 Which rims should I get?, help please |
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 May 4, 2004 - 10:43 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I have a black on black convertible and am buying new rims. I have it narrowed down to two choices. Please give your opinion.
Option 1. Volk TE37 in Mercury Silver. $1630 shipped.  Option 2. Enkei RS6 with center caps. $560 shipped (This price includes the center caps which are not shown).  My question, is option 1 worth $970? This post has been edited by jgreening: May 4, 2004 - 10:48 AM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 4, 2004 - 10:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
They both look hot. I would base my decision on price. Since #2 is $560, it makes the rims that much hotter in my eyes.
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May 4, 2004 - 10:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
to be honest I've never liked the TE37's much. obviously volks aren't built for purely aesthetic reasons but I think you are paying way too much for the name.
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May 4, 2004 - 11:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i like the 2nd ones more...just make sure to get them in 17x8...thats what looks best on a 6th gen.
where are you buying them from? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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May 4, 2004 - 12:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
#2 the price won me over.
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May 4, 2004 - 1:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am buying 16 X 7 if I get the enkei's (taller sidewall for ride comfort and winter). I am getting them at Whalen Tire with Kuhmo ASX's (205/50/16 or 225/50/15). (Whalen does not sell Pirelli's but their prices are much better than others) If I get the Volk's, I would buy 16 x 7.5 and Pirelli P Zero Nero 225/50/16. No votes for the Volks....interesting.... This post has been edited by jgreening: May 4, 2004 - 1:18 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 4, 2004 - 1:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '03 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i would go along with the volks if you have that cash....but the enkei the rs6 is too small and doesn't look good.. do u like the rpm02
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May 4, 2004 - 4:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the rpm2's are like the Racing Hart C2's, C4's or the BBK's....great wheels but just too busy for my taste. I also think there is a BMW wannabe issue that I want to avoid.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 4, 2004 - 7:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '03 From Atlanta Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i say go for the enkeis. would you be getting the RSV center cap?
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May 4, 2004 - 7:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '04 From austin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
theres a black on black vert down the street, and its got gunmetal rims almost like the first one you have.... looks very nice IMO
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May 4, 2004 - 7:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i like the volks.... closer to 5 spoke
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May 5, 2004 - 1:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 4, '04 From Panama City Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was looking at some rims also. I found a nice deal on some 18"x8. They are 5-lug, but do our 6gc have a specific offset that I need to look for? Any problems with 18's fitting or scrapping?
My 2 cents, I liked the first set of rims you have up there, but the price of the other ones are attractive. --------------------  |
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May 5, 2004 - 2:10 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was looking to buy some rims yesterday and i came across the Enkeis. Look quite decent i prefer the design (Flasshed than having that ring). Since they are so chiep i would go withthe enkeis but i would get 17s.
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May 5, 2004 - 6:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I`m using on my ST205(also black) VolkRacing TE37 17" and i repaint them Silver,have a look on my profile,i like them they look really nice and they are light. |
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May 5, 2004 - 8:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Magic...your car is sooooo nice.......I am leaning toward the TE37's....
Tweek....8" wide rims are possible but will fit very close. There is some guy on here with 8" wide rims and a 35 mm offset. Look for a post from coomer and you can see a picture. They stick out flush with the body of the car. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 5, 2004 - 9:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 30, '03 From Cyprus Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanx jgreening:)
I m wondering how the 8" are look like! You should go for TE37 and get the right color for your car color,i`v seen also white TE37 on 6gc and they look great!!!! |
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May 10, 2004 - 9:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well...I thought I would update this post and let you guys know what I decided.
There is an article in a recent issue of Sports Compact Car that deals with modifying a 350Z to get a 1.0g. In that article, the author says something like: "The biggest curse in shopping for Rims is knowing exactly what you want." They went on to buy the $2000 rims from BBK when there were probably other comparable choices for less money. I have loved the Volk rims since I first saw them and have tried for hours to locate something that I would like as much for less money. The moral of the story, I am ordering the Volks....its only money. - Jay. This post has been edited by jgreening: May 10, 2004 - 11:16 AM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 10, 2004 - 10:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I support your decision.
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May 10, 2004 - 10:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 4, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i vote volks. I like lips on my rims. But thats just me.
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May 10, 2004 - 11:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '04 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I like the Volk Rims..i've been wanting to get one...the thing is, its TOOOOOOO
expensive....If money is not a problem, i'd go for it man!.. |
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May 10, 2004 - 12:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i have the RS6's on my car, i really like them. And i was debating over the EXACT same decision you are now. I loved the Volks and sometimes wish i had them instead... but just could not justify the price. Mine are 17's btw...
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May 10, 2004 - 12:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is that per rim or for 4?
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May 10, 2004 - 12:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Price is for set of 4.
Your car looks great orville. I know I would just always wish I had spent the extra money if I didn't get the Volks.... This post has been edited by jgreening: May 10, 2004 - 12:46 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 10, 2004 - 1:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '03 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hey u can check these rims...nippion formula 1..[IMG]nippon formula 1
This post has been edited by st202gt: May 10, 2004 - 1:45 PM |
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May 12, 2004 - 4:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Magic
What offset do you have on those wheels? Are you using wheel spacers? I have found out they are only available in +48???? I really do not want to buy wheel spacers on top of this.... -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 12, 2004 - 5:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
48 is going to be pretty far inside...what width is that?
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May 12, 2004 - 6:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
7.5 inch width they wouldn't fit without spacers. I really wanted these wheels but there have been so many signs to get something different....laughs.
This post has been edited by jgreening: May 12, 2004 - 6:56 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 12, 2004 - 7:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Here is option 3:
 17" Racing Hart CR's $800 shipped -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 12, 2004 - 7:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
with tires? Good price, and very nice indeed.
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May 12, 2004 - 7:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
If they dont fit w/o spacers they shouldnt show up when you looking for vehicle specific rims. -------------------- |
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May 12, 2004 - 8:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Unfortunately, most of the vendors that sell Volks do not have websites that are advanced enough to narrow your wheel selection down by type of car. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 12, 2004 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
No, all of the listed prices are without tires but include shipping. This post has been edited by jgreening: May 12, 2004 - 8:08 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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May 16, 2004 - 3:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Phoenix, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i got the enkei rs6's on my car, i love em, i got 17's w/tires shiped for $750 from www.treadepot.com, but i didnt like the centers that came with em so i bought some off ebay that look alot better, ill post pics soon.
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May 18, 2004 - 1:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Little Rock, AR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
my gunmetal rota subzeros with the polished lip look cold, gonna look even better with the drop.<P>
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