Wheel Comparison, your thoughts please

Jeffblue · 04-11-2010, 12:44 PM

So When i take delivery of my next month i have a couple of things i want to get done (clearbra backup cam/tinted taisl etc). However as far as wheels are concerned i have a few questions. My initial plan was to just keep the rays sport wheels and then get a set of 18's with blizaks, come winter time. However, seeing all these mesh wheels around i know that they are something i'd eventually want to replace my rays (19's). That being said, should i just order new wheels right away, and then sell the rays as "new" or just wait a year or so and then get a new set and sell rays then. If i keep the rays i'd probably want to get that wheel insurance b.s. from the dealer just for piece of mind. Your opinion on this matter would be helpful.

Another question i have is what you think of these wheels. I want a Mesh wheel, and i want to stay at 19x10 in the back, but it doesn't look like i can with any ones i see so it has to be 19x9.5, will this be a problem with using the stock sport tires/will it affect handling.

In terms of the actual wheels i'd want i am thinking the Volk SF winnings, The Axis Penta or the TSW snetterton, but considering the volks are over twice as expensive, they are probably out of the question.

Volk SF Winning:

Axis Penta:

TSW Snetterton:

Now, when it comes to quality, what am i sacrificing when it comes to the less expensive wheels. should i go AXIS or TSW. are these wheels half the quality of the Volks? does any one have any experience with these two other wheels/brands? any advice would be appreciated!

6MT · 04-11-2010, 12:46 PM

Is it me, or do all of those wheels look the same?

Jeffblue · 04-11-2010, 12:48 PM

yes they do look the same pretty much, but there are subtleties to them. the TSW spokes seem to be a the most straight, and the volks spokes seem to be the most widely split, with the axis being somewhere in the middle. This is why i want to ask this here. they all look so similar, so if people have any insight on why i should get one over the other it would really help.

toxik · 04-30-2012, 07:54 PM

Axis Pentas are SICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. get em chromed

frost · 04-30-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik

Axis Pentas are SICKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. get em chromed

azn370z · 04-30-2012, 08:19 PM

I would get the sfwinning. I'm surprised the other brands are even compared. I don't think sfwinnings come in a good offset though.

Trips · 04-30-2012, 08:51 PM

Zombie Thread Quick KILL IT!!

kenchan · 04-30-2012, 09:07 PM

ibtl!

m4a1mustang · 05-01-2012, 10:34 AM

I'd get some Forged Specialties. Then a 300ZXTT.

Zerafian · 05-01-2012, 11:22 AM

edit: damn it who bumped this crap!!

View Poll Results: Which wheels do you like better/think are better quality
Axis Penta	4	66.67%
TSW Snetterton	2	33.33%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

04-11-2010, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	Wheel Comparison, your thoughts please So When i take delivery of my next month i have a couple of things i want to get done (clearbra backup cam/tinted taisl etc). However as far as wheels are concerned i have a few questions. My initial plan was to just keep the rays sport wheels and then get a set of 18's with blizaks, come winter time. However, seeing all these mesh wheels around i know that they are something i'd eventually want to replace my rays (19's). That being said, should i just order new wheels right away, and then sell the rays as "new" or just wait a year or so and then get a new set and sell rays then. If i keep the rays i'd probably want to get that wheel insurance b.s. from the dealer just for piece of mind. Your opinion on this matter would be helpful. Another question i have is what you think of these wheels. I want a Mesh wheel, and i want to stay at 19x10 in the back, but it doesn't look like i can with any ones i see so it has to be 19x9.5, will this be a problem with using the stock sport tires/will it affect handling. In terms of the actual wheels i'd want i am thinking the Volk SF winnings, The Axis Penta or the TSW snetterton, but considering the volks are over twice as expensive, they are probably out of the question. Volk SF Winning: Axis Penta: TSW Snetterton: Now, when it comes to quality, what am i sacrificing when it comes to the less expensive wheels. should i go AXIS or TSW. are these wheels half the quality of the Volks? does any one have any experience with these two other wheels/brands? any advice would be appreciated!

04-11-2010, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Is it me, or do all of those wheels look the same? __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

04-30-2012, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I would get the sfwinning. I'm surprised the other brands are even compared. I don't think sfwinnings come in a good offset though. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-30-2012, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Zombie Thread Quick KILL IT!! __________________

04-11-2010, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	yes they do look the same pretty much, but there are subtleties to them. the TSW spokes seem to be a the most straight, and the volks spokes seem to be the most widely split, with the axis being somewhere in the middle. This is why i want to ask this here. they all look so similar, so if people have any insight on why i should get one over the other it would really help.

04-30-2012, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ibtl!

05-01-2012, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'd get some Forged Specialties. Then a 300ZXTT. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-01-2012, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	edit: damn it who bumped this crap!! __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

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