Boys and girls, I need your help to decide which wheel to buy:I have the money and the permission from my wife (go figure) and just can't make up my mind.I am really struggling between SSR GT3 19" that weights 25.6 lb per wheel.
and Volk racing RE30 18" that weights 16.5 lb per wheel.
I think 19" SSR GT3 will look great however I am concerned :1. About the weight difference between the 2 (25.6lb vs 16.5 lb).2. More expensive tires for 19".3. That I have to be more careful with 19" and low profile tires.
Please help me to make this important decision. Volk Racing RE30 18" or SSR GT3 19"?Thank you in advance.
Modified by desertdragon at 5:50 PM 3/9/2008
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
I had SSR GT3's on my BMW. Personally I don't think touring style wheels like these look good on the a/c.
Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
Between the two, I prefer Volk racing's RE30
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (adidas2go)
So, Adidas, you deslike both the volk and SSR or jus the SSR?adidas2go wrote:I had SSR GT3's on my BMW. Personally I don't think touring style wheels like these look good on the a/c.
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
No i like both wheels! but on the a/c the volks would flow much better, IMHO
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (mcheddadi)
Do you think the Volk will shine in the looks department if I go with 235/45/18?mcheddadi wrote:Between the two, I prefer Volk racing's RE30
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
Damn you Volk.
You can buy a set of 4 crappy wheels for the price of one Volk. Wish I had the bank for 'em
You can buy a set of 4 crappy wheels for the price of one Volk. Wish I had the bank for 'em
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind...
Any more opinion? I need your help to make a decision today before my boss change her mind.
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
IMO i like the look of the Volk better.
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (LongBeachCoupe)
Wow, I have never heard of the Volks before. but I have to say I like them the best! Good luck with your decision.
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (NissNEZ08)
DONT TELL ANYONE THAT... google volk to learn more
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (LongBeachCoupe)
Even in 18"?LongBeachCoupe wrote:VOLK... DUH!
Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
i like the Volk most also, and i think the 18" wud look just fine, im goin with 18" when the weather is nicer
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
Volk racing RE30 18" FTW!
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
come on man... look at the difference... you are gonna go 1 inch bigger for a wheel that is 25% of the quality, and 2x the weight of the volk... I mean if money isnt a factor... grab the volks, get yourself an eibach kit.. and be the envy of the kids on the block
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (LongBeachCoupe)
Thank you all for the responses!LBC, thank you for the feedback. Very similar to my thinking. BTW, my car is already dropped with prokit.LongBeachCoupe wrote:come on man... look at the difference... you are gonna go 1 inch bigger for a wheel that is 25% of the quality, and 2x the weight of the volk... I mean if money isnt a factor... grab the volks, get yourself an eibach kit.. and be the envy of the kids on the block
Ordering the Volks today.
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
Now get yourself some G2 caliper paint, and Nismo caliper stickers!DONT FORGET THE LOCKING LUG NUTS HOLMES!
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (LongBeachCoupe)
Now SSR GT3's are great rims. They are 3 piece, with hand forged sections, hand assembled, and hand painted in Japan. They are a very quality wheel, but they are $$$$
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (adidas2go)
Jumping Jeepers Batman! DesertDragon won powerball?!
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (LongBeachCoupe)
LongBeachCoupe wrote:Jumping Jeepers Batman! DesertDragon won powerball?!
I wish. I would not be asking for opinion. I would just buy a set of wheels for each brand, or better yet, just buy the Skyline.
Let's say, early midlife crisis...
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (desertdragon)
Nice choice... post pics
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Re: Help needed to select wheels, can't make up my mind... (Absolute Zero)
Thank you.I will post the pics probably saturday. The wheels and tires will be delivered Thursday 3/13. I can't wait.Absolute Zero wrote:Nice choice... post pics