Are these safe? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dokterdewe · 03-21-2013, 08:30 AM

Please dont use these wheels

its horrendous..

BRZranger · 03-21-2013, 08:53 AM

LOL, no

adprokid · 03-21-2013, 11:30 AM

no

D1cker · 03-21-2013, 12:27 PM

Those are probably the worst wheels in the history of wheels, they also weigh 7lbs more than your stock ones.

Return them, or just sell them for a aluminum scrap, but whatever you do, don't put them on your poor car.

jeebus · 03-21-2013, 12:46 PM

Even if they aren't dangerous, they are TWENTY NINE POUNDS. That is 8lbs more than stock. Plus you are likely going with a wider tire, also heavier than stock. You will literally DESTROY the driving dynamics of this car. The steering will feel worse, the brakes will work less, the shocks will be overworked trying to keep this heavy wheel from bouncing around, your car will accelerate slower trying to spin those insanely heavy bricks around....

It's really the worst of every scenario. Plus they are dangerous.

shu5892001 · 03-21-2013, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeebus

Even if they aren't dangerous, they are TWENTY NINE POUNDS. That is 8lbs more than stock. Plus you are likely going with a wider tire, also heavier than stock. You will literally DESTROY the driving dynamics of this car. The steering will feel worse, the brakes will work less, the shocks will be overworked trying to keep this heavy wheel from bouncing around, your car will accelerate slower trying to spin those insanely heavy bricks around....

It's really the worst of every scenario. Plus they are dangerous.

+1

Foobar · 03-21-2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1cker

Those are probably the worst wheels in the history of wheels, they also weigh 7lbs more than your stock ones.

Return them, or just sell them for a aluminum scrap, but whatever you do, don't put them on your poor car.

No worries, they can add more random holes to lighten them!

OP, I would personally not be using those. Regardless of safety, that shit looks whack.

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MVJ1975 · 03-21-2013, 02:21 PM

You know, OEM FR-S wheels would be a great upgrade from those.

I'm only half joking here.

Foobar · 03-21-2013, 02:52 PM

Just looked into these further. They have a cap cover that is screwed in at those smaller holes which explains why they had to offset the patterns. Once the cover is on, you won't see the whack.

Still, not something I'd be happy with but it looks like they warranty the structural integrity for life.

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JoeBoxer · 03-21-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foobar

Just looked into these further. They have a cap cover that is screwed in at those smaller holes which explains why they had to offset the patterns. Once the cover is on, you won't see the whack.

Still, not something I'd be happy with but it looks like they warranty the structural integrity for life.

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Doubtful the warranty applies if you have them drilled like this. These would be a downgrade from stock even if they were the right bolt pattern.

To the OP: Return these and get your money back, PM me with your budget and i can get you something that will look and fit better i promise.

mrlewistan · 03-21-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

Doubtful the warranty applies if you have them drilled like this. These would be a downgrade from stock even if they were the right bolt pattern.

To the OP: Return these and get your money back, PM me with your budget and i can get you something that will look and fit better i promise.

Thanks but I'm just gonna return them and wait a while before I look into wheels again

BRZfan · 03-21-2013, 11:25 PM

Wow! what a friggin mess. There is something wrong at Custom Wheels Express. Unless you paid $25.00 each for the wheels you got screwed. I cannot believe that they drilled these holes for you. I would consider taking them to small claims court if convenient to do so. I would put these dudes on notice and if I knew the internet better I would make it well known to the public. - you would be doing many unaware potential buyers an extreme service. I wonder if there is a case regarding interstate commerce here.

My suggestion: go to professionals like a Discount Tire or Tire Rack and talk with them and be cautious when taking advice from people you do not know.. This internet buying can be extremely dangerous. Good Luck!

itdansharpe · 03-22-2013, 12:43 PM

Please no.

n2oinferno · 03-22-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlewistan

Thanks but I'm just gonna return them and wait a while before I look into wheels again

Can I make a suggestion?

If you like the thick five spoke, how about some Audi TT fat fives?
info and pictures shamelessly stolen from a Vortex ad.

17x7.5 +32
5x100 bolt pattern
Factory Audi/VW hub bore (57.1mm probably)
21.5 lbs each (according to Google)

03-21-2013, 12:46 PM	#19
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Even if they aren't dangerous, they are TWENTY NINE POUNDS. That is 8lbs more than stock. Plus you are likely going with a wider tire, also heavier than stock. You will literally DESTROY the driving dynamics of this car. The steering will feel worse, the brakes will work less, the shocks will be overworked trying to keep this heavy wheel from bouncing around, your car will accelerate slower trying to spin those insanely heavy bricks around.... It's really the worst of every scenario. Plus they are dangerous. __________________

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03-21-2013, 08:30 AM	#15
dokterdewe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: an automatic lightning red 86 Location: Indonesia Posts: 137 Thanks: 90 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Please dont use these wheels its horrendous..

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BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LOL, no

03-21-2013, 11:30 AM	#17
adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	no

03-21-2013, 12:27 PM	#18
D1cker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: B9 S4/ND2 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 522 Thanks: 190 Thanked 182 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those are probably the worst wheels in the history of wheels, they also weigh 7lbs more than your stock ones. Return them, or just sell them for a aluminum scrap, but whatever you do, don't put them on your poor car.

03-21-2013, 11:25 PM	#26
BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wow! what a friggin mess. There is something wrong at Custom Wheels Express. Unless you paid $25.00 each for the wheels you got screwed. I cannot believe that they drilled these holes for you. I would consider taking them to small claims court if convenient to do so. I would put these dudes on notice and if I knew the internet better I would make it well known to the public. - you would be doing many unaware potential buyers an extreme service. I wonder if there is a case regarding interstate commerce here. My suggestion: go to professionals like a Discount Tire or Tire Rack and talk with them and be cautious when taking advice from people you do not know.. This internet buying can be extremely dangerous. Good Luck!

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