Lightweight Rims 4x108

[vr2turbo]

can use replica, but dont hantam-hantam the rims like forged rims....
Not all ppl use forged ori rim for performance, some go for looks....I see such cases on the road in Malaysia.


Just like cars with trd, nismo, HKS, R3, etc stickers. Mostly done-up to create the +100hp "looks" of the car, but in actual fact, the car is a standard ride.

For looks then yes, but if want lightweight then have to be original.....

 

[KenDiriwan]

You want to see how good an ori rim is compare the Enkei RPF01 with any of its replicas or copies or similarly designed rims from any company. Nothing is lighter than the original. Probably nothing is as strong too but if compared to my previous Advanti Storm series rim, Advanti is heavier but it was one helluva tough rim. Took all the accidental pot hole beatings without breaking a sweat.

Am sad everywhere are RPF01 replicas, am proud none of theirs as light as mine.

 

[vr2turbo]

Am sad everywhere are RPF01 replicas, am proud none of theirs as light as mine.

Difference between original and imitation......

 

[6UE5t]

Am sad everywhere are RPF01 replicas, am proud none of theirs as light as mine.

Yeah, I'm actually tempted to buy a set of used ori RPF1 due to the perfect size 17x9 Et45 but then there are so many replicas available! So I think I just stay with my current Prodrive coz at least I never seen even once on the road, not even replica ones.

 

[ken yeang]

If tight budget and for looks oni....go replica.

If got budget, but halfcut ori forged rims..

If got more budget, buy new ori forged rims...


Why?

My unker paid full for his halfcut ori TE37 rims, but discovered that 1 of the rim was damaged and repaired (then painted over. No wonder the rims looks so nice) before. Definitely no syoik oredi, and kept him worried even the rims were used ori rim. Donno if the repair was done correctly or safely.

The shop boss die-die insisted my unker damaged the after after the purchase...So no refund. Cilakak case....

 

[6UE5t]

If tight budget and for looks oni....go replica.

If got budget, but halfcut ori forged rims..

If got more budget, buy new ori forged rims...


Why?

My unker paid full for his halfcut ori TE37 rims, but discovered that 1 of the rim was damaged and repaired (then painted over. No wonder the rims looks so nice) before. Definitely no syoik oredi, and kept him worried even the rims were used ori rim. Donno if the repair was done correctly or safely.

The shop boss die-die insisted my unker damaged the after after the purchase...So no refund. Cilakak case....

I'd say if got tight budget still go for ori but those cheaper ones like Enkei Tuning, Advanti, or Lenso. If still cannot afford those level of rims then just don't buy.

Got a bit more budget, can buy used cast ori Japan rims.
Got a bit more then go used ori forged, or new cast ori Japan rims.
Got a lot of budget then buy new forged ones.

 

[vr2turbo]

If tight budget and for looks oni....go replica.

If got budget, but halfcut ori forged rims..

If got more budget, buy new ori forged rims...


Why?

My unker paid full for his halfcut ori TE37 rims, but discovered that 1 of the rim was damaged and repaired (then painted over. No wonder the rims looks so nice) before. Definitely no syoik oredi, and kept him worried even the rims were used ori rim. Donno if the repair was done correctly or safely.

The shop boss die-die insisted my unker damaged the after after the purchase...So no refund. Cilakak case....

Always the case, they wash their hands and put blame on others.....

Rims repair if dented only it is safe to use, but I have seen cracked rims being repaired. After respray cannot see the difference but very dangerous to use.....

 

[marv3]

Whoaaaaaaa.....Good info and sharing here.....Cun la.....Now i know.....

But must go through the difficulty of.......... PCD 4x108......Hahahahahahah

 

[TitanRev]

Marv, I have the same experience as you do. My ex 206 also on PCD108. What I did was i bought the rim I wanted then together with the stock rim. It was brought to a machine shop in Jln Chan Sow Lin to have a set of Aluminium Alloy adapter made. I change my PCD from 108 to 100. Front thickness was half inch and the rear 1 inch. I ran with this setup until I sold my car and recently I was tagged in a pic as the car was spotted in Kuantan. It still have the adapter spacer but owner has changed to another set of rims.

I have used Advanti, replica rims before and Izso was kind enough to say I'm nuts/crazy for using replica rims on track. Yup. I was running replica rims on track days and time attack but I've already moved away from replica rims reason is they are light even lighter than Advanti but be prepared to pay for the higher price. Advanti are good rims and I have no regret on using them previously on my ex car. You can find used cast japan rims like the 57C or the WORKS CR Kai..etc..Forged rims are more expensive but they are still prone to dents and crack if they are hit hard.

Just slowly shop for your rims, no need to hurry. Cheers.

 

[ken yeang]

Always the case, they wash their hands and put blame on others.....

Rims repair if dented only it is safe to use, but I have seen cracked rims being repaired. After respray cannot see the difference but very dangerous to use.....

hahaha, unless examine the rims using x-ray machine........to detect any micro cracks, etc. Like CSI oredi.....

The cheating boss of the rim shop sure gonna pissed and worried....

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Marv, I have the same experience as you do. My ex 206 also on PCD108. What I did was i bought the rim I wanted then together with the stock rim. It was brought to a machine shop in Jln Chan Sow Lin to have a set of Aluminium Alloy adapter made. I change my PCD from 108 to 100. Front thickness was half inch and the rear 1 inch. I ran with this setup until I sold my car and recently I was tagged in a pic as the car was spotted in Kuantan. It still have the adapter spacer but owner has changed to another set of rims.

I have used Advanti, replica rims before and Izso was kind enough to say I'm nuts/crazy for using replica rims on track. Yup. I was running replica rims on track days and time attack but I've already moved away from replica rims reason is they are light even lighter than Advanti but be prepared to pay for the higher price. Advanti are good rims and I have no regret on using them previously on my ex car. You can find used cast japan rims like the 57C or the WORKS CR Kai..etc..Forged rims are more expensive but they are still prone to dents and crack if they are hit hard.

Just slowly shop for your rims, no need to hurry. Cheers.

That is right...
Slowly shop for rims to get the cun-cun ones.
The "slow" also implies one to spend enuf time and to save lots of dough to make make huge payment.

 

[vr2turbo]

hahaha, unless examine the rims using x-ray machine........to detect any micro cracks, etc. Like CSI oredi.....

The cheating boss of the rim shop sure gonna pissed and worried....

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That is right...
Slowly shop for rims to get the cun-cun ones.
The "slow" also implies one to spend enuf time and to save lots of dough to make make huge payment.

Problem is naked eye cannot tell the difference but user can be in danger because the shop want good profit....

PCD 108 have how slowly slowly shop for it....

 

[marv3]

Marv, I have the same experience as you do. My ex 206 also on PCD108. What I did was i bought the rim I wanted then together with the stock rim. It was brought to a machine shop in Jln Chan Sow Lin to have a set of Aluminium Alloy adapter made. I change my PCD from 108 to 100. Front thickness was half inch and the rear 1 inch. I ran with this setup until I sold my car and recently I was tagged in a pic as the car was spotted in Kuantan. It still have the adapter spacer but owner has changed to another set of rims.

I have used Advanti, replica rims before and Izso was kind enough to say I'm nuts/crazy for using replica rims on track. Yup. I was running replica rims on track days and time attack but I've already moved away from replica rims reason is they are light even lighter than Advanti but be prepared to pay for the higher price. Advanti are good rims and I have no regret on using them previously on my ex car. You can find used cast japan rims like the 57C or the WORKS CR Kai..etc..Forged rims are more expensive but they are still prone to dents and crack if they are hit hard.

Just slowly shop for your rims, no need to hurry. Cheers.

Thank you for your input TitanRev. Appreciate it yo.....

How heavy is your adapter ya? Agak-agak for the 1inch ones.....

I shall take my time to look at my rims. If cannot, then just follow your step and do the adaptors

 

[TitanRev]

Thank you for your input TitanRev. Appreciate it yo.....

How heavy is your adapter ya? Agak-agak for the 1inch ones.....

I shall take my time to look at my rims. If cannot, then just follow your step and do the adaptors

I forgot how much was the weight but I won't say it's too heavy or light. Thing with adapters is you need to use good material to begin with and a good machine shop that would machine it with high precision and balanced it. The shop I sent to was making adapters for old VW beetle.

Some go for steel to make adapters but I don't really recommend that coz it's heavy and it rust. I try to find back my album if there's pic of the spacer on my car. That would help.

 

[ken yeang]

Steel adapters are almost half price of aluminium ones. But, aluminium ones wont be so expensive...
Oso, make sure the studs used are good quality ones.

 

[vr2turbo]

I forgot how much was the weight but I won't say it's too heavy or light. Thing with adapters is you need to use good material to begin with and a good machine shop that would machine it with high precision and balanced it. The shop I sent to was making adapters for old VW beetle.

Some go for steel to make adapters but I don't really recommend that coz it's heavy and it rust. I try to find back my album if there's pic of the spacer on my car. That would help.

Don't play play with inferior material, later the wheel fly out.....

 

[marv3]

Hey guys.....I just found out the product code for my rims.....Can anyone advise what the offset is from this number? 8J18CH4-34

I am not sure if the offset is -34mm or +34mm. From the number it looks like -34mm. But since i was told that MOST cars manufacture now will use positive offset, i am not sure now. And plus, my rims is sitting inside the fender, which means is positive offset right?

Do advise.

 

[Izso]

Hey guys.....I just found out the product code for my rims.....Can anyone advise what the offset is from this number? 8J18CH4-34

I am not sure if the offset is -34mm or +34mm. From the number it looks like -34mm. But since i was told that MOST cars manufacture now will use positive offset, i am not sure now. And plus, my rims is sitting inside the fender, which means is positive offset right?

Do advise.

Code : 8J18CH4-34

8 : inside width of the rim in inches
J : Flange profile (J shaped)
18 : Outside diameter, same as tyre diameter (inches)
CH : Profile of safety device for fitment of the lip of the tyre
4 : number of lugnut holes
34 : Offset in mm.

Got this off a Peugeot website. So it looks like it's +34 cuz if it were -34 it'd be pretty deep dish. But since it's not, it's probably +34.

 

[vr2turbo]

Actually +34 for your car means the hub is set further in. Most other cars are 40 plus PCD

 

[KenDiriwan]

Hey guys.....I just found out the product code for my rims.....Can anyone advise what the offset is from this number? 8J18CH4-34

I am not sure if the offset is -34mm or +34mm. From the number it looks like -34mm. But since i was told that MOST cars manufacture now will use positive offset, i am not sure now. And plus, my rims is sitting inside the fender, which means is positive offset right?

Do advise.

Positive.
Negative offset wheel will have bowl look.

Here's an example of low/negative offset wheel:

And here's positive

 

[marv3]

So now we have established that my stock rims offset is +34mm and i still have 20mm of gap to the fender, so i need to look for rims with +14mm offset in order for the rims to be flushed with the fender?? Correct ah?