Thoughts on Wheels..

mokhan996 · 06-07-2019, 12:12 PM

I haven't found a thread on these specific brand wheels but, what does everyone think of Varrstoen Wheels? A friend of mine has it on his FRS doesn't seem to give him trouble, but not really sure if they're a reputable brand? or are they reps?

I know cheaping out on wheels is frowned upon and I TRULY want TE37's but the price is way out but, I don't know, what do you guys think?

OptionZero · 06-07-2019, 01:51 PM

Knockoffs
and played out

If you want TE's:
1) STEP UP YOUR GAME. Hustle for an extra shift at work. Buy one fewer cup of coffee in the morning. Date someone richer. Whatever

2) Hunt the used market. There's multiple sets of TE's on the FS forum for around the $3K range, where you'd normally pay close to $4K (or more, if you step up to Ultras)

Ain't no Varrstoen's can do this, they dont come in the sizes:

Or give you the feeling of satisfaction you worked hard for real, high quality wheels

ColtronZ · 06-07-2019, 01:52 PM

A lot of people run those so there are plenty of examples/posts somewhere, but really, whatever you want man. It's your car. If you want it to look good you gotta put in the money and effort.

mokhan996 · 06-07-2019, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Knockoffs
and played out

If you want TE's:
1) STEP UP YOUR GAME. Hustle for an extra shift at work. Buy one fewer cup of coffee in the morning. Date someone richer. Whatever

2) Hunt the used market. There's multiple sets of TE's on the FS forum for around the $3K range, where you'd normally pay close to $4K (or more, if you step up to Ultras)

Ain't no Varrstoen's can do this, they dont come in the sizes:

Or give you the feeling of satisfaction you worked hard for real, high quality wheels

Yeah I decided I'm gonna go with the Gramlight 57 Transcend!

mokhan996 · 06-07-2019, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtronZ

A lot of people run those so there are plenty of examples/posts somewhere, but really, whatever you want man. It's your car. If you want it to look good you gotta put in the money and effort.

Yeah I decided I'm gonna go with the Gramlight 57 Transcend!

cooltoy · 06-07-2019, 06:01 PM

There are plenty of threads on other forums about Varrstoen Wheels (if you are search savvy). You will not find to many positive posts, unless you go to the Honda Civic forum.

OptionZero · 06-07-2019, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mokhan996

Yeah I decided I'm gonna go with the Gramlight 57 Transcend!

You may wanna check with your vendor

I am pretty sure the 57transcend had a few sizes discontinued and not a lot of sizes stocked stateside by Mackin

Ventruck · 06-08-2019, 10:06 PM

I'm also an advocate for holding out for what you really want. It's a kind of a virtue really. You get what you pay for, and I think a lot of people BS themselves into thinking they did good on whatever they literally settled with.

It is true, though, that some cases, yeah, people really can't afford things. There is a degree of privilege involved — job opportunities, resources, etc — but how I see it is, you already spent good money on this car. It's not a 240SX with a DE motor and mismatched panels. I imagine if you could afford this car, you could get the TE's with being smart and with some time.

Do it right, do it once — for all parts. Every time I've tried to go cheap on something, I eventually spent on the better replacement. You just waste money in the end if you stay true to what you want.

You want TE's because you...want them. Not because you're trying to impress anyone. A race-proven, timeless looking wheel for your pleasure.

Volk Z · 06-10-2019, 02:49 PM

I have a set of Mint TEs with almost brand new tires...

Asking 2900 bucks... tires alone are like 1k...
My used TEs for 2900
Varrstoen are what like 1k? Plus tires 2k plus mounting balancing and lug nuts add another 300 bucks....
So 600 bucks more and you get legit.

Hmmm
Yeah knock off Volks are frowned upon.

**actual pic below of the wheels**

mokhan996 · 06-12-2019, 09:38 AM

That was deep man. Not even being funny, thanks for the advice honestly and no for sure I'll never wanna cheap out on this baby. Dream car of mine cant have knock off parts at all. I've actually finally decided that I'm not doing TE's or Gramlights but in due time I'll be throwing on Work Meister S1 3P's on them. In due time for sure. Thanks a lot for the tip, appreciate it!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventruck

I'm also an advocate for holding out for what you really want. It's a kind of a virtue really. You get what you pay for, and I think a lot of people BS themselves into thinking they did good on whatever they literally settled with.

It is true, though, that some cases, yeah, people really can't afford things. There is a degree of privilege involved — job opportunities, resources, etc — but how I see it is, you already spent good money on this car. It's not a 240SX with a DE motor and mismatched panels. I imagine if you could afford this car, you could get the TE's with being smart and with some time.

Do it right, do it once — for all parts. Every time I've tried to go cheap on something, I eventually spent on the better replacement. You just waste money in the end if you stay true to what you want.

You want TE's because you...want them. Not because you're trying to impress anyone. A race-proven, timeless looking wheel for your pleasure.

Volk Z · 06-12-2019, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mokhan996

That was deep man. Not even being funny, thanks for the advice honestly and no for sure I'll never wanna cheap out on this baby. Dream car of mine cant have knock off parts at all. I've actually finally decided that I'm not doing TE's or Gramlights but in due time I'll be throwing on Work Meister S1 3P's on them. In due time for sure. Thanks a lot for the tip, appreciate it!!!!

Just a thought but the S1s are pretty heavy. Good looking wheel but weight is not the greatest...

OptionZero · 06-12-2019, 12:20 PM

I know you're trying to make a sale but don't come around speaking bad about S1's

They're a classic wheel - you don't buy them for "weight".

Hell, weight doesn't matter unless you're pushing for track times, a few pounds won't make a goddamn difference to nearly anyone here. And anyone that cares about wheel weight has a second set of track wheels for sticky tires anyways. Heck, i just splurged on some Enkeis for track use

S1's are a 3PC wheel which will inevitably be relatively heavier, but you get them for the look and customization.

Salute the man for stepping up to a quality timeless classic

Volk Z · 06-13-2019, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I know you're trying to make a sale but don't come around speaking bad about S1's

They're a classic wheel - you don't buy them for "weight".

Hell, weight doesn't matter unless you're pushing for track times, a few pounds won't make a goddamn difference to nearly anyone here. And anyone that cares about wheel weight has a second set of track wheels for sticky tires anyways. Heck, i just splurged on some Enkeis for track use

S1's are a 3PC wheel which will inevitably be relatively heavier, but you get them for the look and customization.

Salute the man for stepping up to a quality timeless classic

I was saying it because the kid said he wants TEs and changed to S1s... its like me saying I want an s2000 and then say nah I'm going for a challenger...

If he said wedsports/advans etc I would have said rock on. S1s are gorgeous I was just stating a big difference in weight.

Not trying to get into it man. Nor trying to sway him.

mokhan996 · 06-18-2019, 02:14 PM

Yeahhh I've always loved both TE's and the S1's but TE's are BEAUTIFUL but VERY overrated. They're on almost every car and I haven't seen S1's on a Z let alone a car in person at least. Despite the "weight" differences, like you've mentioned I'm not tracking my car at all. Beautiful wheel and eventually will purchase.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I know you're trying to make a sale but don't come around speaking bad about S1's

They're a classic wheel - you don't buy them for "weight".

Hell, weight doesn't matter unless you're pushing for track times, a few pounds won't make a goddamn difference to nearly anyone here. And anyone that cares about wheel weight has a second set of track wheels for sticky tires anyways. Heck, i just splurged on some Enkeis for track use

S1's are a 3PC wheel which will inevitably be relatively heavier, but you get them for the look and customization.

Salute the man for stepping up to a quality timeless classic

OptionZero · 06-18-2019, 04:18 PM

Have a look see:
Work Meister S1 3P 19x10.5-21 and 19x11.5-10

06-07-2019, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
mokhan996 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 124 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 7	Thoughts on Wheels.. I haven't found a thread on these specific brand wheels but, what does everyone think of Varrstoen Wheels? A friend of mine has it on his FRS doesn't seem to give him trouble, but not really sure if they're a reputable brand? or are they reps? I know cheaping out on wheels is frowned upon and I TRULY want TE37's but the price is way out but, I don't know, what do you guys think? Volk Z likes this.

06-07-2019, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Knockoffs and played out If you want TE's: 1) STEP UP YOUR GAME. Hustle for an extra shift at work. Buy one fewer cup of coffee in the morning. Date someone richer. Whatever 2) Hunt the used market. There's multiple sets of TE's on the FS forum for around the $3K range, where you'd normally pay close to $4K (or more, if you step up to Ultras) Ain't no Varrstoen's can do this, they dont come in the sizes: Or give you the feeling of satisfaction you worked hard for real, high quality wheels sunkist350z, Waiz, God-Speed and 7 others like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-07-2019, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6295	A lot of people run those so there are plenty of examples/posts somewhere, but really, whatever you want man. It's your car. If you want it to look good you gotta put in the money and effort. mokhan996 likes this. __________________ 318hp/255tq made by FI Res Test Pipes, FI Non-Res Catback, Z1 Intakes, and EcuTek Tuned by RS-Enthalpy Last edited by ColtronZ; 06-07-2019 at 01:54 PM.

06-07-2019, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	There are plenty of threads on other forums about Varrstoen Wheels (if you are search savvy). You will not find to many positive posts, unless you go to the Honda Civic forum. Volk Z and mokhan996 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

06-08-2019, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	I'm also an advocate for holding out for what you really want. It's a kind of a virtue really. You get what you pay for, and I think a lot of people BS themselves into thinking they did good on whatever they literally settled with. It is true, though, that some cases, yeah, people really can't afford things. There is a degree of privilege involved — job opportunities, resources, etc — but how I see it is, you already spent good money on this car. It's not a 240SX with a DE motor and mismatched panels. I imagine if you could afford this car, you could get the TE's with being smart and with some time. Do it right, do it once — for all parts. Every time I've tried to go cheap on something, I eventually spent on the better replacement. You just waste money in the end if you stay true to what you want. You want TE's because you...want them. Not because you're trying to impress anyone. A race-proven, timeless looking wheel for your pleasure. Volk Z, elhombre and mokhan996 like this.

06-12-2019, 12:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I know you're trying to make a sale but don't come around speaking bad about S1's They're a classic wheel - you don't buy them for "weight". Hell, weight doesn't matter unless you're pushing for track times, a few pounds won't make a goddamn difference to nearly anyone here. And anyone that cares about wheel weight has a second set of track wheels for sticky tires anyways. Heck, i just splurged on some Enkeis for track use S1's are a 3PC wheel which will inevitably be relatively heavier, but you get them for the look and customization. Salute the man for stepping up to a quality timeless classic sx moneypit, wideglideleon and mokhan996 like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

06-18-2019, 04:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Have a look see: Work Meister S1 3P 19x10.5-21 and 19x11.5-10 sx moneypit likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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