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usajdm · 07-04-2007, 02:51 AM

I apologize now if this is in the wrong section.
Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction of a company(or shop) that can make me a custom designed set of rims. I remember seeing a topic on this a while ago, but "search" didnt find me anything. I appreciate any help you guys can give me. Im located in the EASTBAY CA. so the closer the better. I see this done on DISCOVERYchannel so I know it can be done but the places they show dont offer any info on the process.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 07-04-2007, 03:03 AM

First thing that popped in my head is J-Line, you pick the face and specs.

trsilvias13 · 07-04-2007, 03:13 AM

go design any rim, draw it whatever, take it to a company that makes wheels (american racing, rota, enkei, etc...) and pay them to make a mold and make the rims.

pistonx · 07-04-2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trsilvias13

go design any rim, draw it whatever, take it to a company that makes wheels (american racing, rota, enkei, etc...) and pay them to make a mold and make the rims.

There are a lot of companies that can make wheels "one off" but look to pay a lot of money for something like that. MHT, American Racing are on Discovery a lot and make "special" wheels for TV cars, but they do it for the advertising. I know that your could spend well more then it would cost for a set of imported works and volks together.

Also, if anyone did make a custom set of wheels, there would be no mold made, it would be a CNC / forged wheel.

http://www.billetwheel.com/wheels/customshop.htm

Jason

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 07-04-2007, 06:27 AM

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Taiden · 07-04-2007, 07:06 AM

Just think how much more you would want to kill everyone around you when you get your first rash.

jilo · 07-04-2007, 11:25 AM

or get them beat from you

aznpoopy · 07-04-2007, 11:26 AM

ccw

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

UfoZ8myCow · 07-04-2007, 02:35 PM

Really...? Really?? Out of the hundreds of wheel manufacturers out there you cant find ONE design that suits your fancy??

holaback · 07-04-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aznpoopy

ccw

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

CCW along w/ HRE etc is utter garbage

GoodOl'S13 · 07-04-2007, 02:53 PM

^ you find CCW & HRE to be garbage, Damn what kinda wheels do you have?

DRFT180 · 07-04-2007, 03:14 PM

Search for Kodiak Racing Wheels

dorifuto_sluto · 07-04-2007, 03:20 PM

first thing that popped was JLine. DPE also makes some pretty dank wheels...

http://www.jlinewheels.com/
http://www.dpe-wheels.com/

azndoc · 07-04-2007, 03:45 PM

Seriously dude what your asking for costs alot of money depending on what type of wheels your looking at to custom make.Whether it's forged, cast, two piece, or three piece.

I would suggest that you just look for any of the thousands of wheels selections and pick a set of those and be done with it.

Seem like spending that much money just to say that you have a custom wheel is sorta lame. But to each's own I guess.

inertiaticism · 07-04-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodOl'S13

^ you find CCW & HRE to be garbage, Damn what kinda wheels do you have?

I've never heard anything bad about CCW other than that they are derivate CNC face wheels with boring designs. I'd rock them if I got a good deal on them for sure.
HREs, on the other hand fucking SUCK.
They're heavy, and I've heard from quite a few people that they've been known to break on heavy track cars.
I seem to recall reading that a smaller racing organization specifically outlaws them due to having several breakage incidents, but I can't recall where I read it, so I guess it's not proven fact.
Plus they're tacky, more money doesn't always mean better.

chmercer · 07-04-2007, 10:35 PM

Yeah. I ranted about how hres suck in various threads on here. No pride in american products anymore. Outsourced sloppy bullshit sold on patriotism only. Go japanese.

fromxtor · 07-04-2007, 10:36 PM

Kodiak racing wheels FTW! Or talk to Yuri

240trainee · 07-05-2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmercer

Outsourced sloppy bullshit sold on patriotism only.

This is it, lol, you get more quality from foreign parts these days.

My Boss has a Harley, made in American, all that BS

like 5 year old bike, 2600 miles, she doesn't ride much, starts it up everyone in a while to keep the fluids circulating every once in a while, etc.

Nothing but problems, bike needs a new trans and 2 new headgaskets atm.

American quality my ass.

/rant

to the OP, go find some wheels you like and buy them, if you have that much money to blow get some Deep Racing wheels or some customer Works or Volks or something.

but I don't think you do, so it's a mute point anyway.

usajdm · 07-05-2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks to all providing the helpful info. I appreciate the opinions too, but if you dont know anything helpful, go clog someone elses thread

. The moneys not the problem and I have WORKS, I need something specific, and no,Im not trying to be different. So once again, any help is appreciated.

trsilvias13 · 07-05-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pistonx

There are a lot of companies that can make wheels "one off" but look to pay a lot of money for something like that. MHT, American Racing are on Discovery a lot and make "special" wheels for TV cars, but they do it for the advertising. I know that your could spend well more then it would cost for a set of imported works and volks together.

Also, if anyone did make a custom set of wheels, there would be no mold made, it would be a CNC / forged wheel.

http://www.billetwheel.com/wheels/customshop.htm

Jason

WHeels do not have to be custom cnc. If this guy wants to start a wheel company like rota, there is a mold and it would be cheaper to mass produce.

chmercer · 07-05-2007, 08:22 PM

if you arent trying to be different you should probably not buy custom rims? uherrrz

wonkuuzenki · 07-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Werd.
Deep racing is something to look at, and they are FTMFW.

GoodOl'S13 · 07-08-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inertiaticism

I've never heard anything bad about CCW other than that they are derivate CNC face wheels with boring designs. I'd rock them if I got a good deal on them for sure.
HREs, on the other hand fucking SUCK.
They're heavy, and I've heard from quite a few people that they've been known to break on heavy track cars.
I seem to recall reading that a smaller racing organization specifically outlaws them due to having several breakage incidents, but I can't recall where I read it, so I guess it's not proven fact.
Plus they're tacky, more money doesn't always mean better.

i never heard of that, but never heard too many good things about them thats why i stick to BBS

07-04-2007, 02:51 AM	#1
usajdm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	custom made rims I apologize now if this is in the wrong section. Im hoping someone can point me in the right direction of a company(or shop) that can make me a custom designed set of rims. I remember seeing a topic on this a while ago, but "search" didnt find me anything. I appreciate any help you guys can give me. Im located in the EASTBAY CA. so the closer the better. I see this done on DISCOVERYchannel so I know it can be done but the places they show dont offer any info on the process. __________________ What the hell is "BALLER" or "GANGSTER" status, about a 240sx?

07-04-2007, 03:03 AM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	First thing that popped in my head is J-Line, you pick the face and specs. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

07-04-2007, 11:25 AM	#7
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07-04-2007, 02:35 PM	#9
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Really...? Really?? Out of the hundreds of wheel manufacturers out there you cant find ONE design that suits your fancy?? __________________

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GoodOl'S13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ you find CCW & HRE to be garbage, Damn what kinda wheels do you have? __________________ I HONDA HATERS Secret Society

07-04-2007, 03:13 AM	#3
trsilvias13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,995 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	go design any rim, draw it whatever, take it to a company that makes wheels (american racing, rota, enkei, etc...) and pay them to make a mold and make the rims.

07-04-2007, 06:27 AM	#5
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 36 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

07-04-2007, 07:06 AM	#6
Taiden Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just think how much more you would want to kill everyone around you when you get your first rash.

07-04-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ccw http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

07-04-2007, 03:14 PM	#12
DRFT180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Search for Kodiak Racing Wheels

07-04-2007, 03:20 PM	#13
dorifuto_sluto Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	first thing that popped was JLine. DPE also makes some pretty dank wheels... http://www.jlinewheels.com/ http://www.dpe-wheels.com/ __________________ "SAY NO TO KNOCKOFFS!"

07-04-2007, 03:45 PM	#14
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Seriously dude what your asking for costs alot of money depending on what type of wheels your looking at to custom make.Whether it's forged, cast, two piece, or three piece. I would suggest that you just look for any of the thousands of wheels selections and pick a set of those and be done with it. Seem like spending that much money just to say that you have a custom wheel is sorta lame. But to each's own I guess.

07-04-2007, 10:35 PM	#16
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah. I ranted about how hres suck in various threads on here. No pride in american products anymore. Outsourced sloppy bullshit sold on patriotism only. Go japanese.

07-04-2007, 10:36 PM	#17
fromxtor Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Age: 44 Posts: 3,012 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Kodiak racing wheels FTW! Or talk to Yuri __________________ Seller feedback>>http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...light=fromxtor

07-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#19
usajdm Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: east bay ca. Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks to all providing the helpful info. I appreciate the opinions too, but if you dont know anything helpful, go clog someone elses thread . The moneys not the problem and I have WORKS, I need something specific, and no,Im not trying to be different. So once again, any help is appreciated. __________________ What the hell is "BALLER" or "GANGSTER" status, about a 240sx?

07-05-2007, 08:22 PM	#21
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 39 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you arent trying to be different you should probably not buy custom rims? uherrrz

07-05-2007, 09:31 PM	#22
wonkuuzenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rio rancho, NM Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Werd. Deep racing is something to look at, and they are FTMFW. __________________ *Function. Form.* Step Up Drift Club/Upper Limit!