mb battle's...aka work xd7 knockoffs

[atom]

I love how in zilvia land something is cool until people start actually getting them.

They were cheap ass wheels back when they were JDM tyte and they are cheap ass wheels now.

[SoSideways]

Originally Posted by atom

I love how in zilvia land something is cool until people start actually getting them.

They were cheap ass wheels back when they were JDM tyte and they are cheap ass wheels now.

That's because not just a few people get them, but everyone that seeks approval from the dudes on here goes out and gets them, and they are instantly played out.

Like the FNs. They were cool wheels for the price, and still are, but people whored them out, and now they're not cool because it seems like everyone posting pics of their cars have those on their cars. The S-chassis might as well have come stock with them lol

Now that these are out, people are afraid they will become the next FNs, because they come in better sizes and offset than the "usual" FNs, and they cost less!

[94cc0rd]

so.. i didnt' read through the whole thread but i noticed that ian said that these were the exact same as the cst's.. is there any proof or confirmation that these mb's are just rebadged... and actually the same exact wheels with same construction and casting process or what not?

[Ian]

I can't prove it for sure


But just think about it logically


What is more cost effective?


From a business standpoint it would make no sense for them to make the wheel themselves if it's really that cheap.



That's why Rota makes their own wheels. They copy wheels that can't be had anymore or very high quality wheels.

[SoSideways]

Originally Posted by 94cc0rd

so.. i didnt' read through the whole thread but i noticed that ian said that these were the exact same as the cst's.. is there any proof or confirmation that these mb's are just rebadged... and actually the same exact wheels with same construction and casting process or what not?

Dude... $150 a wheel.... come on.

Even if they weren't the EXACT SAME as the CST, would you mind?

Better yet, has anyone destroyed the much played out, and "everyone probably has seen or touched a set" of the MB Weapons? No?

If no, then I think these new wheels will be just as good as the Weapons as far as holding up to abuse. Comes in better sizes/offsets too.

[ayuaddict]

i think MB should start selling 18x10.5 -20 VSKFs for $200 each.

har har har

sue me.

blow me.

don't forget to kiss the tip.




I think the "problem" here was that some semi-exclusive wheels, i say this very loosely seeing that my mother could hop on the train buy a pair of these for ~¥30,000, are now available to pretty much everybody in the US. but because of the sizing not as many people will actually buy them, its a variation of natural selection i suppose.

it would be weird seeing them on a mustang however, but dare i say it, i think they would look cool.

[95KA-Turbo]

Well considering VS-KFs are cast wheels it wouldn't surprise me if someone doesn't start copying it.

CSTs aren't a super name brand wheel company, they sold in Japan for 150 bucks a piece (for quite some time before the demand for them caused the price to almost double) there is no reason they shouldn't sell over here for the same price.

[SR20d2fourT]

Originally Posted by atom

I love how in zilvia land something is cool until people start actually getting them.

They were cheap ass wheels back when they were JDM tyte and they are cheap ass wheels now.

It's a nice wheel.
not everyone has 2-3k to spend on wheels. I'd much rather buy some footwork and susp. than baller ass wheels....but then again, who doesn't like ballin wheels? Just a cheap alternative, so to each his own.

[Ian]

I can't afford to break a VS-XX and have to replace w/ a new one


I can afford to break an MB and replace it w/ a new one

[Tearlessj]

Originally Posted by Ian

I can't afford to break a VS-XX and have to replace w/ a new one


I can afford to break an MB and replace it w/ a new one

I cant afford to break a SE wheel and replace w/ a new one.

[Tops*]

I tried e-mailing MB to see if they have any plans of releasing a 9.5jx18 +15 and/or in chrome, but my e-mail was denied...twice.

Yuta, if you or anyone for that matter, can produce VS-KF's for $200 a wheel, I'll buy them forever, if that makes sense. Can you buy something forever?

[Touge_Monster]

Im hoping to pick up a pair this weekend .

[JAYTRON]

Originally Posted by Tops*

I tried e-mailing MB to see if they have any plans of releasing a 9.5jx18 +15 and/or in chrome, but my e-mail was denied...twice.

Yuta, if you or anyone for that matter, can produce VS-KF's for $200 a wheel, I'll buy them forever, if that makes sense. Can you buy something forever?

why not if you have the income haha

[KiDyNomiTe]

Originally Posted by 240trainee

They are the same as CST's

not knock offs.

requoting for the 30 people that missed this in this thread...

Same wheels, different names...

They look good, if you can't be a baller and buy some expensive shit, just buy these!

[jobestudios]

Originally Posted by Tops*

I tried e-mailing MB to see if they have any plans of releasing a 9.5jx18 +15 and/or in chrome, but my e-mail was denied...twice

I work for DTC and I have the 18x9.5 +15 in my computer system database, want a product code?

[ayuaddict]

Originally Posted by Tops*

I tried e-mailing MB to see if they have any plans of releasing a 9.5jx18 +15 and/or in chrome, but my e-mail was denied...twice.

Yuta, if you or anyone for that matter, can produce VS-KF's for $200 a wheel, I'll buy them forever, if that makes sense. Can you buy something forever?

18x9.5 +15 is available but not the chrome finish.

according to my friend who works at ATC (who got me the wheels) there is "matte silver" and some variation of bronze.

[ALEXTHESUS*PECT]

for the price these can't be beat. i mean nothing beats a new set of TE's, but if by buying these wheels gives you that extra cash to make just one more event this year, then what more could you ask for?


buy buy buy buy........

do it now!

[Tops*]

Originally Posted by jobestudios

I work for DTC and I have the 18x9.5 +15 in my computer system database, want a product code?

Originally Posted by ayuaddict

18x9.5 +15 is available but not the chrome finish.

according to my friend who works at ATC (who got me the wheels) there is "matte silver" and some variation of bronze.

Well shit, my search skills were lacking a couple days ago then. I checked Discount Tire and the other site and became all depressed after only finding the +23 offset.

[nevaland9]

id rock em in 18s on a S13

[KwKouki]

dood, 4 luggers are looking at the following for $1500 +/-

MB battles
falken rt-615 tires
ichiba 5 lug hubs
5 lug stock rotors

yesh, a brand new 5 lug setup for the price of a set of works/gram lights. who cares if they are "played out" they will get you started or if you dont give a fuck about trends you can rock a very awsome wheel design.

[Matej]

In my opinion the exclusivity and the hunt for nice size 4-lug wheels is half the fun.

[KwKouki]

Originally Posted by Matej

In my opinion the exclusivity and the hunt for nice size 4-lug wheels is half the fun.

I force myself to think that only having 16 lugs is weight savings *smacks forehead*

[drftwerks]

the diff in the 15 and 23 off sets are probably in the back pad anyway, so i dont mind.

[sw20>>s14]

yeah, i was hoping no one would find out about these and post about them...been keeping my mouth shut for the longest time...just cuz i didnt want to piss the CST guys off trying to sell and trying to avoid yet another decent rim being played to epic proportions...haha...

whatever, theyre cheap, get them and shut up about mb or cst...theyre the same and both are just as cheap...

[Ian]

Originally Posted by sw20>>s14

yeah, i was hoping no one would find out about these and post about them...been keeping my mouth shut for the longest time...just cuz i didnt want to piss the CST guys off trying to sell and trying to avoid yet another decent rim being played to epic proportions...haha...

whatever, theyre cheap, get them and shut up about mb or cst...theyre the same and both are just as cheap...

I kept my mouth shut til this thread came up haha.


I already had a set in my possession

[Gnnr]

Originally Posted by Ricks15

These MB's are cheap at 150.00 a piece you can't beat it.

Unless discount tire does that buy 4 items get $100 off thing again. That would be the fucking cherry on top.

Ian, you mind putting those on a digi scale for us?

[water]

OK.

Why are people disappointed about this? Look on Yahoo Japan, CST's are like $2 a wheel. Oh no, now they're available here for the same ridiculously cheap prices.

I've had NS-01's (CST D-spec) and they were heavy as far as light wheels go. I've held zero-1's, they're heavy too. These will be heavy.

If you want light, buy forged or good cast wheels (MAT).

And for people "wishing" they offered polished versions like CST - um, CST doesn't offer that either. Only an even heavier chrome version. It's not that hard to polish aluminum anyway and at $160ish a wheel, you can practice and feel safe.

[trogdor]

these are going to look amazing on my car in 3 days

[AKsamuraiS14]

i have real CST's on my s14, and my buddy just got in a set of the MB and they look identical except for the center caps, which i think it looks better without the center cap. but point being, there are noooo difference in rims, they weigh the same, and quality looks and feels the same.

f:17x9.5 +15 r:18x9.5 +23 w/ 20mm spacer.
18x9.5 +15 is on back order from japan, and i didn't feel like waiting, so i got the +23et. and inside news, CST is gonna start discountinuing the Hyper Zero-1 and they are gonna team up with URAS.
like i said, inside news from japan, i may be wrong tho.

[doc99]

Anyone know if the 18x9.5 +23 will clear the coilover on an S13 in the front?