same wheel, except the Super Crystal ones. I also was going to get the L-Tuned lowering kit so a pic would really help me see what it looks like!!! Hey, I even have a silver GS!! Thanks a million!!.... Where did you get your rims at??

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Have not taken the time to photo, but I live in HB, work in Newport. Probably easy to hook up? Best way to do your homework..... Photos don't always convey.... My opinion the rims look excellent up close (5-50') marginal when you are 100' or more away. They are difficult to wash (as most 3 piece). water holds up in many places. Air compressor in garage helps a bunch. I bought the rims from a friend at Northridge tire, I could probably hook up same price?
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Just so you know, BS5 Super Crystal has 45-60 day wait and they're custom order only....they also ONLY come in 19". Sprewell's price is around $6450 for rims and tires. $999/rim is also below dealer cost so if you can get BS5 SUPER CRYSTALS for that much, that's pretty damn good.

Personally, I think the BS5 Super Crystal is WAY overdoing it. Not even worth the money.

As for the price on for the 19" BR5 (R, not S), it's around $4000 or so with tires in silver. +$600 for bling-bling "look at me, I have shiny rims because I like shiny trinkets" chrome.

The BS5 (standard) is about the same price as the BR5 Chrome (because the BS5 only comes in chrome)

If you want 18", I can get you a better price than $3500 (which is a good deal) with tires...

Justin, just "private message" me if you want specifics...

Personally, I think if you're going to spend that much on rims, I would look at getting FORGED rims instead. I'd much rather spend $1300/rim on some HRE's than on some BS-5 Super Crystal...


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