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-   -   What's the craze with Work wheels? (http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/81974-whats-craze-work-wheels.html)

fuct 11-11-2013 02:48 PM
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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.
fixed

Cmike2780 11-11-2013 03:15 PM
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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.
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.

Tazicon 11-11-2013 03:16 PM
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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


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?

DEpointfive0 11-11-2013 03:19 PM
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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?
:icon18::bowrofl::icon18:

Rusty 11-11-2013 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by brucelidat (Post 2564316)
Saw their site yesterday. Way too pricey for me.
I have their ZX3R Competition rims on my Nismo. :D

kenchan 11-11-2013 03:23 PM
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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.
kinda like them gravity cast wheels? :icon17:

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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.
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...

forza370z 11-11-2013 03:25 PM
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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?
:shakes head:

FuszNissan 11-11-2013 03:33 PM
GS4's FTW!

Cmike2780 11-11-2013 03:41 PM
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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...
I honestly don't know, but slapped on a Civic, it's about as effective as that huge rear spoiler.

Waiz 11-11-2013 05:06 PM
: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.

God-Speed 11-11-2013 05:28 PM
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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.
:iagree::iagree:

ka24king 11-11-2013 05:54 PM
ya i mean your not going to see me spending that much but when i see them there cool to look at!!

takjak2 11-11-2013 07:48 PM
Everyone loves the Nismo Forged Rays. So buy mine http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...ires-tpms.html

Ni55anPat 11-11-2013 09:07 PM
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.

Waiz 11-11-2013 09:32 PM
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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.
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.............


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