Uptight Wheel Analysis
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Uptight Wheel Analysis
So, for those of you who have seen me posting about my up coming wheel purchase, you can probably tell that I am waffling like a politician. I have a few options to consider and, having an analyst background so I have put together the following. If you were so inclined, your input would be appreciated.
Wheel Option: Ruff Racing R278
Size: 18x9.5/19x9.5
Pros: Low cost, easily available, nice looking
Cons: Weight, lower quality of chrome (appears not as elegant as others), some owners have reported needing spacers
Availability New: Yes
Availability Used: No
Wheel Cost: $900
Total Tire/Wheel/TPS/Lugs/Shipping Cost: $2,700 (non-custom chrome option)
Link: http://www.statuswheels.com/wheels/w...=46&brand_id=2
Note: May get ‘hyper black’ and pay for high quality chrome job
Wheel: CCW 505a/T10
Size: 18x10/19x11
Pros: High quality, more elegant, easily available
Cons: High cost, time for cleaning appears to be a concern for many owners
Availability New: Yes
Availability Used: Yes, limited
Wheel Cost: $2,600
Total Tire/Wheel/TPS/Lugs/Shipping Cost: $4,100
Link: http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...ay.php?id=505a
Note: Could also custom chrome wheels to get around cleaning problem
Other options considered:
diesel671's Imola's
http://www.bozeforged.com/ (Custom Made Wheel)
http://www.d2autosport.com (Sevas)
Thoughts anyone?
Wheel Option: Ruff Racing R278
Size: 18x9.5/19x9.5
Pros: Low cost, easily available, nice looking
Cons: Weight, lower quality of chrome (appears not as elegant as others), some owners have reported needing spacers
Availability New: Yes
Availability Used: No
Wheel Cost: $900
Total Tire/Wheel/TPS/Lugs/Shipping Cost: $2,700 (non-custom chrome option)
Link: http://www.statuswheels.com/wheels/w...=46&brand_id=2
Note: May get ‘hyper black’ and pay for high quality chrome job
Wheel: CCW 505a/T10
Size: 18x10/19x11
Pros: High quality, more elegant, easily available
Cons: High cost, time for cleaning appears to be a concern for many owners
Availability New: Yes
Availability Used: Yes, limited
Wheel Cost: $2,600
Total Tire/Wheel/TPS/Lugs/Shipping Cost: $4,100
Link: http://www.ccwheel.com/files/wheelpr...ay.php?id=505a
Note: Could also custom chrome wheels to get around cleaning problem
Other options considered:
diesel671's Imola's
http://www.bozeforged.com/ (Custom Made Wheel)
http://www.d2autosport.com (Sevas)
Thoughts anyone?
Last edited by faster68; Apr 5, 2008 at 09:57 PM. Reason: Fix link
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My recommendation - the CCWs. Excellent quality, great customer service. Yes the upkeep is more, but the looks are awesome.
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Very true!
CCW are by far the best bang for the buck, that said I love my iForged Aeros and considering what comparable HRE wheels cost, the iForged I have were a great value. I still had a hard time writing the checks for the wheels and tires but 3 years later, my wheels and tires (and flares) still make me smile!
So, don't scrimp on wheels, get what you want and you'll be happy for a long, long time. And the higher end wheels also have good resale value.
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I was in the same dilemma as you, except it was Cray Scorpions vs. CCW 505a.
I could easily buy the lower priced Crays, but after doing a lot of thinking I realized every time I looked at my car, I would be saying to myself, "The Crays look nice, but I really wish I had sprung for the CCWs'".
So of course I bought the CCWs'.
I could easily buy the lower priced Crays, but after doing a lot of thinking I realized every time I looked at my car, I would be saying to myself, "The Crays look nice, but I really wish I had sprung for the CCWs'".
So of course I bought the CCWs'.
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I was in the same dilemma as you, except it was Cray Scorpions vs. CCW 505a.
I could easily buy the lower priced Crays, but after doing a lot of thinking I realized every time I looked at my car, I would be saying to myself, "The Crays look nice, but I really wish I had sprung for the CCWs'".
So of course I bought the CCWs'.
I could easily buy the lower priced Crays, but after doing a lot of thinking I realized every time I looked at my car, I would be saying to myself, "The Crays look nice, but I really wish I had sprung for the CCWs'".
So of course I bought the CCWs'.
Cray and CCW are just like apple and orange to me
I would put Cray, Ruff, and stock repro in the same class.
