Raveann wheels

[Pank]

I found these wheels on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43957&item=7954900277&rd=1

with a spacer, they should look pretty nice on a black zenki.
the thing is, i've NEVER heard of this company, and a search on zilvia comes up with nothing. I went to their website (http://www.raveann.com) and it still appears to be slightly under construction.
Anyone know of anything about this company? They only make 3 types of wheels, so i'm led to believe they're renaming another companies wheels.

thanks in advance.

[SR240DET]

17x7 looks funny.....

[97DubTruck]

I mean they look alright but yeah 17x7 is pretty weak. My Volks were 17x 7.5 and were still kinda weird looking in the back.

Nope never heard of them but be that guy to be the first on zilvia with them and let us know if they suck.

[mk20116]

i'd get some bullit mustang wheels instead.

bit cheaper too.....but much better sizing

[kensreliableb18b]

ive heard of raveann. established a while ago. sizing is more towards hondas. i dont believe that person is an authorized dealer for raveann tho :nono:

[Blitzspec200sx]

The RAVEANN SERIES 101 look nice (also a works imitation)
Better sizes too. 18x8,5 but still a weak offset +43 :rolleyes:

[wootwoot]

I love how that rim is a total rip off of the professor. Get that and you have no shame.

[Pank]

I've realized that they're knockoffs of SSR Professors, as seen here:
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/images/WheelModels/ssr_professorsp1.png

now i start searching honda rice forums for new wheels

[atom]

I've realized that they're knockoffs of SSR Professors, as seen here:
http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/images/WheelModels/ssr_professorsp1.png

now i start searching honda rice forums for new wheels

I like how you say "honda rice forum" yet you choose to look for weaksauce knockoff wheels for your nissan. :ghey:

[katbak]

Ugly :-\
That picture looks liek theyre spraypainted or something

Ug...

[Pank]

I like how you say "honda rice forum" yet you choose to look for weaksauce knockoff wheels for your nissan. :ghey:

I am sorry that I do not ejaculate diamonds. As soon as i can provide pure liquid money from my tearducts, I will purchase wheels that are to your liking.

[ScottMan]

ive heard of raveann. established a while ago. sizing is more towards hondas. i dont believe that person is an authorized dealer for raveann tho :nono:
I actually emailed that guy a while ago to ask if Raveann was making more RWD sizes in that style and he told me he had no indication what sizes they were releasing but that they were working on "more sizes and applications". He also let me know that he runs a shop and is in fact an authorized dealer of said wheels.



As for the "get these wheels if you have no shame" comment...get a life. Even "JDM TyT3" stuff is knock-off. The URAS NS-01s are knock-offs of Nismo LM-GT4s (the differences are no smaller between the Nismos and URAS than between the Raveanns and SSRs) as are the Bee*Rs. Almost every company in Japan makes some sort of replica, whether almost identical or exaggerated in some parts of the OEM Kouki bumper on the S13. However, noone has a problem with those because it's JDM, y0!!! It's a ridiculous double standard. I'm not saying knock-offs are super cool but the fact is they exist and serve a large purpose. Body kits may be different, but 99 out of 100 people aren't going to buy Raveanns over SSRs because they're cheaper if they were seriously considering the SSRs. I have SSR Integrals on my other car and no matter how much I saw Konig Villains for $150/wheel I didn't care because I wanted SSRs. I'm willing to bet the poster isn't even considering SSRs so it's not going to hurt SSR (even though they're defunct anyway) for him to buy Raveanns.

Sorry for the stupid-long post...I just get annoyed with the knock-off double standard. :blah:

[nigel1]

it is bound to be said that....


if you want deep dish wheels you better have deep pockets..

I paid 2000 for my gramlight 57pro's, and if you want real professors with a nice dish, you are going to pay at least 1500 with out tires.

[SR240DET]

I actually emailed that guy a while ago to ask if Raveann was making more RWD sizes in that style and he told me he had no indication what sizes they were releasing but that they were working on "more sizes and applications". He also let me know that he runs a shop and is in fact an authorized dealer of said wheels.



As for the "get these wheels if you have no shame" comment...get a life. Even "JDM TyT3" stuff is knock-off. The URAS NS-01s are knock-offs of Nismo LM-GT4s (the differences are no smaller between the Nismos and URAS than between the Raveanns and SSRs) as are the Bee*Rs. Almost every company in Japan makes some sort of replica, whether almost identical or exaggerated in some parts of the OEM Kouki bumper on the S13. However, noone has a problem with those because it's JDM, y0!!! It's a ridiculous double standard. I'm not saying knock-offs are super cool but the fact is they exist and serve a large purpose. Body kits may be different, but 99 out of 100 people aren't going to buy Raveanns over SSRs because they're cheaper if they were seriously considering the SSRs. I have SSR Integrals on my other car and no matter how much I saw Konig Villains for $150/wheel I didn't care because I wanted SSRs. I'm willing to bet the poster isn't even considering SSRs so it's not going to hurt SSR (even though they're defunct anyway) for him to buy Raveanns.

Sorry for the stupid-long post...I just get annoyed with the knock-off double standard. :blah:



who cares... atlease those "JDM" knock offs have better size and offset..... those raveann wheels got FWD size and offset.. :keke: :keke:

[wootwoot]

Ok, those wheels are absolutely shit quality, cast which I hate, complete knock offs not furthering the market but infact are bad for it, the width is bad, the offset is bad, and they must weigh even more than the original Professor which is a fuckin beastly gross rim in the first place. Quit trying to put Honda wheels on a 240. Are those things even REAL two piece?


IF YOU HAVE NO SHAME YOU WILL BUY SHIT ASS WHEELS LIKE THAT. That statement is not flawed in any way possible. Not all rims are rip offs, those are designed to LOOK like other rims, big difference

[West]

Bah, there perfect for the WRX. High offset, and 7 to 7.5". WOOT!

[kensreliableb18b]

I actually emailed that guy a while ago to ask if Raveann was making more RWD sizes in that style and he told me he had no indication what sizes they were releasing but that they were working on "more sizes and applications". He also let me know that he runs a shop and is in fact an authorized dealer of said wheels.



As for the "get these wheels if you have no shame" comment...get a life. Even "JDM TyT3" stuff is knock-off. The URAS NS-01s are knock-offs of Nismo LM-GT4s (the differences are no smaller between the Nismos and URAS than between the Raveanns and SSRs) as are the Bee*Rs. Almost every company in Japan makes some sort of replica, whether almost identical or exaggerated in some parts of the OEM Kouki bumper on the S13. However, noone has a problem with those because it's JDM, y0!!! It's a ridiculous double standard. I'm not saying knock-offs are super cool but the fact is they exist and serve a large purpose. Body kits may be different, but 99 out of 100 people aren't going to buy Raveanns over SSRs because they're cheaper if they were seriously considering the SSRs. I have SSR Integrals on my other car and no matter how much I saw Konig Villains for $150/wheel I didn't care because I wanted SSRs. I'm willing to bet the poster isn't even considering SSRs so it's not going to hurt SSR (even though they're defunct anyway) for him to buy Raveanns.

Sorry for the stupid-long post...I just get annoyed with the knock-off double standard. :blah:


yea, later in the day i found out that they were, i guess you could say an "authorized" dealer. o well, as long as raveann is aware of it. anyway, the wheels dont look too bad in person. i never really got a chance to inspect them. but hey, what do u expect at that price, right?

[sideviewcivic]

they are already mounted on a 240 here at a shop. they shop is selling them as a kouki 180 package. AIT kit,paint, and wheels, on sprint springs. Gives the drifter look. Like i was sitting behind the counter and a kid asked "i want to buy the basic drift setup, i heard it was like $300 for it" i laughed in his face and told him that someone was lying to you, and i gave him websites to look at and read up on to help him out, since he seemed like he wanted to dedicate some time and effort to his want to drift. Came back a week later saying he crashed his car trying to drift on the street. Only to buy another s13 a week later.

PS sorry fo rthread jacking

[sideviewcivic]

hopefully ill get some picks of it 2morrow to show you

[ILiveToDrift]

Tell ya the truth I have seen lost worse wheels on a many of 240's. And we all cant be JDM tyte yo and wait five months for your rims to be shipped over seas (well worth it let me tell you). But I think I would Rock these (with a better offset) on a base zenki over thier nasty hubs. God help me if dousan reads this I cant show my Blitz Type-03's with out getting the ugly and heavy nuff said, which half of that is true admitingly heavy. I cant help but love them tho. But enough about me. If that is what your budget can afford get what you like but dont just quit after finding one rim you like (which I havent said you've done). Do your reaserch and you too can be JDM tyte yo!

[Pank]

I payed 2500 for my Zenki, no way in hell am i paying twice that for wheels. anyone have any suggestions for something similiar to these wheels that would pass the JDM TYTE DORI DORI test? which is to say, something in a better offset?

[Pank]

hopefully ill get some picks of it 2morrow to show you

bumping to see these

[wootwoot]

I swear to god all this JDM tyte yo crap is retarted. I dont care where the rims are made or designed or what brand they are. If they are QUALITY thats what matters. You guys are rice!

[WhiteNissanS13]

hey, i dont think anything is wrong with purchasing imitation wheels, its still better than stock. you dont go out there and bag on some girl at the mall because her louis vuitton purse is fake do you?

[wootwoot]

hey, i dont think anything is wrong with purchasing imitation wheels, its still better than stock. you dont go out there and bag on some girl at the mall because her louis vuitton purse is fake do you?


Iam turned off by girls who are obsessed by designer brands and those who follow with the fakes are just as bad. I'll make fun of a girl for having a real or fake louis. There are tons of quality cast wheel advertised on this forum that are cheap. 17x7 +40 on a 240sx is terrible, and yes, I would rather see se wheels or z wheels or any wheels over those atrocities

[Pank]

well, looks like i'll just send my steelies off to get widened to 8 inches.
or maybe i'll just wait to see how these inexpensive wheels look on a car.

[SR240DET]

where in this thread does it tell people to buy JDM wheels? because all i see is " get a better size and offset....."

it also seems like "some" of you tards think good size rims and offset is a JDM thing......

[Pank]

a lot of people dont understand that I cant afford a set of wheels in the "correct" size and offset, especially when i'm still 4 lug.

[SR240DET]

a lot of people dont understand that I cant afford a set of wheels in the "correct" size and offset, especially when i'm still 4 lug.


well shit man... if thats the case... PM me and ill hook you up with some american racing steeles in anny size and offset.... they dont look that bad...

[wootwoot]

There are group buys on this site for light weight good looking wheels, 600 dollars for a pair with a good offset decent size. Quit giving me this poor me bull shit and make something happen. Search for used wheels, search for group buys, realise 5zigens come in 17x8 in 4 lug. I'm sorry that you are sooo sooo poor

[nightwalker]

fuck dude, it's your fuckin money. Do whatever the fuck you want to do with it. Buy a hooker, pay someone's mom (maybe some Zilvia members') to suck your cock. It's all good.

...just don't get pissed when someone points and laughs.

[Pank]

I dont remember asking either one of you homeboys if you LIKED the wheels, i remember asking about the company. jesus, grow up, its just a car.

[Ian]

jesus, grow up, its just a car.



that's the problem...you may feel that way, but most of us dont...


most of us feel that our cars are really important, and we wanna use the best parts...you think it's "just a car" so apparently you dont mind using hot garbage for your parts


i hope your wheels break off at 100 mph and you total your car...just because you bought wheels from a company called..."raveann"

[ScottMan]

^Wow, I think you need to calm down. That's not go wishing death on someone for not buying Volks. Especially from someone with a Shogun Invader Type R II Style bumper.

I think you make an important point, to some people having that brand name (whether it means quality or the car will never be tracked and quality doesn't matter) on their wheels matters. Some people don't seem to care at all. Neither of these is right or wrong, just differing points of view. I think those people who don't care about the brand, just want the look, and aren't too concerned about fitment should be allowed to buy these wheels without anyone losing sleep over it. These wheels may bend a bit easier than an SSR (although my SSRs certainly don't seem very strong) but they're not going to shatter at 100mph like you joked. Everyone throws up the picture of that Rota Sub-Zero completely separated (rim and center) but an HRE (we all know how durable they actually are...heh) would shatter like glass in that situation too.

Let's all keep in mind that: A. It all started out as the same metal, so if both wheels are cast or both are forged, the knock-off shouldn't be that lower quality structurally. B. Even the big name companies can and do have their wheels manufactured by other warehouses who make "knock-off" wheels. In the end, they're just shaping metal and putting a sticker on it...then we pay $3000 for it.

[Pank]

that's the problem...you may feel that way, but most of us dont...


most of us feel that our cars are really important, and we wanna use the best parts...you think it's "just a car" so apparently you dont mind using hot garbage for your parts


i hope your wheels break off at 100 mph and you total your car...just because you bought wheels from a company called..."raveann"

If you're done huffing and puffing over car wheels, please note that I was asking in my original post if anyone had heard anything about this company. I am not automotive jesus. Other people here, however, are much closer than I. I wanted to AVOID putting "hot garbage" on my car, that is why i was inquiring about the quality of the wheels, and the company in the first place. Yes, I would like for my car to look nice, and yes, i would like a wheel to not fly apart and kill nuns or kitty cats or school girls while I am flying down the autobahn at mach 4.

But when people get this worked up over a CAR, its just a little laughable. Its not even your car, what do you care if i put shitty wheels on it? In fact, i'm shopping through the APC catalogue right now looking for parts just to piss YOU off.

Chillax man, I'd go 5 lug and get the Profs if i could, I just cant afford that right now. I found some inexpensive wheels, and I wanted to know if they were shit or not, thats it.

sheesh.

[wootwoot]

Professors are gross and heavy though!!! hahaha. Thats the thing, function over form. Seriously, go to the group buy section and check out those wheels there. Super cheap, high quality, good size, and light weight. This entire conversation would have gone better if instead of attacking people for them not like shit as wheels you picked out, you asked for advice maybe?

[Pank]

:sigh: where did I attack people? if you'd read my original post, all i did was ask if the brand was any good.