Hottest new wheel for 2004! From our friends downunder!

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

The 17x8" are $165/wheel!

Post by **240SXedUp** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Good god! This always happens to me. I get something and 2 weeks later something better comes out. at least i havent got brakes yet

Post by **MainEvent212** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

oh ****! we need to cut a group buy so i can get them

Post by **whiterps13** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

wtf youre kidding, 17x8 for 165!?!?! how so cheap? also a 4 lug 17x8 and 17x9 set would be perfect for all the s13 guys.. see if you could work something out.

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

$165 for 2" lip on 17x8, keep that in mind!

I will talk with Roh tonight when I call Australia and see if they can work something out for all you S13 guys....

If they don't make this wheel in 4 lug, then I will ask them about other wheel options....

I hate to have my prized wheels on everybody's cars before they hit the magazine, but if you would be interested, I will setup a group buy!

The problem I have with group buys, I've never had one have enough bidders to make it worth my time....

Let me know!

ChrisUnderground-Motorsports.com

Post by **dekand** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

looks like my cobras but with a lip ... i want!

Post by **dr!ft** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Nice wheels!

And as for the four-luggers and custom offset-wanters...

Quote »from http://www.roh.com.au/pages/html/home.htm"]Because we manufacture and assemble all of the components by hand, you can order your modular wheels "tailor made" to your specification. Choose your preferred wheel style, bolt pattern, offset, centre bore diameter and rim-width for your very own special application. Simply click on the "made to my specification" button on this page and fill in the easy to follow specification sheet. We'll reply to you within three working days regarding your special order. Special orders will be made and dispatched to your nearest ROH wheel stockist within 4 weeks.[/quote]

Post by **Chingon** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **EazyBreazy** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

nice info

Post by **Bunta240** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

those rims are yum. Now I gotta get off my lazy *** and get me some 5 lugs on my wheels.

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Since there are so many of you that need to upgrade to the 5-lug, I'm going to work on getting some sort of conversion kit together for you....

I have some ideas of JDM companies I might be able to get parts from at a reasonable costs, but let me see what I can do....

Would this be of interest to you?

Post by **Bunta240** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Id be interested. Its on my cars to do list. How much does it run anyways? I was hearing to convert it would cost something like 300-350 for parts from someone parting out. And thats just for the hubs and spindles. So just wondering, is this conversion gonna kick my ***?

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Sourced from: NissanPerformanceMagazine.com

"The rear hubs from a non-turbo Z32 300ZX or S14 240SX SE (5-lug) bolt straight onto the S13 rear axle, and the front hub/spindle/lower control arm from a S14 can be made to fit a S13.

Attain in Japan produces bolt-on aftermarket front hubs for the S13 chassis that require no modifications to the front suspension. One minor complaint about using S14 SE front hubs is that the spindle require you to modify your front suspension strut bolt holes to use the larger S14 lower strut bolts"

Personally, I'd recommend getting the kit from Attain in Japan. The thing I really love about NICO is that you have so many active members. If we could probably get at least 10 orders, then I could do a special order and have the parts air freighted from Japan.

If you guys are interested, I will research pricing and then make a post about it.....

Post by **chmercer** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

please tell us the weight and if they are forged or cast or what. the price is such that it makes me think that they are cast 30 pounders, please prove me wrong.

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

The 5-lug conversion deal sounds great.. but the last time i saw 5-lug hubs for the S13 they were near $500 for just the front pair. Add on the rears & new bearings.. one of NICO's sponsors had that setup for just less than $1k.

Extra lugs worth of clamping force and a wider wheel selection arent worth 1k to me. Show me something reasonable and I'd be interested.

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Hey,

I am going to have to call about the weight, but I would guess they are between 22-25 pounds/each for the 18x9 with 3" lip.

They aren't going to be as light as a 5Zigen or VOLK, but they are SOOO NICE! I have them here at my house waiting on my sponsored wheels from BF Goodrich to come in.

We are running the 18x8 (225-40-18) BF Goodrich KD with 18x9 (275-35-18) Drag Radials.

Obviously, with a 3" lip, the goal is more for looks, than for shear performance. But with a high performance motor, it's not going to really hurt you..

As I've stated before, this wheel is probably the hottest wheel in Australia right now. And if the Silvia/Skyline guys aren't that worried, neither am I.

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Right off the bat without calling over to Japan, I can give you the

Attain 89-94 5-lug Conversion Kit:

The Front would run $390 and the rear would run $510.

I am hoping to get it to about $300 for the front and $400 for the rear. We shall see.....

What kind of pricing would you expect to pay even in a group buy? And be realistic.....

Post by **Cyberkreig** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

dont forget that it is possible for S13's to swap to S14 5-lug rear hubs. They are usualy available from junkyards for around $150 a pair.

but $300 for the front is much more reasonable than anything currently available. I'm not super interested in your wheels (while they are nice) but if you meet or beat $300 for front hubs you can count me in on that one.

Post by **underground** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Guys,

we are fixing to do a order for these wheels. If anybody wants to get in on our super low pricing, send me an email.

[email protected]

Post by **redline19** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

whenever you're ready to get a GB for them, count me in!

Post by **crischapmn** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

why are they so cheap? im worried about quality, their website doesnt provide much help.

Post by **NX95240** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

i like them!!! looks good

Post by **240SXedUp** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

Haha i want someone to buy them first. i want to see the quality.

Post by **240SXedUp** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:43 pm

i want some 17x8s btw

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