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Chevlon Racing16/7.5 16/8.5
I bought these wheels from carl and they are the sickest wheels ever! Sadly I recently crashed them into the curb and they are trashed
I have taken them to 4 wheel shops and none of them will even try to straighten them. There are no spacers used or fender roll to get them to look like this. They are 15x8 with a "0" offset wrapped in 195x50s. The tires just barely cover the rims and really expose them to damage from curb rash or in my case crash. I am really pissed off about it and am working on getting some new ones right now.
I have taken them to 4 wheel shops and none of them will even try to straighten them. There are no spacers used or fender roll to get them to look like this. They are 15x8 with a "0" offset wrapped in 195x50s. The tires just barely cover the rims and really expose them to damage from curb rash or in my case crash. I am really pissed off about it and am working on getting some new ones right now.Here are the extra set of wheels that came with my Mariah widebody project I'm working on. Compomotive Turbos. 13x8 I believe. These appear to be custom shells as there are zero size markings on the wheels.
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Rotary Freak
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,410
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Here's a pic of the SSR EXC Fins that I just picked up. 15x7 unknown offset.
I still need to locate centercaps / plates / keys and collars for them so if anyone has some for sale, let me know.
The black wheels are Watanabe 14x6.5 (i think). The watanabe's came with one of my old rx's and I just hung onto them for now.
The Pics of the red Rx were taken with my mobile while test fitting the wheels on my friends car prior to purchase.
I still need to locate centercaps / plates / keys and collars for them so if anyone has some for sale, let me know.
The black wheels are Watanabe 14x6.5 (i think). The watanabe's came with one of my old rx's and I just hung onto them for now.
The Pics of the red Rx were taken with my mobile while test fitting the wheels on my friends car prior to purchase.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: San Gabriel, California
These are my choice (I wish I could find some). SSR was bought out by Tanabe a few years ago. These wheels are discontinued. Tanabe/SSR no longer makes a tight mesh like this. I called Tanabe a few days ago.
Tanabe Racing Development USA, /inc.
1849 Western Way
Torrance, California 90501 USA
tel (310) 783-0200
fax (310) 783-0020
e-mail info@tanabe-usa.com
The guy I spoke with said that Tanabe would consider re-introducing these wheels if there was a big enough demand. I told him that the demand is there, I want them and tons of corolla guys and other old schoolers want them. He said that its good that I called so that he knows my interest. He suggested I have others call and express their interest if there is any. He said that if they get enough phone calls/emails, they might do another run of these wheels.
So if anyone is interested, please let them know!
Tanabe Racing Development USA, /inc.
1849 Western Way
Torrance, California 90501 USA
tel (310) 783-0200
fax (310) 783-0020
e-mail info@tanabe-usa.com
The guy I spoke with said that Tanabe would consider re-introducing these wheels if there was a big enough demand. I told him that the demand is there, I want them and tons of corolla guys and other old schoolers want them. He said that its good that I called so that he knows my interest. He suggested I have others call and express their interest if there is any. He said that if they get enough phone calls/emails, they might do another run of these wheels.
So if anyone is interested, please let them know!
If the SSR Mesh went back into production, it would easily cost somewhere between 1500 - 2000 dollars for a set of 15x9 (just an estimate). We're hard-pressed to believe that many people would go for something like that. Since the last time you called, zero people have called again about that wheel. I mean, don't get me wrong -- there are people who will spend the cash for high quality wheels that are light and strong, but the majority shows the opposite.
I was on the phone about a month ago talking to a customer about our SSR Type-F wheels, and midway through the conversation, he asked me the price. I said, "Oh, about $650.00." He said, "Oh wow that's pretty cheap." So I said, "... per wheel." Then he goes, "Alright, I think I might have called the wrong place." And he hangs up. Very few people these days seem to appreciate the idea of quality and the cost it takes to have it.
Actually, I'm the one who spoke to you about that. To tell you the truth, I too wish these wheels were still in production. I had them on my 1st Gen a few years ago. They definitely fit the style of the car. Unfortunately, a lot of car guys in general have been going for that cheap junk from Taiwan and the Philippines. At least we still have the MK1 MK2 and MK3 available.
If the SSR Mesh went back into production, it would easily cost somewhere between 1500 - 2000 dollars for a set of 15x9 (just an estimate). We're hard-pressed to believe that many people would go for something like that. Since the last time you called, zero people have called again about that wheel. I mean, don't get me wrong -- there are people who will spend the cash for high quality wheels that are light and strong, but the majority shows the opposite.
I was on the phone about a month ago talking to a customer about our SSR Type-F wheels, and midway through the conversation, he asked me the price. I said, "Oh, about $650.00." He said, "Oh wow that's pretty cheap." So I said, "... per wheel." Then he goes, "Alright, I think I might have called the wrong place." And he hangs up. Very few people these days seem to appreciate the idea of quality and the cost it takes to have it.
If the SSR Mesh went back into production, it would easily cost somewhere between 1500 - 2000 dollars for a set of 15x9 (just an estimate). We're hard-pressed to believe that many people would go for something like that. Since the last time you called, zero people have called again about that wheel. I mean, don't get me wrong -- there are people who will spend the cash for high quality wheels that are light and strong, but the majority shows the opposite.
I was on the phone about a month ago talking to a customer about our SSR Type-F wheels, and midway through the conversation, he asked me the price. I said, "Oh, about $650.00." He said, "Oh wow that's pretty cheap." So I said, "... per wheel." Then he goes, "Alright, I think I might have called the wrong place." And he hangs up. Very few people these days seem to appreciate the idea of quality and the cost it takes to have it.
Environmentally-Hostile
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,662
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From: Ennis/Arlington Texas
Here's a pic of the SSR EXC Fins that I just picked up. 15x7 unknown offset.
I still need to locate centercaps / plates / keys and collars for them so if anyone has some for sale, let me know.
The black wheels are Watanabe 14x6.5 (i think). The watanabe's came with one of my old rx's and I just hung onto them for now.
The Pics of the red Rx were taken with my mobile while test fitting the wheels on my friends car prior to purchase.
I still need to locate centercaps / plates / keys and collars for them so if anyone has some for sale, let me know.
The black wheels are Watanabe 14x6.5 (i think). The watanabe's came with one of my old rx's and I just hung onto them for now.
The Pics of the red Rx were taken with my mobile while test fitting the wheels on my friends car prior to purchase.
Rotary Freak
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,410
Likes: 2
Actually, I'm the one who spoke to you about that. To tell you the truth, I too wish these wheels were still in production. I had them on my 1st Gen a few years ago. They definitely fit the style of the car. Unfortunately, a lot of car guys in general have been going for that cheap junk from Taiwan and the Philippines. At least we still have the MK1 MK2 and MK3 available.
If the SSR Mesh went back into production, it would easily cost somewhere between 1500 - 2000 dollars for a set of 15x9 (just an estimate). We're hard-pressed to believe that many people would go for something like that. Since the last time you called, zero people have called again about that wheel. I mean, don't get me wrong -- there are people who will spend the cash for high quality wheels that are light and strong, but the majority shows the opposite.
I was on the phone about a month ago talking to a customer about our SSR Type-F wheels, and midway through the conversation, he asked me the price. I said, "Oh, about $650.00." He said, "Oh wow that's pretty cheap." So I said, "... per wheel." Then he goes, "Alright, I think I might have called the wrong place." And he hangs up. Very few people these days seem to appreciate the idea of quality and the cost it takes to have it.
If the SSR Mesh went back into production, it would easily cost somewhere between 1500 - 2000 dollars for a set of 15x9 (just an estimate). We're hard-pressed to believe that many people would go for something like that. Since the last time you called, zero people have called again about that wheel. I mean, don't get me wrong -- there are people who will spend the cash for high quality wheels that are light and strong, but the majority shows the opposite.
I was on the phone about a month ago talking to a customer about our SSR Type-F wheels, and midway through the conversation, he asked me the price. I said, "Oh, about $650.00." He said, "Oh wow that's pretty cheap." So I said, "... per wheel." Then he goes, "Alright, I think I might have called the wrong place." And he hangs up. Very few people these days seem to appreciate the idea of quality and the cost it takes to have it.
Ah, yeah, thanks for the response. I too would be willing to pay 1500-2k for a set of those (but I know I'm probably the minority). I guess there are too many cheap wheels out there.
I saw a brand new (been sitting in someones garage) set of ssr exc mesh on craigslist for 2k a few weeks back. I wanted to jump on those but unfortunately, they were 4x100 so I had to pass.