Wheel problem
09-16-09, 09:35 PM
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Wheel problem
I have a fd and it is going under the knife for a set of pettit flares and then molded. I'm especially fond of the Volk TE37 time attack wheels. The flat black is a must as im doing a " murdered out theme". the problem that im having is that volk wont go more than 10 inches wide unless i order a a set of 15 or more. the only option that i have been offered is to cut the wheels weld in a section to widen the wheel and then use spacers. I really do not want to go this route as it would probably never fit quite right and i dont believe it would be safe.
I would really like to know if anyone has any connections to get custom sizes and offets of these wheels or similar wheels. the wheels must be 5 or 6 spoke and must be the inverted spoke design. any ideas thanks in advance!
I would really like to know if anyone has any connections to get custom sizes and offets of these wheels or similar wheels. the wheels must be 5 or 6 spoke and must be the inverted spoke design. any ideas thanks in advance!
09-16-09, 09:41 PM
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here is what im after minus the pinstripe i can take care of powder coating and any finish i just need the offset size and design.
09-16-09, 10:38 PM
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How wide do you want it?
Most japanese 1 or 2 piece hybrid wheels will only go to 10, 10.5 or max 11 inches in an 18 inch size.
If you want wider than that, you have to get a 3 piece wheel.
I do not recommend widening these types of wheels either.
Most japanese 1 or 2 piece hybrid wheels will only go to 10, 10.5 or max 11 inches in an 18 inch size.
If you want wider than that, you have to get a 3 piece wheel.
I do not recommend widening these types of wheels either.
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that isnt the exact wheel just the model, brand and color . I just want to show mainly what i meant by the spokes as the go in towards the hub.
i just dont want to see people bring up the flat 6 spokes as an option.
09-16-09, 11:02 PM
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CCW's Corsair series is monoblock and comes 13 inches wide, but not the style you are looking for.
Unless you get a group buy going for TE37s or SSR Type C-RSs.
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I think that topic is arguable, but I would not do it for my own cars. Some people might say it works, but I am not willing to be the guinea pig for it.
2 piece hybrid or 1 piece mono-block forged wheels are made a certain way to computer like specifications/accuracy, with the use of robotic equipment, and lots of QC. I don't trust a local wheel shop to rebuild a non-multipiece wheel to such strengths and accuracy after compromising it.
2 piece hybrid or 1 piece mono-block forged wheels are made a certain way to computer like specifications/accuracy, with the use of robotic equipment, and lots of QC. I don't trust a local wheel shop to rebuild a non-multipiece wheel to such strengths and accuracy after compromising it.
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Not that I know of, that goes to the widths of 11.5J or 12J.
SSR's Type F goes to 18 x 11, but that's not an inverted 5 spoke.
If you are willing to pay BIG $$$, then some wheel company might be able to machine you one. But I don't think it's worth spending $6000-7000 a set for something like that.
SSR's Type F goes to 18 x 11, but that's not an inverted 5 spoke.
If you are willing to pay BIG $$$, then some wheel company might be able to machine you one. But I don't think it's worth spending $6000-7000 a set for something like that.
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It really isnt worth it i agree. but it is irritating after getting this far just to have to spend God knows how long trying to find something else to fit my car.
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I don't think that looks bad, and it comes in pretty good sizes. That's the SSR Professor SP1. The similar look can be achieved with the Work Meister S1 too. (see below).
Fikse Race black finish:
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hmmm giving me ideas do u know of anyone else that sells inverted spoke of any design or any wheels that may look good on a entirely blacked out fd with pettit flares? black calipers flat black intercooler oil coolers balck interior deebadged with flat black efini badges? any suggestions are appreciated.
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okay now i m just open to suggestions here is a pic of a simialr setup to what im doing but everything is black. interior and flat black badges exhaust intercooler oil coolers and and wheels the only part that is gloss black is the paint. any suggestions as to what may look good and still fit an 18x12 wheel with the correct offset for the pettit flares?
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