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Old 08-05-16, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Malu59RT
ADV.1 does their own designs and marketing, but are machined by MHT. I guess a lot of people don't realize how involved MHT is in the aftermarket wheel game.
i believe adv.1 is now cutting in house
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Wheel knowledge. So who knows the difference between Flow Form / gravity casted / low pressure casting ? Which manufacture process is better ?
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Originally Posted by LGSFS2012
Wheel knowledge. So who knows the difference between Flow Form / gravity casted / low pressure casting ? Which manufacture process is better ?
Monoblock forged is the lightest, strongest, but the most expensive.
http://www.automoblog.net/2011/10/06...-need-to-know/
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357430
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I have Velgens on my car and I love them.
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Velgens on mine, love them!
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Whats up with that Niche wheel hook up?? Im interested in some Niche Veronas!
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Thanks to everyone with suggestions + pictures! I ordered Vossens VFS2 in gloss graphite finally...

I did a lot of research based on feedback here and other forums besides CL. It was hard a decision, very hard... My choice was made towards Vossen VFS2, between Velgen, Niche & Vossen. I do agree that we pay more because it's the Vossen name. I went with them because VFS2 perfect style only with Vossens that I like. Also, I saved some $$ by lowering, installing camber kit myself + my friend owns alignment shop.

Pictures coming in final stage, below what what was going today with rear...

P.S. Pardon for my english, my third language...





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Originally Posted by shurik74
Thanks to everyone with suggestions + pictures! I ordered Vossens VFS2 in gloss graphite finally...

I did a lot of research based on feedback here and other forums besides CL. It was hard a decision, very hard... My choice was made towards Vossen VFS2, between Velgen, Niche & Vossen. I do agree that we pay more because it's the Vossen name. I went with them because VFS2 perfect style only with Vossens that I like. Also, I saved some $$ by lowering, installing camber kit myself + my friend owns alignment shop.

Pictures coming in final stage, below what what was going today with rear...

P.S. Pardon for my english, my third language...





Congrats!! New wheels are always and exciting thing especially when you lower the car at the same time.
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Mission completed today! Front has been completed as planned, took about 3hrs... Now waiting for wheels that coming in 1.5 weeks, time to give new suspension to settle down...





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Originally Posted by LGSFS2012
Wheel knowledge. So who knows the difference between Flow Form / gravity casted / low pressure casting ? Which manufacture process is better ?
Gravity Cast - weakest. (low budget cast wheel)
Low Pressure cast - moderate. (most high end cast wheel and most multi-piece wheel faces as well as OEM wheels)
Flow form cast - best. (RPF1 is a good example)
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Originally Posted by shurik74
Howdy CL members...

I'm debating between 20" Vossen vs Niche vs Velgen brands. We all know how Vossen making good marketing, not cheap wheels. At the same time a few other brands that making a good looking wheels as well. My concern is a quality across all 3 of them. I can't recall that someone bended a Vossen wheel but people saying that coating / paint is so thin that get chipped quickly, I might be wrong though. Anyone has more knowledge and help me to chose which one to go with based on quality, durability, paint etc. Reading other forums via google search, people recommend forged wheels, does Niche make forged or casted?

P.S. I did try to search the forum for answers but not much info regarding comparison. I'm pretty sure there is similar existing threads exist...

Hi every one I'm new to this forum, this is my car right now in niche, they look very delicate. As with any wheel you can scratch it in any corner, and I'm sure if I get a nice pothole the wheel can crack easy. But I like how they looks, buy the one you get the best deal and the best thing to do is alway pay attention to the street holes
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I'm really happy with my Niche Milans. I love the stance of the wheels and they seem to be holding up well so far (only have 1200 miles on them). We have only had the wheels a few weeks so can't speak on long term durability just yet. I even bought cheap *** Lion Hart tires to go with them and was totally blown away with the ride quality, how good they balanced out, and summer traction. Even the tire guy was surprised how well they balanced on their road force machine. The reason I decided to take a chance with a set of cheap tires is I have been burned lately by Michelin these last few times. The last few Michelin's we bought dry rotted after only 3 years of use and we didn't get anywhere near the mileage claims even though we rotated them at every oil change. This time around, I decided to take a chance on a different brand (less than 1/2 price) and it appears to be paying off well. Talk about never judge a book by its cover.
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Originally Posted by djrabbi
If anyone wants Niche, I get them for crazy good deal... I got mine for $650shipped in 20s. I paid $1000 all in with Toyos for mine so was Win/Win
Hi,

I Do... im looking for Niche Targa DDT Black in 20" staggered setup for 2013 GS350 F Sport with Honkook Tires if pssible.

Thanks

Old 09-07-16, 06:50 PM
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I like the rims in the pics, Can you please let me know the size of the 19's that fit best? I used to own a G35 with huge rims with stock brakes. It looked ok. This time, I want a BBK with nice light rims.
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