Ganty Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi guys was thinking of getting some 19 vortex rs been looking on the forums and noticed some people having issues with the lacquer coming off . So cant decide if its worth it or not? has anyone had any problems ? also i will be running stock suspension and j spec brakes but maybe upgrading to uk and wanted to know which is the best size to fit with no rubbing etc. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 As an alternative,w hat about these, the KEI Kruze? http://www.keiracing.com/wheels_kruze.html http://www.keiracing.com/images/big_wheel_kruzesilver.jpg We've fitted these to some Honda's and Subarus without any quality issues, but the owners do tend to keep the cars in question very clean using the usual main branded products. To clear UK brakes you will need 17" wheels at the least but i suspect you will be going down the 18" route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganty Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Thay look very similar but stilll think that the vortex 's look better. Are these supposed to be a better wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 KEI are Japanese made but not seriously expensive either like many think. They are supposed to be lighter and better quality than the usual aftermarket wheels commonly retailed but they are not as good as the likes of Advan etc which are amongst the top of the Japanese wheel manufacturers and cost a lot. I was looking at the Mania/TeamDynamics Jade R myself as they look great but due to their quality issues I'll be going for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I would budget on a refurb for the Vortex R's when deciding what to buy.....something like £70 per wheel to have the lips stripped and laquered with something decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I believe that wheelmania wheel range are not all manufactured by the same original company. They are branded wheelmania rims, but they range from different suppliers. The vortex R's albeit easy on the eye are well known for poor laquer (more than likely down to them not being designed to work with our salty crap roads). The jade R's however are pretty good quality, and don't suffer the same issue as the vortex R's. The Monacos are also a better quality wheelmania rim as they have a stainless chrome rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gymbob Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Hi guys was thinking of getting some 19 vortex rs been looking on the forums and noticed some people having issues with the lacquer coming off . So cant decide if its worth it or not? has anyone had any problems ? also i will be running stock suspension and j spec brakes but maybe upgrading to uk and wanted to know which is the best size to fit with no rubbing etc. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Mate my wheels look like wheel mania ones but are first off a better make riverside, 2nd off deeper dish, 3rdly stronger.. i can't post on here though as im not a member if you want to see them look on the gtroc or sxoc or just email me and il send you some pics [email protected] That's all well and good mate, but riverside alloys are $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Gymbob, I'd be careful if I were you mate, you've been warned before about trying to sell goods on here without paying membership. If a mod see's this, you stand a good chance of losing what precious little free posts you have left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganty Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Really dont know what to do now guys i like the vortex r's but dont want to end up buying some brand new ones then in a years time or so need them refurbing! anybody got any other suggestions ? Think these look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have Vortex r's on mine. When I bought them the laquer was pretty good till I kerbed a wheel then as all laquered wheels do that have been kerbed lets water underneath. the ones UNKERBED were still as good as new 2 years later but I decided to have the kerbed one refurbed and stripped the laquer off all 4 and just keep ontop of them polishing them every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 i have a set of 19's vortex R's sat in the garage that need a refurb if your interested, rather then buying new? pm me if you like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganty Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 Still undicided but thanks for the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 i have some wheelmania alloys too, could never find out exactly what they are but i have the same issue, badly need a refurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Use a wheel cleaner called 'Bliberry' It can be diluted to whatever strength is needed.It doesn't contain harsh ingredients that can harm laquer or painted wheels.I also use Chemical Guys wheel wax.This might help to prevent damage.That said Vortex wheels seem to be prone to peeling.Almost bought a set,but didn't because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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