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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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the rims you had on that blue evo of yours i think the come in at 16 pound or less for stock size


here is the link did a quick search
http://www.enkei.com/RacingSeriesSpecs/RPF1.html
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitchubishi
The car will Dyno damn near 1000 on a Dynojet.

We all know I'm the wheel/tire ***** these days, and he is right....TSW is as cheap/crappy as Motegi or any other Pepboys brand. This car deserves some serious wheels.
You obviously don't know much about wheels. TSW has a long history in racing and they aren't cheaply made yet they are somewhat inexpensive..
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by slvrr
You obviously don't know much about wheels. TSW has a long history in racing and they aren't cheaply made yet they are somewhat inexpensive..
Do you live in the 80's?
Thats when TSW's "race history" ended. Back when they still were "Tiger Sport Wheels".

Go look at TSW's website, and tell me if there is a racing picture on there that isn't over 10 years old!

But what do I know? I've only been in the wheel industry for 15 years......
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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FYI.

Here are all of wheel lines that TSW currently makes wheels for.

As you can see, they are all low quality, cheaply cast wheels, similar to Rota. No BIG NAMES, no quality race proven wheels here.




Beyern Wheels – www.beyernwheels.com
Beyern was created to service the discerning BMW driver. Whether it is the 3 series BMW, 5 series BMW, 6 series BMW, 7 series BMW, Z3, Z4, X3 or X5 BMW, Beyern makes the perfect wheel for your BMW motor car.
Mandrus Wheels – www.mandruswheels.com
Mandrus was created for Mercedes Benz motor vehicles. Mercedes cars have always had their own distinctive style. Mandrus builds wheels that complement Mercedes cars and retain that special look that is synonymous with Mercedes Benz.
August Wheels – www.augustwheels.com
August - offered exclusively for refined Audi vehicles. August took the time to create a wheel to flow with the smooth lines of Audi vehicles all while creating a sporty aggressive Audi wheel. August offers an assortment of sizes 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” and 22” to fit on your Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi S4, Audi S6, Audi S8 and the new Audi Q7 SUV.
Victor Equipment Wheels – www.victorequipmentwheels.com
Victor Equipment was created exclusively for Porsche. When it comes to matching the fine German engineering that you will find in your Porsche, you need a wheel to match. That wheel is Victor Equipment. Victor Equipment has the perfect wheel for your Porsche 911, Porsche Cayman, Porsche Boxter or Porsche Cayenne.
Cray Wheels – www.craywheels.com
As beautiful as the Corvette may be, a set of custom Cray's can make all the difference to the look of your Corvette. Wheels created specifically for Corvettes is the exclusive mandate of Cray. Cray is offered in staggered wheel sizes ranging from 17 inch to 20 inch, in chrome, silver and black. Let Cray set you and your Corvette apart from the crowd.
Redbourne Wheels – www.redbournewheels.com
Adventure meets elegance at Redbourne. Redbourne builds Land Rover wheels that capture the ruggedness of Land Rover while exuding the luxury with which each vehicle was designed. Redbourne offers a variety of sizes: 18", 19", 20", and 22" to fit your Land Rover. So if a traditional six spoke look is good for you or an aggressive multi spoke fits your taste, Redbourne has the perfect wheel to complement your Land Rover.
Coventry Wheels – www.coventrywheels.com
Designed exclusively for the Jaguar owner, Coventry has mastered the art of creating the perfect wheel fitment and style for the Jaguar motor car. Coventry offers two types of Jaguar custom wheel finishes; hyper silver and chrome. Exclusively designed for the Jaguar X-Type, S-Type, XJ6, XJ8, XJR, XK8, XK, and Jaguar XKR. They are available in 17", 18", 19" and 20" wheel sizes.
Petrol Wheels – www.petrolwheels.com
For the discerning buyer who is looking for three-piece, two-piece and stainless steel rim wheels, we have Petrol. Petrol focuses on high end passenger cars and European sport utility vehicles, such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Audi, Lexus and Infiniti. Black Rhino Wheels – www.blackrhinowheels.com
Black Rhino - designed with the truck and SUV enthusiast in mind. The rugged styling draws its inspiration from one of the toughest beasts in the world, the Black Rhino. Most wheels are finished with Black Rhino's thick skin chrome, but Black Rhino also offers a painted option on many styles, including gloss black with a brilliant machined lip and silver with a full machined face. They have been engineered to carry the heavy loads often associated with Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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nice rims!
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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David, my man. You should have nothing less than these so the BAD BISH can be Ballinnnnnn'

http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2008/...ld-volk-r.html

In case no one reads it:

"Volk Racing RE30s were the answer. After refinishing the wheel in real 24K gold, the result was still a very impressive weight of 21.55lbs, damn good for any wheel of that size! While keeping strength and light weight function in tact, I can still say the famous Chappelle quote: This wheel is “The Most Baller S#!T Ever!”

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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Does the name Michael Johnson come to mind? lol

Dave can have gold wheels winning drag races the same way Johnson had the gold shoes winnig the sprints.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by h22gordo
FYI.

Here are all of wheel lines that TSW currently makes wheels for.

As you can see, they are all low quality, cheaply cast wheels, similar to Rota. No BIG NAMES, no quality race proven wheels here.




Beyern Wheels – www.beyernwheels.com
Beyern was created to service the discerning BMW driver. Whether it is the 3 series BMW, 5 series BMW, 6 series BMW, 7 series BMW, Z3, Z4, X3 or X5 BMW, Beyern makes the perfect wheel for your BMW motor car.
Mandrus Wheels – www.mandruswheels.com
Mandrus was created for Mercedes Benz motor vehicles. Mercedes cars have always had their own distinctive style. Mandrus builds wheels that complement Mercedes cars and retain that special look that is synonymous with Mercedes Benz.
August Wheels – www.augustwheels.com
August - offered exclusively for refined Audi vehicles. August took the time to create a wheel to flow with the smooth lines of Audi vehicles all while creating a sporty aggressive Audi wheel. August offers an assortment of sizes 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” and 22” to fit on your Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi S4, Audi S6, Audi S8 and the new Audi Q7 SUV.
Victor Equipment Wheels – www.victorequipmentwheels.com
Victor Equipment was created exclusively for Porsche. When it comes to matching the fine German engineering that you will find in your Porsche, you need a wheel to match. That wheel is Victor Equipment. Victor Equipment has the perfect wheel for your Porsche 911, Porsche Cayman, Porsche Boxter or Porsche Cayenne.
Cray Wheels – www.craywheels.com
As beautiful as the Corvette may be, a set of custom Cray's can make all the difference to the look of your Corvette. Wheels created specifically for Corvettes is the exclusive mandate of Cray. Cray is offered in staggered wheel sizes ranging from 17 inch to 20 inch, in chrome, silver and black. Let Cray set you and your Corvette apart from the crowd.
Redbourne Wheels – www.redbournewheels.com
Adventure meets elegance at Redbourne. Redbourne builds Land Rover wheels that capture the ruggedness of Land Rover while exuding the luxury with which each vehicle was designed. Redbourne offers a variety of sizes: 18", 19", 20", and 22" to fit your Land Rover. So if a traditional six spoke look is good for you or an aggressive multi spoke fits your taste, Redbourne has the perfect wheel to complement your Land Rover.
Coventry Wheels – www.coventrywheels.com
Designed exclusively for the Jaguar owner, Coventry has mastered the art of creating the perfect wheel fitment and style for the Jaguar motor car. Coventry offers two types of Jaguar custom wheel finishes; hyper silver and chrome. Exclusively designed for the Jaguar X-Type, S-Type, XJ6, XJ8, XJR, XK8, XK, and Jaguar XKR. They are available in 17", 18", 19" and 20" wheel sizes.
Petrol Wheels – www.petrolwheels.com
For the discerning buyer who is looking for three-piece, two-piece and stainless steel rim wheels, we have Petrol. Petrol focuses on high end passenger cars and European sport utility vehicles, such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Audi, Lexus and Infiniti. Black Rhino Wheels – www.blackrhinowheels.com
Black Rhino - designed with the truck and SUV enthusiast in mind. The rugged styling draws its inspiration from one of the toughest beasts in the world, the Black Rhino. Most wheels are finished with Black Rhino's thick skin chrome, but Black Rhino also offers a painted option on many styles, including gloss black with a brilliant machined lip and silver with a full machined face. They have been engineered to carry the heavy loads often associated with Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles.



Thank you sir! Deh Proof, 'nuff said.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Dave i found out the AME rims are 19lbs...not that bad at all
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by h22gordo
FYI.

Here are all of wheel lines that TSW currently makes wheels for.

As you can see, they are all low quality, cheaply cast wheels, similar to Rota. No BIG NAMES, no quality race proven wheels here.




Beyern Wheels – www.beyernwheels.com
Beyern was created to service the discerning BMW driver. Whether it is the 3 series BMW, 5 series BMW, 6 series BMW, 7 series BMW, Z3, Z4, X3 or X5 BMW, Beyern makes the perfect wheel for your BMW motor car.
Mandrus Wheels – www.mandruswheels.com
Mandrus was created for Mercedes Benz motor vehicles. Mercedes cars have always had their own distinctive style. Mandrus builds wheels that complement Mercedes cars and retain that special look that is synonymous with Mercedes Benz.
August Wheels – www.augustwheels.com
August - offered exclusively for refined Audi vehicles. August took the time to create a wheel to flow with the smooth lines of Audi vehicles all while creating a sporty aggressive Audi wheel. August offers an assortment of sizes 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” and 22” to fit on your Audi A3, Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi S4, Audi S6, Audi S8 and the new Audi Q7 SUV.
Victor Equipment Wheels – www.victorequipmentwheels.com
Victor Equipment was created exclusively for Porsche. When it comes to matching the fine German engineering that you will find in your Porsche, you need a wheel to match. That wheel is Victor Equipment. Victor Equipment has the perfect wheel for your Porsche 911, Porsche Cayman, Porsche Boxter or Porsche Cayenne.
Cray Wheels – www.craywheels.com
As beautiful as the Corvette may be, a set of custom Cray's can make all the difference to the look of your Corvette. Wheels created specifically for Corvettes is the exclusive mandate of Cray. Cray is offered in staggered wheel sizes ranging from 17 inch to 20 inch, in chrome, silver and black. Let Cray set you and your Corvette apart from the crowd.
Redbourne Wheels – www.redbournewheels.com
Adventure meets elegance at Redbourne. Redbourne builds Land Rover wheels that capture the ruggedness of Land Rover while exuding the luxury with which each vehicle was designed. Redbourne offers a variety of sizes: 18", 19", 20", and 22" to fit your Land Rover. So if a traditional six spoke look is good for you or an aggressive multi spoke fits your taste, Redbourne has the perfect wheel to complement your Land Rover.
Coventry Wheels – www.coventrywheels.com
Designed exclusively for the Jaguar owner, Coventry has mastered the art of creating the perfect wheel fitment and style for the Jaguar motor car. Coventry offers two types of Jaguar custom wheel finishes; hyper silver and chrome. Exclusively designed for the Jaguar X-Type, S-Type, XJ6, XJ8, XJR, XK8, XK, and Jaguar XKR. They are available in 17", 18", 19" and 20" wheel sizes.
Petrol Wheels – www.petrolwheels.com
For the discerning buyer who is looking for three-piece, two-piece and stainless steel rim wheels, we have Petrol. Petrol focuses on high end passenger cars and European sport utility vehicles, such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Audi, Lexus and Infiniti. Black Rhino Wheels – www.blackrhinowheels.com
Black Rhino - designed with the truck and SUV enthusiast in mind. The rugged styling draws its inspiration from one of the toughest beasts in the world, the Black Rhino. Most wheels are finished with Black Rhino's thick skin chrome, but Black Rhino also offers a painted option on many styles, including gloss black with a brilliant machined lip and silver with a full machined face. They have been engineered to carry the heavy loads often associated with Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles.
Great theory but..

Ever hear of Daimler-Benz. Many think just because they merged chryslers would be nicer, or atleast the same quality. Same technology may not be used, same materials etc etc. Soooo Not true.

I like the wheels on his car, and overall its his decision. I prefer wheels with lips, but again... not our car.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Pretty nice sleeper. You wanna trade?
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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I like the way the OEM wheels look on your car in the most recent video.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by olmoscd
David, my man. You should have nothing less than these so the BAD BISH can be Ballinnnnnn'

http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2008/...ld-volk-r.html

In case no one reads it:

"Volk Racing RE30s were the answer. After refinishing the wheel in real 24K gold, the result was still a very impressive weight of 21.55lbs, damn good for any wheel of that size! While keeping strength and light weight function in tact, I can still say the famous Chappelle quote: This wheel is “The Most Baller S#!T Ever!”
DAMMN!!!!! Those look crazy!!!
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by h22gordo
Do you live in the 80's?
Thats when TSW's "race history" ended. Back when they still were "Tiger Sport Wheels".

Go look at TSW's website, and tell me if there is a racing picture on there that isn't over 10 years old!

But what do I know? I've only been in the wheel industry for 15 years......
Like I SAID they COME from a long history of racing...
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