supramat Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 hi all , supra newbie here - looking for some advice on these wheels has anybody used jdm distro ? and any idea what offsets i would need - looking at 18 * 10 for the rear + 18 * 9 for fronts , really want them flush or with a little bit of poke link: http://www.jdmdistro.com/shop/15-wheels/new-japan-racing-jr-12/ thanks - Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 ET 25 all round will give a little poke / flush look You will need an arch roll / cut though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramat Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 thanks bud , is that just the rear arches rolled or front and rear ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 £139 each? What the *&%$ are they made of? Tin foil? Cast Iron? If you're not paying £250-500each they are likely to be utterly rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramat Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) so if im not paying nearly 2k for wheels they will be crap ??? i dont have anywhere near that sort of money - - - Updated - - - Edited January 20, 2015 by supramat (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'd be quite suspicious. They simply can't have in the best of raw ingredients or processes behind them. Cheap wheels are often heavy and that will negatively affect dynamics. I'd make sure that any wheel you buy is an improvement on the stock 17's or the Lexus 18's (which come in at your budget) otherwise there's no point. Also, tyres...don't scrimp in them too and consider the recurring cost of them then you choose a wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 they are made from "aluminium alloy material", ive been looking at another set and JDM Distro have told me this, so maybe a mixture of metals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I know David , owner of JDM Distro , Japan Racing wheels are really nice , the also do the replica CCW Classics JR10 Few guys run them in the drifting scene , I know of 2 members running the JR10 on here , must be a bout a year now (JakeG) Paul had the Jr12 on his S14a , he got them off Dave https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10157233_636789223075241_2236057095837358237_n.jpg?oh=53898989d0f1683c2c48d82dbd4da49f&oe=552201DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Iirc JDM distribution generally deal in 2nd hand parts so look at what you're getting closely; I almost bought a set of wheels from them for a steal....until I realised there were only 3! Lol. Was quite clearly listed, I just didn't look properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Iirc JDM distribution generally deal in 2nd hand parts so look at what you're getting closely; I almost bought a set of wheels from them for a steal....until I realised there were only 3! Lol. Was quite clearly listed, I just didn't look properly! They also do new parts , just most people with Jap cars are cheap asses so there is no market in new parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 they are made from "aluminium alloy material", ive been looking at another set and JDM Distro have told me this, so maybe a mixture of metals? Strictly all 'alloys' are a mix of metals. No wheels are pure aluminium as it's not suitable. Copper, manganese etc are added and various %'s and the heat treatment given to the mix can vastly effect the strength of the material. So forged alloys will be of a high quality aluminium alloy and then I suspect subjected to a long heat treatment post forging, this yields a strong and light (and expensive!) product. Cheaper alloys will have lower grade aluminium alloy, will be cast and to have the required strength will have more material and so be heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I know David , owner of JDM Distro , Japan Racing wheels are really nice , the also do the replica CCW Classics JR10 Few guys run them in the drifting scene , I know of 2 members running the JR10 on here , must be a bout a year now (JakeG) Paul had the Jr12 on his S14a , he got them off Dave https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10157233_636789223075241_2236057095837358237_n.jpg?oh=53898989d0f1683c2c48d82dbd4da49f&oe=552201DC Discount? Strictly all 'alloys' are a mix of metals. No wheels are pure aluminium as it's not suitable. Copper, manganese etc are added and various %'s and the heat treatment given to the mix can vastly effect the strength of the material. So forged alloys will be of a high quality aluminium alloy and then I suspect subjected to a long heat treatment post forging, this yields a strong and light (and expensive!) product. Cheaper alloys will have lower grade aluminium alloy, will be cast and to have the required strength will have more material and so be heavier. Thanks for the science I was told their 18" weighs 10.5KG which is not alot IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I was told their 18" weighs 10.5KG which is not alot IMO It might not seem a lot, but compare it to a decent forged monobloc wheel, such as the Enkei RPF1, which weighs 3kg less per wheel. But as it is rotating mass, the difference is far greater than that measley overall 12kg might suggest. Always buy a decent second hand set of wheels over new cheap ones imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramat Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 thanks for the advice guys , need to have a think and maybe save some more cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Lots of people around here with very nice motors run Japan Racing wheels without any problems whatsoever. Very nice wheels very well priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Lots of people around here with very nice motors run Japan Racing wheels without any problems whatsoever. Very nice wheels very well priced. lots of brand hoes on here, TBH I would luv a brand but cant justify spending 3k on a set of wheels so these will do and i'm confident there not shit, there website has like over 200k likes (admit alot wont be wheel owners but majority will be) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 lots of brand hoes on here, TBH I would luv a brand but cant justify spending 3k on a set of wheels so these will do and i'm confident there not shit, there website has like over 200k likes (admit alot wont be wheel owners but majority will be) Exactly. People are quick to diss JR wheels and yet there are tons of people on here running Rotas which are in essence the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramat Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 lol i was looking at rotas as i thought they would be a better quality wheel !! im in the same boat , want some nice wheels but cant afford 2-3k , think im gonna go with the JR wheels just cant decide what style, the JR-12 is winning at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMY23 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 £500 for a set of brand new wheels to go on a supra is asking for trouble IMO. I wouldn't even consider putting them on my daily driver let alone my supra. I agree not everyone has 3k to spend on a set of wheels, but using that as an excuse to buy the cheapest, lowest quality set of wheels you can find is ridiculous. There are plenty of good quality second hand wheels available at affordable prices. 2 minutes on eBay and I found a very nice set Rays wheels with a starting bid of £700, in good widths and offsets. If I didn't already have a set of Rays wheels for the supra (which I will add I bought second hand for around £500) I would look at buying these. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251798596542?nav=SEARCH Just goes to show you don't need 3k for branded wheels, and for not much more cheap new crap, you can get good quality second hand wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'd happily dis Rota's too I've seen the results of their QC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'd happily dis Rota's too I've seen the results of their QC. I've seen plenty of memes going around about Rotas, but if they are good enough for race and drift teams as well as plenty of respected members on here then they're good enough for someone on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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