Quality Wheel for 2500.00
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Quality Wheel for 2500.00
Okay - some of you know that I've been searching for just the right wheel for my car. I only plan to buy one set and unlike some CL members here, I don't have money to spend $4K on rims. I need a generous lip, 2 piece, and chrome. I won't be racing with a GS300 so weight isn't really THAT important. Mostly sportiness, class, and style. EVO's are mesh but I have always liked the basic 5-star chrome (Lowenhart LD5, Zauber Gettin, Dronell CA-05).
I was just talking to my neighbor about rims (he has a 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Convertible, stock wheels), I told him that I was looking at 19" HPRacing EVO's and his response was " Don't get those!" Of course I asked why and he didn't have a good reason. Something like, that company's too new or something to that effect.
I'm not an expert on wheels but I know what I like. When it comes to quality, I just want something that won't bend when I hit a pothole on the freeway at 100mph, the chrome is triple plated , smooth (not wavy), has a nice 1" lip, 2 piece with visible rivets.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing/HP Design Wheels/Hurrican Power Inc? I searched for the company online to find out if there were any complaints, raves, or dirt but I can only find solid info. They remind me of Blitz when they were new.
Any and all feedback is greatly apppreciated.
Darius
EDIT: ANy recommendation on wheels that match what I am looking for @ $2500.00 is appreciated.
I was just talking to my neighbor about rims (he has a 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Convertible, stock wheels), I told him that I was looking at 19" HPRacing EVO's and his response was " Don't get those!" Of course I asked why and he didn't have a good reason. Something like, that company's too new or something to that effect.
I'm not an expert on wheels but I know what I like. When it comes to quality, I just want something that won't bend when I hit a pothole on the freeway at 100mph, the chrome is triple plated , smooth (not wavy), has a nice 1" lip, 2 piece with visible rivets.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing/HP Design Wheels/Hurrican Power Inc? I searched for the company online to find out if there were any complaints, raves, or dirt but I can only find solid info. They remind me of Blitz when they were new.
Any and all feedback is greatly apppreciated.
Darius
EDIT: ANy recommendation on wheels that match what I am looking for @ $2500.00 is appreciated.
Last edited by TwentyTen; 11-15-03 at 02:18 AM.
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D, alot of factors play into that, size, manufacturer, contruction, etc etc. Plus the chrome thing complicates matters a little bit. Your best bet may be to just hold on through the winter, and look for deals to pop up on ebay/CL classifieds etc etc. I really like Mille Miglia wheels and they are not too expensive. Also look into the moda R6, the only thing is the things you want (lip, chrome, quality) may be hard to come by, example, the moda is a five star with no lip!
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Check out CCW Wheels. They have a nice split spoke forged wheel. If you meant 2500 for just wheels, theyre in your price range
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wotmstore/ccwsp5sp19wh.html
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Plus they have a sweet mesh design thats totally ballsy. No nonsense
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wotmstore/ccwsp5sp19wh.html
lips
Plus they have a sweet mesh design thats totally ballsy. No nonsense
Last edited by mr who; 11-15-03 at 10:38 AM.
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Originally posted by bluelex
thats the important question u left us thinking about, do u mean 2500.00 4 wheels only? or 2500.00 4 wheels and ties? ...
thats the important question u left us thinking about, do u mean 2500.00 4 wheels only? or 2500.00 4 wheels and ties? ...
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Originally posted by Darius2004
2500 for wheels - I think I can find a deal somewhere to get tires for $800.00.
2500 for wheels - I think I can find a deal somewhere to get tires for $800.00.
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Thanks D - Initially I was looking for a wheel and tire package for 2500.00 but after hearing some feedback from you guys not being able to find what I was looking for that price, I had no choice but to up the ante. I'll just have to wait a little longer (or up the client's bill ). As long as I have my car done when the sun returns, I'll be happy. - Hope they don't read these posts.
I really like the Gettins in chrome, they really make heads turns and coming from Japan, you're not likely to see them on every othere car.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing?????
I really like the Gettins in chrome, they really make heads turns and coming from Japan, you're not likely to see them on every othere car.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing?????
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Originally posted by Darius2004
Thanks D - Initially I was looking for a wheel and tire package for 2500.00 but after hearing some feedback from you guys not being able to find what I was looking for that price, I had no choice but to up the ante. I'll just have to wait a little longer (or up the client's bill ). As long as I have my car done when the sun returns, I'll be happy. - Hope they don't read these posts.
I really like the Gettins in chrome, they really make heads turns and coming from Japan, you're not likely to see them on every othere car.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing?????
Thanks D - Initially I was looking for a wheel and tire package for 2500.00 but after hearing some feedback from you guys not being able to find what I was looking for that price, I had no choice but to up the ante. I'll just have to wait a little longer (or up the client's bill ). As long as I have my car done when the sun returns, I'll be happy. - Hope they don't read these posts.
I really like the Gettins in chrome, they really make heads turns and coming from Japan, you're not likely to see them on every othere car.
Anybody know anything about HP Racing?????
EDIT: His name is Millatyme and the post is https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=101900
-Anthony
Last edited by Captain Bone; 11-15-03 at 11:37 AM.
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Originally posted by mr who
Check out CCW Wheels. They have a nice split spoke forged wheel. If you meant 2500 for just wheels, theyre in your price range
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wotmstore/ccwsp5sp19wh.html
lips
Plus they have a sweet mesh design thats totally ballsy. No nonsense
Check out CCW Wheels. They have a nice split spoke forged wheel. If you meant 2500 for just wheels, theyre in your price range
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wotmstore/ccwsp5sp19wh.html
lips
Plus they have a sweet mesh design thats totally ballsy. No nonsense
Those are nice, nice and lippy. Thanks for the referral.
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Originally posted by kola
Those Zauber and Work should be in your price range then. I seen some of those Work in person and it's very nice.
Those Zauber and Work should be in your price range then. I seen some of those Work in person and it's very nice.
Maybe in silver finish, not in Chrome...
I got mine for low $3K
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The couldn't find a place to buy Zauber rims online so I couldn't find a price. I found the site, http://www.arw.co.jp/wheel/z/zgt.html, and tons of forums where people had them but no place that advertised price.
The Work Rezax are Hot but they're close to 5K for a 19" wheel and tire package. Thanks again to everyone helping me make this decision. I hate buying something then finding out I could've done better. ESPECIALLY if I can't easily return it. (Like wheels from Japan.)
The Work Rezax are Hot but they're close to 5K for a 19" wheel and tire package. Thanks again to everyone helping me make this decision. I hate buying something then finding out I could've done better. ESPECIALLY if I can't easily return it. (Like wheels from Japan.)
Last edited by TwentyTen; 11-15-03 at 11:37 PM.
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D,
PM GS4Will, to date I believe he just supplied about 4 members with their Gettins so far if not more. He doesnt have the ROCK BOTTOM price, but he gets the wheels in as promised, which counts alot when you are dropping 3-4k on something from Japan!! Get a quote from him.
PM GS4Will, to date I believe he just supplied about 4 members with their Gettins so far if not more. He doesnt have the ROCK BOTTOM price, but he gets the wheels in as promised, which counts alot when you are dropping 3-4k on something from Japan!! Get a quote from him.