800 is too cheap for the rims to be of any decent quality and probably looks shite too.
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800 is too cheap for the rims to be of any decent quality and probably looks shite too.
I was in Bob Jane recently getting some fronts balance after some really shitty roads, and while waiting a customer was told that they no longer stock the 18 inch bling rim that had sold her a few years earlier. She had a cheap shit rim which was unrepairable !! she wasn't happy. Cheap rims may end up cost you double as it did in this instance
As in the are more robust if you crash? a wrecked rim is a wrecked rim to me. Doesnt matter if its buckled or cracked. Im not going to bother repairing it and I cant sell it for much either.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
But on the other hand I have noticed a difference with light forged wheels. Whether the wank factor and drive improvement is worth it for the extra pennies? up to you.
I'll pay depending on the brand/quality. Don't cheap out!
WORK/Rays are slightly stronger, and a little bit lighter than their ROTA copies.Quote:
Originally Posted by DakDakAs in the are more robust if you crash? a wrecked rim is a wrecked rim to me. Doesnt matter if its buckled or cracked. Im not going to bother repairing it and I cant sell it for much either.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
But on the other hand I have noticed a difference with light forged wheels. Whether the wank factor and drive improvement is worth it for the extra pennies? up to you.
But do you 'really' need all that extra awesomeness when something 90% as good will do the job?
Sure you could argue that 90% isn't the best it could be, and support the legit wheels.
But a ROTA exceeds ALL requirements for road and even excessive track use.
Have you seen what ROTA sponsors? They aren't no cheap knockoffs.
I'll happily endorse ROTA because they make an amazing quality product that will suit everyone's needs.
But if you've got a fat wallet and want to feel that little bit more comfortable knowing you're rolling on the 'best there is'
Then please fork out $3000 for a set of TE37's.. Because i'll happily wear my GRIDs.
this argument isnt about rotas vs rays
its about not buying rims from bob jane. there is no argument for that.
No, this argument is about what you should pay for a rim.Quote:
Originally Posted by butterfingers
And we can all agree that Bob Jane or any other overnight brand of rim is more than likely able to do the job.
However by comparsion it's quality is severely lacking.
So what do you buy?
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Originally Posted by Jccck
^ Sticks the ****ing landing. +1 if I hadn't already +1'd you for your first post, sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jccck
Regardless of knock-offs or whatever kind of rim we're all discussing, we still haven't seen any pictures of these 20", $800 rims. So to the OP, please show us what kinda of 'groce bob jane' rims your friend bought.
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if he paid 800 bux for 20in Vaults Rims, then its his vaults
Sorry, I quickly skimmed through. I didn't think it was established they were Vaults?Quote:
Originally Posted by shepparton
My friend has those on his Prelude.
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$800 is a bit too cheap for my liking
you also said $1200 with tyres fitted? damn those tyres would have to be plastic to be $100 each for 20inch rims
i have 18inch rims and i paid $2400 with tyres fitted
CHEAPEST i can find tyres for my 18s are shitty lexanis that have nooooo grip whatsoever for $160/tyre
sorry but chrome 20inch rims = fail.
drugs and wheel shopping dont mix