- Let's face it, all of us at some point in time
have wanted to get our hands on a set
of multi-piece wheels.
And then, you know, after browsing around,
coming to find though, you see 'em
for like 1,200 bucks, 1,400 bucks, $2,000!
All right, that's getting a little up there.
Getting a little pricey.
And then you realize that that's
not for a set of four!
That is a price per wheel.
And then you're like, "Man, there is no way
in Hell that I'm ever going to be able
to afford a set of multi-piece wheels."
'Cause they're like $4-5,000 for a set.
And that's where, you know, you're wrong.
I mean, yes, they're still expensive,
but not as bad as you may think.
Welcome everybody, I'm Gels.
And on today's episode of The Build Sheet,
we're going to be going over
some of the more "affordable" options out there,
if you're looking to pick up a set of multi-piece wheels.
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- Now before we go ahead and jump right into it,
what a better way to segway all of this,
than into our giveaway we have going on right now
with ESR Forged.
That's right, we're giving away a set of multi-piece,
Forged wheels from ESR.
All you have to do is head over to fitmentindustries.com,
snag one of these hoodies that I'm wearing right here,
or a t-shirt that we've designed,
or one of the fantastic windbreakers that we designed,
and every five dollars spent
on either of those three items
gets you an entry in to win the free set of wheels.
It's a frickin' great deal!
Other than that, don't forget to subscribe,
and yeah, wheels, tires, suspension: FitmentIndustries.com
That's about it!
Anyway!
The initial price tag of a fresh set of multi-piece wheels
can be a little, you know, daunting at first.
But if you're looking to save up the cash,
or already have done so,
and are on the hunt for a new set of wheels,
there are some wheel brands and wheel models
out there that you can snag up,
or pick up for not too bad of a price.
And starting out that list would be
some of the wheels from Work.
Yes, Work.
Wheels such as the Emotion CR two piece,
and the VSXX are a very popular wheel,
that we see sitting pretty much on every
single wide-body FRS or BRZ or WRX.
The Emotion CR two piece is a split, five spoke
that we all have come to love,
and yes, it is a two piece wheel,
so it's not a three piece wheel.
But starting off right around $2,300,
you can find yourself getting into a set of these wheels.
And if you work your way up the list,
I didn't realize that when I wrote it-
you can hit the VSXX's, which is a three piece wheel
that offers that classic mesh style, multi-spoke design
that can have a decent lip, depending on the size,
and offset that you go with.
Heading upwards of right around
$3000 for a set of those.
We think they are a perfect candidate
for the list of wheels that we're going through today.
Moving away from the Work lineup,
into a brand that you may have
not expected to see on this list,
would be: Motegi Forged.
Motegi recently launched their forged line a few years back,
and they have some very classic-inspired designs
in their lineup.
Wheels such as the MR406, the MR408, and the MR409.
And you may think like, "Man, those 409's
may look a little familiar."
And you would be absolutely correct,
because those are the exact wheels
that we have on our lovely BMW E30.
These wheels are two piece forged wheels
that are available in either 17 or 18 inches in diameter
and, honestly, I really enjoy them.
I think that the MR409 gives a unique turbo fan look
that still gives a good amount of lip
and for right around $2,900 to $3,100,
depending on the model, size,
and finishes and stuff that you go with,
they are a brand to keep in mind when
searching around for a new set of wheels.
Sticking with the old school theme,
let's talk about some superstar
Leon Hardiritt wheels for a little bit.
Now, you know these wheels,
whether or not you know them by name,
you've definitely seen them out and about
for whatever reason on some car out there
because they are starting to
pop up more and more.
But they are the chunky, five spoke wheels that-
they're the chunky, five spoke wheels.
With models like the Orden, and the Ritter,
or even the Waffe,
these wheels offer a very unique styling that suit well
with the big bodied VIP style cars
like the GS300s from Lexus, or some big ol' Mercedes.
I love these wheels!
And for the pricetag of right around $3,000
to $3,100 for a set,
they are a solid choice
for a brand new set of multi-piece wheels.
Moving right along,
and still sitting at that $3,100 range,
we come into Heritage Wheels.
Now, Heritage Wheels offer a good amount of wheel designs
and finishes with options for more of like a flat profile,
if that's what you're looking for,
a concave, or even directional designs.
Some of their more popular designs consist of
the Ebisu, the Hokkaido, and even the Avus.
They also have the option to have the hardware
either hidden or exposed.
And give the options for flat or a step lip, as well.
350Zs, 370Zs, G37s,
WRXs, FRSs, MBRZs,
all of the many popular platforms
that we see people putting these wheels on.
And I'm excited to see them popping up
more and more throughout the coming years.
And then, for our final wheels
that we're going to be going over today
would actually be some ones from SSR,
more specifically, the Professor SP1s.
Even though these are more on the higher end,
specifically of this list,
starting right around $3,200.
These are a very popular wheel
that people tend to go with
just because they look good on like frickin' everything!
SSR has been around for quite some time
and people absolutely love the brand and love their wheels.
So being able to get yourself into a set of multi-piece
SSRs for the sub-$3,000 mark,
it's a pretty decent deal.
They also offer some other designs, as well,
that can stick around that same price point.
But the Professor SP1s are probably
one of the more commonly known ones that people go with.
All right, all right, now just simmer down.
I know some of you already finished typing out your comment,
have submitted it, and started the fight
in the comments section already
about how $3,000 for a set of wheels
isn't affordable.
And then there are others out there letting me know
that you can buy used multi-piece wheels
for about the same price as a brand new set of cast wheels.
Just let me tell you something, all right?
You're correct.
You're absolutely correct.
You can go out there and find people
getting rid of either their old set up
or wheels that they managed to, you know,
just acquire somehow, for an absolutely killer deal.
From anywhere between $1,500 and $2,500,
depending on what you're looking at.
The only downside to that being,
is that most of the time,
you're going to have to wait and keep your eyes peeled
for the exact model and the exact, you know,
size, and offset that you're going to need for your car.
Which is going to be a little frustrating,
but if you're willing to put in the time,
wait it out, it could be very worth it.
Just keep an eye on the forums that you follow,
or any classifieds page that you follow,
and I'm sure you can come out with something really nice.
And on the other note of these wheels not being affordable,
in the overall, grand scheme of things,
these are expensive wheels, yes;
however, compared to other wheels on the market
like Volk, or BBS, or even some other, newer brands
like Rotiform with their crazy designs.
We felt as though these are some banging wheels
that are set at a good price for
someone who's looking at getting into
a set of multi-piece wheels.
So go ahead and drop a comment down below
on what your thoughts are.
And if you're looking to pick up any multi-piece wheels
in the near future, let us know that as well.
And don't forget we have some available
over at fitmentindustries.com
So if you're in the market, if you're checking some out,
just check over at fitmentindustries.com
see if we can help you out.
Other than that, check out the giveaway we got going on
with ESR Forged.
Win a set of multi-piece wheels!
That's about it.
I'm Gels from Fitment Industries.
We'll see you later.
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