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05-14-2007, 04:09 PM
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I'm interested in getting some Hiros, myself. However, on other forums they've (they as in all Axis wheels) have been called "butter-soft" and "heavy." I don't want to ruffle any feathers as I DO NOT have any experience with these wheels and these opinions are not from me but, has anyone of you guys had issues with the Hiros cracking, breaking, bending, etc?
I know the whole, "if you hit a pothole hard enough..." routine and I'm not asking if these wheels are impervious. Just from regular day-to-day driving and maybe an occasional track day? Any issues?
Thanks in advance...
I know the whole, "if you hit a pothole hard enough..." routine and I'm not asking if these wheels are impervious. Just from regular day-to-day driving and maybe an occasional track day? Any issues?
Thanks in advance...
05-14-2007, 04:13 PM
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Snowfl8k's Hiro's are in rather bad shape now..after an off-road excursion. The finish on the Hiro seem to be easily scratched. They seem sturdy enough though.
05-14-2007, 04:15 PM
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What do you mean, like on the polished lip? I've heard things like hot brake dust will mar them up pretty bad...is it fixable/livable?
05-14-2007, 04:19 PM
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Actaully, we kept them clean every week...so, never had problems with brake dust. The lips seem pretty durable...it is more the coating on the spoke portion of the wheel. Her wheels look like she drove past a stiff bush, fine line scratches everywhere. We will definately need to have them recoated...probably just have them repolished, or powder coated. Whatever is cheapest as it doesn't make sense to spend a lot of money fixing them as we bought them used off another member (the black 8 pictured above).
I'll see if I can find a picture of what the wheels look like now (later tonight from my home computer).
05-14-2007, 04:22 PM
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Actaully, we kept them clean every week...so, never had problems with brake dust. The lips seem pretty durable...it is more the coating on the spoke portion of the wheel. Her wheels look like she drove past a stiff bush, fine line scratches everywhere. We will definately need to have them recoated...probably just have them repolished, or powder coated. Whatever is cheapest as it doesn't make sense to spend a lot of money fixing them as we bought them used off another member (the black 8 pictured above).
I'll see if I can find a picture of what the wheels look like now (later tonight from my home computer).
I'll see if I can find a picture of what the wheels look like now (later tonight from my home computer).
05-14-2007, 11:10 PM
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I really like those AXIS SHINE...Nice!<---(Borat voice).
2 questions for you
1. Does the TPS work with those rims and tires?
2. Your car's suspension is stock right?
Really like em, thinking about getting them.
I really like those AXIS SHINE...Nice!<---(Borat voice).
2 questions for you
1. Does the TPS work with those rims and tires?
2. Your car's suspension is stock right?
Really like em, thinking about getting them.
05-25-2007, 07:36 AM
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1. if you dont care about wheel weight, these are cool. lol
2. the tpms doesnt work with these wheels
3. yes, id love to drop it though, dont wanna go through pains of rolling unless someone wants to help =p
05-25-2007, 11:34 AM
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Rolling the rear fender is not that tough. If you know someone with the tool, its pretty easy. But even if you don't, you can get a 3' length of pvc or abs piping from Home Depot for about $2.00. Then rent or get a heat gun. Jack up the car, heat the paint, and roll away.
05-25-2007, 02:40 PM
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i dont really want to go through it for the first time with no one supervising with that kind of a job at hand. i love my paint, and dont wanna wreck it. maybe if i find someone local can help or watch ill do it. =p
05-25-2007, 03:07 PM
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Axis Shine
Actually, the TPMS DOES work on the wheels. I have a set of the Shine and TPMS installed and they work.
05-25-2007, 05:00 PM
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05-25-2007, 05:28 PM
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Im running Staggered Axis 7 MODs.....
Here's the spec's
20"x10" Rear, 20"x9" Front
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires (275/30 ZR 20 Rear, 245/35 ZR 20 Front)
I Have the Tein SuperStreet damper's, and i rolled my rear fenders, (rollyour fender.com)
I Have More pictures on my cardomain.. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2330383 .. Also if you check out page 4 you can see pictures while i was rolling the fenders.
Here's the spec's
20"x10" Rear, 20"x9" Front
Toyo Proxes T1R Tires (275/30 ZR 20 Rear, 245/35 ZR 20 Front)
I Have the Tein SuperStreet damper's, and i rolled my rear fenders, (rollyour fender.com)
I Have More pictures on my cardomain.. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2330383 .. Also if you check out page 4 you can see pictures while i was rolling the fenders.
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05-27-2007, 10:48 PM
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05-27-2007, 11:23 PM
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Here are the new Axis rims... Sorry that they arent real "professional" looking 
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Axis Mod 19" +35 offset front/rear
Nitto NT555 Extreme 245/35ZR19
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Axis Mod 19" +35 offset front/rear
Nitto NT555 Extreme 245/35ZR19
Last edited by rx8guy86; 05-27-2007 at 11:37 PM. Reason: Added wheel and tire info.
05-27-2007, 11:32 PM
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19" Axis Hiro's
8.5" Front 245/35/19
9.5" Rear 285/30/19
Toyo T1-R Tires
Rears rubbed for the first week or so but it eventually went away.
Also the wheels do seam to be a bit weak like you said, I do about 80% highway driving and the rears have taken some chips and small scratches over 10k miles. Never had a problem removing dirt though.
8.5" Front 245/35/19
9.5" Rear 285/30/19
Toyo T1-R Tires
Rears rubbed for the first week or so but it eventually went away.
Also the wheels do seam to be a bit weak like you said, I do about 80% highway driving and the rears have taken some chips and small scratches over 10k miles. Never had a problem removing dirt though.
05-28-2007, 09:31 AM
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No rubbing and did not have to roll the fenders. As of right now, I have no drop on the car, but am planning when the funds are available to throw a espiler/koni or some coilovers on, so I'm not sure if it will rub after that.
