Vossen Wheels your Views?

stu_c · 11-15-2013, 05:43 AM

Hi all
I am looking at getting a set of Vossen Wheels for my 370Z but cannot really find any reviews of comments about them, has anyone had or dealt With them just wondering the quality etc

Thanks

Haboob · 11-15-2013, 08:30 AM

With everything I've read and heard about them, I'd stay away.

They're pricey, but also very fragile and crack at low speeds and small bumps.

Granted, it's only one side, but there are similar stories everywhere on all types of car forums.

http://truth-about-vossen-blog.tumblr.com/

Holy · 11-15-2013, 09:07 AM

They look nice, but are frowned upon because people would consider them "fake". Honestly if you find a cheap used set for sale i would pick them up. I live in South Florida where i see Vossens literally everyday and i havent heard of anyone that i know personally crack their rims. But im sure it happens.

kenchan · 11-15-2013, 10:38 AM

they're not really fakes i dont think, just boat anchors. they seem to be low pressure cast and pretty strong.

for dressup car i think they do alright. i would not consider getting them for my Z though as i dont want to reduce performance from those heavy wheels.

but for my G, ive considered the CV2's. but im just going to keep my 3pc SSR's for now and run wider tires.

stu_c · 11-15-2013, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the comments, it was either them or spend another £800 for the others I like looks like the expensive option for me it is lol

edub370 · 11-15-2013, 01:57 PM

they sure do look good tho...

ufoz8mycow · 11-15-2013, 02:28 PM

They look nice, but are at a very high price point for cast wheels made in China.

cooltoy · 11-15-2013, 02:46 PM

Like Haboob said, there is always the other side.

http://www.myg37.com/forums/vendor-c...ls-update.html

[IMG]http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534353

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-...en-wheels.html

Mt Tam I am · 11-15-2013, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufoz8mycow

They look nice, but are at a very high price point for cast wheels made in China.

No foolin'. I want function over looks. Cast will not cut it for me.

GSS138 · 11-15-2013, 03:18 PM

Just an opinion, but I think they are fugly. Looks like some fake lambo crap.

Waiz · 11-15-2013, 03:25 PM

I know they are a sponsor of several forums and have a good standing here but I would never run their wheels

Nothing special in my experienced opinion and there are so many cheaper/lighter options that I would rather go with then their wheels.

What turned me off even more was that they had a booth at the LA Auto Show a few years ago where they displayed several of their wheels and most had extra material/waviness on their spokes that I was turned off to the brand as a whole because of it

Tazicon · 11-15-2013, 03:29 PM

Lots of guys on the MYG37 have them. I am not a fan but they do look nice. My problem was I couldn't believe people would swap out some of the stock Rays etc for the cheap Vossens. IPLs came with some very nice rims and people would swap them for Vossens...........Things that make you go Hummmmmm

TerribleONE · 11-15-2013, 04:20 PM

I think they look pretty good (most of the styles) but after reading that truth about vossen blog id stay far away.

cooltoy · 11-15-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

Just an opinion, but I think they are fugly. Looks like some fake lambo crap.

Which particular Vossen wheel?

Alstann · 11-15-2013, 11:34 PM

I've personally been at the Vossen facility down in Miami, and as far as wheels go, I wouldn't go as far as to call them fakes or bad wheels. They have unique designs and they are machined in house. I think they have really nice concave designs and their new forged lineup looks pretty good. (Precision series)

Are they amazingly light, forged wheels? No. Are they JDM-reputable? No. Are they low cost? Depends on who you ask. Me? I have different tastes and I prefer smaller, wider wheels. I also trust longstanding companies that have good reputations, like Rays engineering.

Maybe there have been many cases of cracks and stuff. They also happen to be very popular and in demand, so there may be a confirmation bias there. There are also japanese wheels that fail as well. Anything is possible.

11-15-2013, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
stu_c Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 39 Drives: 370Z Yellow GT Rep Power: 13	Vossen Wheels your Views? Hi all I am looking at getting a set of Vossen Wheels for my 370Z but cannot really find any reviews of comments about them, has anyone had or dealt With them just wondering the quality etc Thanks

11-15-2013, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	With everything I've read and heard about them, I'd stay away. They're pricey, but also very fragile and crack at low speeds and small bumps. Granted, it's only one side, but there are similar stories everywhere on all types of car forums. http://truth-about-vossen-blog.tumblr.com/ Last edited by Haboob; 11-15-2013 at 08:33 AM.

11-15-2013, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holy Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Florida Posts: 96 Drives: 6 MT 370z MB Rep Power: 12	They look nice, but are frowned upon because people would consider them "fake". Honestly if you find a cheap used set for sale i would pick them up. I live in South Florida where i see Vossens literally everyday and i havent heard of anyone that i know personally crack their rims. But im sure it happens. __________________

11-15-2013, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	they're not really fakes i dont think, just boat anchors. they seem to be low pressure cast and pretty strong. for dressup car i think they do alright. i would not consider getting them for my Z though as i dont want to reduce performance from those heavy wheels. but for my G, ive considered the CV2's. but im just going to keep my 3pc SSR's for now and run wider tires. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

11-15-2013, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	they sure do look good tho... 1st likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-15-2013, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
stu_c Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 39 Drives: 370Z Yellow GT Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the comments, it was either them or spend another £800 for the others I like looks like the expensive option for me it is lol

11-15-2013, 02:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	They look nice, but are at a very high price point for cast wheels made in China.

11-15-2013, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Like Haboob said, there is always the other side. http://www.myg37.com/forums/vendor-c...ls-update.html [IMG]http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=534353 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/car-...en-wheels.html Last edited by cooltoy; 11-15-2013 at 02:50 PM.

11-15-2013, 03:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	Just an opinion, but I think they are fugly. Looks like some fake lambo crap. shadoquad and Haboob like this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

11-15-2013, 03:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	I know they are a sponsor of several forums and have a good standing here but I would never run their wheels Nothing special in my experienced opinion and there are so many cheaper/lighter options that I would rather go with then their wheels. What turned me off even more was that they had a booth at the LA Auto Show a few years ago where they displayed several of their wheels and most had extra material/waviness on their spokes that I was turned off to the brand as a whole because of it shadoquad and Haboob like this.

11-15-2013, 03:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	Lots of guys on the MYG37 have them. I am not a fan but they do look nice. My problem was I couldn't believe people would swap out some of the stock Rays etc for the cheap Vossens. IPLs came with some very nice rims and people would swap them for Vossens...........Things that make you go Hummmmmm

11-15-2013, 04:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I think they look pretty good (most of the styles) but after reading that truth about vossen blog id stay far away. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

11-15-2013, 11:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	I've personally been at the Vossen facility down in Miami, and as far as wheels go, I wouldn't go as far as to call them fakes or bad wheels. They have unique designs and they are machined in house. I think they have really nice concave designs and their new forged lineup looks pretty good. (Precision series) Are they amazingly light, forged wheels? No. Are they JDM-reputable? No. Are they low cost? Depends on who you ask. Me? I have different tastes and I prefer smaller, wider wheels. I also trust longstanding companies that have good reputations, like Rays engineering. Maybe there have been many cases of cracks and stuff. They also happen to be very popular and in demand, so there may be a confirmation bias there. There are also japanese wheels that fail as well. Anything is possible. LMBmikeZ and cooltoy like this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo Last edited by Alstann; 11-15-2013 at 11:38 PM.

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