whats the diff??
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whats the diff??
whats the difference between 18in wheels that cost 1500 and other 18 in wheels that cost 3000 or more....when they look similar but ones is a zigen or exel and the other is BBS???
Is it just the brand name or is quality that much different....does one break easier than the other??
Is it just the brand name or is quality that much different....does one break easier than the other??
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Re: whats the diff??
There's also the manufacturing process... cast wheels are cheaper and heavier, forged wheels are lighter and more expensive.
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Re: whats the diff??
Ryoken,
How are 5zigen wheels. I am looking to maybe get some for my sedan. They have a 18 inch cast wheel which is 18 pounds according to there site the wheel is FN01r-c which seems really light for a cast. Whats the best 5zigen wheel as far as fitment goes and quality for a sedan in a 18x7.5 input from anyone would be appreciated I want to place an order but do not want to make a mistake.
How are 5zigen wheels. I am looking to maybe get some for my sedan. They have a 18 inch cast wheel which is 18 pounds according to there site the wheel is FN01r-c which seems really light for a cast. Whats the best 5zigen wheel as far as fitment goes and quality for a sedan in a 18x7.5 input from anyone would be appreciated I want to place an order but do not want to make a mistake.
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Re: whats the diff??
18lbs for an 18-inch wheel is impressive for forged wheels. They pulled that off with cast wheels?
I don't know much about 5zigen, or many of the brands for that matter. I've just read up on the different types of technology involved, as some day I plan to get a spare set of rims to put DOT racing tires on for autocross.
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I don't know much about 5zigen, or many of the brands for that matter. I've just read up on the different types of technology involved, as some day I plan to get a spare set of rims to put DOT racing tires on for autocross.
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every second goes by... technology increases efficiency.
5zigen is a very reputable company in japan as well as here, stateside. I am guessing, their rims are made in Japan... the quality in japan made products are absolutely flawless... and the Japanese quality control probably exceeds most (if not all) around the globe. I would say go for 5zigen rims... they're not really expensive, considering how well these rims are made and controlled.
There are forged rims that go sub-pound-per-inch these days..
Look at Bridgestone's Rozest.. talk about magnesium magic!
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GTR - R = g35 coupe
5zigen is a very reputable company in japan as well as here, stateside. I am guessing, their rims are made in Japan... the quality in japan made products are absolutely flawless... and the Japanese quality control probably exceeds most (if not all) around the globe. I would say go for 5zigen rims... they're not really expensive, considering how well these rims are made and controlled.
There are forged rims that go sub-pound-per-inch these days..
Look at Bridgestone's Rozest.. talk about magnesium magic!'03 Infiniti G35 Coupe M6
GTR - R = g35 coupe
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