Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2564268)

I found a set with new tires and TPMS sensors for $2500. That's basically getting the wheels for $1k. If you shop around you can find deals on Nismo wheels.

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2563099)

I thought they were forged at least... But the set that's for sale shows rotary spun, not even what I'd call high quality...
And they're not light... At all...

S1s are 26 lbs or something, VS-XX are about the same...

And I honestly think that the S1's are some of the ugliest wheels made, VS-XX I'm ok with. (But this is just my opinion)


I don't understand the rave about TE37s (I think the design is very simple), but I understand the weight and respect that.


But why are Works $3-4000?

Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2564325)

Well, if price is no object I'm going straight to HREs.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2564421)

i would go for the carbon fiber wheels. :tup: i think i read something like 6-7lbs for 19's or something.

Originally Posted by Liquid_G (Post 2564417)

because thats what they cost? what is the point of this thread?

Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2564426)

I'd be afraid of what happens when you hit a big bump at speed. Carbon fiber doesn't bend. It shatters.

Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2564426)

I'd be afraid of what happens when you hit a big bump at speed. Carbon fiber doesn't bend. It breaks.

Originally Posted by forza370z (Post 2563604)

Look is subjective. I personally love the Meister. They look so nice on Rx7, Silvia, Nsx, Supra, Evo, Wrx, Bmw and especially on Porsche! But I haven't really seen any good looking 370z with Meister s1 3p(s1r looks better on 370 tho). So maybe the Meister is not made for 370.

As for the quality, I don't know... They usually weight 27/28 Ib. Not the lightest but lighter then SSR. And spun is not that bad I assume? It's the cost efficient way to get close to forged? I know a lot of racing wheels are spun...

I am just gonna leave this here.:yum:

http://rejsa.nu/im/_bilar/8546_2010-...2d198374_o.jpg

Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 2564505)

Thats flippin uggly, I would never have a set of those crappy lokking rims on either of my Porsches.............one is a Z but people think it's a Porsche right?

Originally Posted by brucelidat (Post 2564316)

Saw their site yesterday. Way too pricey for me.

Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2564426)

I'd be afraid of what happens when you hit a big bump at speed. Carbon fiber doesn't bend. It breaks.

Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 2564503)

That's partially true. The actual Carbon fiber...err fiber... itself is very flexible. It's the process, adhesive and composite that determines how strong and flexible the part is. It's very possible to create a CF wheel that can take the abuse. Road and triathlon bikes have been made using CF parts for just about everything these days. I believe Lambo created a set for the Sesto Elemento. The problem is cost. It's prohibitory expensive to manufacture with very little to gain over a high quality forged wheel set.

Originally Posted by Tazicon (Post 2564505)

Thats flippin uggly, I would never have a set of those crappy looking rims on either of my Porsches.............one is a Z but people think it's a Porsche right?

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2564513)

kinda like them gravity cast wheels? :icon17:



i hear they are like 1/3 of a one piece light weight alloy wheel weight of the same size. :confused: but i wonder how hard it is to balance a CF wheel...

Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2564643)

:wtf2:

Works makes tons of different styles, not sure what the question is here?

It seems like alot of opinions in this thread and not alot of real facts.

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2565028)

work wheels are my top 5 favorites. The look of the vs-xx is timeless….

I'm also not sure the point of this thread.

If i could afford Nessen wheels, i'd jump on them…..but until that happens, work wheels are an affordable option.

Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2565055)

I think the original discussion is more about the OP not liking the style but he lost me when he said he would rather run Varrstoens, really do I need to repost this photo?

http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps6175cac0.jpg

Friends don't let friends run Varrstoens :icon17:

If that was a Work 2 piece wheel he would have at least been able to drive home.............

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2565097)

I don't understand why Works are so revered when the build is nothing special besides JDM?

And the S1 3pc, if you like the look. Yeah Varrstoens.

Waizzz, what did this person do that their wheel shattered. If it was a Volk, sure it probably wouldn't break like that, but I bet a Work work break just as easily, the centers are made in the exact same way.

Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2565157)

That Varrstoen broke because it's an originally 3 piece wheel that Varrstoen made a 1 piece cast wheel. They have no regard for quality or integrity only producing something as cheaply as possible

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2565097)

I don't understand why Works are so revered when the build is nothing special besides JDM?

And the S1 3pc, if you like the look. Yeah Varrstoens.

Waizzz, what did this person do that their wheel shattered. If it was a Volk, sure it probably wouldn't break like that, but I bet a Work work break just as easily, the centers are made in the exact same way.

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2565170)

Didn't NAIL a curb?

Originally Posted by Holy (Post 2565181)

"Real" rims bend. "Fake" rims crack. Take my rim for example, this occurrd about a month ago.

Originally Posted by Waizzz (Post 2565183)

Nope, spun out on an offramp

Thinking more about your point of the thread though I personally would never pay for HRE's and don't understand why others would pay nearly 3 times the cost when there are plenty of cheaper options that are just as reliable.

Just please for the love of everything holy don't ever bring up Varrstoen and functional ever again :icon17:



Yep see that's still driveable, that Varrstoen isn't

Originally Posted by Holy (Post 2565181)

"Real" rims bend. "Fake" rims crack. Take my rim for example, this occurrd about a month ago.

Originally Posted by WPPJR30 (Post 2565589)

Just because a wheel is not forged does not automatically classify it as a "poorly-constructed" wheel. Rays makes many cast wheels, as does Advan. I'd choose a Gramlight or an Advan RS-D, for example, over many other cast wheels out there.

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2565595)

Is it possible them that we hear about Varrstoens that break more often because they're just so much cheaper that more people can afford them? Not because they are actually made worse?