rot8ryx

Hey wassup guys.... i just needed help deciding on whether or not to get gunmetal or mercury silver 19" Volk SF Challenge. I have a Titanium Grey .... I've seen a lot of Titanium Grey Rx8s with silver volks.... but i've never seen one with gunmetal.... does anyone have a pic... Thanks... :o

mdawgx24

I took these at Hot Import Nights Chicago a few months ago. Two are off a 350Z, and I believe that is the straight silver. The third is in Gunmetal from a Skyline.

Jeff

mdawgx24

These are ones that I've found elsewhere. I'm pretty sure the 350Z is plain silver, got the pic off another thread. The MS RX-8 is the mercury silver, and I hijacked that from another thread. The last pic is from the Mackin Industries SF-Challenge website.

mdawgx24

Hijacked these too. The first two are in what I think are white, and are from the R-Magic widebody RX-8. I think the other is another shot of the Volk Racing RX-8.

rot8ryx

thanks so much mdawg.... you really help me out a lot.... i think imma get the mercury silver sf challenge now!!!! i put the money down today..... i will post my pics of my new rims once i get them!!!! once again... good lookin out!!!! :D

mdawgx24

Just ordered SF-Challenges 18x9 all the way around in new SBC finish -- check out the new chromish rims on Greddy's 350Z. In the meantime, I also ordered Michelin PS2's in 245/40/18 to replace my worn out Potenzas.

Jeff

rot8ryx

NICE!!!! lemme see pics after install!!! :D

JOHNRX8

Where did you order from? Did you have to specifiy an offset of any kind? I'm also looking into these wheels. Would LOVE to see pics after install!!!! Thanks!

mdawgx24

I ordered from Vick at wheeloptions.com. Go to importhookup.com and check out the Volk thread. Minor/major change in the order: it seems that Rays has cancelled the phat SBC finish, so I guess it's the Mercury Silver for me now.

If you're looking at 19s, you won't have to worry about the offset. If you're looking at 18s, Rays has a recommend setup of 18x8 and 18x9, but you can order 18x9 all four corners. The front will need a different offset in that case, but you can leave that to Vick.

I also think it's 60 to 90 days for delivery, so I won't have pics any time soon.

rot8ryx

are you sure there is no offset neccesary for 19s... i think i remember seeing someone have the sf challenges 19s with +23 offset.... ? i think his name was puslar or something

mdawgx24

You should check out the Mackin Industries page:

http://www.mackinindustries.com/rays_sfchallenge.html

But what will happen is that when you ask about the rims in a particular size for a particular vehicle, they will have recommended offsets. If you want to change the offsets, that's up to you.

JOHNRX8

Will the TPMS still work with 19" rims??? I wanted to get 19x8.5 front , 19x9.5 rear. I'm also dropping my car by 1 inch, What would be a good tire size??

Gambitx

how much was the total package?

mdawgx24

Hmmm. I'm not sure about the TPMS. A good tire size would be 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 or 235/35/19 and 275/30/19. The first setup, however, puts the back wheels at a smaller diameter than the front.

I got the 18s. If you're looking at 19s, the package with Nitto tires is somewhere between $3000 and $3100 shipped. I was quoted $3000 at RevHighOnline for the 19x8.5 and 19x9.5.

I ordered Michelin PS2 tires separately, however, because delivery on the wheels is 2 to 3 months, and I need tires now. Tire Rack has a special where you can get MSP2 245/40/18 tires for $225 each.

mdawgx24

Some pics I stole off a 350z forum. White, Gold, Silver, Gunmetal.

rot8ryx

hahaha... nice :D

Mikelikes2drive

don't think the challanges really match the 350z but likes really nice on the 8 :D

mdawgx24

I like the white Z with the gold rims.

XeRo

uhh...when i had my SF's I got them from Import Hookup and only paid $2259 shipped w/out tires..Mercury Silver 19x8.5 F 19x9.5 R, they were tight..but the wife had me sell them to finish paying off a CC...now some lucky bastard in GA is riding around on my wheels...but..i'll get more...oh and the TPMS do NOT fit...

JOHNRX8

XeRo, do you know if the TPMS will work on a 18" SF?

xrider

I need help with a decision everyone. I just got back from my local import shop who installed my RB springs. Which is a great ride with a small amount of drop. And they happen to have a set of SF Challenges in gun metal (I have a Sunlight Silver 8) 19X8.5 and 19X9.5 with the correct offsets. They bought them hoping they would sell fast, but they have had them for 5 monthes. I believe it is fate because I have been debating on these or GT-7's for a month now. Also I can pick them up for $2100 tax is included. My only concern is tire rotation, I suppose I can go left to right, but I have to have the tires yanked off each rim when I do that. Any advise you be appreciated. I am thinking of just going for it.

rot8ryx

get em!!!! sf challenge are the sh$t!!!!! DD

XeRo

your best bet is to screw the rotation...you would have to get bi-directional tires...to rotate..that's a DAMN good deal...

i don't think they will work on 18's either John..it's just the way they sit on the inside lip of the rim...some rims you get lucky and some you don't...unless they are specifically for the RX8...the guys at Tire Rack and Vivid Racing I believe have a running list of which wheels will take TPMS...but I know the SF's don't.... ..sorry

leegina

I also say ****** them up quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Outlaws eXtreme

Since the SF Challenges are multipiece rims, the TPMS wont work.