5-Zigen is known world-wide as a staple of the Japanese race circuit. Every 5-Zigen wheel is made in Japan with exacting tolerances just like their Formula One race wheels. For 2008 5-Zigen offers up a spectacular wheel name the 5-Zigen ProRacer ZR+520. The 5-Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 comes in 17 inch wheels, as well as 18 inch wheels. The 5-Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 is available in hyperblack, chrome, and bronze. The 5-Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 fitments also include staggered fitments for rear-wheel-drive vehicles such as the 350Z, G35/37, RX7, etc. This sleek 6-Spoke Split design from 5-Zigen Wheels has already become one of the year's hottest sellers. Check out some samples of vehicles with the 5-Zigen ProRacer ZR+520, or click on the wheels to go the wheels product page on rimsdealer.com to get all pricing and sizing information.
Month: February 2008
NEW 2008: Giovanna Wheels Koko Kuture Bezel System
WTW, the manufacturer of Giovanna, Gianelle, GFG, G-Racing, and DBL-G wheels is the pinnacle of the luxury wheel industry. For 2008, WTW is presenting a new brand to add to their line-up, Koko Kuture. This line of wheels will be a multi-piece wheel line of very distinct styles in Chrome and Machined Face w/ Black color finishes.
Even more important is that the Koko Kuture brand is the flagship for the Koko Couture Bezel System that can be used on almost all WTW wheels for 2008, including Giovanna and Gianelle. The Bezel System consists of a system of 7 interchangeable, colored ABS plastic bezels that attach to the lip of the wheel. This allows the users to change the color of the lip of their wheels in minutes. As we already mentioned, the Bezel System is available for most chrome and black Giovanna wheels, Gianelle wheels, Giovanna Forged wheels, DBLG wheels, and Koko Kuture wheels.
Below are some examples of some of Giovanna Wheels, Gianelle Wheels, and Koko Kuture Wheels with various colors of the Bezel System applied. Below are also some great examples of vehicles with the Bezel Sytem Wheels. Enjoy!
NEW 2008: Enkei LF-10 and Enkei LS-10 Wheels
Enkei Wheels, one of the world's largest and most experienced wheel manufacturers is showing that it is still an industry leader after all these years. For 2008, Enkei has debuted two wheels with an interchangable cap system that is sure to be a hit for the summer season.
Pictured here on a new Ford Mustang wheels are the Enkei LS-5 Wheels in 20 Inch staggered. The Enkei LS-5 Wheels are shown in Gloss Black with a Red Cap. This wheel is also available in Gloss Black with a chrome cap.
2008 NEW: R1 Racing Hype 18, 19, and 20 Inch Wheels Rims
New for 2008 is the R1 Racing Hype in Machined w/ Gunmetal in a Chrome Stainless Steel Lip and Machined w/ Black in a Black Lip. The Machined w/ Gunmetal has just landed to our warehouses and comes in 17×7 and 18×7.5 for front-wheel-drive applications.
The Machined w/ Black in a Black Lip comes in a staggered application specifically for sports cars such as the 350Z and G35. The Black Lip Limited Edition comes in 18×7.5, 19×8.5, and 20×8.5 for front-wheel-drive cars. For rear-wheel-drive cars, matching wider rear wheels are available in 19×9.5 and 20×10. The images below are of a custom color matched Black Lip Limited Edition R1 Racing Hype in 20″ Staggered wheel fitment.
CAR FEATURE: Nissan GT-R, Price Gouging on Another Level
After teasing the United States market with rumors of a stateside release of the newest version of the legendary Nissan GT-R Skyline, it was finally confirmed approximately 24 months ago that the USA would receive Skylines. With such an incredible demand for the highly anticipated supercar, dealer mark-ups were considered an inevitability. No one though was prepared for what we are now seeing in the market. Dealers are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the base price of $69,850!
Within only 6,000 Skylines to be produced this year for the world market outside of Japan, quantities are scarce. Everything from, auctions going to the highest bidder, to dealer mark-ups of up to $60,000 over sticker, are expected according to Exhaustnote.com. The sad part is that Nissan has no legal control over the amount of money the dealers charge in the end for the Skyline. What does this all add up to? It seems like unless you are personally connected to the President of Nissan, you are going to have to sell your right and your left arm to get into a Skyline any time soon.
CAR FEATURE: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
Mercedes-Benz just put out the latest on one of their flagship vehicles, the SL-Class. The car's new facia is all about looking aggressive and forward thinking. The headlights have gotten reworked for a more modern contemporary feel. The new range will include the SL 500 with a V8 and the SL 600 with a V12 engine with AMG models in the works.