r/Wheels

Im back with an update. So far they still feel like wheels. But this time I'm 100% in trust with them. I hit a pretty nasty pothole and actually hit the wheel couple of weeks ago. And they still feel like wheels. Still holding air. No visible cracks or cracks that I know of. My wheels didn't explode. They didnt turn into dust. They havent flown off and killed an entire small city. Still saved money. Coating looks great still. Except for that part that I hit of course /:

Hm, idk what else to say other than i love my wheels lmao and I regert nothing.

I currently have black art rims on my civic but looking to change the look to her first 4 is it right now 5 and 6 are the rims I’m looking at the rest after are ai images what you guys think? I like em both can’t decide lol

3 months ago i painted the wheel to satin black, i feel like the wheel looks cheap af. Am i tripping? Any recommendations?

Plz lmk if these are real or fake TE37sl’s. Have never owned a set, and these are a used set. Thank you all!

Hello there! Messed up two tires and needing some help with the specs and what year of other Volkswagens I can use. Any help is appreciated!

Do you actually know what shipping costs when you import wheels from Japan?

The real going rate for shipping is something only the seller side knows, and it rarely makes it out into the open. That leaves buyers with no way to compare, so they just pay whatever they're quoted. When I go around a few Japanese wheel sites and compare shipping, it's common to see the price differ by nearly 2x for the same size to the same country.

So today I'm putting out the rate I actually use, as a seller. These are the latest 2026 rates applied to my own FedEx account. Air freight, the total for a full set of 4, broken down by country and size. Box cost is included.

Prices are the total for a set of 4 wheels.

Size guide (inch and rim width): 15=7J / 16=7.5J / 17-18=8J / 19-20=9J

FedEx charges by box size. Sizes that fit in the same box cost the same to ship even if the diameter is different, so 17 and 18 are the same price, and 19 and 20 are the same price.

USA (USD)

15 $260 / 16 $334 / 17 $398 / 18 $398 / 19 $626 / 20 $626

Canada (CAD)

15 C$389 / 16 C$501 / 17 C$622 / 18 C$622 / 19 C$970 / 20 C$970

UK (GBP)

15 £218 / 16 £282 / 17 £346 / 18 £346 / 19 £538 / 20 £538

Australia (AUD)

15 A$497 / 16 A$627 / 17 A$688 / 18 A$688 / 19 A$1,066 / 20 A$1,066

New Zealand (NZD)

15 NZ$448 / 16 NZ$564 / 17 NZ$686 / 18 NZ$686 / 19 NZ$1,085 / 20 NZ$1,085

Poland (PLN)

15 zł1,202 / 16 zł1,554 / 17 zł1,919 / 18 zł1,919 / 19 zł2,956 / 20 zł2,956

Finland (EUR)

15 €278 / 16 €359 / 17 €444 / 18 €444 / 19 €683 / 20 €683

South Africa (ZAR)

15 R5,375 / 16 R6,717 / 17 R8,497 / 18 R8,497 / 19 R12,793 / 20 R12,793

Philippines (PHP)

15 ₱9,370 / 16 ₱10,590 / 17 ₱15,238 / 18 ₱15,238 / 19 ₱24,464 / 20 ₱24,464

One thing worth noting: my rate is especially cheap for the USA, and roughly average for everywhere else. So if you want to know whether a shipping quote you got is high or low, you can use this table as a yardstick.

Last time I posted this table, I got a bunch of comments saying containers are way cheaper. Someone shipped for $70. I believe all of it. Containers are cheap. I ship air freight with FedEx, so on price alone I can't beat that.

But that doesn't mean containers are right for everyone. It comes down to fit.

If you've got time to spare, can handle customs clearance yourself, and understand the risks, containers are a great option. Cheap to ship. In exchange, it takes longer, and clearing customs is on you. If you're fine with that, a container is a rational choice.

If instead you want to cut out as much of the hassle and risk as possible while still keeping it cost-effective, that's air freight (FedEx). It's fast, and with DDP you just receive the package with duties already included. It's not the cheapest, but what you're paying for is not having to think about the extra stuff.

Basically it just comes down to what you're optimizing for. If money is the top priority, containers. If you're taking time, low hassle, and risk avoidance, air freight. Decide which one matters most to you first, then pick.

There are also three main things that make shipping swing a lot.

First, when the box is too big for the wheel. FedEx bills by box volume, so a box that's one size too large can push shipping up by 20-30%. Packing to the exact size of the wheel is the key to keeping shipping down.

Second, tires. Never air-ship a wheel with the tire still on. The volume shoots up and shipping roughly doubles. That's why I always pull the tires before shipping.

Third, the rate itself differs from one FedEx account to another. The per-country rates depend on your contract, so mine happens to be cheap for the USA, while for someone else Europe might be the cheap one. Same FedEx, but the price changes depending on who's shipping.

These figures are converted from yen at today's exchange rate. They move a bit with FX, FedEx fuel surcharge, actual weight, and destination, but this is the ballpark.

If you've imported wheels from Japan before, what did shipping actually cost you? Container people, air freight people, drop the amount and how long it took in the comments.

Hi all

It appears a stone has scratch through to the bare metal on my diamond cut wheels (this is one that I had refurbished and powder-coated). Do I need to get it touched up to protect the bare metal from white worm/corrosion, or just leave it?

How rare are these 17 inch work vs-xx? I’ve googled and it said they’re discontinued and they only make them in 18 and 19 inch only now. I had these on the car when I bought my s2000. I had many people asking me on many occasions if I wanted to swap wheels. Any insight? Should I hold onto these or trade? Lmk what you think. 🤔

Should I or shouldn’t I That is the question?

Got these on Amazon and now I can get behind the spokes with my fingers. I should have got this long ago!

Hi everyone,

I work as an Alibaba seller in the forged wheel industry, and we have our own factory that supports custom wheel production.

I’m not here to spam or push sales. I just want to help answer wheel-related questions if anyone is interested.

You can ask me about things like:

• Wheel fitment
• Bolt pattern / PCD
• Offset
• Center bore
• Forged vs cast wheels
• Monoblock vs 2-piece wheels
• Polished, painted, chrome, brushed finishes
• Custom sizes and colors
• Truck, off-road, dually, and passenger car wheels
• Shipping from China / Alibaba buying questions

A lot of people are unsure about wheel specs before ordering, especially when it comes to offset, brake clearance, and custom finishes. I’m happy to share what I know from the supplier/factory side.

Feel free to ask anything wheel-related.

i recently purchased these on marketplace from a 2019 tacoma and i plan on putting them on my 2014 tacoma but i dont know what lug nuts to buy for them

I’m looking to get this set of regamasters from someone local. I’m pretty sure they are legit but wanted to confirm and get second options. Thanks all.

Not looking to break the bank, and I do a good bit of driving on rough roads so I don’t rlly want 20s idk how 19s compared to 18s…

they are 5x100 r17, et 35, i ve been looking at ats, oz, speedline, Team Dynamics, but i still didnt find this exact model. Thank you!

Same thing. Thursdays is for throwbacks! I'm just gonna throw it back to the recent shoot lol.. Just a different angle.. Also check my personal page out. I made a post about a few items. I'm not saying I'm selling anything but I want some input.