Help with new 17\" wheels

Gilly71 · Postby **Gilly71** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:56 pm

I'm keen to upgrade my 16" Starcorps to 17" rims. I that the 16s just don't quite look right in terms of proportions and the 17 just fill the guards that little bit better.

I like the look of five or six spoke rims and found these examples:

My favourites are the SSR Competition rims featured in th second photo,
Does anyone know where I can find these and what sort of prices to expect for 17x7.5.

Suggestions and pics of other similiar rims would be welcomed particularly with prices and supplier details

nath · Postby **nath** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:05 am

There was a NB parked near my house the other night which had a set of 17 inch G-games on it. The car was silver and the wheels were 5 spoke silver lip with a dark grey centre. Quite similar style to the SSR rims too. It looked fantastic!

I know that the genuine rims are $$$ but the copies are quite cheap.... and from what I've been told relatively light for the size.

Nath

PS: having said that would you consider the racing hart 17s off an SE? Bloody light, look the goods, $1600 from mania and would look nice on your NB.

Gilly71 · Postby **Gilly71** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:14 am

Gday Nath,

Long time no see, hope to catchup soon on the next run or club event.

I've considered the Racing Harts, but i wanted something a little more 'original' and with a polished lip.

I wouldn't mind copies as long as they stay under 8 kg a rim. Tall order but if figure if Starcorps could do it there must be something close out there. :?:

EGG80X · Postby **EGG80X** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:21 am

genuine jdm rims can cost 1200 bucks and over for the rims itself

btw SSR has went bankrupt

I S Motor Racing in Rockdale can import most jdm brand rims

Ph: 9599 9918 and speak to Chris

nath · Postby **nath** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:32 pm

Hi Adam,

The rims I was thinking about are these ones:

Can understand not liking the Racing Harts... although I would love a set on my NA! :mrgreen:

Hope to catch up soon too. Keen for that southern blast?

Nath

safetyman · Postby **safetyman** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 12:40 pm

Go to the Tempe Tyres website.

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/index.asp

Under packages I think you'll find what you're looking for including prices.

Gilly71 · Postby **Gilly71** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:01 pm

Think I've found what I'm looking for (Thanks Eugene

)

Ozzy Racing rims 17x7 RS GT only weigh 6.9kg each! and have a great machine polished lip.

Can't Wait!

maxwolfie · Postby **maxwolfie** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:09 pm

They look the goods :mrgreen:

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:15 pm

noice

Philip Lee · Postby **Philip Lee** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:35 am

EGG80X wrote:btw SSR has went bankrupt

i recall some big brands bought them and they're back again. i think it's Enkei but i'm not 100% sure who.

Roadst3r · Postby **Roadst3r** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:32 am

SSR has been bought over by Tanabe

If you havent placed an order on those RS GTs then you could possibly try asking these places about SSR rims:

http://www.wheelspin.com.au/
http://bt-revolution.com/
http://www.jdmyard.com/

I haven't done any business with these guys but have had correspondence with them. They are pretty helpful with info.

CT · Postby CT » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:58 pm

Here's a speccy I found for NB owners the other day. Speedy's are usually reasonably light too.
.http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/tarmac.htm

I do like the SSR's though, very nioce indeed. Let us know if you find someone who can get them.

Gilly71 · Postby **Gilly71** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:21 pm

Roadst3r wrote:SSR has been bought over by Tanabe

If you havent placed an order on those RS GTs then you could possibly try asking these places about SSR rims:

http://www.wheelspin.com.au/
http://bt-revolution.com/
http://www.jdmyard.com/

I haven't done any business with these guys but have had correspondence with them. They are pretty helpful with info.

I pretty sure the ozzy racing wheels I'm looking at are going to be under $250 a rim, tell me if I'm wrong but I think I won't be getting much change (if at all) from $400 a rim for SSR's?

I also found these and think they look even better...

Babalouie · Postby **Babalouie** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:53 pm

CT wrote:Here's a speccy I found for NB owners the other day. Speedy's are usually reasonably light too.
.http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/tarmac.htm

I do like the SSR's though, very nioce indeed. Let us know if you find someone who can get them.

SSR comps are liiiight. 4.2kg for a 15x7...that's the Type C model.

Roadst3r · Postby **Roadst3r** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:19 pm

tell me if I'm wrong but I think I won't be getting much change (if at all) from $400 a rim for SSR's?

Gilly, the 17x7.5 SSR's have a RRP of 47,000yen so there won't be much change from $550 and thats not including shipping :shock:

Another alternative is to source second hand wheels from the yahoo auctions in japan and get someone (like the vendors listed above) to arrange pickup and shipping. You can get some absolute bargains but the disadvantages are that you cannot inspect the goods and it can sometimes take ages to get to australia! I went this route and it took nearly 12 weeks for delivery of my enkei wheels.

It's unfortunate that it cost so damn much to get any of those jap wheels