Wheels I have that you don't! ;) SSR 19" 3 Piece Wheels [Archive]

Maverick Man

08-24-2007, 10:28 PM

Well I did a test fit for these about 4 months ago. Some guys from SSR Japan came down to test fit the car with the whole caliper measuring tool, checked the whole car at zero gravity, full left and right turn… basically everything!

They are one off, custom, only ones and first in the states with this bolt pattern and size. They are called SSR Professor MS1 - 19x9.5 on the rear and 18x8.5 (edit they are 19x8.5.. sorry) both with a 43 offset with what they call a “Super Low” super low is a lower profile face to give the appearance of more lip.

They are riding on Falken 452’s 245/30-19s front and 275/30-19’s rear

The rear 19x9.5 with the 275/30-19 tire weight the same as the stock 18’s with 235’s.. give or take an ounce.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3525/1wheelinbo xio5.jpg

They have some great features!

One they are made in Japan! Not a $80 wholesaled 19 inch China or Taiwan junk here.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9409/2madeinjap aney7.jpg

You guys that don’t like “rivets” just a bit of education they are not “rivets” they are bolts and nuts…they hold the face to the outer rim. They are 3 piece wheels not some lead anchor weight that rolls. Don’t like them don’t buy them…. stick with your rolling lead anchors… j/k

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3725/4threepiec enutstw0.jpg

legit SSR’s not Tire Rack SSR.

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Optional Carbon Fiber Center Cap (its extra ;) )

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3599/5carbonfib ercentercapcn3.jpg

Here is something I haven’t seen in any other brand wheel. If you look real close there is a grove for a lock wire for the hub rings.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1917/6hubringwi relockgrovelj5.jpg

The hub rings are billet and are directional. Notice the beveled ring on the left.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2930/7hubringsz o4.jpg

one more image of the rings and wire locks

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/879/8hubringsan dwirelockhi7.jpg

here are some Pro Racer Lug Nuts and locks from 5 Zigen they weigh about half of the stock OE nuts.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9948/9lightweig htlugnutsoj8.jpg

Maverick Man

08-24-2007, 10:29 PM

and here they are on my car… sorry the shots were done with a wide lens so it looks a bit weird but you get the point.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/487/aimg8404fin al546ssr1logat3.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4049/aimg8424fi nal546ssr2logjg4.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4950/aimg843fin al546ssr3logoyt8.jpg

i haven’t seen any IBM with gold wheels on them…. I know some of you are saying I don’t like the gold wheels…it looks like a Subaru blah blah blah… well thanks for your comments but we heard you once now shut your pie hole… lol! But I will tell you what.... so far.... people love the color combo! But really if you don’t like them (still keep your pie hole shut please…lol) they come in these colors here.

Grey Silver

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7711/wheel01gre ysilverjl2.jpg

Super Black Coat (looks more like gun metal)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4567/wheel02sup erblackcoatel7.jpg

Boring Black… j/k just Black

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/618/wheel04blac kdz5.jpg

Flat Black this looks cool.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2452/wheel05fla tblackic4.jpg

Anyway that’s it. If you like get them :D If you don’t just stay quite and do us all a favor. ;)

More then happy to answer any questions.

Jim346

08-24-2007, 10:41 PM

Looks awesome but I'm going to guess really, really expensive.

Havoc

08-24-2007, 10:44 PM

wango-z-tango

08-24-2007, 11:03 PM

so far ... CCW owners please post up.

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http://www.rmgto.com/gallery/albums/LS2FAST/PICT00 03_003.sized.jpg
http://www.rmgto.com/gallery/albums/LS2FAST/PICT00 03_004.sized.jpg
http://img2.putfile.com/thumb/8/23319561546.jpg

Maverick Man

08-24-2007, 11:10 PM

Looks awesome but I'm going to guess really, really expensive.

thanks glad you like them...

cost?....

http://www.more-japan.com/SSR/ms1/19inch.php

So they do all that measuring on your car and then produce a BMW 3 series wheel?

...and what are you referring to with the comment, "legit SSR's" not the tire rack stuff?

lol! yeah that what i said... but a 3 can take different offset.. oh i forgot to add.... they also try keep a record of measurements for all cars.

tire rack stuff is actually branded as a SSR but is named something different.. they use the SSF tech name and push those wheels under that name as well. Remember SSR though tire rack are a dime a dozen! Japan goes by Speed Star Wheels. That is the original name and in Japan that is what they go by. When they were their own entity they didn’t bring these types of wheels to the US and only on the grey market you could get them. At that time Japan did not give them all the rights to sell all the wheels. About last year some time Speed Star Wheels went bankrupt and got bought by a company called Tanabe. Tanabe now imports these wheels back into the states on special order only. I mean yes tire rack are SSR and SSR is Speed Star Wheels / SSR. But hey are both totally separate properties. Also some SSR wheels from Tire Rack didn’t have SSR center caps or SSR Stickers one of the two… lol! either way Tire Rack could not get them because they technically weren’t SSRs but they were selling SSR… get it.

Wheels that we have that are bigger than yours so far ... CCW owners please post up.
huh? I never said anything about my wheels being bigger then anyones… where did you get that one? please move on…

wango-z-tango

08-24-2007, 11:16 PM

nah I'll lurk for a bit and see how your pretentious attitude plays out. i currently have a rental car you'll never have, at a resort you'll never be at, and going to an event tomorrow you'll never attend. A Sphincter Says What ? QED

Jim346

08-24-2007, 11:19 PM

wango-z-tango

08-24-2007, 11:31 PM

The thread title turned me off. If I wanted those wheels I'd fly to Japan and have them made for me, by talking to the company's management.

wango-z-tango

08-24-2007, 11:33 PM

How about ... the "Dream Come True" thread ! I have so badly wanted these wheels, and the factory obliged me, and I am so happy.

Jim346

08-24-2007, 11:39 PM

The thread title turned me off. If I wanted those wheels I'd fly to Japan and have them made for me, by talking to the company's management.

You're too sensitive. He posted links and specs, basically showing they exist so the rest of us could buy them.

All right enough of me defending a guy on the internet that I don't even know.

wango-z-tango

08-24-2007, 11:49 PM

MIGOAT06

08-25-2007, 03:17 AM

man those wheels look absolutly amazing. they look similar to the work VS-XX that i want to get in gold for my SRM. i dont know which i like better though and they look to be around the same cost. since they are a one off set are they making more sets soon? and are they going to be availible in an 18" rim?

gtomike60

08-25-2007, 03:37 AM

Not cheap for sure,but very nice wheels.Mike

nikivee

08-25-2007, 03:48 AM

What the hell does "Zero Gravity" mean?? LOL!! They took your car up in the shuttle to do the measuring?

ShelbyGoat

08-25-2007, 04:15 AM

Wow...amazing wheels! Low the color combo as well, and those gold would look KILLER on a PBM! A pretty penny, but well worth it!!!

Love to see more shots when you get around to it.

carnivore ls2

08-25-2007, 04:41 AM

Nice wheels.

goatboy2006

08-25-2007, 04:54 AM

not bad, looks good.

slammin86

08-25-2007, 04:56 AM

I love the flat black ones.

speedyair7

08-25-2007, 05:34 AM

looks good looks dam good

Oh4GTO

08-25-2007, 06:00 AM

Flat black FTW. I guess only a "true" black wheels owner would realize that. Aint that right slammin?

The wheels look fantastic. I also know what lug nuts Im going to get.

Did the lug nuts strip their color when torquing?

Ironmancan

08-25-2007, 06:17 AM

I love the flat black ones.

:mullet::barf:

Ironmancan

08-25-2007, 06:19 AM

Stamp235

08-25-2007, 06:21 AM

You're a bastard....and I love your wheels. Damn good choice.

slammin86

08-25-2007, 06:57 AM

SHS

08-25-2007, 07:02 AM

They're alright...just kidding, they're HOT. That color combo is nice as well. Good job.

SRGTO

08-25-2007, 07:41 AM

Congrats on a GREAT looking set of wheels. I think that combo you have looks absolutely fantastic... I must say though the way your original post reads is kind of "in your face" and that is why I think you received some of those comments.

Anyway... enjoy!!

Magnified

08-25-2007, 10:38 AM

Uh.. Get over yourself. And if you're going for the GTO-wanna-be-a-Subaru look I think you really achieved that.

LR

mygto

08-25-2007, 10:44 AM

Uh.. Get over yourself. And if you're going for the GTO-wanna-be-a-Subaru look I think you really achieved that.

LR

+1000000

Underoath

08-25-2007, 10:51 AM

Are you really that worried about negative feedback? If so.... Teh Intrawebz ain't fer U!!!1111eleven

Wheels don't look that bad... Not my thing but I'm a rim Not-See. The color I can do without fo sho. Slightly negative feedback. Sorry.

seewiz

08-25-2007, 11:16 AM

No.

fuzzybam

08-25-2007, 11:18 AM

Uhm in the thread you say you have 19x9.5" in the rear and 18x8.5" in the front. According to the pictures you have a 19x8.5" with a +43 offset. What the **** is it?

Japanicat

08-25-2007, 11:23 AM

I love it! I had looked at those in Hyperblack and was thinking of the SSR1s also, Good choice, love the color combo too. Nice job.

GotGTO

08-25-2007, 12:00 PM

Title should be "Attitude I have that you don't!" http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sauer/angry-smiley-002.gif

Maverick Man

08-25-2007, 12:27 PM

Peace to all, and more power to everyone to get what they want. I apologize for being over-sensitive. Guess I'll chalk it up to Red Bull withdrawal, 'cause if I pop a Red Bull now, it will make for a 48h day on my vacay. Nite nite folks.

Nice wheels BTW, congrats.

apology accepted.. ;) just lay off the red bull for a bit... lol! peace!

man those wheels look absolutly amazing. they look similar to the work VS-XX that i want to get in gold for my SRM. i dont know which i like better though and they look to be around the same cost. since they are a one off set are they making more sets soon? and are they going to be availible in an 18" rim?

yeah dude i was thinking the same thing. in gold they would look killer on a SRM! one guy on here has the Work VS's i was thinking of getting those but no one could give me a deal on them and someone at my work already had them in gold on their car so i didn't want the same ones ;) ... they do have them at anytime now since i did the first test fit. you just need to order them and then you have to wait like 3 months for them to make them and ship them. that’s the hard part! waiting!!! lol! they have them in 18s too! they said they have already gotten more then a few calls from GTO guys wanted the 18's. so as soon as i call them back on monday and give them the ok... they should be ready to go!

let me know if you get them! be glad you put you in the right driection if need be.

What the hell does "Zero Gravity" mean?? LOL!! They took your car up in the shuttle to do the measuring?

yeah you didn't know that... lol! the shuttle just landed! yeah wrote this a bit late but used the wrong terminology... lol! you get the point. ;)

Uhm in the thread you say you have 19x9.5" in the rear and 18x8.5" in the front. According to the pictures you have a 19x8.5" with a +43 offset. What the **** is it?

yeah sorry man i'll change that... like i said late writing it... lol! but it is a 19" my bad! thanks for pointing that out.

I love it! I had looked at those in Hyperblack and was thinking of the SSR1s also, Good choice, love the color combo too. Nice job.

thanks the SSR1's come in 18's so i'm sure they could do those as well.

Are you really that worried about negative feedback? If so.... Teh Intrawebz ain't fer U!!!1111eleven

Wheels don't look that bad... Not my thing but I'm a rim Not-See. The color I can do without fo sho. Slightly negative feedback. Sorry.

see a well put statement... your opinion valued! and your right... gotta love the internet! lol! but then again i never asked for an opinion. people just love to give them... and a bit too much on this board... lol! god is there an ignore option on here! lol!

now your remarks, at least it has some substance to it.. a wise man! others are just smart ass remarks. i mean people... do you guys see what the caption says? "wheels i have that you don't" and you see the ";)" again the ";)" means just kidding. must be male PMS i tell you. seems some cannot take a joke? you know the right headlines bring people! you read it.. it worked. guess it brought some of the wrong people... lol! none the less, there are always a few on here that love to make those remarks... and can never keep their mouth shut... and i bet they will still ramble on.. "sooo hard.. must babble must be an [beep].... lol! blah blah blah

am i really that worried about negative feedback? it is just that those type of opinions have been said before. done and ove and they really get old. maybe i should just tell every one their wheels suck, your car color is ugly and you don't know what your talking about... yah yah yah... that sound stupid? well now they know.... it does. and as my sig says in red below. end of story. :wiggle:

either way i'm gald most of you like them... it is just another option for those of you who like them. if you want them let me know and i will put you in the right direction and a contact.

GT086

08-25-2007, 12:30 PM

Title should be "Attitude I have that you don't!" http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/sauer/angry-smiley-002.gif
That's what I'm thinking. Nice BMW spec wheels.

josh99ta

08-25-2007, 12:31 PM

I like the color combo and those are some DAMN good photographs. I love the building backdrop.

Maverick Man

08-25-2007, 12:35 PM

I like the color combo and those are some DAMN good photographs. I love the building backdrop.

thanks dude...

i have some reflections on the bumper though not key but they work ;)

you take some great photos too! seen them every so often... use a nikon or canon? you can PM if you want.

GTO1_OHIO

08-25-2007, 12:39 PM

Razinhell

08-25-2007, 12:42 PM

Not for nothing the point of posting in a forum is an exchange of ideas and opinions on related subject matter. Being arrogant and having **** you, **** everyone if you don't like my shit attitude just makes everyone want to attack you.

On the Wheels. I'm not going to comment on them because i don't like them, but like everything in the world different strokes for different folks. In the end these rim designs are starting to all look the same. I'd rather nice expensive ones like the 3 piece you bought, but i bet they'd be stolen (wheel locks and all).

Maverick Man

08-25-2007, 12:44 PM

My SSRs from Tire Rack have the the exact same hub rings and lock wires. They also have SSR center caps...all you have to do is specify the SSR cap when you order them otherwise they assume you have a BMW and stick the BMW cap on it when it ship. Oh and they also say made in Japan on them.

type C right? those are really light! how do you like them? gotta love the mounting lip on those too!

you are right they are made in japan... they do sell those under the japan name as well... i never said the tire rack ones weren't made there. ;)

GTO1_OHIO

08-25-2007, 12:52 PM

type C right? those are really light! how do you like them? gotta love the mounting lip on those too!

you are right they are made in japan... they do sell those under the japan name as well... i never said the tire rack ones weren't made there. ;)

Type C RS. 17x8 front 17x8.5 rear. They run smooth as silk. No vibrations like the heavy stockers. I think that there are only a couple of guys here that have SSRs. I use mine for racing.

fuzzybam

08-25-2007, 02:30 PM

I like the SSRs but I'm afraid of the cost of those things. I was trying ot keep the cost of my wheels + tires under 2k :(

BustersJudge

08-25-2007, 05:43 PM

Those SSR's are hideous what is that a nissan silvia or GTO what a disgrace to domestics. Why do people insist on making an american muscle car look like jap tuner car???

slammin86

08-25-2007, 05:58 PM

Those SSR's are hideous what is that a nissan silvia or GTO what a disgrace to domestics. Why do people insist on making an american muscle car look like jap tuner car???

American muscle...LOLZ...you do know this car came from aussieland right?

fuzzybam

08-25-2007, 06:00 PM

The color combo is pretty stand out. I like that he dared to be different. As far as the other color choices for the wheels I dig the flat black and might do those wheels cause they are super sick.

JTSnooks

08-25-2007, 06:03 PM

American muscle...LOLZ...you do know this car came from aussieland right?

In that case it should be running on steelies.

Never been a fan of the gold rims, but I do appreciate the lightweight 3-pc design. Still don't understand the "made by the same company in the same place but totally different" thing, but maybe I'm just too simple.

tripower

08-25-2007, 06:05 PM

Looks good. The gold wheels compliment the color very well. As stated, those would look great on an SR as well. BTW, nice spoiler!!! ;)

CRZYLS2

08-25-2007, 06:27 PM

They look ok. The photography helps them alot. Not really feeling the gold. JMO

Magnified

08-25-2007, 07:02 PM

Maverick Man

08-25-2007, 07:28 PM

I like the SSRs but I'm afraid of the cost of those things. I was trying ot keep the cost of my wheels + tires under 2k :(

why don't you price out one of their one piece wheels.. should be cheaper!

Those SSR's are hideous what is that a nissan silvia or GTO what a disgrace to domestics. Why do people insist on making an american muscle car look like jap tuner car???

hate to say it dude your stock wheels are made in japan and so is your guage cluster. lol! and like others have said your "GTO" is not even made here. :rolleyes:

Looks good. The gold wheels compliment the color very well. As stated, those would look great on an SR as well. BTW, nice spoiler!!! ;)

thanks ;) we need to meet up someday.

I was waiting for this. Too funny!

LR

huh? waiting for what... if you read it i said...

Here is something I haven’t seen in any other brand wheel. If you look real close there is a grove for a lock wire for the hub rings.

he has SSRs whats your point? [edit: yeah that's what i though]

wraith

08-25-2007, 08:12 PM

Maverick Man

08-25-2007, 09:06 PM

My co-workers Subaru WRX has a set of wheels just like that. They look good. I think they would look better on my 3000gt VR-4, but I like the tuner look nonetheless even on the GTO. I wish Volk/Mackin Industries made wheels that fit like the ROJA r27.

Sam

yeah they would look on your 3000GT er a GTO too eh... lol!

actually Mackin was trying to get me and talk me into using their TE37s for it. one year Mackin did Edelbrock's GTO for one year at SEMA. now talk about "tuner". heres a photo.. hope it shows. http://ultimategto.com/carshows/sema04/04sema4062. jpg

now those of you who don't like the edelbrock GTO it don't complain to me. which someone will :rolleyes: just call good old Vic Edelbrock and complain to him. it does not get more "american" then that... and look what they did to the GTO ... and my car looks tuner? er maybe people will have second thoughs after seeing this one.... lol!

anyways i passed... nice wheels but not the look i wanted. i was going to go with something else Mackin had but didn't have the bolt pattern :( they are going to be mad at me the next time i go there and they see my SSRs...lol! but i'm gald with what i got.

multistrada74

08-25-2007, 09:19 PM

wow. looks insane man.

Corndog

08-25-2007, 10:05 PM

I think it looks pretty good. And props to ya for sporting what YOU like.

eightysjay

08-26-2007, 01:30 AM

Not a fan of those kind of wheels to much cleaning involved.

u-got-gto

08-26-2007, 03:01 AM

WOW... these wheels sure seem to get a lot of attention in this thread, both good and bad... For me, I think the design is pretty good in the super black, black or flat black colors.... I've never really been a fan of gold wheels except maybe on an older black Firebird TransAm w/ the matching bird on the hood.... (JMO)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/randydrab/ 79_ta_green1_ss.jpg

supercowboy

08-26-2007, 05:40 AM

do you know how much ssr wheels weigh?

707goat

08-26-2007, 07:21 AM

I find it funny how many GTO owners criticize his wheel choice when a lot of the cheapkates on this forum have a set of cheap ass AZA, Ruf, and ROH wheels which are all heavy cast iron paperweights and look cheap. Not to mention the other 50% of people who actually put chrome on their cars and think it looks cool, nice Buick guys! The frickin AZA and Ruf series wheels are nothing but a bunch of knock of wheels made in Hong Kong and yet some people have the nerve to bring up the whole "good ole American muscle, why do you put import wheels on your car" bullsh.it argument.

Nice wheels man! Dont like the color, but I do like the design and the fact that you got some good QUALITY forged wheels.

isercastik

08-26-2007, 08:55 AM

Your wheels set the car off right, Call me crazy but I think the wheels on Edelbrocks car are nice as well, For those grouchy ass "ruining american muscle types" I classify these cars as a BMW for cheap with a better engine, A fuqing touring car, NOT a raggedy ass 98 Z28.

fuzzybam

08-26-2007, 01:15 PM

Where do I even call to find out a price approximation for these wheels? The flat black is sick as hell...

jimntjames

08-26-2007, 03:05 PM

They look great! Do you happen to have a side pic of the car?

Maverick Man

08-26-2007, 03:48 PM

do you know how much ssr wheels weigh?

can't find the spec sheet they gave me... but i recall 25.something for the front and 26.something for the rear. but either way when i weighted the stock 18s with 235s myself the weight was the same as the SSR rear 19x9.5 with the 275s on them.

I find it funny how many GTO owners criticize his wheel choice when a lot of the cheapkates on this forum have a set of cheap ass AZA, Ruf, and ROH wheels which are all heavy cast iron paperweights and look cheap. Not to mention the other 50% of people who actually put chrome on their cars and think it looks cool, nice Buick guys! The frickin AZA and Ruf series wheels are nothing but a bunch of knock of wheels made in Hong Kong and yet some people have the nerve to bring up the whole "good ole American muscle, why do you put import wheels on your car" bullsh.it argument.

Nice wheels man! Dont like the color, but I do like the design and the fact that you got some good QUALITY forged wheels.

gald someone said it ;) if people only knew... +gazillion but you said it i didn't ;)

Where do I even call to find out a price approximation for these wheels? The flat black is sick as hell...

here you go fuzzy http://www.more-japan.com/SSR/ms1/19inch.php i'll PM you the phone number they come in 18s as well.

just remember these are special order only. the Num Nuts out there that saying they are just BMW wheels are incorrect! these will fit on a BMW... but what idiot would put this offset on a BMW? The BMW fitment can have a much more aggressive lip! people don't understand the options of 3 peice rims and are use to getting generic cheap universal wheels.

oh yes your probably looking at a 3 to 4 month order ;)

They look great! Do you happen to have a side pic of the car?

Thanks! your not the only one who's ask that... i think i need a bigger PM box...lol! i'll try posting one later on today or tomorrow.

Lorider680

08-26-2007, 04:23 PM

(Puts flame suit on) What is the point of a 3-piece wheel with the bolts? I have some 3-piece daytons on my Nova but that is because they are wires. Wheels look amazing.
FacE!

06_4Me

08-26-2007, 05:02 PM

rax

08-26-2007, 05:30 PM

great look.

talonhand

08-26-2007, 06:56 PM

I think it looks great. Looks like a GT class race car, like the wheels you see on the heavily modified porches and BMWs that race mixed class.
As for the cheap ass lead slugs I lug around, thanks. Not everyone has a grip to spend on wheels for their car. Sorry for not being a millionaire...

bleek

08-26-2007, 07:27 PM

i dunno...i think they look freeking fantastic.

Good job.

tony parker

08-26-2007, 08:25 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but I too would like to understand the significance of three piece wheels over one piece wheels made to look like three piece? Is there a difference that is significant in some way?

3 pc-Strength/ Light weight. Variable sizes & offsets. Rebuildable and easy to be fixed when damaged. Great looks. 1 pc- sometimes not so light weight. Offsets are not the best.( Some wheel co.) One pc design so they are not that fixable(when it comes to major damage) But great looks also. It's just a matter of choise.

707goat

08-26-2007, 08:29 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but I too would like to understand the significance of three piece wheels over one piece wheels made to look like three piece? Is there a difference that is significant in some way?

3 piece wheels are WAY stronger because all 3 piece wheels are forged alloy, not cast aluminum... The forging process makes the wheel stronger and lighter due to the way the aluminum is compressed to make a stronger/ rigid wheel. I could explain in much more detail, but it will take forever, just look it up on google.

As far as the difference between a TRUE 3 piece and a 1 piece knock off... manufacturers make 3 piece wheels because its not only easier, but cheaper to replace if it were damaged (you can replace the piece that was damaged, instead of the whole wheel), as well as creating custom offsets and widths that you cant do with a 1 piece design. The 3 piece wheels consist of the hub, the face, and the outer rim. Rivets are there for a REASON, obviously to keep the rim together as well for aesthetic value. Fake 1 piece knock offs with rivets are just for looks, on those wheels they have absolutely no purpose.

PreludetoaGTO

08-27-2007, 07:57 AM

That's not entirely accurate. Real 3 piece race only wheels (from a company like Kodiak or Jongbloed) are usually a spun aluminum rim and a machined hub. It's SUPER light and rather fragile. Definitely not streetable. Especially the rim part.

06_4Me

08-27-2007, 08:16 AM

Gears for Brains

08-27-2007, 08:44 AM

BBS uses hub ring snap rings.

Havoc

08-27-2007, 11:27 AM

3 piece wheels are WAY stronger because all 3 piece wheels are forged alloy, not cast aluminum...

All 2 & 3 piece wheels are not necessarily forged, some utilize cast aluminum or magnesium centers and/or spun barrels. ...and if you're thinking those are the "cheap ones", think again because I'm referring to some of BBS's multi-pieces wheels.
Due to the various advances in casting methods during the last 10-15 years, "cast" doesn't automatically mean the rim is cheap or heavy... but yeah, a forging will generally be stronger and lighter.

As far as the difference between a TRUE 3 piece and a 1 piece knock off... manufacturers make 3 piece wheels because its not only easier, but cheaper to replace if it were damaged (you can replace the piece that was damaged, instead of the whole wheel), as well as creating custom offsets and widths that you cant do with a 1 piece design. The 3 piece wheels consist of the hub, the face, and the outer rim. Rivets are there for a REASON, obviously to keep the rim together as well for aesthetic value. Fake 1 piece knock offs with rivets are just for looks, on those wheels they have absolutely no purpose.

Good points but geez, did you have to use the word "rivets". lol
Lets not contribute to the ridiculous trend on this board of guys constantly (and incorrectly) calling the bolts used in multi-pieces wheels, rivets! There isn't a 2 or 3 piece wheel made which uses rivets to fasten the halves together. Besides, for all intents and purposes, rivets are a permanent fastener so using them in the assembly would negate all the advantages you just stated! ...

pwr_shift

08-27-2007, 11:56 AM

Nice wheels, good design and apparent quality . . . gold not being my cup of tea even on watches and nonfunctional jewelry, personally I'd pick a different finish.

gdev_

08-27-2007, 12:13 PM

FWIW, My "cheap" privats weigh right at 25 lbs each @ 19x8.5. I would consider a lightweight wheel to be considerably less than stock....

Havoc

08-27-2007, 12:16 PM

So, if a one piece 19" SSR is 26lbs, how does that compare to the three piece weight. I'm trying to get the total measurable difference to understand the impact on performance when going with the "light weight" three piece as opposed to the standard one piece.

When comparing the weight of 1pc and 3 pc wheels; if we're talking same materials (fully forged), same design and size. I believe you'll find the weights to be fairly close with a slight edge going to the 1 pc rim.

LBarnes

08-27-2007, 12:41 PM

As Prelude said the true racing three piece is much lighter than a street three piece. There are different structural criteria that have to be met by street rims. For instance, in England the rim must be able to hit a cobble stone curb at 30 kilometers per hour and still hold air. Most good three piece rims come in sections of 1/4" or 25 mm increments allowing for very custom offsets. Twenty five years ago I imported an English line of wheels. I would order the centers in any bolt pattern I wanted and then go to my inner and outter rim halfs to get the correct offset, very simple very easy. If it didn't fit you could change the wheel half. Not as difficult as now.
I guess I should should get in touch with those guys!!!

purplenurple

08-27-2007, 03:10 PM

Looks really good, even though that gold isnt my color.
A few questions tho. What springs/shocks are you running? Are the rear offsets 43mm? If so, then thats alot of monet for wheels with which you have to hack up the fender lips. Also, did you have the bumper blended to take out the side markers? If so, is it illegal to run with out sidemarkers or Holden repeaters?

hellraiza GOAT

08-27-2007, 04:08 PM

looks sick bro! great job...

Jim346

08-27-2007, 04:52 PM

FWIW, My "cheap" privats weigh right at 25 lbs each @ 19x8.5. I would consider a lightweight wheel to be considerably less than stock....

That's about average for a cast wheel in that size. Stock wheels are almost always heavier than after market because of durability reasons.

06_4Me

08-27-2007, 05:45 PM

So the primary differentiation is opportunity for custom sizing?

06 TRed GTO

08-27-2007, 06:52 PM

When comparing the weight of 1pc and 3 pc wheels; if we're talking same materials (fully forged), same design and size. I believe you'll find the weights to be fairly close with a slight edge going to the 1 pc rim.

I also have set 3P Forged rims and they are Very lite for there size 19x9 (18.9lbs) 19x8 (18.2lbs) althought going up to that next level of quality and greatly reduced wheel weight come at a steep price (1k+ea)That I feel was worth it. One of the coolest things about a Real HI-end 3p wheel is if you get a new car you just send your rims back and get the centers changed to new offset and bolt pattern or just change your wheel centers for a different style to get a hole new look.

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zeroevidence

08-27-2007, 07:29 PM

incredible pictures!!!

Keith66

08-28-2007, 12:45 AM

Those look GREAT. Nice pics too.

What the hell does "Zero Gravity" mean?? LOL!! They took your car up in the shuttle to do the measuring?

:gr_jest:

Tonio

08-28-2007, 12:56 AM

Your car looks great! Please post more pics

06_4Me

08-28-2007, 05:57 AM

I think the wheels do look fantastic and I appreciate that each owner is into different mods for difference reasons and all are legitimate to the indivisual. I just am not ready to buy into the notion that a total reduction of 25lbs warrants an additional cost of thousand(s) for wheels that look very much like their fake three piece look alike counterparts.

Not in any way taking away from the enjoyment of the experience of the decision and purchase. Just unclear about how the 25lb weight reduction factors into the driving experience. I mean, I weight about 160, does that mean I have a better driving experinece that someone that weights 185? I'm sure it is my ignorance, but the cost of that 25lbs seems awfully steep.

wango-z-tango

08-28-2007, 07:37 AM

It turns out that if you have to lose 25#, doing it in "unsprung" weight has a profound effect on how the suspension performs. I'm wary of the weight loss difference quoted between the OP's wheels and a similar-size one-piece 19, but it's possible if magnesium or titanium is involved. The main advantage is that you can have a larger tire & wheel for the same weight as the stocker.

06_4Me

08-28-2007, 03:05 PM

It turns out that if you have to lose 25#, doing it in "unsprung" weight has a profound effect on how the suspension performs..

If you snuck a 25 lb bag of dog food into the trunk of a friends GTO, I wonder how many would even know it was there much less wonder why their suspension suddenly felt profoundly different. It seems akin to noticing a 5 horsepower difference in a 400 hp car. I suppose some can feel these things; I am among those without that ability.

Dontsleeponit

08-28-2007, 03:22 PM

so, how after all of their measuring did they come to the conclusion of a 43mm rear offset? I would expect more around 50mm optimally for a 275 tire...

The wheels are nice, SSRs def are not cheap, I dont like gold wheels on these cars though, just doesnt look right to me

nice pictures too

SPDEMON

08-28-2007, 05:15 PM

They would look good on an STI.

FDNY-L107

08-28-2007, 05:26 PM

I don't mean to be negative....just not my style......I'd prefer 1 piece forged, made in the USA rims, where the load ratings are easy to find.

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php? mw_id=36&sw_id=261

04_GTO_Jimbo

08-28-2007, 05:42 PM

I think it looks pretty good. And props to ya for sporting what YOU like.

I totaly agree. I think they look badass. Very nice.

Maverick Man

08-28-2007, 07:40 PM

thanks agian... glad some like it… but as far as the gold… again if you don’t like it they do make them in other colors hence why i posted other image of other colors.

also seems the 3 piece debate has been put to rest without me saying a word... works for me!

for those PMing me and other asking about other photos… sorry didn’t have anytime to get any… had one but the photo but it sucked and had glare on the wheels couldn’t see jack…suck phone camera…lol! i’ll try a side few with my cheapie or camera later on in the week..;)

WOW... these wheels sure seem to get a lot of attention in this thread, both good and bad... For me, I think the design is pretty good in the super black, black or flat black colors.... I've never really been a fan of gold wheels except maybe on an older black Firebird TransAm w/ the matching bird on the hood.... (JMO)

less then 5 days and 2,344 views your right...lol! gee i guess thread title did what i wanted it to do. ;) (touchy people...lol!)

btw not a fan of stripes on GTO’s but yours doesn’t look to bad :D :hail:

I don't mean to be negative....just not my style......I'd prefer 1 piece forged, made in the USA rims, where the load ratings are easy to find.

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php? mw_id=36&sw_id=261

nah that’s cool…. a respectable and intelligent statement. centerlines makes nice stuff no doubt... but to me they belong on a car like your chevelle. i had a set 16's centerlines when 16's were considered big in the early 90's...lol! now it has Boyds for a Protour look, while my other car has Mickey Thompson drag wheels… both made in the USA…. so no problem there. it is a matter of taste. however i do believe in a quality wheel. it is sad that Centerline is one of the few companies that make wheels here in the USA. Even American Racing wheels (which owns boyds now) aren’t made here… some are made in china. heck, they are owned by a company in Canada…lol! either way it is matter of style like you said. just the “centerline look” is not what i was looking for this car.

Jim346

08-28-2007, 07:46 PM

great reight

10-27-2007, 10:45 PM

they look great maveric man.I have a vz r8 and was looking at some enkie wheels.The Importer said for my car the 19x8.5 were the only wheels in that style available.He then went on to say 245's werent recomended for that size wheel and 265's would make the car steer like crap.I was wondering how the 245's on yours go.Much appreciate any advice.

Summerwolf

10-28-2007, 12:22 AM

I think they look good and those are great quality wheels. Not neccesarily what I would roll, but it does look nice.

Farsighted770

10-28-2007, 01:46 AM

looks good, im a chrome fan... get chrome with ibm and you got pure hotness :D

ponyeater

10-28-2007, 04:29 AM

Jesus there are a lot of prissy little girls on this site!!!

Anyway, great looking wheels man! I didn't think they'd look good (not my style), but they look amazing on the car. Nice find!

MoNsTeR

10-28-2007, 05:12 AM

Looks good man..Gets kind of old seeing 6k+ ppl with the same rims on there gto's...Different is GOOD!

thedak

10-28-2007, 05:36 AM

They look pretty good.

A 43mm Offset with 275's is what I dont like.

CCW ----> Made in the USA

A 54mm Offset is perfect for 275's and 285's

19X10 with a Toyo 275 is about 4 pounds lighter than the OEM 18" Combo

Rolencode GTO

10-28-2007, 07:08 AM

They look pretty good.

A 43mm Offset with 275's is what I dont like.

CCW ----> Made in the USA

A 52mm Offset is perfect for 275's and 285's

19X10 with a Toyo 275 is about 4 pounds lighter than the OEM 18" Combo

I am running 43mm backspacing with 275-30-19's, no problems here, never rubs. I do have my rear fenders rolled.

Nice wheels Maverick Man, car looks great. What camera did you use for those shots?? Pics are awsome!

Maverick Man

10-28-2007, 05:18 PM

man I was supposed to take a side photo of the car… shoot… i’ll try to shoot an image later on this week if i have time. sorry about that guys.

looks good, im a chrome fan... get chrome with ibm and you got pure hotness :D

did that already.. it was time for me to move on.. ;)

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/2212/image2fina lfinalcj7.jpg

Jesus there are a lot of prissy little girls on this site!!!

took the words right out of my mouth... there always are... lol! also gotta love the guys who post something sarcastic and then erase their post cuz they looked like an idiot. should i name names... lol!

Anyway, great looking wheels man! I didn't think they'd look good (not my style), but they look amazing on the car. Nice find!

but thanks ;) yeah hard to tell what a wheel will look like on a car without it on the car. seen lots of rims that looked good but then when you put them on the car your like… er no.

Looks good man..Gets kind of old seeing 6k+ ppl with the same rims on there gto's...Different is GOOD!

right! thanks!

I am running 43mm backspacing with 275-30-19's, no problems here, never rubs. I do have my rear fenders rolled.

Nice wheels Maverick Man, car looks great. What camera did you use for those shots?? Pics are awsome!

thanks! you got a PM.

lokoo

01-21-2008, 02:45 PM

im bout to order the flat blacks and get the lips powdercoated gloss black :boink::boink::boink: how much they run u for?

Maverick Man

01-22-2008, 01:36 PM

im bout to order the flat blacks and get the lips powdercoated gloss black :boink::boink::boink: how much they run u for?

your PM'd

QWK GOAT

01-23-2008, 01:21 PM

Not a fan of the gold...but I tell ya, if I had to put those wheels on any color GTO......it would be yours FO SHO, FO SHO! I like it....I like it alot

erichudgins

06-01-2008, 05:52 PM

nice. car looks great. wouldnt change anything but the attitude of the driver...hehe had to say it. but to the op, nice ride. very unique

s/c'd cav

07-12-2008, 09:58 PM

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/2212/image2fina lfinalcj7.jpg

dam that looks good got more pics mav ?

wango-z-tango

07-12-2008, 10:02 PM

Nice spoiler !

Twinturbo2800

07-13-2008, 10:22 AM

Any mention of a price ?? flat black for me :)

some1 please photoshop the flat black on a black GTO plz :)

misgoat

07-13-2008, 11:37 AM

is this the only set? or where they mass produced yet?

HORTENSE

07-13-2008, 11:44 AM

wholey old thread batman!

so 43+ offset at the rear with 9.5 fit easily? there's a set of SSR wheels i kinda like... they're 43 both 8.5 and 9.5

GTOSAINTSKEERED

07-13-2008, 12:03 PM

I love the car, the blacked out tails go good with that nice Blue paint. I like the rim design but I think if you got them in Black with a polished lip it would be BADA$$. The gold just reminds me of a subaru Rice car. (NO OFFENSE)

Night

07-13-2008, 12:08 PM

I'm surprised you don't have ACT as a sponsor since your car is on the ads.

Maverick Man

07-13-2008, 12:08 PM

dam that looks good got more pics mav ?

i shot these just a bit after i got my car. i posted them some where else but i forget where.lol

so here they are again

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/5695/image1fina lfinalbs3.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9592/img8362res izeut2.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6352/img8363res izeqk2.jpg

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2338/img8327res izefj6.jpg

Any mention of a price ?? flat black for me

some1 please photoshop the flat black on a black GTO plz :)

http://www.more-japan.com/SSR/ms1/19inch.php

but expect that to be more now since the yen the last time i checked as about 95 to the US dollar.

wholey old thread batman!

so 43+ offset at the rear with 9.5 fit easily? there's a set of SSR wheels i kinda like... they're 43 both 8.5 and 9.5

lol! with the 275 they rubbed on the rear.. they had the 9 but i wanted a 9.5 i trimed the fender. fronts are no issue at all unless you do up the caster then you will. i might end up going with a 265 later on.

I love the car, the blacked out tails go good with that nice Blue paint. I like the rim design but I think if you got them in Black with a polished lip it would be BADA$$. The gold just reminds me of a subaru Rice car. (NO OFFENSE)

on offese taken.. at least your tactful... ;) but the magazine and the two first place trophies out of two shows sand the guys at ACT who put the car in an advertisement didn't seem to mind mind the gold rims. :D personally i don;t like gold at all... however you need to understand the color combo aspect of the whole deal.

here it is with the VX tails painted

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/3662/img7152f25 6sendqh6.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7215/5rs256wp6. jpg

I'm surprised you don't have ACT as a sponsor since your car is on the ads.

that was after i shot the car in the studio to lasy to update... ;)