Cheap Wheels - Deal or No Deal?
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Originally Posted by Joe Weinstein
Hi. I can point you to Complete Custom Wheels. A set
of very light and race-proven wheels for the 996tt are
between $2100 and $2600 dollars. The 'classic' race
wheel is about $2100 per set, custom-made to stock
or custom offsets. It has no center cap, so it's not for
bling, but is used by lots of racers in the U.S.
Joe Weinstein
http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php
of very light and race-proven wheels for the 996tt are
between $2100 and $2600 dollars. The 'classic' race
wheel is about $2100 per set, custom-made to stock
or custom offsets. It has no center cap, so it's not for
bling, but is used by lots of racers in the U.S.
Joe Weinstein
http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php
Also, do you know whether or not the unsprung weight is at least the same or lower than stock?
I have been agonizing for a while now looking at wheels. I just can't get over the cost of some of these "custom" wheels, i.e. HRE, Champion, etc. I mean, c'mon.
Why is that Porsche owners keep getting it up the $hitter all the time? Is there no value anywhere????
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Originally Posted by Est8esq
I just went to their website and love their looks. Do you know whether or not they can powder coat to a specific color, i.e. gunmetal?
Also, do you know whether or not the unsprung weight is at least the same or lower than stock?
I have been agonizing for a while now looking at wheels. I just can't get over the cost of some of these "custom" wheels, i.e. HRE, Champion, etc. I mean, c'mon.
Why is that Porsche owners keep getting it up the $hitter all the time? Is there no value anywhere????
Also, do you know whether or not the unsprung weight is at least the same or lower than stock?
I have been agonizing for a while now looking at wheels. I just can't get over the cost of some of these "custom" wheels, i.e. HRE, Champion, etc. I mean, c'mon.
Why is that Porsche owners keep getting it up the $hitter all the time? Is there no value anywhere????
does list the finishes they offer, and they are *way* lighter than
stock, and all are either three-piece or forged. I personally care
about performance and cost mainly, which is why I race with them.
Joe
Last edited by Joe Weinstein; Jul 28, 2007 at 10:48 AM.
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Originally Posted by moto
I'm talking about this forum (6 speed's classifieds).
The motorcycle shop is my website.
The motorcycle shop is my website.
At first read, I didn't realize that was part of your signature.
BTW, I'm PM'ing you about your wheels.
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Originally Posted by Joe Weinstein
go to wheel profiles, then click on a wheel, then use the
right-hand scroll bar to the bottom. The price is listed.
I race with the
http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...php?id=classic
Joe
right-hand scroll bar to the bottom. The price is listed.
I race with the
http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...php?id=classic
Joe
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/wheel...t_db_ci3_l.jpg
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Originally Posted by Joe Weinstein
Call Complete Custom about what else they offer, but their site
does list the finishes they offer, and they are *way* lighter than
stock, and all are either three-piece or forged. I personally care
about performance and cost mainly, which is why I race with them.
Joe
does list the finishes they offer, and they are *way* lighter than
stock, and all are either three-piece or forged. I personally care
about performance and cost mainly, which is why I race with them.
Joe
Gorgeous car otherwise. I wouldnt mind a set of those myself, gonna call CCW tommorrow.
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Originally Posted by heavychevy
AGHHHH, My eyes!!!! Front Bumperettes!!!! Please take them off.
Gorgeous car otherwise. I wouldnt mind a set of those myself, gonna call CCW tommorrow.
Gorgeous car otherwise. I wouldnt mind a set of those myself, gonna call CCW tommorrow.
If I need to replace the bumper some time, they
will go. For now, beauty is as beauty does.
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Originally Posted by Est8esq
What do you think about the BBS vs. your CCW classic?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/wheel...t_db_ci3_l.jpg
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/wheel...t_db_ci3_l.jpg
Joe
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Originally Posted by damon@tirerack
Being the sole importer of SSR into the US and having sold literally a hundred sets of these MYSELF, I totally agree with this statement. There's no solid proof SSR bends easier than any other 5 spoke wheel with lips that large.
Oh, and I SERIUOSLY doubt those wheels in that eBay auction are forged if they weigh that much. Make them prove it - I bet they can't.
A good read on quality:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=96
Oh, and I SERIUOSLY doubt those wheels in that eBay auction are forged if they weigh that much. Make them prove it - I bet they can't.
A good read on quality:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=96
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Originally Posted by Est8esq
........ I was told by Tirerack, it may take several months, but it took them years. Not to make this forum a ***** session, but I was strung along saying the production will start again soon. Every quarter, I kept calling, same ole song and dance.
Tirerack may have been simply reiterating all they knew, but bottom line is that I lost money on new tires (Bridgestone poles are NOT cheap) and had three rims w/ no alternative, but to wait. I was offered reimbursement for the ONE wheel, but a lot of good that would do.
Bottom line, SSR has bit me in the A$$ and going from a naturally aspirated Carrera to my TT, tons more torque, pressure, weight...I can assure you I will NEVER buy performance tires from SSR ever again.
Tirerack may have been simply reiterating all they knew, but bottom line is that I lost money on new tires (Bridgestone poles are NOT cheap) and had three rims w/ no alternative, but to wait. I was offered reimbursement for the ONE wheel, but a lot of good that would do.
Bottom line, SSR has bit me in the A$$ and going from a naturally aspirated Carrera to my TT, tons more torque, pressure, weight...I can assure you I will NEVER buy performance tires from SSR ever again.
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Originally Posted by Joe Weinstein
The BBS is heavier than the CCW, and $1000 more, so you make the call...
Joe
Joe
While I was on the phone, he weighed the rims and found the rims to weigh the same as what was advertised w/ BBS on tirerack.com
My only reservation at this point is the color. John indicated that he could paint or powder coat for me, but he told me honestly that he's got some concern about powder coating and the potential harmful effect it could have on the structural integrity of the wheel due to heat.
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Originally Posted by Joe Weinstein
The BBS is heavier than the CCW, and $1000 more, so you make the call...
Joe
Joe
how did you manage to get them to work?
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