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RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 01:32 PM

99 galant

01-21-2008, 01:48 PM

those do look nice, but i personally wouldnt pay that price, but it would look real good, try to do a chop and see if you like it

WarmAndSCSI

01-21-2008, 01:51 PM

In all reality, those are showcar wheels, especially in the 19" version. Work makes an identical wheel called the Emotion CR Kai and Rota makes their own interpretation called the Torque. If you're going to be daily-driving this car, I would seriously go for some knock-offs (Work wheels are actually not cheap in their own right, but they are no Volks) so you don't accidentally trash a set of $3000 wheels.

RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 02:05 PM

Well my 02 is and will always be a garage queen/show car. That's why I'm putting expensive stuff on it. I would not spend 300 on strut bar and momo stuff if I was going to make it a daily car. I have 4 other daily cars to use. I don't want knock offs, I just wanted to get peoples input on these wheels. I would pay 5000 on set of wheels if they are nice and I like them. I just bought this car in June and think I did alot to it in this short time. I predict to have it done in like 4 years the way I want to.

RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 02:07 PM

those do look nice, but i personally wouldnt pay that price, but it would look real good, try to do a chop and see if you like it

They look hot on that legnum so...

99 galant

01-21-2008, 02:10 PM

yea, sometimes i forgot that my money coming in is different from other peoples since im only 17, but hey, if you got the money go for it, i think if your 02 is your show car, do it up dont go cheap. they do look sick on that car so will most likely look awesome on yours too

i say go for it

RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 02:17 PM

I wouldn't even have 19s on a daily car period simply because I want it to be just that, a daily car and not have to worry about pot holes, train tracks etc. I would get 17s for my daily. I had the 19s I have now on my daily for one day and and the ride was changed drastically. I did not like it at all. It's a show car in te making, It's not one yet. One day at a time.

99 galant

01-21-2008, 02:34 PM

thats all you gotta do is take everything one day at a time, youll get there at some point and it will be a proud moment knowing that you did most of the work, even with a little help here and there

i cant wait to see it and the progress of your work as you post it

i too have many plans, but i have to remember mine is my DD thats why i wont drop it, or do anything so big to it that ill loose it

fatal1

01-21-2008, 03:14 PM

mine is my daily and is copletely modded... its dropped on CO and on 19's (except for winter) and i live in ny trust me there are plenty of potholes and crappy roads here plenty more then CT

on topic... they are nice wheels i say go for it

njjfudge

01-21-2008, 03:26 PM

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you got it get them.................now :lol:

RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 03:42 PM

Have to sell my wheels first and after that...

WarmAndSCSI

01-21-2008, 03:45 PM

I think the Nitto Invo's would be an excellent choice for a show car. Reelax is running them right now.

mrjaydeeone

01-21-2008, 04:03 PM

very nice choice of wheels dude.

dknight3

01-21-2008, 07:06 PM

if i was in your position i would get those wheels.

IVORY_G

01-21-2008, 07:36 PM

I think they look good as well, Expensive, but like you said its a show car, which will win you points in a show so, "DOO IT!!! DOOO IT!!!" :lol:

RAZ_76

01-21-2008, 08:09 PM

I think the Nitto Invo's would be an excellent choice for a show car. Reelax is running them right now.

Yeah these are hot as hell just like the wheels. NITTO INVOs $728 all 4 tires. Thats how much I paid for the tires I have now.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/nitto_invo.jpg

dronesurfboards

01-22-2008, 12:57 AM

Get the wheels, chances are you will never sell them in the long run. I own 4 sets of rims and ill never sell them. 2 volks, 1 ssr, 1 5zigen. and if i do sell them, i sell them to close friends who i know will keep them and if any chance i want them back ill buy it back from them. They are nice rims, but i say shop around...you might get lucky and find a set for less in mint condition used for 1500 or so.

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 01:09 AM

Thats my problem though, I want most everything i buy new. Specially wheels, I want the road hazard and all, plus I'm very picky. I don't like something that someone else used, for my daily car, sure why not but this is my project that I will probably leave to my son and I want the best for it. Certain things are OK used, mirrors, bumpers but hoods, trunks, wheels, tires stereo equipment, transmission and parts I rather spend more and eliminate headaches. Know what I mean.

dronesurfboards

01-22-2008, 01:15 AM

i hear ya. I say whichever shop youre gonna buy it from. bring cash. you might get away without paying taxes or lowball them for a couple hundred bucks less than what they are selling for. its always worth the try. good choice with the rims btw

Reelax

01-22-2008, 04:38 AM

Im looking to maybe sell my wheels and upgrade to this:

VOLK RACING GT-V WHEEL
19X8, 5X114.3
OFFSET 49mm
COLOR: TITANIUM GUNMETAL
PRICE 2739=4 WHEELS

Input on that would be appreciated and also what tire would look good wrapped around those. This is what they look like intstalled on a legnum.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/normal_galant_7_19_0720288029.jpg

those are NOT VOLK RACING GT-V's, they look like they are WORK EMOTION CR KAI:

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/wheels/BRANDfolder/images/crkai_01.gif

VOLK RACING GT-V's are forged, multi piece wheels. here they are:

http://www.mackinindustries.com/md/rays/Resources/gtvnsa.jpeg

also i suggest 19x8 +40mm mid type (remember i'm running 19x8.5 +48mm mid type VR SF-Winning). if you wanna run the evo8 brembos ur gonna need 19x8 +30mm high type (CALI has that fitament for VR SF-Challenge and evo8 brembo).

djflex167

01-22-2008, 05:54 AM

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 09:07 AM

Im looking to maybe sell my wheels and upgrade to this:

VOLK RACING GT-V WHEEL
19X8, 5X114.3
OFFSET 49mm
COLOR: TITANIUM GUNMETAL
PRICE 2739=4 WHEELS

Input on that would be appreciated and also what tire would look good wrapped around those. This is what they look like installed on a legnum.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/normal_galant_7_19_0720288029.jpg

those are NOT VOLK RACING GT-V's, they look like they are WORK EMOTION CR KAI:

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/wheels/BRANDfolder/images/crkai_01.gif

VOLK RACING GT-V's are forged, multi piece wheels. here they are:

http://www.mackinindustries.com/md/rays/Resources/gtvnsa.jpeg

also i suggest 19x8 +40mm mid type (remember i'm running 19x8.5 +48mm mid type VR SF-Winning). if you wanna run the evo8 brembos ur gonna need 19x8 +30mm high type (CALI has that fitament for VR SF-Challenge and evo8 brembo).

Wouldn't 19x8 with +30mm offset stick way out??

dronesurfboards

01-22-2008, 10:46 AM

itll stick out but since youre pretty dumped, it might look pretty alright. getting the jdm fender flares will clear that up though if youre not feeling it. low offset + big camber = SICK!

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 11:27 AM

If these are 19x8 with +30mm offset, then yeah. I like that stance. I just don't want my wheels sticking out like those low riders..lol

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/100_0942.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/100_0946.jpg

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 11:39 AM

Well yes I do have brembos that I will install later and I will need high offset. Thank you for pointing that out Reelax. I found this chart for the wheels I want, thats what you said I need right? I circled it. I'll stick with Volk anyway :lol:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/offset.gif

SMD

01-22-2008, 12:13 PM

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/razvan76/normal_galant_7_19_0720288029.jpg

those wheels are tight. 19" and the color scheme looks lovely.
i would fuck with em.

Ivory8g

01-22-2008, 01:11 PM

Man Raz if you got the cash I would finish up the 8gs' body first then do the rims as a finishing touch if you still wanted to change them out. just my two cents :wink:

RedGalant2k1

01-22-2008, 06:15 PM

Great wheels, I'd say go for it.

Btw, I have 19s on my daily driver.

You'd do good to measure your actual clearance from wheel lip to rear knuckle. I can safely tell you right now I wouldn't be able to fit a 19x8" wheel with a +49mm offset on my 02 GTZ. Especially when you consider a 235/35-19 is the proper tire size to use with that width wheel.

Test fitting and measuring is your friend.

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 06:30 PM

Just wanted some input and opinions, I'm not buying new wheels just yet. I still have to do my 5spd swap, body and interior.. :lol:

ZEUS25

01-22-2008, 08:44 PM

those wheels are nice...i say get them and then sell me ur 19's.. :twisted:

lonestar22

01-22-2008, 09:21 PM

as long as the tire doesnt stick out as much as the wheel your fine.
this is where stretching comes in to play

RAZ_76

01-22-2008, 09:38 PM

those wheels are nice...i say get them and then sell me ur 19's.. :twisted:

Make me an offer I cant refuse on my wheels and tires and they are yours.

The tires only have about 30 miles on them max, still has the little hairs sticking up, if that and same for the wheels.

Tires are Falken FK452 225/35/19
Wheels are ADR 19x7.5 with +42 offset. If I get a good offer, I will sell them now!

fatal1

01-23-2008, 12:15 AM

30 offset may be pushing it a bit, i have 19x8.5 w/ a 38 offset mated to 235 35 19 tires and it is only inside the jdm flares by a few mm...i would hate to see you spend that much money on wheels and then have to resell them or exchange them if you plan on doing the brembo conversion specifically i suggest you check out what wheels the evo guys are running and the closest to stock possible on a specific wheel you choose

these are extremely nic wheels though and would look great on the g

T-double

01-23-2008, 12:40 PM

love the wheels they are dope....and the tires would be great on that wheel...do it....I want volk gtc's

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b373/jdmimportsjp/RimPics/GTCgold18.jpg