kongzilla Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 There is a member RuskiTrombone on here selling his Volk GT-V. I love that style wheel but I'm not fond of polished or chrome lips. The question is to sell my set and buy his or keep my CE28's. Bronze CE28 17x7.5 http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh527/Jimyang/Subaru%20Outback/IMG_7985_zps441aca0e.jpg http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh527/Jimyang/Subaru%20Outback/IMG_7990_zps77d57418.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/kongzilla/forsale/1694.jpg Black with chrome lip Volk GT-V 19x8 http://imageftw.com/uploads/20120911/015.jpg http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122799&d=1342118604 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Ce28 I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I like the CE28's. The GT-V's are a nice wheel, but not to today's standards I think. I do have a bias toward OBP with bronze wheels though... http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg630/blongo804/LGTnewest.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 GT-V should be much heavier than the CE28N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboLag23 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 CE28. Looks better, is lighter, better color with OBP. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted September 27, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted September 27, 2012 keep yours. black with polished lip is sooo 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 CE28N (I know I'm a little biased but still) I've eyed RT's wheels for sale myself. Not sure about your roads, but having 19s in my area is asking for issues with rough roads and less sidewall to protect expensive wheels/suspension etc. Tires are crazy expensive for the bastardized 19" size. you're not gaining much width at 1/2". I also am not sure what type of driving you do, but if you like to just "show" your car the 19s are great, if you want more "go" with your car keep those 13.5lb 17s and enjoy the performance they offer without sacrificing as much ride comfort. The GT-Vs are not extremely heavy for a 19 with forged barrels and cast centers. CE28Ns will always be lighter in the same size as those. Color isn't an issue since obviously you can break down that 2 piece wheel and powder coat whatever combo you want. Those would be points I weigh the decision on, and for me I opted to stick with my 17" CE28Ns rather than getting those 19s. I think that LALGT should get them and PC them "Spiderpig" colors for his show ride! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabin Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 keep yours. black with polished lip is sooo 2002. Seriously??? Porsche, as one example, has been putting black/polished lip wheels on cars since at least the 70's. It's hardly a look from the 2000's. OP, I love your CE28's, but I think they would look better in 18" or maybe even 19". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I am actually considering going gold on the barrel because I want this... then probably keep them for next summer. Don't know yet. http://imageftw.com/uploads/20120927/volk_racing_gold.jpg http://imageftw.com/uploads/20120927/gtavpic1ce.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Gold with polish lip wheels are somewhat hard to come by now-a-days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 It'll look really good when I do it. The PC gives a nice base for paint to stick to. I'll post pictures once it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Roads are mild. We pay more money to resurface our roads every year. I try to get to one drag race a year but that rarely happens. But I'm mainly for show. I love the 17's since it does offer better sidewalls. That's why I opt for stock 55 series tires. I can't afford to bend or damage $2200 wheels. If I was to purchase the 19's I would powder coat them full bronze. But that would be something for winter of 2013. So confused right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Well that's a decision only you can make. If I'm not lazy I'll try to get some better pictures for you this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted September 28, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted September 28, 2012 Seriously??? Porsche, as one example, has been putting black/polished lip wheels on cars since at least the 70's. It's hardly a look from the 2000's. OP, I love your CE28's, but I think they would look better in 18" or maybe even 19". Umm...yah. Srsly. Last time I checked, he's not driving a Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Roads are mild. We pay more money to resurface our roads every year. I try to get to one drag race a year but that rarely happens. But I'm mainly for show. I love the 17's since it does offer better sidewalls. That's why I opt for stock 55 series tires. I can't afford to bend or damage $2200 wheels. I just lost two of my CE28 18x7.5, gunmetal with polished lips because of this...Well, maybe, I'll never find out now. Some construction work going on and I was running 225/40-18. Hit a recess in the pavement going 40MPH (posted speed limit for the zone) and it was completely unavoidable without either going into the wall or going into an adjacent lane where there was a car. The moment I hit, I had a bad feeling my rims were smashed. Got a new set of cheaper $119/ea rims in size 17x7.5 with 225/45-17 tires. The extra bit of sidewall should help... I'm still mourning my loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I like the CE28's. The GT-V's are a nice wheel, but not to today's standards I think. I do have a bias toward OBP with bronze wheels though... http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg630/blongo804/LGTnewest.jpg Slightly OT, but... what wheels are those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 They're the sames ones I got to replace my Volks, but in bronze. http://www.ozracing.com/car_wheels_var/Sparco%20Wheels/25188/SPARCO/ASSETTO%20GARA/40390.aspx http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/sparco-wheels.jsp I got my bright silver ones in 17x7.5 for $119 each, they're on closeout sale. The 18x7.5 are $129. All of the other shades of colors are going for $148 for 17x7.5 and $176 for 18x7.5. Weight on them is pretty good too at 18.8 lbs for 17" and 20.4 for 18". And Sparco is a subdivision or something of O.Z. so they should be pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Cool, thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Going from a 17 to a 19 is a big step up in weight too. I know my 18x8 Mercury Silver GT-Vs are 19 lb.5 lbs and the 19s IIRC are at least 23 lbs. each. Not sure the process that RT used to refinish so that weight could be more or less. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 They are PC'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Sorry - knew they were PC'd, just didn't know how many coat process it was, i.e., base, top, clear, or just base coat. Each layer adds weight. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'm not 100% sure on that. I would rather them be sturdy vs. shedding a pound or two per wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 After a little bit of thought I am certain the number is in the ounces. Only the inside barrel of the two piece wheel was PC'd, making any weight differences negligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongzilla Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 So confused. Smaller wheel with better sidewall protection or more bling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Show car? Bling. Race car? Protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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