XS Tuning wheel evaluation. (Pic intensive!)

[tonioseven]

Hello everybody! I just got these wheels in the other day from XS Tuning The shipping was free since I live in the U.S. I've included a wheel from a Revell ITR as a reference. I think they are a pretty good alternative for smaller cars but we really need larger diameter wheels for our larger kits such as Skylines and VIP Cars and the like! Anyway, here's some pictures to help you make your decision. I also included a comparison picture of the Advan/Yokohama Model 5 from both Aoshima (on the R-33), and on the sprue (Fujimi). For once, Fujimi has the better product in my opinion but you be the judge! I'll shut up now!


as they come in the package.
Out of the package.

The wheelbacks.

With an Integra wheel and tire.

With the included brakes (2 different sets depending on the particular model)

And now for the Advans: Aoshima on the left, Fujimi on the right...

Below, a lip was added to give a unique appearance (thanks to Zoom-Zoom! )

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[integra818]

Seems like they have high quality, I'll consider buying some!

[ShOrtyOC714]

How was that lip added? With more plastic?

[Jay!]

Thanks for the report!!

[tonioseven]

Originally posted by Shorty4859
How was that lip added? With more plastic?

I took the trim rings off of another set of wheels that I had no plans on using and trimmed the back to fit the width of the rim and ring within the confines of the tires (tires were taken from a Tamiya Supra).:grey:

[RyanGiorgio]

Those don't look that bad. Too bad tehy are so damn small. Maybe somone should send the company and email. I really like the Advans (Fujimi ones look better) and maybe i'll get some sets.

[endlesskev86]

Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Those don't look that bad. Too bad tehy are so damn small. Maybe somone should send the company and email. I really like the Advans (Fujimi ones look better) and maybe i'll get some sets.

that definitly looks bigger than the Fujimi ADVAN RG's

[ShOrtyOC714]

Those lips are really nice, very clean job on the rims. Does it have a lip for the front or only the rear? And can u get some pics of the whole pic? Thanx

[flyonthewall]

Thanks for that Antonio!

I can't quite work out how the different attachments work to switch between the different hubs Can you elaborate on this and include some pics please?

[Mean_B16]

I just got some "test" wheels from the guys with the XS tuning wheels, I plan to put them on some of my cars and shoot pics soon to show how nice they look(IMO). I will be selling there produst through my site very soon so stay tuned. (I will post a thread w/ pics soon)

[exhaust smoke]

Excellent wheel sets!

I had a look on their website and I was impressed. Thanks for the link.

Fly, the wheels looks as if they would fit onto a Tamiya kit.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by flyonthewall
Thanks for that Antonio!

I can't quite work out how the different attachments work to switch between the different hubs Can you elaborate on this and include some pics please?

I just got the rims today. They certainly are nice, and the brake detail is cool. They're molded like Tamiya rims, with the male pin intact. You trim off the pin and use a spacer and their rotor to work on Fujimi, Aoshima, Hasegawa rims that don't have the pin like Tamiya. I notice that many Hasegawa and some Aoshima wheels are like Tamiya's, and some new Tamiya's don't have the pin. These are the best solution, they should work fairly well with everything. Can't wait for their 18's, which will be $1 more per set, and all will have separate trim rings, like we see on many Aoshima rims.

[Jay!]

Interseting that the two Tamiya kit number they list as examples are both Celicas... Hmmm...

[flyonthewall]

I see! I have been thinking of a similar system for my wheels for some time.

Are they going to do 18"s then?

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by flyonthewall
I see! I have been thinking of a similar system for my wheels for some time.

Are they going to do 18"s then?

I had the same thoughts w/Wayne from Two Guys Racing about doing wheels that way. It really makes sense to have a system that works for as many kit mfg's as possible.

Yes, they are doing 18's next, the 18's will also have separate outer trim rings (yes!) and the price will be $1 more than the 17's. This information is in the latest Scale Auto Magazine.

I'm going to use a set of the 17" C2 Sports on my Kaminari Celica, which will be my next project. Unlike many Japanese models, 17's seem to look better than 18's on the Celica.