THE Wheel Review Thread

JMillerUA6

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Please keep all posting that is not a review out of this thread.

This thread is to be used for wheel reviews only.

Format will be the same as the Tire Review Sticky:

Brand & model:
Size and Offset:
Weight if available:
Price paid and from where:
Pros:
Cons:
Final verdict:
Pic on the car:


Please keep all posting that is not a review out of this thread.​
 
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JMillerUA6

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Brand & model: ADR Phantom in Black/Machined Finish
Size and Offset: 18x7.5 +43
Weight if available: ?
Price paid and from where: $500 Shipped New on eBay
Pros: Great two tone look instead of solid black
Cons: I have none.
Final verdict: I love these wheels. This is my second set of wheels and by far my favorite. They can take a beating too.

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NASOHC

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Wheel: Motegi traklites: 19x7.5" - 45mm
Pros: Light weight for that size, durable, forged aluminum
Cons: Be careful removing lug nuts, very tight fit.
$$$: 6GA menber deal.
Verdict: Nice rim, no longer made & look sick on a 6GA!
 

talontsiawd

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Location
East Bay, CA
Brand & model: Rays-United Arrows Eurostar S05
Size and Offset: 17x7 +43
Weight if available: 20lbs on my own scale (unknown accuracy)
Price paid and from where: $300 Craigslist
Pros: Unique/Rare wheel, great quality, excellent manufacturer
Cons: A bit heavy for the size
Final verdict: Great wheels, great deal, no complaints.
Pic on the car:
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iHazSnail

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Wheel: Tenzo DC-6.
Size and OS: 18X8 +40.
Price: $850+ shipping (without tires).
Pros: A very decent looking wheel from a brand like tenzo.
Con: Not in production anymore and i guess its not a "brand name".
Verdict: My 6th set of wheels and is pretty decent for what i paid for.

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Sketch o5

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Brand & model: Exel Ennio (gunmetal colored)
Size and Offset: 17x7 +42
Weight if available: HEAVY
Price paid and from where: $808 shipped WITH tires from wheelmax.com....in 2005 too
Pros: great looking wheel
Cons: heavy
Final verdict: nice for looks, def not for performance cuz of weight.

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BPAccord

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Location
So-Cal LOve/ O.C
Brand & model:5Zigen 5ZR's
Size and Offset: 18x7.5 +42
Weight if available: Not sure
Price paid and from where:$300 from craiglist w/tires 215/50/R18
Pros:White with a polished lip so it matches mah TW coupe really well
Cons: Dont know yet...my first set of wheels to be honest
Final verdict: REally changed the appearance of mah car big time....
Pics on the car:

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GreddyAccord99

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Location
Boca Raton, FL
Brand & model: Racing Hart C2
Size and Offset: 18x7.5" (+42mm?)
Weight if available: ~23.5 lbs.
Price paid and from where: $800 (plus Tein S-Techs) from a good friend with a sickkk accord, super clean.
Pros: Turns heads, silver is the best color, looks very clean, excellent design
Cons: None!
Final verdict: I love the wheels to death! I will not paint them any color, and if I had to pick another set of wheels to get, I would try so very hard to get these!
Pic on the car:

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likeawp

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Location
Westminster, Socal =]
Brand & model: Desmond Regamasters
Size and Offset: 15 X 6.5, +45 offset
Weight if available: 8.6 pounds :omgbd:
Price paid and from where: $900, bought from a member on H-T
Pros: technically shaved off 34-35lbs of unsprung weight, noticeable improvements in acceleration and braking,
Cons: small wheels, design not too appealing
Final verdict: Extremely qualitative wheels!.....amazed to see a piece of metal you can lift with one pinky to support a 3000lbs car. Absolutely love them, I enjoy the driving experience over appearance, there wheels delivered....plus I've never seen another 6thgen rocking them :D

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nyknick1015

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Brand & model:Enkei DM5
Size and Offset: 18x8 +42
Weight if available: Not sure
Price paid and from where:$323.63 (exact price of rims) From Discount Tire Direct tires 215/45/R18
Pros:Looks good, and matches perfect with the paint lol
Cons: Larger wheels are more prone to curb rash and dents and i know that first hand now that i got a couple
Final verdict: Really changed the appearance of my car big time....
Pics on the car:
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