What's the craze with Work wheels?

kenchan · 11-11-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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

i would go for the carbon fiber wheels.

i think i read something like 6-7lbs for 19's or something.

Chuck33079 · 11-11-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i would go for the carbon fiber wheels.

i think i read something like 6-7lbs for 19's or something.

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

fuct · 11-11-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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

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.

kenchan · 11-11-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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?

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

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.

but i wonder how hard it is to balance a CF wheel...

Apoc370z · 11-11-2013, 01:16 PM

Looks are subjective, i seriously doubt the main reason why people choose work wheels over other brands is becauce of the JDM craze.

They are a bit pricey, but sometimes people are willing to pay a little more to get what they want, myself being one of them because i ordered the GS4. Didnt do it for the JDM craze, didnt do it for the performance. I simply did it because i like how they look on my Z.

Liquid_G · 11-11-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

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?

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

ZLife · 11-11-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

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

+1

FuszNissan · 11-11-2013, 03:33 PM

GS4's FTW!

Waiz · 11-11-2013, 05:06 PM

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

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.

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 2012 Nismo Wheels, Tires, and TPMS

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

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?

Friends don't let friends run Varrstoens

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

11-11-2013, 01:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 16	Looks are subjective, i seriously doubt the main reason why people choose work wheels over other brands is becauce of the JDM craze. They are a bit pricey, but sometimes people are willing to pay a little more to get what they want, myself being one of them because i ordered the GS4. Didnt do it for the JDM craze, didnt do it for the performance. I simply did it because i like how they look on my Z. KaienZ34 and raymondo510 like this.

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