What makes Advan wheels so expensive?
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What makes Advan wheels so expensive?
I don't mean this question in an insulting way. I'm doing research for what wheels I want to save up for for my new RX-8. I love Advan wheels (I'm leaning toward 18x9" bronze Model T5 wheels). I tried to find a website for Advan wheels to learn more about them, but found nothing. They're apparently not forged, so what makes them worth $700 each? For that much money, I could get at least SSR and some Volk wheels, both of which are forged.
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are these the gravity cast formed wheels???
or were those rays???
either way, there are many different methods to forging, and forging wheels at that. i don't see one method over another as superior... the more expensive method is just that.
think those are expensive? try CNC t6061 aluminum wheels... those cost a pretty penny=)
or were those rays???
either way, there are many different methods to forging, and forging wheels at that. i don't see one method over another as superior... the more expensive method is just that.
think those are expensive? try CNC t6061 aluminum wheels... those cost a pretty penny=)
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Very light weight
Japanese made
look SEXY as hell. (ask me how I know)
Japanese made
look SEXY as hell. (ask me how I know)
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Well...Buy a cheap set of knock off's and then buy advans...
It'll be like driving around on cheap all weather tires on the track versus having something like Azenis, r888's or Nevo's (sp)
Difference is in not only in looks and brand - but slightly becuase of performance. Advans weight in 10" wide isn't like Rota 10" wide.
It'll be like driving around on cheap all weather tires on the track versus having something like Azenis, r888's or Nevo's (sp)
Difference is in not only in looks and brand - but slightly becuase of performance. Advans weight in 10" wide isn't like Rota 10" wide.
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There are very high safety standards that have to be met for any wheel sold in Japan, including aftermarket wheels (the little JWL stamped into OEM wheels and some aftermarkets denotes this). So add that extra R&D cost to what others have said about superior lightweight construction (forged or not), premium finishes and stylish designs that most cheap wheels copy and you start to understand the cost difference.
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None of those answers really get to the point. They are not forged, which is the normal reason for high cost wheels. You can get other wheels that look sexy, are well made, very light, and cast. 5Zigen and Enkei come to mind, both of which can be had for much less money than Advan wheels. It sounds like there's nothing special about their manufacturing that makes them special or stronger than normal cast wheels. Enkei RPF1s are supposed to be stronger than "typical" cast wheels, but I bent two of those on my Mazda3 before giving up on them and selling them. Maybe I should go for forged, or look for a cast wheel that's a bit less expensive. I wouldn't be very happy about bending a $700 wheel on the shitty roads in mid-Michigan.
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Most Advans are heavy, overpriced, and not that great looking. I have no idea what those who said they are light are talking about. The only decent looking ones that don't weigh too much are the TC II'S and the RG2.
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but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally don't think they look all that good and they obviously arent all that light weight. You're paying for the brand recognition and exclusivity.
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again, they are made by Enkei -so they will not have any more/less quality then Enkei rims which are about half the price. However, Enkei has nothing that looks as dead sexy as the RZ or model T5 rims...
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I'm just going to say it...this thread is worthless. (aside from dills' comment )
This same question could be asked of ANYTHING.
Nike shoes
Armani Suits
Omega Watches
You pay for style, quality, and brand.
If it's worth the price to YOU, then buy it. If not, look elsewhere.
This same question could be asked of ANYTHING.
Nike shoes
Armani Suits
Omega Watches
You pay for style, quality, and brand.
If it's worth the price to YOU, then buy it. If not, look elsewhere.
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Ny: My opinion is a little biased... (see my new thread? )
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