What does the370z think about ESR wheels?

TheWolfe · 06-07-2017, 01:40 AM

Hi, all!

So I'm getting coils this summer and want to set up a budget for some Work Meister S1 3PC's.

For the meantime, I'm wondering what you guys think about ESR SR06's--I've seen good and bad reviews of ESR's wheels, but IMO the SR06's seem like a decent, yet cheaper, alternative to Meisters (for the time being). Considering Meisters are like, what, $4000 with tires brand new, the SR06's are only $800 shipped to my front door... Much more doable for an engineering student!

I don't want to be that guy with fakes, though, and I'd love to put some OG Works on, but unfortunately my college payments are saying I ought to do otherwise

What do you guys think? Should I hold off on wheels completely until I can just afford the Works? Or do you think that the ESR's may be a good option for year or two until I can afford them? I mean, I could always run spacers and all that on my OEM wheels to get them to sit flush, but I've just always loved Meisters.

Thanks

osbornsm · 06-07-2017, 08:54 AM

This... is a copy of another wheel i think.

I've never heard of ESR... i am wisely hesitant to recommend something I've never heard of.

Chuck33079 · 06-07-2017, 09:00 AM

The $800 you would spend on knockoffs is 20% of the total cost for the real wheels. Why pay twice? That's not even getting into the whole quality debate.

littlejuanito · 06-07-2017, 09:04 AM

Just run spacers with OEM

BC416 · 06-07-2017, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The $800 you would spend on knockoffs is 20% of the total cost for the real wheels. Why pay twice? That's not even getting into the whole quality debate.

Why do something twice and spend more money in the long run? I'm all about doing it once and doing it right.

Jayhovah · 06-07-2017, 09:18 AM

Save for nice wheels if that's what you want... Do you have sport wheels already? If you do - keep in mind that, in terms of performance and quality, your OEM rays are pretty tough to beat.

OptionZero · 06-07-2017, 09:35 AM

Fake three piece is whack
Save your money, do it once

TheWolfe · 06-07-2017, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Save for nice wheels if that's what you want... Do you have sport wheels already? If you do - keep in mind that, in terms of performance and quality, your OEM rays are pretty tough to beat.

I have the black 18" OEMs, not the Rays unfortunately! They're not bad looking, by any means, I'm just looking to do something a little different is all

TheWolfe · 06-07-2017, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The $800 you would spend on knockoffs is 20% of the total cost for the real wheels. Why pay twice? That's not even getting into the whole quality debate.

That's a very fair point! I'll just be saving up money then, as there really wouldn't be a point in getting reps anyway. Thanks

OptionZero · 06-07-2017, 01:18 PM

There's a middle ground between cheap garbage and $1,000 per piece wheels.

Rays Gram Lights are a pretty good entry level wheel imo.
Work Emotions too, if you stick to one-piece stuff
Enkei would be great if they would grow balls and go up to 19/20 inch sizing (they don't)

Really though

Just look for a used set of OG TE37 or TE37 SL's
Quality is unquestioned. Fitment is ok, easy peazy.

Nixin · 06-07-2017, 03:50 PM

Pass. Save some cash and do it right when you are ready.

Jayhovah · 06-07-2017, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolfe

That's a very fair point! I'll just be saving up money then, as there really wouldn't be a point in getting reps anyway. Thanks

With the way this place has been recently, its kind of refreshing for a new member to take advice so easily and upgrade to premium membership so early. Welcome to the community!

TheWolfe · 06-07-2017, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

With the way this place has been recently, its kind of refreshing for a new member to take advice so easily and upgrade to premium membership so early. Welcome to the community!

I joined this when I bought the car brand new, forgot it existed, and then was pleasantly surprised when I saw it's still as active as I remember

Thank you for the kind words, though!

I don't see why somebody would ask a question and then disregard the majority of the answers they receive, though... Like, why even ask the question in the first place?

Oh well, who am I to judge haha

madwi · 06-07-2017, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolfe

I joined this when I bought the car brand new, forgot it existed, and then was pleasantly surprised when I saw it's still as active as I remember

Thank you for the kind words, though!

I don't see why somebody would ask a question and then disregard the majority of the answers they receive, though... Like, why even ask the question in the first place?

Oh well, who am I to judge haha

Give it a few minutes, some idiot will try to justify financing a Z at 30% interest rate and will still go through with it even after receiving good advice here.

ChaseZ · 06-07-2017, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolfe

I have the black 18" OEMs, not the Rays unfortunately! They're not bad looking, by any means, I'm just looking to do something a little different is all

Powdercoat them for the meantime.

Those ESR are also heavy as ****.

View Poll Results: Should I get ESR's?
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06-07-2017, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheWolfe Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 27 Posts: 520 Drives: like a maniac Rep Power: 47869	What does the370z think about ESR wheels? Hi, all! So I'm getting coils this summer and want to set up a budget for some Work Meister S1 3PC's. For the meantime, I'm wondering what you guys think about ESR SR06's--I've seen good and bad reviews of ESR's wheels, but IMO the SR06's seem like a decent, yet cheaper, alternative to Meisters (for the time being). Considering Meisters are like, what, $4000 with tires brand new, the SR06's are only $800 shipped to my front door... Much more doable for an engineering student! I don't want to be that guy with fakes, though, and I'd love to put some OG Works on, but unfortunately my college payments are saying I ought to do otherwise What do you guys think? Should I hold off on wheels completely until I can just afford the Works? Or do you think that the ESR's may be a good option for year or two until I can afford them? I mean, I could always run spacers and all that on my OEM wheels to get them to sit flush, but I've just always loved Meisters. Thanks cooldwt likes this. __________________ // *Jotech Tuned* / UpRev w/ ARC / K&N / Berk / TrackDecals.com

06-07-2017, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	This... is a copy of another wheel i think. I've never heard of ESR... i am wisely hesitant to recommend something I've never heard of. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-07-2017, 09:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The $800 you would spend on knockoffs is 20% of the total cost for the real wheels. Why pay twice? That's not even getting into the whole quality debate. Rusty, madwi, BC416 and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-07-2017, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 418	Just run spacers with OEM __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

06-07-2017, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Fake three piece is whack Save your money, do it once TheWolfe and NVSTR like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-07-2017, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	There's a middle ground between cheap garbage and $1,000 per piece wheels. Rays Gram Lights are a pretty good entry level wheel imo. Work Emotions too, if you stick to one-piece stuff Enkei would be great if they would grow balls and go up to 19/20 inch sizing (they don't) Really though Just look for a used set of OG TE37 or TE37 SL's Quality is unquestioned. Fitment is ok, easy peazy. Memphis370Z and TheWolfe like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-07-2017, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Pass. Save some cash and do it right when you are ready. TheWolfe likes this.

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