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What's the craze with Work wheels?
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? |
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Simple elegance combined with first rate craftsmanship and performance appeals to me in a big way. |
On that note I wanted forgestars so bad I thought they looked amazing and for the price that they are how can you say no. Well I recently saw a few sets In person and was not impressed they did not look as strong and and well made as the $3000+ wheels. Really killed my trip cuz I had my eye on those f14 super deep concaves. And changed my mind after that plus works and works of art there amazing up close.
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Forgestars are rotary "forged" and I have seen many sets, can't say they don't "look" strong. They look like wheels to me, and you can't really see the rotary lines in them either, so they get a half a seal of approval by me. And again, Works are $3000-5000, DEFINITELY not as strong as stock wheels, and they weigh more than almost any other wheel... THAT's what I'm not understanding. And at least the TE37s are some of the lightest wheels you can buy (I still dislike the JDM hype about them though) |
But when I'm talking about works I'm talking about the 3 piece forged miesters and stuff like that I personally think it looks amazing when they have deep dish set up. I'm also more than certain that works have a more form over function attitude
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Form over function, sure, but 3-5k?!?!?!... If it's ONLY for the form, I support Varrstoen. |
the Nissan ray's wheels are definitely the way to go. cheaper than the others (1k and under), forged and light weight.
went to the works site. do not want. ugly lol |
Just another overpriced ugly JDM trend that people drool over.
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Dee. Em. Otherwise, beats me. I'm a fan of Rota's line (KDM :p ) |
Haha, I actually agree with you, OP. In fact I really don't like most aftermarket wheels. Besides the sport package wheels and the NISMO wheels, I like:
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...bpsl_ci3_l.jpghttp://m0.i.pbase.com/g1/70/394770/2...0.zWwLAY6E.jpg & http://i48.tinypic.com/35kor4m.jpg The TL-S wheels are probably some of the best looking OEM wheels, methinks. (Yeah, I know. I have weird taste in wheels.) |
How about the Work CR Kiwami?? they are "work flowforming technology" (not to sure what that is lol) but they weight 22-24 lbs from what I found online. I really like the designs for those and they are $2200+ wheels i believe.
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jdm as fuk
check out mah rims mad baller yolo swag dropz panties brah dey be rare cuz from jpn cant find dat sht here |
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Metal gets stronger the more you play with it. On a flow formed/rotary forged/godknowswhatotherBSnamestheyhave they cast the centers with extra material (like a pie dish) then the sides are pressed up/down between two rollers stretching the material out making the barrels. That is why the wheels ARE stronger than straight cast wheels, but not as strong as true forging. This is also why Varrstoen TE37 replicas weigh like 28lbs for a 19x10.5, and Sportlines (GREAT replicas) weigh 24lbs. In true forging you take a BIG ASSS piece of aluminum, heat it until it's red hot and SMASH THAT BITCH with tens of thousands of pounds of pressure into the rough shape of your wheels. And authentic TE37s in the same size weigh 21-22lbs Quote:
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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 |
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http://www.braid.es/wheels/products/...d-gt_p297.html Race car runs 16 x 10 and these wheels are 8kg/corner .... |
I have Work Gnossis GS2's on my Z, but I didn't buy them cuz they were JDM or the "cool" brand. I saw them when I first bought my Z and always loved them. They are by far not the lightest, I think about 27lbs. I don't track or autoX my Z at all, I just love the look of mine and for me thats enough. O and I paid $2600.
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The amount of customization you have with 3 piece wheels is amazing. There are so many calculations you have to figure out to get the perfect setup. Some of you old timers may not really understand with what i'm getting at but i think a car with the perfect stance is the most beautiful thing in the world. I am by no means promoting the idiots who run ridiculous camber, there are always boundaries.
Here's my setup. Work VSXX 19x10+0(f) and 19x12+0(r) |
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Here is a 3-piece wheel after car-to-car contact in our state race championship ....
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I'm with you DE! :tiphat: |
I think the stockers are the best looking. Gimmie. The nismo wheels.
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forget to take your vitamins today? :confused: :icon17: |
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I would still like the TE37s even if they weren't popular. I enjoy their simple design, and I like the mag blue they come in.. To much money for me though lol.
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i still think WEDS packs the biggest punch. light weight, nice concavity, and pretty cheap for jdm wheels.
i like the oe nismo wheel design. light weight too... not very cheap though. |
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I like emotion cr ultimates but just for looks and affordability. The fact that they are heavy is holding me back. I like the nismo wheels as well but they are too pricey for me and I wish they were morw flush withoyt spacers.
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Yeah, I check the classifieds section regularly.
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adv 1 wheels are not bad, dunno if anyone else likes them.
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You want forged wheels. There is ForgeLine rims. Made in Ohio. :D
Forgeline: Welcome to Forgeline Motorsports |
Saw their site yesterday. Way too pricey for me.
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Work wheels are a dime a dozen...way too much of them around!
I'd rather get Nessen wheels but they are dbl the price of Works. Nessen looks nicer though. My favorite! :excited::tup: http://www.nessenforged.com/wheel4.png Their other collections: http://www.nessenforged.com/wheel6.png http://www.nessenforged.com/wheel7.png http://www.nessenforged.com/wheel1.png |
Well, if price is no object I'm going straight to HREs.
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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. |
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