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yomny · 08-03-2012, 03:36 PM

More pics indeed, i contacted their site and they're willing to sell directly. Awesome!

poormans_LFA · 08-03-2012, 04:37 PM

really nice!! love it.

miodculae · 08-03-2012, 06:34 PM

i wish there was some info, some tests (lol, yeah right), any input from drivers, past owners, etc. on these wheels.

i hate to work with assumptions off the cost, but they are extra wide and more of a target for some random rock,
bump, whatever to induce serious damage if their quality is as lacking as the price may lead one to assume.

without a doubt, they are gorgeous, have a killer name, and provide more of road contact at reduced weight
than virtually any wheel on the market with those specs.

i think the moral here is that they're too good to be true.

yomny · 08-03-2012, 07:13 PM

I think that with more tire, maybe a 245 all around, the wheel would be a bit safer, considering it'll fit and not have clearance issues.

miodculae · 08-04-2012, 10:33 AM

yes, but that would defeat the point of keeping the overall weight at (or very close) to the OEM number.

besides, the fact they're so light makes me wonder about the strength of the metal and cast method used.

Future · 08-04-2012, 12:31 PM

Last sunday, in a time attack event, I went a little off track, and hit the beginning of the concrete "apex" (red/white apex)... front right wheel was on the grass and hit the concrete patch (2" high) at about 110km/h (70mph)... I was sure I blew up my tire/rim... Left the track, everything was fine.

D1cker · 08-04-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miodculae

yes, but that would defeat the point of keeping the overall weight at (or very close) to the OEM number.

besides, the fact they're so light makes me wonder about the strength of the metal and cast method used.

I'm sure they're just low pressure cast, but they're not that light, A light 18x9 is 16-17lbs. These are 18.9lbs.

For $200/wheel you can't expect greatness, but these are no worse than a rota

Mild2Wild · 08-04-2012, 12:42 PM

Also they look to be a smallish company with much less distribution than rota. Not much reputation commands not much price.

SUB-FT86 · 08-04-2012, 04:29 PM

This is in the top 5 best looking wheels I have seen on the FRS/BRZ!!!!

yomny · 08-04-2012, 04:45 PM

have to say the same and for the price you really cant beat it, also a plus at least for me is that im able to run a square setup and keep same width tires front and rear. Coincidentally i saw the wheels on a car today, look really nice in person.

Not an FRS/BRZ but they still looked awesome.

Scooter Style · 08-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Looks great! LOVE those wheels soo much.
Still deciding on 18x9 +35 or 18x9.5 +40/+42.... this might have made my mind up.

yomny · 08-04-2012, 05:57 PM

Didnt know they had a 9.5" with a 40+ offset. I guess it all depends on personal taste. The 9.5 would require a slightly bigger tire which could restrict clearance. I have a 9.5" +40 offset on my Honda with a 245 and it's slightly stretched so I'm guessing the 9" would be good for 245 or less tire, if you want to run more the the 9.5". I'm talking about these tire sizes without having to stretch them, I'm sure you could do a bigger than 245 in the 9".

Scooter Style · 08-04-2012, 06:29 PM

I was saying in general for wheel choice. Wish I could afford those wheels!

I am thinking on actually going full white with NT03's

yomny · 08-04-2012, 07:45 PM

I actually have the nt03s on my s2k. I'm running 18x9.5 +40. I didn't know they had our built pattern.

08-03-2012, 03:36 PM	#29
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	More pics indeed, i contacted their site and they're willing to sell directly. Awesome! __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

08-03-2012, 04:37 PM	#30
poormans_LFA FT86Club.com O.G. Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Gunmetal Gundam Wing Zero Custom Location: socal Posts: 1,455 Thanks: 244 Thanked 221 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	really nice!! love it. __________________

08-03-2012, 07:13 PM	#32
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I think that with more tire, maybe a 245 all around, the wheel would be a bit safer, considering it'll fit and not have clearance issues. __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

08-04-2012, 04:45 PM	#38
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	have to say the same and for the price you really cant beat it, also a plus at least for me is that im able to run a square setup and keep same width tires front and rear. Coincidentally i saw the wheels on a car today, look really nice in person. Not an FRS/BRZ but they still looked awesome. __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

08-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#39
Scooter Style Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2015 BRZ/ Blue Series/ WRB Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great! LOVE those wheels soo much. Still deciding on 18x9 +35 or 18x9.5 +40/+42.... this might have made my mind up. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ #137 First BRZ in Columbus, OH! SOLD 2015 WRB Blue Series #900/1000 Team Rowdy Ohio Native Instgram brooks_church

08-03-2012, 06:34 PM	#31
miodculae FRS Adept Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NYC Posts: 171 Thanks: 45 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i wish there was some info, some tests (lol, yeah right), any input from drivers, past owners, etc. on these wheels. i hate to work with assumptions off the cost, but they are extra wide and more of a target for some random rock, bump, whatever to induce serious damage if their quality is as lacking as the price may lead one to assume. without a doubt, they are gorgeous, have a killer name, and provide more of road contact at reduced weight than virtually any wheel on the market with those specs. i think the moral here is that they're too good to be true.

08-04-2012, 10:33 AM	#33
miodculae FRS Adept Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NYC Posts: 171 Thanks: 45 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yes, but that would defeat the point of keeping the overall weight at (or very close) to the OEM number. besides, the fact they're so light makes me wonder about the strength of the metal and cast method used.

08-04-2012, 04:29 PM	#37
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This is in the top 5 best looking wheels I have seen on the FRS/BRZ!!!!

08-04-2012, 05:57 PM	#40
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Didnt know they had a 9.5" with a 40+ offset. I guess it all depends on personal taste. The 9.5 would require a slightly bigger tire which could restrict clearance. I have a 9.5" +40 offset on my Honda with a 245 and it's slightly stretched so I'm guessing the 9" would be good for 245 or less tire, if you want to run more the the 9.5". I'm talking about these tire sizes without having to stretch them, I'm sure you could do a bigger than 245 in the 9". __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

08-04-2012, 06:29 PM	#41
Scooter Style Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2015 BRZ/ Blue Series/ WRB Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 43 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was saying in general for wheel choice. Wish I could afford those wheels! I am thinking on actually going full white with NT03's __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ #137 First BRZ in Columbus, OH! SOLD 2015 WRB Blue Series #900/1000 Team Rowdy Ohio Native Instgram brooks_church

08-04-2012, 07:45 PM	#42
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I actually have the nt03s on my s2k. I'm running 18x9.5 +40. I didn't know they had our built pattern. __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

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