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Old 06-13-06, 09:47 AM
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Volk, HRE,iForge...yes I read about how good they are. But are there any other brands worth considering?
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That depends on what you're going after. If you're looking at forged wheels for their weight, many forged wheels are just as heavy as cast wheels. When I was looking for wheels for my last car, I considered the HRE's but eventually went with another brand because they were 6-7 lbs. lighter (1 piece v. 3 piece). There are also cast wheels that are just about as light as forged 1 piece wheels.

Regardless, off the top of my head:
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I'm looking for wheels that are light and yet has strength. I know Volks are one of the best out there. I'm just not satisifed with the different style Volk has to offer. I guess if nothing else is comparable to it, I will choose one. That's why I ask what else is comparable to it out there.
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
I'm looking for wheels that are light and yet has strength. I know Volks are one of the best out there. I'm just not satisifed with the different style Volk has to offer. I guess if nothing else is comparable to it, I will choose one. That's why I ask what else is comparable to it out there.
In terms of both strength and weight, Volks are hard to beat.

It's hard finding everything you're looking for in one wheel. I would have gone with the SF-Challenge or the GT-S as those styles appeal to me more aesthetically, but they are heavier and they aren't compatible with the TPS.
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There are TONS of brands, GFG, Auto Couture, Volk, HRE, I-Forged, Modulare, Asanti, Forgiatto, etc. I would recommend you go to www.d2autosport.com or www.wheelexperts.com and you should see a vast amount of forged wheels. Happy wheel hunting!!!
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http://www.fikse.com
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Originally Posted by conekiller
Those Fikse wheels look OK.... 4 the G H E T T O!!! just kidding!!! I've never heard of those guys... are they any good??
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Check out DPE also. They have some great wheel designs and finishes
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Definitely interested in DPE and Fikse. The styles are more appealing to me especially DPE. I'll have to do more research on them or see them in person. Thanks to all the recommendations.
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Originally Posted by Alex350
Those Fikse wheels look OK.... 4 the G H E T T O!!! just kidding!!! I've never heard of those guys... are they any good??

Race proven wheels. They have a great reputation for making quality wheels
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Avus wheels are nice. they are good enough to supply race wheels to Red Bull Racing F1 race team.
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FABULOUS wheels from Japan is nice.
WORK REZAX II is great.



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iForged http://www.iforged.com
DPE http://www.dpengineering.cc/
Agio http://agiowheels.com/
J-Lines http://www.jlinewheels.com/
HRE http://www.hrewheels.com
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At the pricier end of the spectrum:

MODULARE, ZONE, AUTO-COUTURE, KLASS, WORK REZAX UNIVERSAL

At the less pricey end

iFORGED, JLINE
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