is sportsmax crap??? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

OdessaS13 · 03-09-2006, 08:38 PM

well i was surfin and stumbled upon some sports max 17x9. frankly ive never heard of the company nor those wheels. the infamous zilvia search yielded jack-shit (maybe im not lookin hard enough). anyways to the point, are they another ricer company and what material are they made of. 540 for 17x9 +35 offset doesnt seem to bad and they look pretty decent with nice lip. anyways who heard of them and are they crap? (street/ autocross (soon hopefully) purpose)
-Mike

95zilvia · 03-09-2006, 08:43 PM

yes.

12345678

projectRDM · 03-09-2006, 08:50 PM

Based on what?

I know two locals who run their wheels, good quality for the price but of course they are significantly heavier than a higher priced comparable wheel, if this is ok with the buyer than they're fine.

Team Rootbeer · 03-09-2006, 08:56 PM

i had a set....very heavy, but they look great, and are pretty strong...never bent one and the roads are pretty horrible around here
offsets suck though
ok for 4 lug i guess
i liked mine overall

TampaLinc · 03-09-2006, 08:59 PM

Good bang for the buck.
They are inexpensive and they look pretty good, but they are heavy.
If you are looking for a light weight performance wheel, then they are a no go.
If you are on a budget and just getting into race events then go for it. You probably won't notice a difference in the way the vehicles handles with heavier wheels. Just get good tires.

infinitexsound · 03-09-2006, 09:01 PM

sure why not, theyre ok... but dont think ur like super JDM tizzight when u install them..

SimpleSexy180 · 03-09-2006, 09:21 PM

buy some and try it out.

MurdarioStomp · 03-09-2006, 10:20 PM

got a few friend with em...theyre heavy. thats about it...pretty heavy

HyperTek · 03-09-2006, 10:22 PM

heavy as fawk yo!!

OdessaS13 · 03-09-2006, 10:31 PM

i was more concerened with quality, weight is not as big issue. i was more lening towards stuctural integrity quality because they are multi pattern drilled 4x100/4x114.3. im going to try looking in the pic thread for pics, if anyone has pics meanwhile mounted on s13 id appreciate it. i still have to recoupe from my coilover expense until can start to think of getting wheels + good tires meanwhile the stock re950's are doing a great job for what they are worth.

Quote:

sure why not, theyre ok... but dont think ur like super JDM tizzight when u install them..

...

insult lol

edit:

imo they dont look bad at all

khmerguy618 · 03-09-2006, 10:43 PM

my friend has em, like everyone says, they're pretty heavy but, if ur looking for some cheap rims w/ some cheater lip its all good. they look pretty clean in 18x9.5 and 17x9, i think ebay has the set for like 450

OdessaS13 · 03-09-2006, 10:47 PM

yes thats were i found them but dont even want to mention e-gay.
explain "cheater-lip"
yay for me post #400

Gnnr · 03-09-2006, 11:15 PM

I want their new 0 offset wheels to beat on in a 17x9. But I find the title of their website halarious. "Sport Max Racing The Pursuit of Lightweight Wheels". lmfao!

WTF are they thinking?

BTW, why the hell do they only sell the 962 in staggered arrangement? :ghey:

REDSH!FT · 03-09-2006, 11:18 PM

Think just a hair over 25 lbs a wheel

Comparable wheels in that size/price range are <20 lbs

95zilvia · 03-09-2006, 11:52 PM

So yes, they suck.

supportTHEezln · 03-09-2006, 11:52 PM

25 lbs isn't that heavy, that's like a 18 weight that isn't too heavy. I say go for it, they're cheap.

OdessaS13 · 03-09-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDSH!FT

Think just a hair over 25 lbs a wheel

Comparable wheels in that size/price range are <20 lbs

which ones are you speaking of?

SoSideways · 03-10-2006, 12:06 AM

Those 962s.

They are heavy indeed. Much heavier than HOEzigens.

But you don't get lip on HOEzigens.

axiomatik · 03-10-2006, 11:21 AM

Look in the 4-lug wheel thread, there are several pictures of those rims in gunmetal with the polished lip. They look alright, but too heavy for my tastes. There was also a thread a week or two ago about a new wheel from them in 15x7 +0, I think 'sportmax' was in the title.

HyperTek · 03-10-2006, 12:26 PM

you want cheap wheels, get 5zigen FN01rc... those are cheap and quality rims. You want cheap heavy rims that every 4lug lowballer has, get sportmax.

I got fn01 becuase they are cheap, you can buy them used in pairs then buy another pair later when you have the money cuz people always selling them.

Wieght should be a major concern if you are looking for track wheels, becuase your powerband will not feel that great with heavy wheels.

OdessaS13 · 03-10-2006, 01:51 PM

k zilvia peepz tnx for replys and input. i just wanted a diff. route since fn's are so damn common. nice wheel's but just too common. i feel like sportsmax is the "knockoff megan racing" of wheels so i dont think ill be going that route either.

REDSH!FT · 03-10-2006, 02:11 PM

Well here's my comparison.

17x9 +35....25.5lbs for something like $480 a set on Ebay

17x9 +17....20.5lbs for $544 shipped from us

Spending $16 a corner to save 5 lbs of rotating mass? priceless

articdragon192 · 03-10-2006, 03:28 PM

Don't want fns? Get A-Techs.

phreze · 03-10-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDSH!FT

Well here's my comparison.

17x9 +35....25.5lbs for something like $480 a set on Ebay

17x9 +17....20.5lbs for $544 shipped from us

Spending $16 a corner to save 5 lbs of rotating mass? priceless

True except he has 4 lug.

OdessaS13 · 03-10-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDSH!FT

Well here's my comparison.

17x9 +35....25.5lbs for something like $480 a set on Ebay

17x9 +17....20.5lbs for $544 shipped from us

Spending $16 a corner to save 5 lbs of rotating mass? priceless

yes i think i already pm'ed and tried to get you guys to do 4 lug because i loved the weapons but it wasn't possible. my search continues but it will be a few month's before i will do wheels since i want to get wheels+tires at the same time. more interested in 17x8's non-staggered though so just weighing out options for now

Silverbullet · 03-10-2006, 05:27 PM

if you dont care about weight, go ahead and snag them. They look bad ass for sure.

axiomatik · 03-10-2006, 07:38 PM

8 inch is too narrow, get 9's instead (says the guy with 17x7's)

OptionZero · 03-10-2006, 10:19 PM

they won't clear coilovers...and they are, like others said, ridiculously heavy.

pretty much means its not worth a second look performance wise, but you can buy them to improve your own ego and perception of worth. In other words...buying rims for the sake of buying rims

might as well get MUSTANG COBRA wheels, which come in 4 lug, and 17x9 +20 for around 400 bucks, under 500 shipped on ebay.

Nizzan4u2nv · 03-10-2006, 10:39 PM

I have them in gold. Theyre a decent wheel, especially for the price. Heavy yes, but my work emotion cr kai with 225/40/18 kuhmo 711 werent that much heavier then those with 215/45/17, cant even tell a difference driving. Are you really worried about weight that much? Its not like youre going to road race with these wheels where it would actually matter. Daily drive, who really gives a damn. Its not like its so heavy that you cant spin them. There are work and volk wheels that weigh just as much, yet you dont see people complaining about them. Also, all tires dont weigh the same either. Falken st115 weigh 4lbs more then a ziex 512 in 215/45/17 (23.7 vs 19.8)but people dont complain about it. Point is I think theyre worth it for beater's.

Pro: nice lip, decent style face
Cons: on the heavy side, whack offset

In the end, it doesnt matter what any of us think. Its your car, your money and your decision. If it suits you, get it. If not, then dont. Dont always let peoples opinions justify your decisions.

Ricks15 · 03-10-2006, 10:52 PM

i dont care if people talk crap about this company there designs are bad ass!!!

03-09-2006, 08:38 PM	#1
OdessaS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cali Age: 35 Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is sportsmax crap??? well i was surfin and stumbled upon some sports max 17x9. frankly ive never heard of the company nor those wheels. the infamous zilvia search yielded jack-shit (maybe im not lookin hard enough). anyways to the point, are they another ricer company and what material are they made of. 540 for 17x9 +35 offset doesnt seem to bad and they look pretty decent with nice lip. anyways who heard of them and are they crap? (street/ autocross (soon hopefully) purpose) -Mike __________________ 1992 240sx 5 spd. - Sold / 02 Maxima Se

03-09-2006, 09:01 PM	#6
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 39 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sure why not, theyre ok... but dont think ur like super JDM tizzight when u install them.. __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

03-09-2006, 10:20 PM	#8
MurdarioStomp Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	got a few friend with em...theyre heavy. thats about it...pretty heavy __________________ www.ohiodrifting.com

03-09-2006, 10:22 PM	#9
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	heavy as fawk yo!! __________________ Keep it Classy

03-09-2006, 10:43 PM	#11
khmerguy618 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 408 san jeezy CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,001 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	my friend has em, like everyone says, they're pretty heavy but, if ur looking for some cheap rims w/ some cheater lip its all good. they look pretty clean in 18x9.5 and 17x9, i think ebay has the set for like 450 __________________ Watch speed channel 12/9 @7.30PM for drifting at HIN! [email protected] IF you bought stuff from me write me a review HERE \|\|VEXMOTORSPORTS \|\| DMAX-USA \|\| RPS CLUTCH \|\| BAB AUTOBODY\|\|

03-09-2006, 08:43 PM	#2
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes. 12345678

03-09-2006, 08:50 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Based on what? I know two locals who run their wheels, good quality for the price but of course they are significantly heavier than a higher priced comparable wheel, if this is ok with the buyer than they're fine.

03-09-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
TampaLinc Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good bang for the buck. They are inexpensive and they look pretty good, but they are heavy. If you are looking for a light weight performance wheel, then they are a no go. If you are on a budget and just getting into race events then go for it. You probably won't notice a difference in the way the vehicles handles with heavier wheels. Just get good tires.

03-09-2006, 09:21 PM	#7
SimpleSexy180 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cal Posts: 4,750 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: SimpleSexy180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	buy some and try it out.

03-09-2006, 10:47 PM	#12
OdessaS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cali Age: 35 Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes thats were i found them but dont even want to mention e-gay. explain "cheater-lip" yay for me post #400 __________________ 1992 240sx 5 spd. - Sold / 02 Maxima Se

03-09-2006, 11:15 PM	#13
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I want their new 0 offset wheels to beat on in a 17x9. But I find the title of their website halarious. "Sport Max Racing The Pursuit of Lightweight Wheels". lmfao! WTF are they thinking? BTW, why the hell do they only sell the 962 in staggered arrangement? :ghey:

03-09-2006, 11:18 PM	#14
REDSH!FT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax County VA Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Think just a hair over 25 lbs a wheel Comparable wheels in that size/price range are <20 lbs

03-09-2006, 11:52 PM	#15
95zilvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95zilvia Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So yes, they suck.

03-09-2006, 11:52 PM	#16
supportTHEezln Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 36 Posts: 552 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	25 lbs isn't that heavy, that's like a 18 weight that isn't too heavy. I say go for it, they're cheap.

03-10-2006, 12:06 AM	#18
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Those 962s. They are heavy indeed. Much heavier than HOEzigens. But you don't get lip on HOEzigens.

03-10-2006, 11:21 AM	#19
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Look in the 4-lug wheel thread, there are several pictures of those rims in gunmetal with the polished lip. They look alright, but too heavy for my tastes. There was also a thread a week or two ago about a new wheel from them in 15x7 +0, I think 'sportmax' was in the title. __________________

03-10-2006, 12:26 PM	#20
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you want cheap wheels, get 5zigen FN01rc... those are cheap and quality rims. You want cheap heavy rims that every 4lug lowballer has, get sportmax. I got fn01 becuase they are cheap, you can buy them used in pairs then buy another pair later when you have the money cuz people always selling them. Wieght should be a major concern if you are looking for track wheels, becuase your powerband will not feel that great with heavy wheels. __________________ Keep it Classy

03-10-2006, 01:51 PM	#21
OdessaS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cali Age: 35 Posts: 708 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	k zilvia peepz tnx for replys and input. i just wanted a diff. route since fn's are so damn common. nice wheel's but just too common. i feel like sportsmax is the "knockoff megan racing" of wheels so i dont think ill be going that route either. __________________ 1992 240sx 5 spd. - Sold / 02 Maxima Se

03-10-2006, 02:11 PM	#22
REDSH!FT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax County VA Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well here's my comparison. 17x9 +35....25.5lbs for something like $480 a set on Ebay 17x9 +17....20.5lbs for $544 shipped from us Spending $16 a corner to save 5 lbs of rotating mass? priceless

03-10-2006, 03:28 PM	#23
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 35 Posts: 6,789 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Don't want fns? Get A-Techs.

03-10-2006, 07:38 PM	#27
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	8 inch is too narrow, get 9's instead (says the guy with 17x7's) __________________

03-10-2006, 10:19 PM	#28
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	they won't clear coilovers...and they are, like others said, ridiculously heavy. pretty much means its not worth a second look performance wise, but you can buy them to improve your own ego and perception of worth. In other words...buying rims for the sake of buying rims might as well get MUSTANG COBRA wheels, which come in 4 lug, and 17x9 +20 for around 400 bucks, under 500 shipped on ebay.

03-10-2006, 10:39 PM	#29
Nizzan4u2nv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have them in gold. Theyre a decent wheel, especially for the price. Heavy yes, but my work emotion cr kai with 225/40/18 kuhmo 711 werent that much heavier then those with 215/45/17, cant even tell a difference driving. Are you really worried about weight that much? Its not like youre going to road race with these wheels where it would actually matter. Daily drive, who really gives a damn. Its not like its so heavy that you cant spin them. There are work and volk wheels that weigh just as much, yet you dont see people complaining about them. Also, all tires dont weigh the same either. Falken st115 weigh 4lbs more then a ziex 512 in 215/45/17 (23.7 vs 19.8)but people dont complain about it. Point is I think theyre worth it for beater's. Pro: nice lip, decent style face Cons: on the heavy side, whack offset In the end, it doesnt matter what any of us think. Its your car, your money and your decision. If it suits you, get it. If not, then dont. Dont always let peoples opinions justify your decisions. __________________

03-10-2006, 10:52 PM	#30
Ricks15 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 1,661 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i dont care if people talk crap about this company there designs are bad ass!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode