New wheels: TSW Volcano !
02-19-2005, 04:01 PM
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New wheels: TSW Volcano !
Had to do something while the site was in turmoil... so I went wheel shopping! :D
After much research (Price vs looks vs weight vs construction) the wheels I chose are TSW Volcano, 18x8, 5x114.3, 40mm offset, and weigh about 20 Lbs each according to my scale. In Hyper-black (which is almost a perfect match for the titanium gray of my car, BTW) they cost $195 each at Streetdreams.org and come with free shipping and a complete set of lug nuts and valve stems. I didn't use the valve stems though, as they're also TPMS compatible. :D These wheels are low-pressure cast and rated at 1800 Lbs load rating each.
One note: They's listed as 18x7.5" but in reality are 8" wide according to my measuring tape.
I LOVE 'em! What do you all think? :D
After much research (Price vs looks vs weight vs construction) the wheels I chose are TSW Volcano, 18x8, 5x114.3, 40mm offset, and weigh about 20 Lbs each according to my scale. In Hyper-black (which is almost a perfect match for the titanium gray of my car, BTW) they cost $195 each at Streetdreams.org and come with free shipping and a complete set of lug nuts and valve stems. I didn't use the valve stems though, as they're also TPMS compatible. :D These wheels are low-pressure cast and rated at 1800 Lbs load rating each.
One note: They's listed as 18x7.5" but in reality are 8" wide according to my measuring tape.
I LOVE 'em! What do you all think? :D
02-19-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
nice wheels!
did you measure from the outside edge or the rim bead where the tyre sits?
did you measure from the outside edge or the rim bead where the tyre sits?
02-19-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rodmeister
Nice looking wheels. They look like they belong on the car, rather than an add-on like some other wheels.
I also really like the Axis Hiros, but they cost more and (again in my opinion) don't look quite as good.
02-19-2005, 08:41 PM
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Great!
hey omi!
nice wheels...one of the best that ive seen on a titanium without looking overdone. arent the stock wheels about 25 lbs?
and does this offset make them come out a little farther?
on a sidenote, are you happy with your tein h setup? just got my ms shocks and springs and think it looks too low... makes the car look "too long for the height", it seems so far.
rudy!
nice wheels...one of the best that ive seen on a titanium without looking overdone. arent the stock wheels about 25 lbs?
and does this offset make them come out a little farther?
on a sidenote, are you happy with your tein h setup? just got my ms shocks and springs and think it looks too low... makes the car look "too long for the height", it seems so far.
rudy!
Originally Posted by Omicron
Had to do something while the site was in turmoil... so I went wheel shopping! :D
After much research (Price vs looks vs weight vs construction) the wheels I chose are TSW Volcano, 18x8, 5x114.3, 40mm offset, and weigh about 20 Lbs each according to my scale. In Hyper-black (which is almost a perfect match for the titanium gray of my car, BTW) they cost $195 each at Streetdreams.org and come with free shipping and a complete set of lug nuts and valve stems. I didn't use the valve stems though, as they're also TPMS compatible. :D These wheels are low-pressure cast and rated at 1800 Lbs load rating each.
One note: They's listed as 18x7.5" but in reality are 8" wide according to my measuring tape.
I LOVE 'em! What do you all think? :D
After much research (Price vs looks vs weight vs construction) the wheels I chose are TSW Volcano, 18x8, 5x114.3, 40mm offset, and weigh about 20 Lbs each according to my scale. In Hyper-black (which is almost a perfect match for the titanium gray of my car, BTW) they cost $195 each at Streetdreams.org and come with free shipping and a complete set of lug nuts and valve stems. I didn't use the valve stems though, as they're also TPMS compatible. :D These wheels are low-pressure cast and rated at 1800 Lbs load rating each.
One note: They's listed as 18x7.5" but in reality are 8" wide according to my measuring tape.
I LOVE 'em! What do you all think? :D
02-19-2005, 09:26 PM
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did you check to see if the mazda emblem cap in the center of the stock wheels would fit on them? just wondering because i really like those..except for the tsw logo in the center...good buy and you freed up some horsepower!
02-19-2005, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HardHitter
Nice wheels but if you don't mind me asking, do you know the % tint you got on your windows? I'm looking to tint them. Thanks!
02-19-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rudy8
hey omi!
nice wheels...one of the best that ive seen on a titanium without looking overdone. arent the stock wheels about 25 lbs?
nice wheels...one of the best that ive seen on a titanium without looking overdone. arent the stock wheels about 25 lbs?
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and does this offset make them come out a little farther?
Originally Posted by rudy8
on a sidenote, are you happy with your tein h setup? just got my ms shocks and springs and think it looks too low... makes the car look "too long for the height", it seems so far. rudy!
02-19-2005, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
wow..i feel invisible..*checks*
so..........i guess they didn't fit??
so..........i guess they didn't fit??
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Nice wheels (H)Omi! Another satisfied TSW client! Woo Hoo! Your car looks great!
.. rx8pilot, the oem center caps are too small for the TSW's
i tried it on mine.. but, oh well... THE WHEELS LOOK GREAT! 
Another satisfied TSW client! Woo Hoo! Your car looks great!.. rx8pilot, the oem center caps are too small for the TSW's
i tried it on mine.. but, oh well... THE WHEELS LOOK GREAT!
02-19-2005, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by flipstream
Nice wheels (H)Omi! Another satisfied TSW client! Woo Hoo! Your car looks great!
.. rx8pilot, the oem center caps are too small for the TSW's i tried it on mine.. but, oh well... THE WHEELS LOOK GREAT!
Another satisfied TSW client! Woo Hoo! Your car looks great!.. rx8pilot, the oem center caps are too small for the TSW's
i tried it on mine.. but, oh well... THE WHEELS LOOK GREAT! crrrraap... thanks omicron...uh..i mean flipstream.
maybe we could just paint the emblem on it..lol
02-19-2005, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by flipstream
maybe you can glue the mazda caps onto it.. :p Ghetto style! LOL
i think rolls royce does this..not sure.. that would be pimp..