Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Waiting for me on the front porch today was my pre-order from Hobby World Japan of SIX sets of Aoshima's new 20" BBS LM wheel and tire sets. These babies are pure sex!!! Beautiful satin chrome finish with deeper rims for the rear wheels. Separate rims allow easy painting of the spokes. Unfortunately, Aoshima did not include the wider rear tires that came in the last series of 20" sets. If you keep the supplied tires for the rears, you will have to trim the back of the rims flush with the tires. But there is a ready aftermarket solution. The OD of these wheels is fractionally larger than Pegasus 23" wheels, so Pegasus 23" tires fit like a champ and are wide enough to fill the rim width. One more thing...the design of the spoked section of these wheels are identical to Aoshima's vintage 18" BBS LM wheels, only larger. I just happen to have a few sets of the 18" LM's in my collection. Can you say..."big and littles"? Enjoy!!!
crispy Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Great pictures Marc! If you got yours today I am sure to have mine tomorrow! I'm very excited! Thanks for sharing! Chris
envious8420 Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 very nice. is aoshima the type of co. that will rectify the lack of rear tire width?
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 22, 2009 Author Posted August 22, 2009 very nice. is aoshima the type of co. that will rectify the lack of rear tire width? Don't know, don't care. Just glad to have these and if you ask Crispy about my own personal "Tire Rack", I've got tires to fix the problem. If necessary, I have enough extra Aoshoma tires that I could cut two tires apart and make one wide one. But the Pegasus are just the ticket and if I choose to go big and little with 18" LM's, I can use Pegasus 19" tires on the front for a matching set.
FujimiLover Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 WOW, those wheels are delicious! I need to order a set but not sure what car to put'em on. Wonder how they'd fit the Smart?
crispy Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 As Marc mentioned the Pegasus tires work perfectly on them if need be. I'm surprised they didn't offer the wider tire, but it bothers me not. And Folks, Marc has THE tire and wheel stash you can only dream of having. I'm getting closer with over 50 plus sets, but Marc's got some stuff that isn't made anymore. Gotta get these wheels when they are released or you could miss out and I can guarantee when the Aoshima wheels are gone they are GONE! Chris
Luc Janssens Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!................ Excuse me I'm hyperventilating BTW Marc, how many kits did you open today, to see on which one(s) the rims would fit the best... Edited August 22, 2009 by Luc Janssens
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 22, 2009 Author Posted August 22, 2009 OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!................ Excuse me I'm hyperventilating BTW Marc, how many kits did you open today, to see on which one(s) the rims would fit the best... Actually. none. After three weeks of back to school activities, including moving the oldest back to college last weekend, I've just vegged all day. In my mind, I've opened plenty.
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 22, 2009 Author Posted August 22, 2009 As Marc mentioned the Pegasus tires work perfectly on them if need be. I'm surprised they didn't offer the wider tire, but it bothers me not. And Folks, Marc has THE tire and wheel stash you can only dream of having. I'm getting closer with over 50 plus sets, but Marc's got some stuff that isn't made anymore. Gotta get these wheels when they are released or you could miss out and I can guarantee when the Aoshima wheels are gone they are GONE! Chris Chris, I just did a quick count, and I have at least 130 sets of Aoshima and Fujimi wheel sets. I've bought 20 new sets this summer including the six sets of BBS LM's I got yesterday. Guess I better get busy building and use some of them. Marc
Ricks Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Marc.. You should see about getting a set of the 23" aggressive pegasus tires.. There a little taller sidewall then those 23s and have a great tread pattern. Would really set off the big and little concept.
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 Marc.. You should see about getting a set of the 23" aggressive pegasus tires.. There a little taller sidewall then those 23s and have a great tread pattern. Would really set off the big and little concept. I have a set of those, Rick. I was thinking the same thing.
LOBBS Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Marc, I see Fujimi has a set of 20" BBS LMs also. You wouldn't happen to have those to for a comparison would you? I'm looking to pick up a set of one or the other for a Camaro that's next up on my bench.
Rob Hall Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Very nice..waiting on my mine, in shipment from HLJ w/ 3 other new wheel sets. Alas, the Fujimi ones are backordered.
crispy Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Marc not have those wheels! HA, surely you jest! Really though, if he hasn't got them I'll be happy to post my set after I get back from the car show. Marc, you are the supreme wheel slut... My measly collection just cannot compare. Chris
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 Marc, I see Fujimi has a set of 20" BBS LMs also. You wouldn't happen to have those to for a comparison would you? I'm looking to pick up a set of one or the other for a Camaro that's next up on my bench. Fujimi's 20" BBS aren't LM's. They are just called BBS. Here's some comparison pics with the new Aoshimas. Fujimi's are on the right. They are one piece, chrome plated and much larger than the Aoshima rims. They are a great size for the new AMT Dodge Challenger and similar modern kits, as well as 1:24 scale muscle cars. I have a set earmarked for my Johan '72 Torino. Marc
FujimiLover Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I like the Aoshima's much better. Can you take pic's of the back of those wheels? I'm curious as to how they mount. Are they peg's, or poly-caps? Thank's!
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 I like the Aoshima's much better. Can you take pic's of the back of those wheels? I'm curious as to how they mount. Are they peg's, or poly-caps? Thank's! They are both poly caps.
LOBBS Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks Marc. Looks like I'll have to get an order in on the Aoshimas. Kind of a bummer on the rear tires though.
Rob Hall Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I think I'm going to use the Fujimis on my '09 Challenger SRT10 project. The Aoshimas, maybe on a Pro Touring style Johan '71 Cuda...have to get another set or two.
RodneyBad Posted August 29, 2009 Posted August 29, 2009 Well I debated on the wheels but since they look soo Good compared to the Fujimis. I ordered 2 sets from HWJAPAN. has anybody else ordered from them? how are they?
crispy Posted August 29, 2009 Posted August 29, 2009 Well I debated on the wheels but since they look soo Good compared to the Fujimis. I ordered 2 sets from HWJAPAN. has anybody else ordered from them? how are they? They are great! I like them better than HLJ simply because pricing is a bit better and you collect points to redeem against future purchases. They ship just as quick as HLJ does. Customer service is very good as well. I've pretty well switched all my Japanese buying to them now. Chris
Tonioseven Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 They are great! I like them better than HLJ simply because pricing is a bit better and you collect points to redeem against future purchases. They ship just as quick as HLJ does. Customer service is very good as well. I've pretty well switched all my Japanese buying to them now. Chris Same here; HLJ has lost some of its luster to me. You guys have nice wheels.
Rob Hall Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 I'll have to give HW a try...been buying from HLJ since around 2000. I've bought from Hobby Search (another Japanese dealer) once or twice. I've also bought Aoshima wheel sets from Model Express. As far as today, I got an email notification that the Fujimi BBS wheels shipped from HLJ.
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