I wouldn't go so far as to make a claim like that. Japanese wheels have been doing the "color-matched" lips since 2000. I'm still unsure why there's so much hate for iforged on these forums. They make a good product.

Advan, Volk and Fikse are still very reputable companies. As for Kinesis, I think everyone's waiting for the 'bling' influence since Lexani recently purchased Kinesis wheels.

 

I think we need a 100 post limit before you can post ****ty comments on this board for no reason. I mean you can't sell anything without 100 posts so why should be able to be rude with less than 100.

I've earned my right to be a dick!

 

Who puts advan wheels on a P-car ?

You wrong about the blue lip being copied off another car, that car had anodized blue lips! Something thats been around forever, this stuff is not anodized.

 

Actually they were powdercoated the same Murcielago blue as the rest of the car. However, I'm aware that Kinesis offers anodizing. I saw the car in person last week in front of DetailingDynamics in Mineola, LI.

 

Are you really 34? LOL.

I made no comments - I offered fact and personal opinion, both of which I have the perogative of doing as a registered member.

Sorry, I am not interested in compiling posts to win a d*ck size contest.

 

I don't have to win a dick size contest... I am confident in my 4" of raw manmeat.

Also, all I was saying was that your "fact and personal opinion" came across as making you look like a A-hole. Just my opinion.

I just thought that it was weird that someone with so few posts waits to say something negative istead of something positive in a different thread. I don't know, maybe I'm just in a mood.

Post on Brother!!!

 

If you guys are looking for "heritage" - you better go after BBS, OZ, Work, Enkei, etc....these are wheel companies that have proven their product on racetracks all around the world.

Here are the facts IMO.

As for high-end 3 piece custom wheels, HRE, Kinesis (Prior to the Lexani purchase), and Fikse are the first names that come to mind.

Vince/I-Forged really brought a lot of marketing and insight into the 3 piece wheel biz, especially to the younger European community - beginning in 99. Give him the credit of bringing affordable 3 piece wheels and options to the forefront. I like what Vince did awhile back in revamping the lineup and logo.

DPE was started around 03' - from a few BMW enthusiasts (or at least one of them was at the time), a strong contingent following from the start, but now pretty much another name in the options of enthusiasts looking for multi piece wheels.

Add the recent intros of Modulare, Vellano, etc...Modulare Society - and guess what....a lot of these companies utilze the same outers, hardware, etc. IMO - look at design, engineering and assembly to really set aside the good from the bad.

 

Nice write up, just keep in mind that Vellano is manufactured in china and only uses forged centers.

 

I believe it, material cost is cheaper probably. I read somewhere that DPE 2peice wheels use china rim shells as well.

 

guys wheels are wheels. everyone copy everyone these days. just pick the damn wheel you like with the right price. no matter iforge or dpe. they both are great wheel make since i know them both well, but whomever toss me the bigger discount is always gonna be my best buddy :P

sean

 

Wheels look nice but i'll never buy a set on principle alone. Anyone who would affiliate themselves with Hennessey is a company I want nothing to do with.


I'll stick with John @ CCW

 

Not true...

All DPE wheels are manufactured, designed and tested in California.

 

Oh really? I guess you cant believe everything you read on forums then. How do you know so much about DPE's testing and production process? Do you work for them? If so, can you tell us if DPE wheels are fully T6-6061? It's an answer most of us can't find in the forums. I'm sure you would know since you know where they are manufactured and where they are tested. Thanks in advance!

 

Just call them up! Thats what i did! Afterall your right, you can't belive everything you read!

 

from what i know a lot of the rim company these are making the center piece themselve and buying the barrel from other source which quite often imported from china. they do however, cut adn reweld some of the barrel to width that client ordered in all to creat that CUSTOM look.