My ISS Forged wheel build progress thread...

[issforged]

Originally Posted by Srenity

I am going against the grain. I ordered a set 18 x 10's all around with 36 offset. I am going to be running 275's on all four. The fronts should be fine but the rear is going to need a large spacer. The wheels are Wedsport SA55. I went for lightweight square setup and looks were secondary. Hope I don't regret it.

thats going to look HAWT!!

either way, they're wheels, if you dont like it, sell 'em and give me a call!!

[TheGreatOne]

Originally Posted by Srenity

I am going against the grain. I ordered a set 18 x 10's all around with 36 offset. I am going to be running 275's on all four. The fronts should be fine but the rear is going to need a large spacer. The wheels are Wedsport SA55. I went for lightweight square setup and looks were secondary. Hope I don't regret it.

I'm definitely interested in seeing it, sounds pretty good.

One great thing is being able to rotate your tires

[Unique_Z]

Nice looking forward to see the setup!

[TheGreatOne]

Hmm what about lug nuts? I'm thinking with a nice pair of wheels like this I should be getting some high quality lug nuts

Also color....I was considering Neo Chrome

- Mainly cause they have no specific color
- If scratched by installation/removal...can't really tell
- minor cool factor



However it could look completely terrible.

Other option is just stick to Black and that might be more inline with the clean look of my car. If VJ or anyone has some suggestions, would be awesome.

Also not sure the quality gap between lug nuts that are $80 vs $150 (I wouldn't touch anything thats $35 or less on Ebay)

[issforged]

Be extremely careful with Project Kics Lugs!

There are certain Project Kics lugs, especially the R26, that are basically one-time use race lugs
they are made of a softer aluminum that normal aluminum lugs which makes them significantly lighter than normal aluminum lugs

These type of lugs are meant for track use only and are meant to be replaced after 3-4 wheel on/off because the aluminum severely stretches to hold tension on the nut...this is fine if you will be regularly replacing lugs, if you do not regularly replace the lugs than these should NOT be used i.e. a street car.

We have had our own experience with this on our shop track Evo X. On our 6th wheels on/off, 9 of the 20 total lugs split in half and we had to replace all our studs because most of them we had to cut to get the lugs off.

I am in no way saying that these are bad lugs!!! They are the absolute best when it comes to race purposes, just not for street use

For street use, brands like Muteki or NRG are great...they are made of denser forged aluminum that is a bit heavier but you can take them on and off as much as you'd like

also important is read the package and do not over torque aluminum lugs!!!!

[Huck]

Good thing to know, thanks for the info!


Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

[TheGreatOne]

Ahhhh, see, glad I asked, thanks again for the wisdom/knowledge VJ

[fuct]

wow you can go two years without taking your wheels off?!?

[TheGreatOne]

Hey guys, got an update from ISS on my wheels

I figured I was going to check in on Friday but boom, pics in my inbox today

Looks to be coming along nicely


-the raw forgings




-after the raw forgings came out of the CNC Lathe




-the CNC Lathe turned forging with my design cut out




-My center caps in their holders about to get cut




- All four of the center disks cut out and waiting on the rack for the mounting pad height and lug pattern to get cut

[GaleForce]

Cool!

[gy954]

Verrry Nice! Please continue to document progress.

[TheGreatOne]

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Cool!

indeed lol

Originally Posted by gy954

Verrry Nice! Please continue to document progress.

Thanks. Will do, been a very good experience so far! Pretty cool to see what a 3 piece forged wheel goes through...

[issforged]

Sean your wheels are going to turn out awesome!!

It's really been a pleasure working with you man

[TheGreatOne]

Originally Posted by 370Fitment

Sean your wheels are going to turn out awesome!!

It's really been a pleasure working with you man

Thanks VJ, same here!

These teaser pics just got me more anxious, might loose it when I see pics of the brush aluminum lip lol.

Think I settled on getting These Muteki Lugs and locks. I might just go all black though

[issforged]

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Thanks VJ, same here!

These teaser pics just got me more anxious, might loose it when I see pics of the brush aluminum lip lol.

Think I settled on getting These Muteki Lugs and locks. I might just go all black though

you're definitely going to lose it man...theres no question about that!!
i'll make sure when i get those pics to send you an email before telling you to sit down...then send you the pics hahaha

great choice on lugs...we use the Mutekis here all the time
just make sure when you go to put them on, you use a good torque wrench and torque them to the amount it says on the package

and NEVER EVER EVER EVER go near these wheels or lugs with an air impact gun!!! EVER EVER EVER!!!! LOL i cant stress that enough!

lol if you see someone going to use an air gun, ninja kick them in the head and drive away!!

always screw the lugs on by hand, and then torque them down with a torque wrench