UTwrestler22 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Alright, now I have the color and size narrowed down to what I want so....here's what im looking for. I have 800 to spend on rims maybe a little more. Now, i need a strong, durable rim. I want black with a red lip all the way around. Rota makes a sweee-ee-eeeet rim but i hear rota arent the most durable. So what are some materials that are pretty strong and brands that make them. I dont need racing rims but im on dirt trails and in the snow and in the mountains pretty frequently and obviously like to go fast up the canyon with curves so something sick that will hold up. If anyone could help me out it would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Start by searching through the aftermarket wheel sticky. For wanting a really durable wheel your budget is your biggest limiting factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 5zigen FN01R-C Hot Version Redline if you can find them or else RPF1 are a close match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTwrestler22 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'm looking for something ,ore like this. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rota+tarmac+3+red+black&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rlz=1C1AFAB_enUS452US452&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbnid=nZ7iCHCe0rXcvM:&imgrefurl=http://www.wheeldude.com/wordpress/%3Fs%3D18x8%2BRota%2520Tarmac%25203&docid=Y2vT3eQdtOXhTM&imgurl=http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/img/tarmac3_yhblkredlip.jpg&w=420&h=300&ei=8gycT8-CNOWC2wXLt6z7Dg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=343&vpy=159&dur=1916&hovh=190&hovw=266&tx=150&ty=130&sig=112537365708926816544&page=1&tbnh=150&tbnw=181&start=0&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:71 Too bad it isnt like enkei or something cause i hear theyre the best. Even if i get 150 dollar rims from enkei should they hold? I heard also that rota sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 http://image.nengun.com/catalogue/original/nengun-1588-03-5zigen-fn01r-c_hot_version.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Being on a limited budget, I'd get the Rotas for now. And really, do you need rims? or want? I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted April 29, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted April 29, 2012 size of rims? do u need tires with said rims? if so, 800 will get u little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 OP: Look at a rally rim (Rota Gravel?), not a road-race rim (Enkie RPF1). That said, you can find used rims in that price range, then platic dip them to match your color scheme. Offroad is going to beat on your rims and your paint scheme. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 rims are for multi-piece wheels. he needs wheels. not rims. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 rim-shot Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted April 29, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted April 29, 2012 rims are for multi-piece wheels. he needs wheels. not rims. http://www.mememaker.net/static/images/memes/55869.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Nobody "needs" wheels, so save your money until you can get what you really want. (Or don't do it at all, I still rock the stock wheels unless I'm autocrossing o tracking when I have old-style SSR Type-Cs) Also, new wheels are for suckers, look at used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Agreed. I got a great price on some new SVN's from a member on here. I like them, but not love. I jumped on it because I couldn't beat the price. Now I kinda wish I would have waited and got what I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Any wheels will do. Doesn't matter if they are rotas, volk, drag, ect. If you hit a pot hole or hit anything hard enough with your wheels, none of them will hold. Its how you take care of the wheels. I also believe that wheels is what makes a car. The wheels you pick will either make you stand out or look like a tard. And yes its a need thing. I don't want to look like evey other legacy out there looking stock, unless you are going for that sleeper look. Works http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/S6dJ1MSIDaI/AAAAAAAAEWQ/GEtbHXy5zUM/advan%20wheels.jpg Rota http://castor-troy.com/rota.jpg Volk http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36651&stc=1&d=1231045886 http://danavon7.home.comcast.net/bend2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 see, forged wheels bend, not crack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Except for that 3rd picture of the Volk CE28 and the 1st work wheel. If you hit anything hard enough, it'll break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 "Time Attack" wheels are so 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTwrestler22 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wow. That busted up rota makes the decision easier. Im thinking enkei j10's or EDR9's. Like these on a white 05-06 http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4417700245B&wheelMake=Enkei+Performance&wheelModel=EDR9&wheelFinish=Black+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Legacy+Sedan+2.5+GT&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=Limited&filterFinish=Black&filterSize=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All&filterWeight=All&sort=Brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossinator Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Have mercy! That picture of the destroyed Volk wheel made me cringe... I'd agree with what's being said here though, wheels speak volumes about your car. You gotta pay to be the boss if you wanna roll on Volks or BSS or what have you. Just don't settle on a set that works though, buy a set that you know you'll be happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wow. That busted up rota makes the decision easier. Seriously? Not to flame you, but you don't know squat about wheels. Rota's are good quality (especially for the price) and plenty strong for street driving or even racing. Those pictures of destroyed wheels are most likely from accidents or massive impacts to hard objects that also resulted in damage to the suspension, etc. The enkei's you linked to are no better or worse than the rotas. And they are a 18x7.5. The next step up in quality/construction for a marginal price increase would be a spun-forged (enkei MAT) wheel from TSW, Enkei, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I hit a spike in the road at 100+ in an Audi S4. It only cracked the rim and destroyed the tire. To get that kind of damage, you'd have to be working at it very hard. [scottish road, sightseeing too much, drifted slightly off the road crossing a bridge. It looked like a broken-off bridge part sticking up about 3 inches. Destroyed both left side tires and cracked both rims] Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Seriously? Not to flame you, but you don't know squat about wheels. Rota's are good quality (especially for the price) and plenty strong for street driving or even racing. Those pictures of destroyed wheels are most likely from accidents or massive impacts to hard objects that also resulted in damage to the suspension, etc. The enkei's you linked to are no better or worse than the rotas. And they are a 18x7.5. The next step up in quality/construction for a marginal price increase would be a spun-forged (enkei MAT) wheel from TSW, Enkei, etc. you are funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 you are funny And you're the resident "if it isn't name brand and forged it's crap" troll. um...no shitty knock off wheels will crack by just hitting potholes whereas if the wheels are made with more pure material, meaning better strength, it won't crack as easily I am comparing cast to cast wheels, not cast vs. forged Please bless us with more of your technical insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 The next step up in quality/construction for a marginal price increase would be a spun-forged (enkei MAT) wheel from TSW, Enkei, etc. "The Most Advanced Technology (M.A.T) combines one-piece cast wheel technology with a rim forming technology called spinning process. Using this new technology of casting and rim forming by M.A.T process, is critical to improve drastically the material property and strength of the wheels." From tirerack on spin forming: "This specialized process begins with a low pressure type of casting and uses a special machine that spins the initial casting, heats the outer portion of the casting and then uses steel rollers pressed against the rim area to pull the rim to its final width and shape. The combination of the heat, pressure and spinning create a rim area with the strength similar to a forged wheel without the high cost of the forging. Some of the special wheels produced for the O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a light and strong wheel at a reasonable cost. BBS has used this technology for several years in their production of racing wheels for Formula One and Indy cars. BBS's RC wheel for the aftermarket is an example of a wheel produced using spun rim technology." The wheels are cast, then spun FORMED, not forged. a "Spin-forging" process would not even be possible, since the design is created by pressing an aluminum billet into shape under extreme pressure. On topic though I agree with Fossinator, if you find wheels you want and settle for something else because of some reason (cost, wife's opinion etc.) you will be like countless others who look at their wheels and still wish for the ones they fell in love with, not the ones they settled for. That's why I'm saving for tc 105-n's Just don't settle on a set that works though, buy a set that you know you'll be happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 And you're the resident "if it isn't name brand and forged it's crap" troll. Please bless us with more of your technical insights. google.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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