Where did your Meshies come from???

[DrFtKiNg180sx]

I was gonna search for this but I guess the search function isnt working so I had to post.....

Anyways, I want to buy a decent set of meshies for my 90 FB' but where do I start to look?What do I look for? And finally how much should I spend?

Please post your setup, your sizes, and where you got them and how much you spent on them.

Thanks

[dickie]

ebay, enkei 280zx wheels, 14x6, i spent $103.

[240DRFT]

someone local is selling 3 mesh wheels to me for $40, i think im gonna get them.

[SmithSR]

Mesh wheels are everywhere.Look at the online used wheel shops.Look really carefully at local wheel and hub cap shops. You WILL BE surprised by what you find there. Look at all local tire and wheel shops too.

[Rosco]

If you come across some Southern Ways Meshies pick 'em up...they are pretty sweet....Work meshies are the hotness too but super exspensive...

[Rosco]

WEDS Southern Ways:

[SmithSR]

^^Very nice!

[tokyo_x-treme_racer]

I've found all my meshes at the junk, payed no more than $150 for each of these sets.

Rikkens 15x7, got these from a Cressida.

Enkies 15x7, only found 3 at the Junk but good enough.



Recently found these at the junk. 16x7 Rikkens

[dickie]

damnnnnnnn... you selling?

[nightstepper]

so your telling me you found those at the junkyard? If so, did they come stock on whatever car you got them off of? Those last ones look aftermarket to me. Congrats on the finds though, damn good!

[dickie]

note that he is from fresno, where there are undoubtedly some better cars in the junkyards than most of us have available. interested in the enkeis and rikens...

[SmithSR]

Here's some mesh wheels for sale on the local board. They're everywhere!

http://www.northwestnissans.co...39554http://www.northwestnissans.co...39345http://www.northwestnissans.co...38423http://www.northwestnissans.co...35845

[lrb_2000]

I just bought a set of these from a guy on this forum.. 15x7 +17 paid $250 shipped... I think they will fit my white s13 quiet well... I'm thinkin about painting the mesh black...

[babowc]

5lug.. i see 4 on your s13 >_< i hopey ou have the swap.

[PantherRacer]

with that white 240 I think you should keep the mgold

[lrb_2000]

Hmmn.. .well, maybe lol.. I was thinking about doing my s14 SE's gold.. but maybe do the oposite? i just love black w/ poslished lip on white..

what color of paint would I buy tho? would it be acual "Gold" color?

[PantherRacer]

Well, gold or a light bronze. I think that the metallic paints would give better results. You're right, black with polished lip is very hot. But I just think those gold meshies with a polished lip would look SUPER clean on your car man.

[lrb_2000]

Well, gold or a light bronze. I think that the metallic paints would give better results. You're right, black with polished lip is very hot. But I just think those gold meshies with a polished lip would look SUPER clean on your car man.

Yeah, plus if I don't like it, which i'm sure I will, I can change the color :P... here's another pic, they just came in a few days ago... I was surprised how big the lip is for these... they're pretty haggard right now, I'm going to go powerwash them later today, and probably paint and polish them.. then I'll get some high res pics.. and hopefully have them on my car in a few weeks.. gotta buy tires
Modified by lrb_2000 at 6:16 PM 12/19/2005

[lrb_2000]

well, I painted, and polished one to see how it would look.. so here's a few pics.. tell me what you think.. I decided to go black

[babowc]

looks great!cant go wrong with black w/ polished lip on white

[dickie]

about like mine do now that i have painted the same color. mines more satin than gloss.

[SmithSR]

I think your wheel is bent.Pay the $150 to have it trued by a wheel machinist/restoration and refinishing shop. Well worth it.

[lrb_2000]

Oh yeah.. looks like it in the pic... I was told it should be fine, I guess I'll find out when I get the tires mounted.

$150 for one wheel? i'd just buy another one.. or four. lol