Anyone Know these Rims?

jinx00 · 04-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Hey guys,

I broke a rim on the way to DGRR, and it's not fixable

. so i'm looking to see if i can buy a used Rim or get a new one, But I don't know who the manufacturer is if anyone knows and can help me out that would be great.

Thanks
Andrew

David Jerome · 04-18-2008, 09:29 PM

Looks like now we be a great time to upgrade

. They look like some old knockoffs of a rim Giavonni made back in 1999-2000. I used to be into low riders so that is how I remember them.

jinx00 · 04-19-2008, 12:34 AM

I figured they were a little older, i'd like to try and find something used, or similar design. But I think thats going to be tough. Any rim places you recommend?

blwnrtr93 · 04-19-2008, 01:13 AM

There should be a stamping somewhere on the wheel that states the manufacturer or at the very least the model number which would come in handy with a search from either yahoo or google. That is where I would start first, although there is no guarantee that they are still around or producing the wheel you need.

I know I've checked out the company that made the wheels I took off my Celica after I broke one and they have one that is close... but not quite.

jinx00 · 04-19-2008, 04:15 AM

I found some numbers on the back and searched them all came up with nothing

FirstRotaryExp · 04-19-2008, 04:49 AM

Yeah, the "Made in Taiwan" stamping seems to tell me that its a knockoff of something much better in manufacture and more expensive. So theres no time like now to update/upgrade them wheels, even though they looked nice.

a7xh7 · 04-19-2008, 02:57 PM

made in taiwan products have very good quality. look at hand tool quality vs those made in the US, also electronics and computer components. don't confuse it with "made in china"

jinx00 · 04-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Looks like i'm buying some new rims

... anyone got any sites they recommend?

Nexcis · 04-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Believe it or not, Tirerack is pretty decent for selecting wheels.... as far as buying from then, well I'm sure you can find better prices else where on the web.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/wheel...4x032&code=yes
www.ssrwheels.com
www.mackinindustries.com

I hope that helps.

dregg100 · 04-24-2008, 12:12 AM

only issue with tirerack is they give you shitty offsets. id say do some reasearch and find the style and size that you like.

RETed · 04-25-2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a7xh7

made in taiwan products have very good quality. look at hand tool quality vs those made in the US, also electronics and computer components. don't confuse it with "made in china"

Are you for real?

That "MADE IN TAIWAN" crap is dangerous for items like wheels.
That "JWL" emboss is bullshit, and it will never pass a true JWL certification.

True, some of the Taiwan stuff is okay, but NOT for automotive wheels!

-Ted

a7xh7 · 04-26-2008, 05:25 AM

u just said its crap again. its not. lol. sorry if u're a foreign wheel expert / JWL cert guy. but from what i have seen of other products from taiwan, the stuff is top quality. i have not seen "crap" at all.

its like saying ssr is a crap company their wheels tend to bend, that enkei is crap bc they manufactured fd oem wheels( i think?), i guess that makes japanese wheels crap too.

RETed · 05-02-2008, 12:00 PM

Correction, "JWL" = Japan Wheel Light

I've been messing around with Japan wheels for...lesse...for about 20 years.
I bet that's probably longer than you've been alive?

There's a LOT of bullshit JWL wheels out there.
http://og-made.com/archives/1344

Here's the JAWA list.
http://www.jawa.jp/en/members.php
Is your wheel brand on this list?
None of that Rota shit...

-Ted

one320fc · 05-04-2008, 09:24 PM

I like edgeracing.com but check your offsets

04-18-2008, 09:29 PM	#2
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (10) Posts: 713 Rep Power: 17	Looks like now we be a great time to upgrade . They look like some old knockoffs of a rim Giavonni made back in 1999-2000. I used to be into low riders so that is how I remember them. __________________ David Jerome Broker for Speed For Sale LLC (David@SpeedForSale.com) (Pre-owned RX7/sports car sales & new parts sales/installs/tuning) PM me about low priced, high quality port work

04-19-2008, 01:13 AM	#4
blwnrtr93 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AL iTrader: (1) Posts: 379 Rep Power: 17	There should be a stamping somewhere on the wheel that states the manufacturer or at the very least the model number which would come in handy with a search from either yahoo or google. That is where I would start first, although there is no guarantee that they are still around or producing the wheel you need. I know I've checked out the company that made the wheels I took off my Celica after I broke one and they have one that is close... but not quite. __________________ 1993 BB RX-7 2005 Black Mazda 6i 1991 Primer Celica GT 1968 Camo Chevy P/U Garfinkle's Airpump Idler Pulley: Keep the stock contact patch on your water pump w/o running Airpump!

04-19-2008, 02:57 PM	#7
a7xh7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	made in taiwan products have very good quality. look at hand tool quality vs those made in the US, also electronics and computer components. don't confuse it with "made in china" __________________ "sevens_ix"

04-19-2008, 09:08 PM	#9
Nexcis Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC iTrader: (3) Posts: 216 Rep Power: 17	Believe it or not, Tirerack is pretty decent for selecting wheels.... as far as buying from then, well I'm sure you can find better prices else where on the web. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/wheel...4x032&code=yes www.ssrwheels.com www.mackinindustries.com I hope that helps. __________________ '94 VR FD - Mod List

04-24-2008, 12:12 AM	#10
dregg100 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 432 Rep Power: 17	only issue with tirerack is they give you shitty offsets. id say do some reasearch and find the style and size that you like. __________________ '93 SSM Touring-S475... '87 Tii-LS1/T56

04-19-2008, 12:34 AM	#3
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	I figured they were a little older, i'd like to try and find something used, or similar design. But I think thats going to be tough. Any rim places you recommend?

04-19-2008, 04:15 AM	#5
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	I found some numbers on the back and searched them all came up with nothing

04-19-2008, 04:49 AM	#6
FirstRotaryExp Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dandridge, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, the "Made in Taiwan" stamping seems to tell me that its a knockoff of something much better in manufacture and more expensive. So theres no time like now to update/upgrade them wheels, even though they looked nice.

04-19-2008, 06:24 PM	#8
jinx00 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Looks like i'm buying some new rims ... anyone got any sites they recommend?

04-26-2008, 05:25 AM	#12
a7xh7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	u just said its crap again. its not. lol. sorry if u're a foreign wheel expert / JWL cert guy. but from what i have seen of other products from taiwan, the stuff is top quality. i have not seen "crap" at all. its like saying ssr is a crap company their wheels tend to bend, that enkei is crap bc they manufactured fd oem wheels( i think?), i guess that makes japanese wheels crap too. __________________ "sevens_ix"

05-04-2008, 09:24 PM	#14
one320fc one Apex @ a time Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Culpeper VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 272 Rep Power: 17	I like edgeracing.com but check your offsets