*** new TOM'S wheels, 19s only ***
03-03-04, 10:03 PM
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*** new TOM'S wheels, 19s only ***
as i am in search of my next set of wheel, i found this(thanks kyle3481):
for 2004, TOM'S racing of japan has released this ultra light wheel, in 19x8.5+9.5 only:
http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/arcive/04_1_5.htm
what do you guys think? the site described the wheel design with both "elegant & sport" in mind.
however, imho, the "sport" factor outweighs the elegant part...i think this type of wheel design first gained popularity from DTM(german touring) championships.
usually i prefer wheels with good size lips. but this tom's wheel does have significant advantage- it weighs ~22 lbs each for 19s. and it is made using the same machine that produce F-1 racing wheels
price: $840 and $860 each. only diamond polish is available.
for 2004, TOM'S racing of japan has released this ultra light wheel, in 19x8.5+9.5 only:
http://www.tomsracing.co.jp/arcive/04_1_5.htm
what do you guys think? the site described the wheel design with both "elegant & sport" in mind.
however, imho, the "sport" factor outweighs the elegant part...i think this type of wheel design first gained popularity from DTM(german touring) championships.
usually i prefer wheels with good size lips. but this tom's wheel does have significant advantage- it weighs ~22 lbs each for 19s. and it is made using the same machine that produce F-1 racing wheels
price: $840 and $860 each. only diamond polish is available.
03-04-04, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by pvmike1
Both have too many spokes to clean
Both have too many spokes to clean
03-04-04, 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
William, I really like that wheel.
How much does it weigh and what is the price?
William, I really like that wheel.
How much does it weigh and what is the price?
I think he included that in the post, 22 lbs for 19's.. price is 840 and 860
03-04-04, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by phluid
I think he included that in the post, 22 lbs for 19's.. price is 840 and 860
I think he included that in the post, 22 lbs for 19's.. price is 840 and 860
Thanks for the info, LOL.
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03-05-04, 03:58 PM
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Looks like a one piece version of another new wheel, Weds Bellona WAF
http://www.weds.co.jp/products/bello..._waf/index.htm
http://www.weds.co.jp/products/bello..._waf/index.htm
03-07-04, 03:53 PM
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Will,
Your car is black, right? Why not try something a little different, maybe equal parts black and polished/brushed finish?
Amistad O Black Polish
Wed's Kranze LXZ Black Polish
A little wild, yes, but I bet you'll have a lot of people asking where you got them.
Personally, I wouldn't mind a set of 19" gunmetal Volk LE37T's. Common design, sure, but at least they're forged one-piece wheels, which (like the Tom's) is tough to find in 19". Pretty sporty looking though...
Like the Tom's, JDM fans would be asking where you got these (though the original may look better on a black GS):
BBS LM Special Color
I'd like to see what else you are considering
Mike
Your car is black, right? Why not try something a little different, maybe equal parts black and polished/brushed finish?
Amistad O Black Polish
Wed's Kranze LXZ Black Polish
A little wild, yes, but I bet you'll have a lot of people asking where you got them.
Personally, I wouldn't mind a set of 19" gunmetal Volk LE37T's. Common design, sure, but at least they're forged one-piece wheels, which (like the Tom's) is tough to find in 19". Pretty sporty looking though...
Like the Tom's, JDM fans would be asking where you got these (though the original may look better on a black GS):
BBS LM Special Color
I'd like to see what else you are considering
Mike
Last edited by pvmike1; 03-07-04 at 04:22 PM.
03-07-04, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Hey, I did not know u could get that with polished lips (like on that pic of the GS)? All I've seen, the wheel is all the same color.
Toms's wheel is nice.
Hey, I did not know u could get that with polished lips (like on that pic of the GS)? All I've seen, the wheel is all the same color.
Toms's wheel is nice.
my friend who wants the ce28 (hopefully i got the model right) said volks just came out with polish lips on that too
i saw these new tom's wheels on the celsior. dunno, not my cup of tea
03-07-04, 10:41 PM
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thanks for all the inputs guys
anthony, yes, they are pricey. but from anything toms are of high quality
mike, as you know, though i can get/have any rim i see from japan, i still do not see myself spend great deal of $$$ on rims..
..as you know/see, japan always have good stuff out, and they are soooo tempting
those wheels are def good choices..but a bit on the sportier side for me
anthony, yes, they are pricey. but from anything toms are of high quality
mike, as you know, though i can get/have any rim i see from japan, i still do not see myself spend great deal of $$$ on rims..
..as you know/see, japan always have good stuff out, and they are soooo tempting those wheels are def good choices..but a bit on the sportier side for me