Widening Wheels thread - Page 7 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

K_style · 08-02-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TougeSC3

Why is everything always located out in Cali? This thread makes my wheel shopping so much damn easier.

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Then imagine how I should feel after moving out of Cali and regretting so much !!

R33E8 · 09-14-2011, 05:43 PM

Has anyone tried widening stock s14 SE wheels to about 9-10"? What kind of spacers will I need to clear the suspension?

GabeS14 · 09-14-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by icedsole

anyone know of a boss wheel place that will split my 2 piece and put a new lip on...

?

yea wheelflip.com I believe they charge $200 per lip, up to 7' wide.
if you do inside and outside barrels itll be $400 of course

icedsole · 09-14-2011, 09:51 PM

^ hey dude, i actually got a local place to split them. and am going to order equip lips from vr wheels. then put them together like a 3 piece wheel.

i kind of want my fronts widened to 10s or 9.5 tho. hmm

NoPistons! · 09-15-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

You can't...its like buying ebay intercooler piping and trying to TIG it.

Lmao. That's sig worthy.

duppydem · 09-28-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 95KA-Turbo

I thought I'd add in here that VR Wheels makes replacement lips for VS-XX and Work Equips now too! I just emailed them to ask if they can make custom bolt pattern lips, hopefully they can so I can just build random pairs of wheels hahaha.

Only 195 a lip for 17X4s!!!!

Aftermarket replacement lip : VR Wheels WebStore, Presented By VR Motoring

can those lips work on the misters?

Eyegazm · 09-28-2011, 05:36 PM

Donuts?

via TokyoNights

Eyegazm · 09-28-2011, 05:36 PM

misterdumby · 09-28-2011, 10:07 PM

personally that makes me want to stab my eyes out

Mister.E · 09-28-2011, 10:12 PM

Please stab mine out first and then proceed to do whatever you'd like with yours. That is extremely ugly.

Dolph_KYAS13 · 09-28-2011, 10:15 PM

^ i bet they balance mint haha

maplejesse · 09-28-2011, 10:42 PM

why did he make them too wide

Eyegazm · 10-06-2011, 03:34 PM

lol beats me, found it on google!

joel903 · 01-01-2012, 02:26 PM

I know this thread is a few months old but I want to ask some simple questions that's been on my mind as I'm in the process of widening my vsxx.

Why does everyone keep trash talking vrwheels bolt on replacment lips for the vsxx, equip, etc ? Are they really that bad and cheap? Fitment issues? Longevity and strength compare to original Work lips?

I hope someone who rebuilds rims on here chime in as I want a experts opinion.

memphis180sx · 01-01-2012, 07:37 PM

hey anybody know the tourqe specs for work wheels by chance before i ask them and have to wait a week

Lukasss · 01-01-2012, 10:52 PM

I picked up some Equip M1s
Currently the front is weak as fuhh, 18x9 et 35 with a 2' lip

So, im buying 3' lips off a buddy of mine who took them off his VS-XX's
After re-lipping, am I correct in saying the new size will be 18x10 et 23?

essforteen · 01-01-2012, 10:56 PM

et 22 but yea you are correct!

Lukasss · 01-01-2012, 11:14 PM

Alright cool, just wanted to reassure myself lol

aslo, im not a huge fan of the lips on the rear, but is there a particular name for them?
you can see where the surface is raised then drops down again

jdizzy204 · 01-02-2012, 01:52 AM

the 3 parts of a 3 piece wheel are: Lip, Face and Barrel.

Are you referring to the Barrel of the front wheels or the lip on the rear wheels?

If you are referring to the barrel, it has to be stepped like that in order to dis/mount the tires since the lip is flat

icedsole · 01-02-2012, 04:29 AM

lukas i think they are 1st gen lips. my friends 5 spoke equpis have them too, but his are like 6 inch.

Lukasss · 01-02-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by icedsole

lukas i think they are 1st gen lips. my friends 5 spoke equpis have them too, but his are like 6 inch.

Ah gotcha gotcha, i couldnt find anything on what they were actually called
thanks mang

alexisthemovie · 01-03-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by joel903

I know this thread is a few months old but I want to ask some simple questions that's been on my mind as I'm in the process of widening my vsxx.

Why does everyone keep trash talking vrwheels bolt on replacment lips for the vsxx, equip, etc ? Are they really that bad and cheap? Fitment issues? Longevity and strength compare to original Work lips?

I hope someone who rebuilds rims on here chime in as I want a experts opinion.

As long as you are buying new parts from them, they should be good. Just make sure they are 6061-T6. Or order from us.

My company offers all types of wheel customization but specializes in rebarreling/resizing wheels. Let me know if you guys need any replacement lips/barrels or want us to do the work. We have done a few sets for Zilvia members.

One thing to remember is that all wheels are different and many require machine work or prior experience with knowing measurements and construction types.

alexisthemovie · 01-03-2012, 12:27 AM

Some pictures...

Custom SANDWICH mounted and stepped Work VS-XX

Custom SANDWICH mounted SSR Vienna Kries and converted to 20 holes. Compare it with the front wheel which is original top mounted and 45 (?) holes.

More Vienna Kreis

Kenstyle Locksmice Duke

Custom step lipped SSR Agle Strusse. I think it's the only set in the world to be stepped.

3-piece M7

Auto Couture widened for Ken Gushi's Lexus GS

Widened CCW LM20, custom sandwich mounted, 24k faces, caps, and bolts.

Custom engraved lips.

We can also turn 1-piece wheels into 2-piece, and much more.

alexisthemovie · 01-03-2012, 12:28 AM

Custom 3-piece sandwich mounted, REVERSE lip BBS LM's.

joel903 · 01-03-2012, 02:55 AM

Can anyone help with my question above?

blueshark123 · 01-03-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by joel903

Can anyone help with my question above?

My experience has been great with them. People do complain that work/volk etc original lips are stronger. but my lips for my bbs look and feel solid.

They look the same as some new german lips i have also that cost almost double. I wouldnt be surprised if they buy it from them honestly.

alexisthemovie · 01-03-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

My experience has been great with them. People do complain that work/volk etc original lips are stronger. but my lips for my bbs look and feel solid.

They look the same as some new german lips i have also that cost almost double. I wouldnt be surprised if they buy it from them honestly.

Their new lips are actually made locally in the U.S and are stronger and lighter than all Japanese made lips/barrels. I'll post more info about this later on our blog.

nismostate · 01-03-2012, 03:06 PM

glad to see this thread picking up.
finally put some tires on my rebuilt equips. i used vrwheels 3.5" and 4" lips. went from 18x7.5 et45 to 18x10 et ~25 and 18x10.5 et~0. forgot the exact offset #s

no problems so far!

codyace · 01-03-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by alexisthemovie

Their new lips are actually made locally in the U.S and are stronger and lighter than all Japanese made lips/barrels. I'll post more info about this later on our blog.

I'm personally not into the big lip look on my own car, however the fact remains you guys do some spectacular work with those wheels. Nice stuff!

red240 · 01-03-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alexisthemovie

Their new lips are actually made locally in the U.S and are stronger and lighter than all Japanese made lips/barrels. I'll post more info about this later on our blog.

Sent you a message about some work

09-14-2011, 05:43 PM	#182
R33E8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Age: 35 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Has anyone tried widening stock s14 SE wheels to about 9-10"? What kind of spacers will I need to clear the suspension? Last edited by R33E8; 09-14-2011 at 06:14 PM..

09-14-2011, 09:51 PM	#184
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,823 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	^ hey dude, i actually got a local place to split them. and am going to order equip lips from vr wheels. then put them together like a 3 piece wheel. i kind of want my fronts widened to 10s or 9.5 tho. hmm __________________ @pwrmves14

09-28-2011, 05:36 PM	#188
Eyegazm Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	""

09-28-2011, 10:15 PM	#191
Dolph_KYAS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Age: 38 Posts: 726 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ i bet they balance mint haha __________________ -Jordie Lewis '93 Skyline Type M

09-28-2011, 10:42 PM	#192
maplejesse Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Age: 32 Posts: 551 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why did he make them too wide __________________ fatcatsquad instagram.com/jessethreemoons

09-28-2011, 05:36 PM	#187
Eyegazm Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Donuts? via TokyoNights

09-28-2011, 10:07 PM	#189
misterdumby Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: memphis Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	personally that makes me want to stab my eyes out

09-28-2011, 10:12 PM	#190
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 40 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Please stab mine out first and then proceed to do whatever you'd like with yours. That is extremely ugly.

10-06-2011, 03:34 PM	#193
Eyegazm Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol beats me, found it on google!

01-01-2012, 02:26 PM	#194
joel903 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know this thread is a few months old but I want to ask some simple questions that's been on my mind as I'm in the process of widening my vsxx. Why does everyone keep trash talking vrwheels bolt on replacment lips for the vsxx, equip, etc ? Are they really that bad and cheap? Fitment issues? Longevity and strength compare to original Work lips? I hope someone who rebuilds rims on here chime in as I want a experts opinion.

01-01-2012, 07:37 PM	#195
memphis180sx BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: where you wish u were Posts: 355 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey anybody know the tourqe specs for work wheels by chance before i ask them and have to wait a week

01-01-2012, 10:52 PM	#196
Lukasss Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,892 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I picked up some Equip M1s Currently the front is weak as fuhh, 18x9 et 35 with a 2' lip So, im buying 3' lips off a buddy of mine who took them off his VS-XX's After re-lipping, am I correct in saying the new size will be 18x10 et 23?

01-01-2012, 10:56 PM	#197
essforteen Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LAX Area (So CAL) Posts: 1,802 Trader Rating: (50) Rides Gallery: essforteen Feedback Score: 50 reviews	et 22 but yea you are correct!

01-01-2012, 11:14 PM	#198
Lukasss Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,892 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Alright cool, just wanted to reassure myself lol aslo, im not a huge fan of the lips on the rear, but is there a particular name for them? you can see where the surface is raised then drops down again

01-02-2012, 01:52 AM	#199
jdizzy204 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: berlin Age: 37 Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	the 3 parts of a 3 piece wheel are: Lip, Face and Barrel. Are you referring to the Barrel of the front wheels or the lip on the rear wheels? If you are referring to the barrel, it has to be stepped like that in order to dis/mount the tires since the lip is flat

01-02-2012, 04:29 AM	#200
icedsole Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wa Posts: 1,823 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	lukas i think they are 1st gen lips. my friends 5 spoke equpis have them too, but his are like 6 inch. __________________ @pwrmves14

01-03-2012, 12:27 AM	#203
alexisthemovie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Some pictures... Custom SANDWICH mounted and stepped Work VS-XX Custom SANDWICH mounted SSR Vienna Kries and converted to 20 holes. Compare it with the front wheel which is original top mounted and 45 (?) holes. More Vienna Kreis Kenstyle Locksmice Duke Custom step lipped SSR Agle Strusse. I think it's the only set in the world to be stepped. 3-piece M7 Auto Couture widened for Ken Gushi's Lexus GS Widened CCW LM20, custom sandwich mounted, 24k faces, caps, and bolts. Custom engraved lips. We can also turn 1-piece wheels into 2-piece, and much more. __________________ My Build http://wheelflip.com

01-03-2012, 12:28 AM	#204
alexisthemovie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Custom 3-piece sandwich mounted, REVERSE lip BBS LM's. __________________ My Build http://wheelflip.com

01-03-2012, 02:55 AM	#205
joel903 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Can anyone help with my question above?

01-03-2012, 03:06 PM	#208
nismostate Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	glad to see this thread picking up. finally put some tires on my rebuilt equips. i used vrwheels 3.5" and 4" lips. went from 18x7.5 et45 to 18x10 et ~25 and 18x10.5 et~0. forgot the exact offset #s no problems so far!