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Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishey (Post 3067070)
Yea, but Rays/Volk rims are not a top quality product. When it comes to Rims they are mid level grade.

You can buy a high level wheel for 4k a set which will be better in every single way then a Volk wheel.


Which rim would you recommend? Ssr?


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Fishey 12-28-2014 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067072)
Which rim would you recommend? Ssr?


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Forgeline's :) no doubt about it. I might be biased though as I am a employee of the company. However, if your looking for a set of top quality wheels I can certainly get you the best deal possible on a set of Forgelines. There is no doubt though that Forgeline does make the very top quality of aluminum racing wheels.

P.S. I should note that I do not have much to do with the wheel manufacturing at the company and I only work extremely part time as I am usually busy with Racing Obligations/My Business (shop owner)

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishey (Post 3067105)
Forgeline's :) no doubt about it. I might be biased though as I am a employee of the company. However, if your looking for a set of top quality wheels I can certainly get you the best deal possible on a set of Forgelines.



P.S. I should note that I do not have much to do with the wheel manufacturing at the company and I only work extremely part time.


I'm gonna check out some of their wheels. I'll pm you if I see one that pops at me. I appreciate it.


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Read T 12-28-2014 03:06 PM

Just to throw in my .02$

The OEM 19" Rays wheels are awesome. Good quality and I think they look great.

For the track i got 4 18x10 Forgestars F&R. They hold up great on the track and are lighter than stock 19" (and with tires are lighter than the stock setup). I can also rotate front and rear.


If I had the money I'd go for CCWs, but I'm cheap.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067187)
Just to throw in my .02$

The OEM 19" Rays wheels are awesome. Good quality and I think they look great.

For the track i got 4 18x10 Forgestars F&R. They hold up great on the track and are lighter than stock 19" (and with tires are lighter than the stock setup). I can also rotate front and rear.


Have you had any problems with them on the track? How is quality?


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Read T 12-28-2014 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067188)
Have you had any problems with them on the track? How is quality?

I have had 3 track events on them, I clean them and inspect for any cracks after each day and have noticed none. They seem to be holding up fine. My one gripe is that I was using wipe on paint stripper about 20 feet from my car one day and I guess some of the fumes made their way to one of the wheels and it got a few spots of corrosion. The finish on them isn't that great, but for the price I think they're hard to beat. Steering does feel lighter with them on (although this could be more of the tires than the wheels).

track video plug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxx6Fyaks9Q

On the other hand, the Z1 1-piece rotors...

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067197)
I have had 3 track events on them, I clean them and inspect for any cracks after each day and have noticed none. They seem to be holding up fine. My one gripe is that I was using wipe on paint stripper about 20 feet from my car one day and I guess some of the fumes made their way to one of the wheels and it got a few spots of corrosion. The finish on them isn't that great, but for the price I think they're hard to beat. Steering does feel lighter with them on (although this could be more of the tires than the wheels).

track video plug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxx6Fyaks9Q

On the other hand, the Z1 1-piece rotors...


I appreciate your help. Were yours factory color? http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...25bc7b389d.jpg


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Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 03:28 PM

Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims
 
That's one the cleanest z I have seen in awhile. I'm trying to get to this level on the rims. They look nice and possibly NISMO conversion.


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Read T 12-28-2014 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067199)
I appreciate your help. Were yours factory color?

Mine were the 'factory' silver. I didn't want them some other color or powdercoated so that it was easier to see cracks if any developed.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067227)
Mine were the 'factory' silver. I didn't want them some other color or powdercoated so that it was easier to see cracks if any developed.


I wonder if I can get bronze factory. What tire set up are you running?


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Read T 12-28-2014 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067229)
I wonder if I can get bronze factory. What tire set up are you running?

275/35/18 Kumho XS x4

You can order them in just about any color, that said powdercoating does hide cracks.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067230)
275/35/18 Kumho XS x4

You can order them in just about any color, that said powdercoating does hide cracks.


I'm debating on 19" with 255 front and 305 backs. I don't want 18" to be small


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Read T 12-28-2014 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067231)
I'm debating on 19" with 255 front and 305 backs. I don't want 18" to be small

For tracking or looks? If I wanted a 19" wheel that looked good personally I'd just stick with the OEM ones. Also note that to get a good thread engagement on the lugs you should read the "all about lug nuts" sticky in wheel/tire forum.

Dragon_Ball_Z 12-28-2014 04:04 PM

19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well


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Read T 12-28-2014 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067235)
19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well

Don't mean to talk you out of Forgestar, but why not pick up an extra set of the OEM 19s for track days


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