What's the craze with Work wheels?

DEpointfive0 · 11-10-2013, 02:17 PM

I thought they were forged at least... But the set that's for sale shows rotary spun, not even what I'd call high quality...
And they're not light... At all...

S1s are 26 lbs or something, VS-XX are about the same...

And I honestly think that the S1's are some of the ugliest wheels made, VS-XX I'm ok with. (But this is just my opinion)

I don't understand the rave about TE37s (I think the design is very simple), but I understand the weight and respect that.

But why are Works $3-4000?

onzedge · 11-10-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I thought they were forged at least... But the set that's for sale shows rotary spun, not even what I'd call high quality...
And they're not light... At all...

S1s are 26 lbs or something, VS-XX are about the same...

And I honestly think that the S1's are some of the ugliest wheels made, VS-XX I'm ok with. (But this is just my opinion)

I don't understand the rave about TE37s (I think the design is very simple), but I understand the weight and respect that.

But why are Works $3-4000?

The TE-37 is the archetype of wheels, in my opinion. They rank right up there with the look of the Rotas/Knoig Rewinds I=on old school Datsuns.

Simple elegance combined with first rate craftsmanship and performance appeals to me in a big way.

ka24king · 11-10-2013, 03:39 PM

On that note I wanted forgestars so bad I thought they looked amazing and for the price that they are how can you say no. Well I recently saw a few sets In person and was not impressed they did not look as strong and and well made as the $3000+ wheels. Really killed my trip cuz I had my eye on those f14 super deep concaves. And changed my mind after that plus works and works of art there amazing up close.

DEpointfive0 · 11-10-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ka24king

On that note I wanted forgestars so bad I thought they looked amazing and for the price that they are how can you say no. Well I recently saw a few sets In person and was not impressed they did not look as strong and and well made as the $3000+ wheels. Really killed my trip cuz I had my eye on those f14 super deep concaves. And changed my mind after that plus works and works of art there amazing up close.

Totally disagree on work of art up close (Talking about S1s). When I can see the rotary forging, I see ghetto, when the chrome on my buddy's 1968 Mustang has less pitting than 1 year old works... Meh... Not understanding that aspect...

Forgestars are rotary "forged" and I have seen many sets, can't say they don't "look" strong. They look like wheels to me, and you can't really see the rotary lines in them either, so they get a half a seal of approval by me.

And again, Works are $3000-5000, DEFINITELY not as strong as stock wheels, and they weigh more than almost any other wheel... THAT's what I'm not understanding.
And at least the TE37s are some of the lightest wheels you can buy (I still dislike the JDM hype about them though)

ka24king · 11-10-2013, 03:59 PM

But when I'm talking about works I'm talking about the 3 piece forged miesters and stuff like that I personally think it looks amazing when they have deep dish set up. I'm also more than certain that works have a more form over function attitude

DEpointfive0 · 11-10-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ka24king

But when I'm talking about works I'm talking about the 3 piece forged miesters and stuff like that I personally think it looks amazing when they have deep dish set up. I'm also more than certain that works have a more form over function attitude

So am I. They aren't forged. The centers are cast. The barrels are "spun" which is better than cast, but definitely not as good as real forging. Not even close.

Form over function, sure, but 3-5k?!?!?!... If it's ONLY for the form, I support Varrstoen.

critical · 11-10-2013, 04:43 PM

the Nissan ray's wheels are definitely the way to go. cheaper than the others (1k and under), forged and light weight.

went to the works site. do not want. ugly lol

Chuck33079 · 11-10-2013, 04:49 PM

Just another overpriced ugly JDM trend that people drool over.

DEpointfive0 · 11-10-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

the Nissan ray's wheels are definitely the way to go. cheaper than the others (1k and under), forged and light weight.

went to the works site. do not want. ugly lol

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Just another overpriced ugly JDM trend that people drool over.

Wow, I really thought I was alone.

Chuck33079 · 11-10-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Wow, I really thought I was alone.

Not at all. JDM worship has always baffled me.

DEpointfive0 · 11-10-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not at all. JDM worship has always baffled me.

Lol, yeah, baffles me. But I still kinda understand TE37s. What I don't get is people caring for the variations or NOT wanting the TE37SLs because TE37s are more original even though the SLs are much lighter, and just as strong

Jordo! · 11-10-2013, 05:47 PM

Jay.
Dee.
Em.

Otherwise, beats me.

I'm a fan of Rota's line (KDM

)

waaaasabi · 11-10-2013, 10:06 PM

Haha, I actually agree with you, OP. In fact I really don't like most aftermarket wheels. Besides the sport package wheels and the NISMO wheels, I like:

&

The TL-S wheels are probably some of the best looking OEM wheels, methinks.
(Yeah, I know. I have weird taste in wheels.)

6MT-Z34 · 11-10-2013, 10:28 PM

How about the Work CR Kiwami?? they are "work flowforming technology" (not to sure what that is lol) but they weight 22-24 lbs from what I found online. I really like the designs for those and they are $2200+ wheels i believe.

XiP · 11-10-2013, 10:30 PM

jdm as fuk
check out mah rims
mad baller yolo swag
dropz panties brah
dey be rare cuz from jpn
cant find dat sht here

11-10-2013, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	What's the craze with Work wheels? I thought they were forged at least... But the set that's for sale shows rotary spun, not even what I'd call high quality... And they're not light... At all... S1s are 26 lbs or something, VS-XX are about the same... And I honestly think that the S1's are some of the ugliest wheels made, VS-XX I'm ok with. (But this is just my opinion) I don't understand the rave about TE37s (I think the design is very simple), but I understand the weight and respect that. But why are Works $3-4000? __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	But when I'm talking about works I'm talking about the 3 piece forged miesters and stuff like that I personally think it looks amazing when they have deep dish set up. I'm also more than certain that works have a more form over function attitude fuct likes this. Last edited by ka24king; 11-10-2013 at 04:01 PM.

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critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	the Nissan ray's wheels are definitely the way to go. cheaper than the others (1k and under), forged and light weight. went to the works site. do not want. ugly lol DEpointfive0 and Got_Z like this. __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Just another overpriced ugly JDM trend that people drool over. DEpointfive0, falconfixer, jlo370z and 4 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Jay. Dee. Em. Otherwise, beats me. I'm a fan of Rota's line (KDM ) __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-10-2013, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	On that note I wanted forgestars so bad I thought they looked amazing and for the price that they are how can you say no. Well I recently saw a few sets In person and was not impressed they did not look as strong and and well made as the $3000+ wheels. Really killed my trip cuz I had my eye on those f14 super deep concaves. And changed my mind after that plus works and works of art there amazing up close.

11-10-2013, 10:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
waaaasabi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 491 Drives: '10 Civic (FG1) 5AT Rep Power: 17	Haha, I actually agree with you, OP. In fact I really don't like most aftermarket wheels. Besides the sport package wheels and the NISMO wheels, I like: & The TL-S wheels are probably some of the best looking OEM wheels, methinks. (Yeah, I know. I have weird taste in wheels.) __________________ That's SOOOO not Raven!

11-10-2013, 10:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	How about the Work CR Kiwami?? they are "work flowforming technology" (not to sure what that is lol) but they weight 22-24 lbs from what I found online. I really like the designs for those and they are $2200+ wheels i believe.

11-10-2013, 10:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 533	jdm as fuk check out mah rims mad baller yolo swag dropz panties brah dey be rare cuz from jpn cant find dat sht here jlo370z and coolvans1988 like this. __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

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