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Old 04-02-10, 11:27 AM
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Default cheap ebay wheels??

iam about to replace my factory rims on my sc4, cause they r going bad. just wondering if anyone bought a SET of ebay rims for like 600, either 18" or 19", how good and reliable r them? thanks
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In before someone posts that broken Rota wheel pic without knowing the true story.....anyway I think a few people are running the XXR's with no issues. If you can go more than $600 you can probably find some deals on memoryfab, rbwheels. Check out the Z and G forums and also zilvia.net also.
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I saw a set of Saleen mustang wheels on Ebay for $600.00 w/tires a few days ago. They look pretty good on an SC if your looking for respectable wheels, on a budget
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if you want a set of "cheap" wheels, just get the Supra TT wheels...or go with some XXR's if you dont mind the weight of them.
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Yes XXR 962's! Daily driven on them for almost 2 yrs and still in perfect condition minus some curb damage. Paid less than $600 back then.
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I think rotas are good just dont abuse them, on nasoic bunch of track sti's run them but anyways.

XXR are good too its like 600-800 for rims+ tires so its decent price.
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Buying brand new is a lot more expensive. I got a set of 18s with 2 brand new tires for $100.
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For 600 bucks, get G35 or Supra TT wheels. They are functional and can be resold
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i agree with others on a supra or nissan/infiniti wheels, but i will also say check out mustang rims.. I had a set of saleen replica's on one of my SC's and loved them.. Personally i wouldnt be against throwing a set of chrome FR500's or Deep dish cobra R's on my current SC.. I just like my chrome Supra wheels since i can stay cheap with 17" tires right now lol.
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you have a few options here like everyone said

around $600 bucks you can get

OEM quaility:
Supra TT Rims
G35 Rims
IS350 Rims
350Z Rims

Aftermarket:
XXR
Stern
Rota

Im currently running XXR 18" also and have them for 2+ years with no problems
(weight is not a major issue if u check the specs on a few volks n works out their weights are VERY close to the same weight as a few of the XXRs)

Ill be upgrading soon tho to 19" JDM wheels as I prefer FORGED wheel quaility.

DO NOT buy wheels from RBwheels ill rather run COPY then buy rims from them they refurbish and resell used/damaged JDM wheels and I have seen a few get sold and fell apart due to poor refurishing.

Good luck and post pictures!!

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Don't follow the hype, Supra TTs are ugly.
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600.00 search craigslist
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kinda hard to generalize "cheap ebay wheels" That being said, the guys above covered most of your less expensive brands. Id look at XXR, Stern, or even some MB Battles.
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Originally Posted by zhillz
Don't follow the hype, Supra TTs are ugly.
you think everything is ugly...nothing wrong with the Supra TT's, and its not a "hype", its a simple solution to a minor upgrade from stock wheels.
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Originally Posted by zhillz
Don't follow the hype, Supra TTs are ugly.
Sure thing Ray Charles .


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