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They are on Rays site but I think they are volks. I am looking for the progressiv in one piece or the two piece in a 19x8.5 and 19x11. What is the weight on these wheels and will they use the factory tpms? I read the 2 piece are a magnesium center? Looking for the split 5 spoke similar to the factory amg wheels
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They are on Rays site but I think they are volks. I am looking for the progressiv in one piece or the two piece in a 19x8.5 and 19x11. What is the weight on these wheels and will they use the factory tpms? I read the 2 piece are a magnesium center? Looking for the split 5 spoke similar to the factory amg wheels
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They are on Rays site but I think they are volks. I am looking for the progressiv in one piece or the two piece in a 19x8.5 and 19x11. What is the weight on these wheels and will they use the factory tpms? I read the 2 piece are a magnesium center? Looking for the split 5 spoke similar to the factory amg wheels
Those 'progressiv' are nice and I think would really suit the E55. Thing is I can get Volks/Rays a lot cheaper down here in NZ than importing from the States. I'm trying to get more info.on weight / colours etc. I went through the 2006/2007 catalogue for all Japanese made wheels with my Japanese friend and he told me that there are only 2 companies in Japan and they make ALL the wheels!! I know they have 19x8.5 with +35 available (5x112). Could someone tell me what are the correct offsets for the W211 E55 using 19x 8.5 and 19x 10. Is it 245/35/19 ET30 and 275/30/19 ET33...is that correct and ok with a lowered car? Thanks.
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Ok, just got a call. The Volk Racing 'Progressiv" only come in 19x 8.5 ET35 and 19x 9.5 ET38. Colour is like in the picture, lip is approx. 2.5" in the rear and is polished, weight is 9-10kg front and 10-11kg rear. Price is $3500USD.
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According to Volk USA, there is a 19x10.5 et22 available.
Weight is about 20lb for the 8.5 et35 front and 22lbs for the 10.5 et22 rear.
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He has not heard of the 10.5 (you sure its 5 x 112) The ET22 surely would be way to aggressive. Do you have any pictures of an E55 with 'Progressiv' wheels in 19".
I think I'm going to go with the Volk 'Progressiv' as landed here in NZ thay are 1/2 the price of the HRE. If I was living in the States I probably would have got the HRE 597r.
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Hi Jeremy.
He has not heard of the 10.5 (you sure its 5 x 112) The ET22 surely would be way to aggressive. Do you have any pictures of an E55 with 'Progressiv' wheels in 19".
I think I'm going to go with the Volk 'Progressiv' as landed here in NZ thay are 1/2 the price of the HRE. If I was living in the States I probably would have got the HRE 597r.
He has not heard of the 10.5 (you sure its 5 x 112) The ET22 surely would be way to aggressive. Do you have any pictures of an E55 with 'Progressiv' wheels in 19".
I think I'm going to go with the Volk 'Progressiv' as landed here in NZ thay are 1/2 the price of the HRE. If I was living in the States I probably would have got the HRE 597r.
I have asked Volk if there is a less aggressive offset in the 10.5 5x112. The 22et was for BiTurbo's SL65.
Unfortunately we nor Volk have any pics of the Progressiv's on a W211 E55 but I bet it'd look great.
Happy turkey holiday all!
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Ah ok, thanks. Happy turkey day to you to. I lived in FLL for 15 years and have US Citizenship. Can't find anyone down here to celebrate thanksgiving with...oh well it's bbq season down here anyway.
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Word is the R34 is for sale again!! Hey, if you come down can you throw a set of wheels and tires in your suitcase and sneak them through customs.
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This WAS the Spec.
NISSAN SKYLINE GTR34 M SPEC NUR
YEAR 2002
1 OF 250 FINAL EDITION (ONLY EXAMPLE IN NZ)
ENGINE, COOLING, EXHAUST:
HKS GT2530 TURBO'S x2
HKS TURBO ACTUATORS
HKS RACING AIRFILTER SUCTION KIT
HKS FUEL RAIL
SARD 720cc INJECTORS
SARD FUEL REGULATOR
HKS F-CON V PRO ECU
NEKO AIR/FUEL AMP GUAGE
NISMO INTAKE MANIFOLD
SARD AIR CORRECTOR TANK
ARC OIL CATCH TANK
NISSAN BNR33 FRONT & REAR DIFFS. (4.11)
NISMO SPORT OIL COOLER
MINES BIG CAPACITY FUEL PUMP
MINES SUPER CAMSHAFT (1N. 252 EX. 252 LIFT 10.05)
MINES S/S SUPER TURBINE OUTLET PRO2
TOMEI 1.2MM METAL HEAD GASKET
MINES CAM GEARS
MINES CAM COVER OIL BAFFLE PLATE
HKS EVC4 BOOST CONTROLLER
HKS S/S INTERCOOLER PIPING KIT
NISMO G MAX SPEC2 TWIN PLATE CLUTCH
MINES S/S FRONT PIPE PRO2
MINES TITANIUM VX PRO EXHAUST
TOMEI FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULATOR
NISMO MFD VER. 2
NISMO SPORT RADIATOR
NISMO SPORT INTERCOOLER
NISMO AIR INLET PIPE
NISMO CAM BELT
NISMO OIL PAN BAFFLE PLATE
NISMO FRONT / REAR SWAY BARS
HKS KANSAI T-BAR
BRAKES:
ENDLESS 6 POT RACING BRAKES
WHEELS, TYRES, BODY:
NISMO 19" x10.5" LMGT4
GOODYEAR F1 GS-D3 275x30x19
NISMO BODY KIT
SUSPENSION:
ROBERUTA HEIGHT ADJUST WITH REMOTE (60MM RAISE)
TOP SECRET / AROGOSTA (10F 8R) COILOVER & 14 WAY ADJUSTMENT
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Rays/Volk from my understanding are planning on making wheels for the euro market. They already have wheels for BMW.
And when I was looking for wheels for the CL, they had told me that in Jan/Feb they would have 20" TEs ready to order from Japan.
And when I was looking for wheels for the CL, they had told me that in Jan/Feb they would have 20" TEs ready to order from Japan.
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Hate to go off-topic, kiwie55amg, but I was wondering if you kept the stock rods and pistons on your Skyline build?
Back on topic, did you decide on the wheels?
Back on topic, did you decide on the wheels?
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Leaning toward the 19" Volks as they are light and strong and I think would not look out of place on the E55 (AMG'ish look with some dish)...and 8-10 lbs lighter per corner.
After searching the forums I find it a bit strange that a lot of people say Volk/Rays are great wheels but how can you put a JDM wheel on a Merc. or Euro car...its like putting a Brabus wheel on a Lexus. My argument is couldn't you say the same thing on just about every wheel manufacturer, incl. HRE.
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