Throw away mags :-/ Too many repairs perhaps.

[matchtheclown]

I'm getting the front end suspension bits changed. On the hoist they pointed out all 4 corners are bald as #$%^ which sucks... but probably is a product of how I drive it.

Also one of the spokes of my rims is cracked through. Enkei GN+ 18x8 maybe?

Anyhow, I called a repair place and they said I would be a little crazy to reapir again.. as they have bee done once (to my knowledge) and who knows what happened in Japan...

Your thoughts?

I rarely see wheels on a leggy I like more than mine :-/

Maybe I should just try and find some cheap 2nd hand ones :_(

If I can get out this for under $2k I'll be pretty happy.

 

[Slinz]

Sad times!
When I wanted to get a crack fixed on one wheel off my old Honda, the guy told me that he could tell it had had a crack fixed up at least once before and that he wouldn't repair it. He said some other places might do it but he didn't want to touch it. From this I would guess that if you drive hard it may be worth trying to find a new set unless you could find a pair only (or even one single rim) to replace the one damaged.

 

[matchtheclown]

When I had them previously repaired they where all rolled for buckle... if they did what I asked. I havn't seen the spoke crack before.

I'm going to see if I can find somethign similar for a decent price then sell mine on ebay or something so it's someone elses problem.

 

[matchtheclown]

Like these Lenso's are similar http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1265

But are lenso's rubbish?

I like Steve's TE37's... HMMMMMMMMM!

 

[Slinz]

Yeah could be hard to sell a set of three haha. Good luck man but if I were you I'd make sure the new buyer knows they have been repaired. May not get as much cash but I'm sure there's someone who would love to have 'em!

 

[unclepaulie]

why not buy a new wheel? look on the back of the spokes for the size

5zigen GN are pretty cheap



edit:

yours would be 18x8.5 +38, they are discontinued, but you might be able to track down a single, maybe a pair


streettotrack.com, email Paul there, he might be able to track them down

 

[ygoslo]

why not buy a new wheel? look on the back of the spokes for the size

5zigen GN are pretty cheap

This. They're good looking wheels. If you replace them with Lensos I'd estimate a gap of about 5 minutes between opening the boxes and necking yourself.

 

[matchtheclown]

I'll have a look for a replacement I guess. Might be able to find a pair and dump the cracked one and which ever else is most buckled.

Sound plan.... new suspension and I want to drive my car >:|

Also discontinued?! The bastard :/ Plus massive thanks for the help!

Is the GN+ differnet to the GN? There are plenty of the GN+ around....

 

[sart0ri]

Evo 8 or 9 wheels are pretty cheap on the Evo forums, I got mine for $500. Right Size and decent offset.

 

[unclepaulie]

sorry hugh, meant GN+ if i see any, ill let you know



edit:

http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c240073238

 

[OVR444]

http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c240073238

Wow; nice wheels! and for AUD$650 +shipping +etc .... would be a decent price. I wonder what Jessie would do freight on rims like that? Anyone have a ballpark figure from personal experience.

 

[unclepaulie]

shipping is about 31,000Y, so roughly $400

making the total about 1200ish (including commission, bank fees etc)

 

[Guest]

doo eett

 

[pu-11-me]

Go buy Lee's R33 GTR wheels and get them powdercoated

Promptly win at life.....

 

[Hotwire]

Go buy Lee's R33 GTR wheels and get them powdercoated

Promptly win at life.....

Yes, do this!

 

[matchtheclown]

I wish I could see what the R33 rims looked like on a leggy.

Steve's TE37's are the same fitment as my current rims.. but a little more expensive.

Having extra rubber on the ground would be pretty cool with the GTR wheels.... and I might be able to score rubber too.

I called another repair place who wouldn't touch a cracked spoke, so it looks like I need to buy :-!

I'd sell my current rims as they are and point out they had been repaired once. I wouldn't expect anyone on here to buy them.


Opinions? Stat!

 

[Hotwire]

problem solvered!! Trigger legnum with R33 GTR Rims :

ok they were just sitting in front of current wheels but you get the idea... Tough fitment to boot

 

[unclepaulie]

 

[steveP]

Dont forget with Nissan wheels they need to be bored out to fit a Mitsubishi hub.

At least my rims will bolt on with no mods needed. And you will never crack a forged steel rim

 

[Hotwire]

Dont forget with Nissan wheels they need to be bored out to fit a Mitsubishi hub.

At least my rims will bolt on with no mods needed. And you will never crack a forged steel rim

forged steel hey.... that would be DAMN heavy, unlike forged alloy 33GTR wheels