Formula racing alloy wheels?

funda2max · 4th July 2009, 23:28

Hi Folks,

I found a good alloy wheels (look wise)for Ritz today, it is from a company called "Formula(1) Racing" from Taiwan. I got a quote for 16K for all five wheels, chrome nuts, wheel alignment and balancing. It comes with one year warranty against manufacturing defects. Since i never heard of this brand, i would like to get opinion from TBHP. Please help me in deciding the alloy wheels. Is it a reputed brand? OK to buy? How is the pricing?

Thanks

P.S : Mods, i searched TBHP for this brand, couldn't find any threads.

Cyrus43 · 4th July 2009, 23:38

Never even heard of these. Any Pictures??

funda2max · 4th July 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Never even heard of these. Any Pictures??

Nope, i don't have any pictures, will try and get if possible tomorrow.

Cyrus43 · 4th July 2009, 23:44

I Suggest u stay away from such unheard brands. Stick to someting that is known and trusted.

funda2max · 4th July 2009, 23:59

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

I Suggest u stay away from such unheard brands. Stick to someting that is known and trusted.

Oh. I liked the design very much. It was Black and white combination. Think of a small 14" BMW 7 series alloy in black and white.

Cyrus43 · 5th July 2009, 00:09

the 7er has several wheel options. Which one in specific are you talking about?

funda2max · 5th July 2009, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

the 7er has several wheel options. Which one in specific are you talking about?

It was like this one,

mustang89 · 5th July 2009, 00:31

just another chinese stuff imo.dont compromise your safety for design..

tsk13 · 5th July 2009, 00:34

Go for HRS (HR), you have ample options in 14", more than what you can dream of. I bet.

All the best.

mustang89 · 5th July 2009, 00:36

go for konig bro..or lensos if u dont havde budget restraints..
else HR are also very good.

Nikhilb2008 · 5th July 2009, 00:39

Lensos are not availablei n 14". Konigs: Lots of fakes. Be careful. Some 'konigs' get bent so easily it make me believe they arent original.

mustang89 · 5th July 2009, 00:40

then best option is HR my friend..

tsk13 · 5th July 2009, 01:43

Nikhil, only one design is available in Lenso 14" in 4 different finishes. I saw it at Just Wheels, the Delhi dealer for Lensos and P&Ws.

Zenster · 5th July 2009, 11:18

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Originally Posted by funda2max

Hi Folks,

I found a good alloy wheels (look wise)for Ritz today, it is from a company called "Formula(1) Racing" from Taiwan. I got a quote for 16K for all five wheels, chrome nuts, wheel alignment and balancing. It comes with one year warranty against manufacturing defects. Since i never heard of this brand, i would like to get opinion from TBHP. Please help me in deciding the alloy wheels. Is it a reputed brand? OK to buy? How is the pricing?

Thanks

P.S : Mods, i searched TBHP for this brand, couldn't find any threads.

Hey Bro, just yesterday I was hunting for alloys for my Zen and saw a few good designs of these F1 Racing. I was at the very famous Car Shringar both near liestyle and JC road here in bangalore. The owner, after knowing that I am a member of T-BHP, advised staying away from this very brand. He said and i quote " I have sold atleast a half a dozen sets of these F1's and all have reported the chrome plating peeling off in a month and a few have called in for rims bending ". He said you can buy them as they work out real cheap and look prety decent but the build quality is really poor and he will not be answerable if anything were to go wrong. So i bought a set of 4 from Plati. Although Plati's dont have warranty but i see them on so many cars including my friends that i can trust its quality. So a friendly advise bro, stay away if you want peace of mind!!!

funda2max · 5th July 2009, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Zenster

Hey Bro, just yesterday I was hunting for alloys for my Zen and saw a few good designs of these F1 Racing. I was at the very famous Car Shringar both near liestyle and JC road here in bangalore. The owner, after knowing that I am a member of T-BHP, advised staying away from this very brand. He said and i quote " I have sold atleast a half a dozen sets of these F1's and all have reported the chrome plating peeling off in a month and a few have called in for rims bending ". He said you can buy them as they work out real cheap and look prety decent but the build quality is really poor and he will not be answerable if anything were to go wrong. So i bought a set of 4 from Plati. Although Plati's dont have warranty but i see them on so many cars including my friends that i can trust its quality. So a friendly advise bro, stay away if you want peace of mind!!!

That's bad. I will hunt for either Lenso or HR brands. Budget is not a problem when it comes to safety. I drive a lot in highways and it requires better wheels and rims. Thanks buddy for cautioning me.

4th July 2009, 23:28	#1
funda2max BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 26 Times	Formula racing alloy wheels? Hi Folks, I found a good alloy wheels (look wise)for Ritz today, it is from a company called "Formula(1) Racing" from Taiwan. I got a quote for 16K for all five wheels, chrome nuts, wheel alignment and balancing. It comes with one year warranty against manufacturing defects. Since i never heard of this brand, i would like to get opinion from TBHP. Please help me in deciding the alloy wheels. Is it a reputed brand? OK to buy? How is the pricing? Thanks P.S : Mods, i searched TBHP for this brand, couldn't find any threads.
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4th July 2009, 23:38	#2
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	Never even heard of these. Any Pictures??
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4th July 2009, 23:44	#4
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	I Suggest u stay away from such unheard brands. Stick to someting that is known and trusted.
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5th July 2009, 00:09	#6
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	the 7er has several wheel options. Which one in specific are you talking about?
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5th July 2009, 00:31	#8
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	just another chinese stuff imo.dont compromise your safety for design..
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5th July 2009, 00:34	#9
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 362 Times	Go for HRS (HR), you have ample options in 14", more than what you can dream of. I bet. All the best.
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5th July 2009, 00:36	#10
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	go for konig bro..or lensos if u dont havde budget restraints.. else HR are also very good.
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5th July 2009, 00:39	#11
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,198 Thanked: 10,164 Times	Lensos are not availablei n 14". Konigs: Lots of fakes. Be careful. Some 'konigs' get bent so easily it make me believe they arent original.
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5th July 2009, 00:40	#12
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	then best option is HR my friend..
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5th July 2009, 01:43	#13
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 362 Times	Nikhil, only one design is available in Lenso 14" in 4 different finishes. I saw it at Just Wheels, the Delhi dealer for Lensos and P&Ws.
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