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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Why are these rims so cheap?

I think they look badass but so confusing why so cheap


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RVM-3...17240895QQrdZ1
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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two reasons.

1. because they're ADR wheels.
2. because you're shopping on ebay for wheels.

FYI - the +38 offset isn't for our cars. try again.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
two reasons.

1. because they're ADR wheels.
2. because you're shopping on ebay for wheels.

FYI - the +38 offset isn't for our cars. try again.
adr is bad?
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
two reasons.

1. because they're ADR wheels.
2. because you're shopping on ebay for wheels.

FYI - the +38 offset isn't for our cars. try again.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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They are not real ADR rims. They just used a picture of the ADR, its a knock-off named RVM.

I personally would not buy them.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tsx-ness11
They are not real ADR rims. They just used a picture of the ADR, its a knock-off named RVM.

I personally would not buy them.
lol @ knockoff of ADR.

They're practically made out of sugar.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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^rofl at the sugar comment

sleepy one. PM me your AIM handle i need to ask you some q's about your suspenion.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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well are there any rims like that in 17 or 18 that arnt cheap
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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sorta similar ad about 500 a wheel
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...2FPolished+Lip
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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also sorta similar and 500+ in 18
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...2FPolished+Lip
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by typeR
how about a nice black wheel like that in a 17
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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buying those rims....they could be ripped off from somebody elses ride.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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ADR = Another Dented Rim
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bmehling
how about a nice black wheel like that in a 17
one of the lightest 17's out there will improve cceleration,breaking and handling...the SSR competition shown here almost black



http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Displ...racite+Painted
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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It's a waste of money.

Athough, I like reading a "My wheels suck ass" threads.
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Call me I can get you some pretty cheap!! 832.285.8007
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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bmehling
adr is bad?
adr is a knockoff itself - why would you knockoff a knockoff wheel. just become cyclical.

Originally Posted by iisylentii
ADR = Another Dented Rim
you'd be lucky if this wheel bent at all. it'd crack first before bending. just like all crAxis wheels and all that other crap out here in the forum ppl are riding on.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by D3MTRSPT
Call me I can get you some pretty cheap!! 832.285.8007
what can you get cheap?
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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are Rotas considered knockoffs too? somewhat offtopic but i dont think its worthy of a new post.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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i read an article about 3 or 4 months ago about HRE egging on the intimidating wheel factories.

They claimed that the real enthusiasts are what matters.

They make up 60% of the market.

I found the 60% part quite astonishing.

btw, i ride on Rays Gram Light 57pro...
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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i also read an article about hre's coming apart during races. CCW > HRE.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
are Rotas considered knockoffs too? somewhat offtopic but i dont think its worthy of a new post.
yes they are.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dragon084
i read an article about 3 or 4 months ago about HRE egging on the intimidating wheel factories.

They claimed that the real enthusiasts are what matters.

They make up 60% of the market.

I found the 60% part quite astonishing.

btw, i ride on Rays Gram Light 57pro...
gram lights are knock offs of rays own forged wheels
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by typeR
gram lights are knock offs of rays own forged wheels
i didn't think they were relaly knock offs though, just that rays gramlights and g-games are cast and volks are forged.

Same company, but pretty much just making a more affordable line?



Just like Scions aren't necessarily knock offs of Toyotas.

But that's just my definition of what a knock off is.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by typeR
gram lights are knock offs of rays own forged wheels
what is a gram light
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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A line of wheels made by the company Rays.

I don't know if they're different from G-Games or not. (If they're different than that's another line).
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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it seems to me like gram lights are not as ricey as g games
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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you guys ever see those rims that have the 4 clocks on each rim with the times in london paris new york tokyo.. . . . thats fuxxed..timeless collection i believe
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 01:30 AM
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$200.00 Shipping
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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$200.00 Shipping
nice post son.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Yeah bro also look at the shipping, they want 200 for shipping which really isnt cheap especially for chinese made knowckoffs. I bought Motegi wheels and dented the shit out of them i now have foose which seem to be holding up well. When i started i didnt think the brand would matter but it definately does bro good lcuk.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 09:55 AM
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you get what you pay for.... 300 for a set of wheels - don't expect them to hold up. Also, look at the construction, meaning cast or forged wheels and if they are 1 piece, 2 piece, or 3 piece wheels.

Knock off - to take a Brand Name product (wheels, clothing, bags), copy the styling, make them cheaper, and sell a shit load of them to people who want Brand Name product without paying for it!!
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Hey brian eat me, I have Rota















a Rota, that's 1 for my spare tire.

It's the only cheap wheel i could find that would fit over my brakes.
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