Mach V Awesome wheels

[uspspro]

Originally Posted by ttknf

There's a difference between "similar" and "same" when it comes to appearance. This is virtually identical to a FN01R-C, which is already a quality, reasonably-priced wheel, so I'm a bit confused on what you guys are trying to achieve here.

Well for one, you can't get this size/PCD combo with the 5zigen.

2nd, the weight for this 17x9 is very good.

Why bag on this vendor?

[Silp3]

update on 255 wheel fitment?? any rubbing?

[spiller]

Originally Posted by ttknf

There's a difference between "similar" and "same" when it comes to appearance. This is virtually identical to a FN01R-C, which is already a quality, reasonably-priced wheel, so I'm a bit confused on what you guys are trying to achieve here.

Why the hate? If you love the 5Zigen's so much, go buy them, then there'll be no need for you to troll here.

[bneale]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

Forging wheels is done using a very powerful press -- tens of thousands of tons of pressure. Think of a blacksmith hammering a horseshoe -- that's a forging process. It results in a very strong finished product, but is extremely expensive to do.

Flow-form casting involves heating the aluminum to near-melting -- it's like soft butter -- and then pushing it into a mold. It's still more of a casting process than a forging, but the result is stronger than if you simply poured liquid metal into a mold.


Made in asia, by a company that produces wheels for many other aftermarket and OEM private labels.

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com

Just to clarify things here, are these photos of the 17x9 rim on the stock suspension?

I'm just wondering because I'm trying to find a set of 17x9's but everytime I think I find a set, people mention they will rub at full lock.

I'd love to confirm if these 17x9's work with the stock suspension. I'm planning on buying wheels for the STX class in Autocrossing and these will be on my list if they will fit with the stock suspension (I will be upgrading this later and prefer to buy the wheels first).

bneale

[Mach V Dan]

Originally Posted by bneale

Just to clarify things here, are these photos of the 17x9 rim on the stock suspension?

Yes.

I'm just wondering because I'm trying to find a set of 17x9's but everytime I think I find a set, people mention they will rub at full lock.

If it does, it's so minor I didn't notice. I don't think I've had full suspension compression AND full steering lock, but that'd be hard to achieve...

--Dan
Mach V

[sfwg]

Any way to get a picture looking down the side of the car? Do these poke or Sink or are they flush?

[BRZ88]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

Yes.


If it does, it's so minor I didn't notice. I don't think I've had full suspension compression AND full steering lock, but that'd be hard to achieve...

--Dan
Mach V

What size tires on those 17x9?

[Entropy]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

245 or 255? Tires look a little big for a 245 on a 9" wide wheel.

Awesome job on the wheels. 17x9 @ 17.8lbs is great!

Also, do you know the total weight (wheel + tire)?

Edit: Decided to open my eyes and read over thread again... They are 255s and weigh 37.3 lbs

[FRSpdDmn]

Dan, is this the same as a D-Force wheel? I have 3 sets of the D-Force's for my racecar and I quite like them. They look exactly the same. Not similar.... same. That's not a bad thing, though. I WANT a set of the D-Force's for my FR-S!

[FRSpdDmn]

Originally Posted by FRSpdDmn

Dan, is this the same as a D-Force wheel? I have 3 sets of the D-Force's for my racecar and I quite like them. They look exactly the same. Not similar.... same. That's not a bad thing, though. I WANT a set of the D-Force's for my FR-S!

So, I just talked to Tom at D-Force and he confirmed that these ARE the same wheels. That's great to hear!
Is there any way you could have them made withOUT the second set of holes drilled? I really dislike that look.
Second, what do you think about a group buy?

Thanks!

[Mach V Dan]

Originally Posted by FRSpdDmn

Is there any way you could have them made withOUT the second set of holes drilled? I really dislike that look.
Second, what do you think about a group buy?

We've been thinking we might do a narrower (and lighter) version of this wheel specifically for the BRZ/FR-S. It would be five-hole, might be slightly less expensive, and would be a pound (or more) lighter. Probably 17x7.5".

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com

[Flat Black VW]

If you did a brz/frs specific would you also offer a wider size for the rear? I would like to have staggered set up but wouldn't want 5 hole fronts with multi lug rear.

[RiskyTrousers]

Hey Dan,

Are these compatible with the stock TPMS sensors?

Thanks!

[Entropy]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

We've been thinking we might do a narrower (and lighter) version of this wheel specifically for the BRZ/FR-S. It would be five-hole, might be slightly less expensive, and would be a pound (or more) lighter. Probably 17x7.5".

--Dan
Mach V
FastWRX.com

17x7.5 +25 would fit nicely... Only 2mm outside clearance difference (inwards) from the 17x9 +42. Would be perfectly flush. It's hard to see people putting such high offset wheels on these twins! I would be all wheels of this size.