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Old May 14, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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Default Best Deal on Volk Wheels - Who/Where?

I'm looking for a new set of (4) Volk TE-37 CUP Wheels 16x7 +35 offset, 4 Hole, PCD 100. Color = Bronze.

I'm hoping someone can find me a good hookup.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

-Pete

Old May 14, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Contact Island MotorSports. They deal with alot of Scion people.

(714) 522-7457
Old May 15, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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There was a ScionLife member who recently had a note in his sig that he could get a killer deal on Volks.

I'm hoping he'll chime in, too.

-Pete
Old May 15, 2006 | 04:06 AM
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+35mm is meh...not worth spending the money, imo.
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Originally Posted by MattyRattyPoo
Contact Island MotorSports. They deal with alot of Scion people.

(714) 522-7457
They don't list ANY wheels on their website.

-Pete
Old May 15, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mikochu
+35mm is meh...not worth spending the money, imo.
MEH???

I'm mounting 225/45-16 Yokohama A048 competition tires on Volk forged racing wheels. The tires have a section width of 8.8" and a tread width of 8.9". I don't think I can go much further on the offsets.

The LE/TEs are extremely light for their size, and as far as I know- the A048 tires are the best tires money can buy (also the most expensive).

Can YOUR tires and wheels keep up with these?

-Pete
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4
Originally Posted by MattyRattyPoo
Contact Island MotorSports. They deal with alot of Scion people.

(714) 522-7457
They don't list ANY wheels on their website.

-Pete
You gotta call. Thats why there is a #.
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4
Originally Posted by mikochu
+35mm is meh...not worth spending the money, imo.
MEH???

I'm mounting 225/45-16 Yokohama A048 competition tires on Volk forged racing wheels. The tires have a section width of 8.9" and a tread width of 8.9". I don't think I can go much further on the offsets.

The LEs are extremely light for their size, and as far as I know- the A048 tires are the best tires money can buy (also the most expensive).

Can YOUR tires and wheels keep up with these?

-Pete
I meant no harm in my comment...jeez

I forgot you're going to track/slalom your xA...nor did I know you were going to mount A048s () on them. I take back what I said. I don't even think my CV joints can keep up with those tires, though..haha
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Originally Posted by SR20DE_MAN
http://www.importhookup.com/forums/showthread.php?s=3e8e68028de5cdaeb4fcbdd370672645&threadid=22

^ Try there. ( ^_^)
Thanks!

They've got pretty good prices. Of course the only Volk wheel NOT listed on their site is the TE37 CUP.

I'll give them a call.

-Pete
Old May 15, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mikochu
I meant no harm in my comment...jeez

I forgot you're going to track/slalom your xA...nor did I know you were going to mount A048s () on them. I take back what I said. I don't even think my CV joints can keep up with those tires, though..haha
No harm done.

I'm actually concerned about the car rolling over in a corner- because I doubt it's going to slide!

-Pete
Old May 15, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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I lucked out, big time!

I got an offer so good- I can't say from who or where, but I might be able to tell you how much at a later time.

I think I'll be getting the wheels at dealer cost, but I'm not sure yet.

I'll let you guys know if & when I get the wheels.

-Pete
Old May 17, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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BAD NEWS!!!

Even though the Cup wheels are on Volk's official website (Ray's), and a bunch of aftermarket sites- the wheels have been discontinued.

Unless I buy 5 sets (20 identical wheels), then it's okay.

I'll have to decide between importing the wheels from Japan, or choosing a different style.

-Pete
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mean da dope.
Old May 19, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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so did anyone actually find a good dealer... I love the GT-7s and I'd like to get 18x8 or 8.5 but friggen $2k is ridiculous, I think I'm even gonna end up going with some cheaper SportMax rims or somethin.
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^ $2K for some 18" Volk wheels is a damn good price. You'd figure they'd be closer to $3K.
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