Maya's or Lowenhart's...

vizzledizz · 05-22-06, 12:49 PM

Anyone on the board have any experience with Maya or Lowenhart rims on their GS? I think I've finally decided what the set-up is going to be, NF210's and then 19" rims, and I really like the black faced rim w/ polished lip...

Any wisdom on these rims w/ a GS?

lightwave76 · 05-22-06, 12:59 PM

I've had lowenhart BS5's on my GS400. The rims look nice. But it comes down to your preference. One thing though, since it is a reversed lip rim, when you get water in the channel you may feel a slight vibration. Small price to pay though for looks.

Now I have something even better.

Chris

GSKING430 · 05-22-06, 05:49 PM

I have 20 inch Lowneharts. I have cracked a few now and Lownehart doesn't sell seperate epicec so I'm always stuck buying a whole new wheel. If you go 3 piece make sure you can buy seperate pieces incase of an accident or crack? Just my two cents good luck bro. Heres a pic of mine

rominl · 05-23-06, 12:20 AM

i would choose maya, better imho

better yet, get trafficstar by riverside, the company that makes wheels for maya anyway and you can probably get them for cheaper

Eternity3G · 05-23-06, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GSKING430

I have 20 inch Lowneharts. I have cracked a few now and Lownehart doesn't sell seperate epicec so I'm always stuck buying a whole new wheel. If you go 3 piece make sure you can buy seperate pieces incase of an accident or crack? Just my two cents good luck bro. Heres a pic of mine

IMPO I've had ALOT of experience w/ both companies and I don't like to put products down, but both wheels are know to be prone to bending and cracking... I haven't personally owned a set, but know MANY people that do and it's a re-occurring problem.

But, the wheels look great. They have many beautiful styles...

vizzledizz · 05-23-06, 03:43 PM

Yikes, really? For the amount that those wheels cost, you'd expect them to hold up. Any suggestions on wheel brands that are known to stand up well?

Eternity3G · 05-23-06, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vizzledizz

Yikes, really? For the amount that those wheels cost, you'd expect them to hold up. Any suggestions on wheel brands that are known to stand up well?

There are many choices available.. It all depends on budget though. let me know what you want to spend and I can throw out a couiple suggestions!

AlterZgo · 05-23-06, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eternity3G

There are many choices available.. It all depends on budget though. let me know what you want to spend and I can throw out a couiple suggestions!

So what rims would you recommend in the $3K - $4K price range with tires. I'm looking for 19s or 20s (more likely 19s due to greater durability). I like machined silver or hyper black w/ a polished or chrome lip but don't like all chrome rims. Rims w/ a nice deep lip are cool, but I also like rims where the spokes go directly to the edge, but the center part is curved in like these stock Audi RS4 rims:

Most importantly, I think the rims need to look classy rather than over the top flashy. Any suggestions?

teemunz · 05-24-06, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AlterZgo

So what rims would you recommend in the $3K - $4K price range with tires. I'm looking for 19s or 20s (more likely 19s due to greater durability). I like machined silver or hyper black w/ a polished or chrome lip but don't like all chrome rims. Rims w/ a nice deep lip are cool, but I also like rims where the spokes go directly to the edge, but the center part is curved in like these stock Audi RS4 rims:

Most importantly, I think the rims need to look classy rather than over the top flashy. Any suggestions?

Lorenzo L11 (20' smallest)

These are the ones I wish to add to my 06 GS300 RWD (Black/Black). Let me know what you guys thinks...with tires priced around 3500.

http://www.lorenzowheels.com/main.html

~T~

Eternity3G · 05-24-06, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AlterZgo

So what rims would you recommend in the $3K - $4K price range with tires. I'm looking for 19s or 20s (more likely 19s due to greater durability). I like machined silver or hyper black w/ a polished or chrome lip but don't like all chrome rims. Rims w/ a nice deep lip are cool, but I also like rims where the spokes go directly to the edge, but the center part is curved in like these stock Audi RS4 rims:

Most importantly, I think the rims need to look classy rather than over the top flashy. Any suggestions?

Volk wheels! maybe any of the GT Series wheels... or the SF- Fine Forged wheel series... Volk/Rays wheels are some of the best quality wheels that are reasonably priced.

http://mackinindustries.com/md/rays/volk.html

marshmallo · 05-24-06, 02:13 PM

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Volk wheels! maybe any of the GT Series wheels... or the SF- Fine Forged wheel series... [/url]

How about Volk Progressiv TE?

Kind of sporty, but nice.

Eternity3G · 05-24-06, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marshmallo

How about Volk Progressiv TE?

Kind of sporty, but nice.

That's what I'm talking about... Nice... very nice....

ebruce2 · 05-24-06, 02:23 PM

Lowenhardts = Plaaaaayed out!

Go for some Weds, Work, AME, Fabulous....the real stuff!!!

AlterZgo · 05-24-06, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Volk Progressive style rims look pretty good, but aren't they in the $800 - $1000 per rim price range? Would it be possible to get those in the $3K - $4K range with tires?

marshmallo · 05-24-06, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AlterZgo

Thanks for the suggestions guys. The Volk Progressive style rims look pretty good, but aren't they in the $800 - $1000 per rim price range? Would it be possible to get those in the $3K - $4K range with tires?

I would try to PM Carson Toyota. If they still carry these rims they may have a
25% discount for CL members...

Also, I forgot to mention that the front may have to be Face 1, which is flat,
not concave...

This is a photo from one of the members who was trying to sell...

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...ght=progressiv