Volk Racing TE-37 wheels for Porsche
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I think I saw this announced some time ago but I just ran into some again. The Ray's Engineering Volk Racing TE-37 Ultra-Lightweight 6 spoke wheels are available for late offset Porsches (50mm offset, 5x130 pattern). Construction is hot forged 6061. Only current sizes are 18x8.5 and 18x10 (perfect for 944/968). Weight is 17-18 lbs per 18" wheel depending on width. Only available in White or Bronze (they really need to add silver or anthracite). MSRP looks like just under $700/each. Here's a pic:
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Don't discount the bronze wheel. It is very attractive on many different color cars. Attached are two shots from the '03 Rays catalog. In the application chart - divide the Yen amount by 100 to get an approximation in $US.
The importer of Rays (and Volk) wheels here in the states is Mackin Industries. I have a good connection there. If anyone is interested, I can provide contact information.
The importer of Rays (and Volk) wheels here in the states is Mackin Industries. I have a good connection there. If anyone is interested, I can provide contact information.
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Homepage in English:
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
TE-37:
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...odel=070_TE37P
Also avalable in other colours for extra price,see text;click "size/price" for fitment.
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/indexe.html
TE-37:
http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/...odel=070_TE37P
Also avalable in other colours for extra price,see text;click "size/price" for fitment.
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For that much coin, wouldn't a set of Fikse, CCW, or Forgelines be better? They should be similar weight but they would be rebuildable.
Am I missing something here?
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Max, 3-piece rebuildability is very much over-rated in my opinion. Many times damage to a rim lip ends up damaging the center, and then you're stuck with a nice doorstop regardless how many pieces. How many rims have you seen take light damage, especially on the track? On the street I can see a lip bend or curb rash happening, but on the track, if it gets damaged, it's usually serious. Also, look at the cost of a repair with partial replacement on a 3-piece wheel, and you'll find you're not talking much difference in cost from just buying a new one of these. These are EXCELLENT wheels, incredibly strong and very light. Street pricing puts them in the same playground as the CCWs.
I just wish they came in ET55 and have not gotten far enough in my race car to contact them and request a custom wheel.
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I just wish they came in ET55 and have not gotten far enough in my race car to contact them and request a custom wheel.
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MSRP on a set of Fikse Profil 5S is just under 5K dollars in an 18/9 & 18/10.5. The TE37 is a fantastic wheel for 1/2 the price. Incredibly strong and LW. They have been a staple of the Japanese tuning crowd for years.
If money was not an issue a set of Bronze TE37s would look great on the 951.
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Originally Posted by Sam Lin
Max, 3-piece rebuildability is very much over-rated in my opinion. Many times damage to a rim lip ends up damaging the center, and then you're stuck with a nice doorstop regardless how many pieces. How many rims have you seen take light damage, especially on the track? On the street I can see a lip bend or curb rash happening, but on the track, if it gets damaged, it's usually serious. Also, look at the cost of a repair with partial replacement on a 3-piece wheel, and you'll find you're not talking much difference in cost from just buying a new one of these. These are EXCELLENT wheels, incredibly strong and very light. Street pricing puts them in the same playground as the CCWs.
I just wish they came in ET55 and have not gotten far enough in my race car to contact them and request a custom wheel.
Sam
I just wish they came in ET55 and have not gotten far enough in my race car to contact them and request a custom wheel.
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Im hoping in the new year Ill have the money to cough up for a set of these for me car, with good rubber... Advantage for me is theyre like a 30 min drive from my house, no shipping
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Originally Posted by macnewma
Cool...I stand corrected. I wonder why more 911 racers don't use them? Is it the usual aversion to Japanese parts?
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Originally Posted by macnewma
Those Kodiaks seem like a steal.
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