Where to get Volk TE-37???????? - Focaljet

**FocusBoy** · 12-03-2001, 05:06 PM

Subject says it all. I don't see a lot of discussion on these. Why????????? I know they are light and expensive but are they any more than the OZ superleggeras.

**spinwax** · 12-03-2001, 06:06 PM

Makin industries is the US distributor for RAYS wheels (Volk is Rays top of the line wheels). Any shop in the US gets them from Makin. They also distribute Tanabe exhaust, Koito and alot of other cool stuff.

Just for your info, I dont belive they make the TE-37 in the 4x108/4x4.25 which is the Focus pattern...I had a very early pair of the TE-37s on a 92 Civic. These wheels are not cheap...17" would run you around 4-500 a piece.

Makin
9921 Jordan Circle
P.O. Box 4025
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
562.946.6820 Tel
562.944.7719 Fax

[ 12-03-2001: Message edited by: socalfoci ]

**rAndals** · 12-03-2001, 08:51 PM

If you can find the right size I would say expect to pay 2500.

**Jimel** · 12-03-2001, 09:17 PM

according to Jon Kuroyamas & Bits of FastraxTurbo, they make a te-37 for our foci. only thing is, its expensive as ....well i ain't even saying it

**johns107** · 12-03-2001, 09:48 PM

To the best of my knowledge they don't make them for the Foci...and that's coming from one of their reps cause I emailed them about it. Plus they are WAAAYY to expensive. If you're lookin for lightweight wheels then I know that Rota makes nice lightweight wheels but I don't think they make them for Foci either unless there is enough interest generated. They weigh in at about 15lbs. Plus you can get them for about 400bucks for a complete set. In fact the Rota Slipstreams are SPOON replica's.

**spinwax** · 12-04-2001, 10:34 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Jimel:
according to Jon Kuroyamas & Bits of FastraxTurbo, they make a te-37 for our foci. only thing is, its expensive as ....well i ain't even saying it<hr></blockquote>

Jon K, has some pretty good hook ups, but Im sure if he has seen a set to fit a Focus they were a custom one off pair or a redrill. To my knowlege Rays has not tooled up for the 4x108 pattern. I dont think they will anytime soon either.

**jnpc** · 12-04-2001, 11:31 AM

Anyone have any idea if Rota makes wheels in the focus bolt pattern? If they do, where online could I find them.

12-05-2001, 12:16 AM

Rota does not make them in bolt pattern they need to be redrilled.

**cheezitterrorist** · 12-05-2001, 12:24 AM

anyone know about how much it'd cost to get wheels redrilled?

**johns107** · 12-05-2001, 12:36 AM

Actually Rota will make them for the Focus if their is enough interest generated. I think the last time I talked to them they said they needed like 10 people or something. It's been about 6 months ago so it might have changed.

Here's the website: www.rotawheels.com

**spinwax** · 12-05-2001, 12:49 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by cheezitterrorist:
anyone know about how much it'd cost to get wheels redrilled?<hr></blockquote>

Dont do it.. The process is really bad. If they redrill all new holes it really weakens the wheel. If they utilize some of the existing holes and plug, it not only weakens the wheel but looks like total hell. 99% of the time people get wheels drilled they have a cap over the lugs, so it doesnt expose the redrill.

Buy a good set of wheels that fit your car. There are plenty of companies that will build you a custom fitment that is forged.. it will cost, but you will have a nice set of custom, light, strong wheels.

HRE and Kinesis are 2 companies I can think of that build super light, super sweet wheels to any bolt pattern..

**RUDE-E** · 12-07-2001, 03:27 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Dont do it.. The process is really bad. If they redrill all new holes it really weakens the wheel. If they utilize some of the existing holes and plug, it not only weakens the wheel but looks like total hell. 99% of the time people get wheels drilled they have a cap over the lugs, so it doesnt expose the redrill.
<hr></blockquote>
If it makes the wheels weaker, How is 1320 Rally car using re-drilled enkei rally wheels? With no cover over the lugs. I'm pretty sure the car gets a far worse beating than anything out in the street. And from the pictures you can't even tell there re-drilled. If I can get the TE37 re-drilled
without affecting the strength of the wheel I will start looking for some.
I can just imagine Bronze TE37 on a black ZX3,DAMN
[img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ 12-07-2001: Message edited by: RUDE-E ]

12-08-2001, 12:31 AM

ahh, but they do. only one size though 17X7
retails for about 470 ea

**spinwax** · 12-10-2001, 11:30 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by RUDE-E:

If it makes the wheels weaker, How is 1320 Rally car using re-drilled enkei rally wheels? With no cover over the lugs. I'm pretty sure the car gets a far worse beating than anything out in the street. And from the pictures you can't even tell there re-drilled. If I can get the TE37 re-drilled
without affecting the strength of the wheel I will start looking for some.
I can just imagine Bronze TE37 on a black ZX3,DAMN
[img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ 12-07-2001: Message edited by: RUDE-E ]<hr></blockquote>

Just because someone does it doesnt mean its a good idea.

I guess Jon says they are avail. Thats awesome. They are great wheels. My list for the TE-37 does not list them. Good news.

**tuner1** · 12-11-2001, 07:37 AM

I thought the 1320 Rally car wheels were custom drilled from blanks.Not redrilled [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

**CTZX3** · 12-11-2001, 11:52 AM

just get these

http://www.axiswheels.com/vpd.html

[ 12-11-2001: Message edited by: CTZX3 ]

**spinwax** · 12-12-2001, 12:05 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by tuner1:
I thought the 1320 Rally car wheels were custom drilled from blanks.Not redrilled [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

See, now thats not a bad thing, and I think your right. Mongo says:: Redrill bad, Blank drill good.

**RUDE-E** · 12-12-2001, 12:26 AM

I remember reading the SCC magazine which said they had re-drilled them. I'm at work; when I get home I'll check on that article.

**Zx3sith** · 12-13-2001, 08:09 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I have four sitting in my closet, and yes they make wheels to fit our car(or they do Now,hehehe).
Anyway, I can't tell you what I got them for, but they are 17" Volk TE37's.
Call or email them they should make the TE37's in 17' now, since they made me some.

**spinwax** · 12-14-2001, 10:34 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by Zx3sith:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I have four sitting in my closet, and yes they make wheels to fit our car(or they do Now,hehehe).
Anyway, I can't tell you what I got them for, but they are 17" Volk TE37's.
Call or email them they should make the TE37's in 17' now, since they made me some.<hr></blockquote>

Saaaaweeeet. Lets get those babies on your car and see some pics. What color did you get?

Thats my mistake then. I talked to Makin in the past when I had my SVT contour, because I wanted them, actually in 18"s so maybe thats why they didnt have em. There size listing doesnt show them either. Thats sweet you got a set.

**Zx3sith** · 12-16-2001, 10:40 PM

They are white.. Yea, the wheels are lighter than the boxes they cam in [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

**trj1974** · 01-24-2002, 04:41 PM

Below is an e-mail that i received from Steve Lim at Mackin. The 17's are available, but does anyone know of a cheap online distributor that has decent customer service?

Below is Steve's reply:

We have 17" TE37 white and bronze in stock. If you are interested please
contact
our distributors nearest you. 17x7.5 +40 4-108 List Price: $565.00
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Eric Taga <etaga@mackinindustries.com>
Reply-To: "etaga@mackinindustries.com" <etaga@mackinindustries.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:03:35 -0800

>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Trev J [SMTP:trj1974@hotmail.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 7:45 PM
>To: wheelmate@mackinindustries.com
>Subject: Volk TE37
>
>Do you sell a Volk TE37 18" or 17" wheel that will fit the 2001 Ford Focus?
>I would also be interested in having it painted Ford EggYok Yellow or Ford
>Zinc Yellow is also supposed to be the same color? If you do carey the rims
>I would also be interested in the price for each size and any tire
>combinations/package deals.
>
>Thanks,
>Trevor
>
>

**spinwax** · 01-24-2002, 05:54 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by trj1974:
Below is an e-mail that i received from Steve Lim at Mackin. The 17's are available, but does anyone know of a cheap online distributor that has decent customer service?

Below is Steve's reply:

We have 17" TE37 white and bronze in stock. If you are interested please
contact
our distributors nearest you. 17x7.5 +40 4-108 List Price: $565.00
;<hr></blockquote>

Bro, you do know that $565. is a PIECE, right?? 565. is pretty steep, but Im sure that is the full retail. I would guess if you can find them in the Foci pattern, which I think is going to be tough, you will pay about 495. a wheel. Thats a lot of dough.. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

**trj1974** · 01-24-2002, 07:32 PM

They are pricey but one of the lightest forged wheels for the price and I really like the look. Options is selling them for $499. Now I just need to decide on tires. I am pretty set on the 215/45/17 Kuhmo's. Anyone else know of anyone who carry's the Volk's for the focus cheaper?

**spinwax** · 01-25-2002, 10:33 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by trj1974:
They are pricey but one of the lightest forged wheels for the price and I really like the look. Options is selling them for $499. Now I just need to decide on tires. I am pretty set on the 215/45/17 Kuhmo's. Anyone else know of anyone who carry's the Volk's for the focus cheaper?<hr></blockquote>

If you are in Socal, I have some pretty good hookups. PM and I can see what I can do.

12-03-2001, 05:06 PM	#1
FocusBoy TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625	Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Subject says it all. I don't see a lot of discussion on these. Why????????? I know they are light and expensive but are they any more than the OZ superleggeras.

12-03-2001, 06:06 PM	#2
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Makin industries is the US distributor for RAYS wheels (Volk is Rays top of the line wheels). Any shop in the US gets them from Makin. They also distribute Tanabe exhaust, Koito and alot of other cool stuff. Just for your info, I dont belive they make the TE-37 in the 4x108/4x4.25 which is the Focus pattern...I had a very early pair of the TE-37s on a 92 Civic. These wheels are not cheap...17" would run you around 4-500 a piece. Makin 9921 Jordan Circle P.O. Box 4025 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 562.946.6820 Tel 562.944.7719 Fax [ 12-03-2001: Message edited by: socalfoci ]</p>

12-03-2001, 08:51 PM	#3
rAndals TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: SOCAL y0! Posts: 626	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? If you can find the right size I would say expect to pay 2500.

12-03-2001, 09:17 PM	#4
Jimel TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fontana, CA (Jimel) Posts: 915	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? according to Jon Kuroyamas & Bits of FastraxTurbo, they make a te-37 for our foci. only thing is, its expensive as ....well i ain't even saying it

12-03-2001, 09:48 PM	#5
johns107 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 91	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? To the best of my knowledge they don't make them for the Foci...and that's coming from one of their reps cause I emailed them about it. Plus they are WAAAYY to expensive. If you're lookin for lightweight wheels then I know that Rota makes nice lightweight wheels but I don't think they make them for Foci either unless there is enough interest generated. They weigh in at about 15lbs. Plus you can get them for about 400bucks for a complete set. In fact the Rota Slipstreams are SPOON replica's.

12-04-2001, 10:34 AM	#6
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Jimel: according to Jon Kuroyamas & Bits of FastraxTurbo, they make a te-37 for our foci. only thing is, its expensive as ....well i ain't even saying it<hr></blockquote> Jon K, has some pretty good hook ups, but Im sure if he has seen a set to fit a Focus they were a custom one off pair or a redrill. To my knowlege Rays has not tooled up for the 4x108 pattern. I dont think they will anytime soon either.

12-04-2001, 11:31 AM	#7
jnpc Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 17	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Anyone have any idea if Rota makes wheels in the focus bolt pattern? If they do, where online could I find them.

12-05-2001, 12:16 AM	#8
Posts: n/a	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Rota does not make them in bolt pattern they need to be redrilled.

12-05-2001, 12:24 AM	#9
cheezitterrorist Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: ypsilanti, michigan Posts: 1,387	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? anyone know about how much it'd cost to get wheels redrilled?

12-05-2001, 12:36 AM	#10
johns107 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 91	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Actually Rota will make them for the Focus if their is enough interest generated. I think the last time I talked to them they said they needed like 10 people or something. It's been about 6 months ago so it might have changed. Here's the website: www.rotawheels.com

12-05-2001, 12:49 AM	#11
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by cheezitterrorist: anyone know about how much it'd cost to get wheels redrilled?<hr></blockquote> Dont do it.. The process is really bad. If they redrill all new holes it really weakens the wheel. If they utilize some of the existing holes and plug, it not only weakens the wheel but looks like total hell. 99% of the time people get wheels drilled they have a cap over the lugs, so it doesnt expose the redrill. Buy a good set of wheels that fit your car. There are plenty of companies that will build you a custom fitment that is forged.. it will cost, but you will have a nice set of custom, light, strong wheels. HRE and Kinesis are 2 companies I can think of that build super light, super sweet wheels to any bolt pattern..

12-07-2001, 03:27 PM	#12
RUDE-E TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Eagle Rock, CA. Posts: 917	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Dont do it.. The process is really bad. If they redrill all new holes it really weakens the wheel. If they utilize some of the existing holes and plug, it not only weakens the wheel but looks like total hell. 99% of the time people get wheels drilled they have a cap over the lugs, so it doesnt expose the redrill. <hr></blockquote> If it makes the wheels weaker, How is 1320 Rally car using re-drilled enkei rally wheels? With no cover over the lugs. I'm pretty sure the car gets a far worse beating than anything out in the street. And from the pictures you can't even tell there re-drilled. If I can get the TE37 re-drilled without affecting the strength of the wheel I will start looking for some. I can just imagine Bronze TE37 on a black ZX3,DAMN [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [ 12-07-2001: Message edited by: RUDE-E ]</p>

12-08-2001, 12:31 AM	#13
Posts: n/a	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? ahh, but they do. only one size though 17X7 retails for about 470 ea

12-10-2001, 11:30 AM	#14
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by RUDE-E: If it makes the wheels weaker, How is 1320 Rally car using re-drilled enkei rally wheels? With no cover over the lugs. I'm pretty sure the car gets a far worse beating than anything out in the street. And from the pictures you can't even tell there re-drilled. If I can get the TE37 re-drilled without affecting the strength of the wheel I will start looking for some. I can just imagine Bronze TE37 on a black ZX3,DAMN [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [ 12-07-2001: Message edited by: RUDE-E ]<hr></blockquote> Just because someone does it doesnt mean its a good idea. I guess Jon says they are avail. Thats awesome. They are great wheels. My list for the TE-37 does not list them. Good news.

12-11-2001, 07:37 AM	#15
tuner1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NYC Posts: 1,464	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? I thought the 1320 Rally car wheels were custom drilled from blanks.Not redrilled [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

12-11-2001, 11:52 AM	#16
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 7,150	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? just get these http://www.axiswheels.com/vpd.html [ 12-11-2001: Message edited by: CTZX3 ]</p>

12-12-2001, 12:05 AM	#17
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by tuner1: I thought the 1320 Rally car wheels were custom drilled from blanks.Not redrilled [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote> See, now thats not a bad thing, and I think your right. Mongo says:: Redrill bad, Blank drill good.

12-12-2001, 12:26 AM	#18
RUDE-E TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Eagle Rock, CA. Posts: 917	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? I remember reading the SCC magazine which said they had re-drilled them. I'm at work; when I get home I'll check on that article.

12-13-2001, 08:09 PM	#19
Zx3sith TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington DC Posts: 710	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I have four sitting in my closet, and yes they make wheels to fit our car(or they do Now,hehehe). Anyway, I can't tell you what I got them for, but they are 17" Volk TE37's. Call or email them they should make the TE37's in 17' now, since they made me some.

12-14-2001, 10:34 AM	#20
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Zx3sith: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I have four sitting in my closet, and yes they make wheels to fit our car(or they do Now,hehehe). Anyway, I can't tell you what I got them for, but they are 17" Volk TE37's. Call or email them they should make the TE37's in 17' now, since they made me some.<hr></blockquote> Saaaaweeeet. Lets get those babies on your car and see some pics. What color did you get? Thats my mistake then. I talked to Makin in the past when I had my SVT contour, because I wanted them, actually in 18"s so maybe thats why they didnt have em. There size listing doesnt show them either. Thats sweet you got a set.

12-16-2001, 10:40 PM	#21
Zx3sith TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Washington DC Posts: 710	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? They are white.. Yea, the wheels are lighter than the boxes they cam in [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

01-24-2002, 04:41 PM	#22
trj1974 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WI Posts: 90	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? Below is an e-mail that i received from Steve Lim at Mackin. The 17's are available, but does anyone know of a cheap online distributor that has decent customer service? Below is Steve's reply: We have 17" TE37 white and bronze in stock. If you are interested please contact our distributors nearest you. 17x7.5 +40 4-108 List Price: $565.00 ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Eric Taga <etaga@mackinindustries.com> Reply-To: "etaga@mackinindustries.com" <etaga@mackinindustries.com> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:03:35 -0800 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Trev J [SMTP:trj1974@hotmail.com] >Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 7:45 PM >To: wheelmate@mackinindustries.com >Subject: Volk TE37 > >Do you sell a Volk TE37 18" or 17" wheel that will fit the 2001 Ford Focus? >I would also be interested in having it painted Ford EggYok Yellow or Ford >Zinc Yellow is also supposed to be the same color? If you do carey the rims >I would also be interested in the price for each size and any tire >combinations/package deals. > >Thanks, >Trevor > >

01-24-2002, 05:54 PM	#23
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by trj1974: Below is an e-mail that i received from Steve Lim at Mackin. The 17's are available, but does anyone know of a cheap online distributor that has decent customer service? Below is Steve's reply: We have 17" TE37 white and bronze in stock. If you are interested please contact our distributors nearest you. 17x7.5 +40 4-108 List Price: $565.00 ;<hr></blockquote> Bro, you do know that $565. is a PIECE, right?? 565. is pretty steep, but Im sure that is the full retail. I would guess if you can find them in the Foci pattern, which I think is going to be tough, you will pay about 495. a wheel. Thats a lot of dough.. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

01-24-2002, 07:32 PM	#24
trj1974 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WI Posts: 90	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? They are pricey but one of the lightest forged wheels for the price and I really like the look. Options is selling them for $499. Now I just need to decide on tires. I am pretty set on the 215/45/17 Kuhmo's. Anyone else know of anyone who carry's the Volk's for the focus cheaper?

01-25-2002, 10:33 AM	#25
spinwax emo Queen Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,389	Re: Where to get Volk TE-37???????? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by trj1974: They are pricey but one of the lightest forged wheels for the price and I really like the look. Options is selling them for $499. Now I just need to decide on tires. I am pretty set on the 215/45/17 Kuhmo's. Anyone else know of anyone who carry's the Volk's for the focus cheaper?<hr></blockquote> If you are in Socal, I have some pretty good hookups. PM and I can see what I can do.

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