The market is moving away from the chrome look
#47
07-27-2006, 05:11 PM
Well I guess these are CAST, heavier and therefore shouldn't be compared to any forged Volk/Rays wheel.
Originally Posted by Svenson
ALT wheels are gravity casted wheels, but they are introducing a one piece forged wheel line later this year.
#49
07-27-2006, 06:01 PM
Oh really? So what do these weigh? 
Originally Posted by Svenson
Cast does not mean heavier it means that it was made differently than the other brands.
#50
07-27-2006, 07:09 PM
Originally Posted by Svenson
Cast does not mean heavier it means that it was made differently than the other brands.
cast means it is made in a more inexpensive way, not as strong as forged, and the finish is not as smooth as forged...
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07-27-2006, 08:15 PM
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there's three-piece casting which takes time to make and at the same you run risks of silicone leaking........gravity casting, yes is inexpensive but it delivers and wheels are durable. Forging is good but no huge difference between the finishes. Its all base on the quality control of the manufacturer.
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Originally Posted by Svenson
I wouldn't know the wholesale price I bought them from the store. To tell you the truth I did my research and Volk wheels are made in the same place that ALT wheels are made and they are considered top of the line on this website. "Taiwan" just like the rest of the industry except for the
3 piece wheels, some are made in the United States and japan. Vellano, HRE, Maya, Lowenheart, etc.
3 piece wheels, some are made in the United States and japan. Vellano, HRE, Maya, Lowenheart, etc.
i dont believe you........i doubt alt has their wheels made in the same facility as volk/rays......all rays are made in japan .....i dont think any japanese rim is made in taiwan.....also alt has their own facilty according to their website.....if you look at ray's site they list where all the facilities are and none are in taiwan all in japan
#54
07-28-2006, 05:40 PM
This guy is a joke. Volks are made at the same location as Rays (mother company) in JAPAN. So you're saying Volks are made in Brea (where Alt is???) sorry guy, try the civic forum -the people here are a bit more educated.
#55
07-28-2006, 05:54 PM
I'm personally loving this thread- guy comes in here trying to charge almost double for a set of wheels he can't defend the specifications of without giving shady information and comparisons that can't be backed up.
Svenson- have you actually answered anyone's questions here? Seems to me that'd be the best way to get yourself a customer; tell them what they want to know. As in: what's your new price, and what do these wheels weigh?
Svenson- have you actually answered anyone's questions here? Seems to me that'd be the best way to get yourself a customer; tell them what they want to know. As in: what's your new price, and what do these wheels weigh?
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I'll tell you the weight of my ALT wheels when I get back from Taiwan........I'm on a road trip right now following ROJA and his crew to Singapore and all those good spots