Advan Model 5

[ozone]

Advan Model 5's have always been my favorite wheels for the NSX. Unfortunately, they've been discontinued. I noticed some people getting Advan T5's. Are they the closest in look to the older version? Any other recommended 5 spoke rims?

I probably won't be tracking but you never know.

 

[Jeff@Carbon6]

I have a set of Model 5 with <2500 miles on them I would be willing to sell. They are for a widebody car though.

(2) 18x9.0 +10mm 5x114.3
(2) 19x10.0 +19mm 5x114.3

 

[RacingHeart]

Latest Prodrive, GC-05K:

 

[ozone]

Those look great...very similar. Thanks for posting.

VRoom...I don't have a widebody unfortunately.

 

[ozone]

Are Prodrives available in the US? I got a site in the UK...but that was off a quick search.

 

[ScienceofSpeed]

We can supply the Prodrive wheels. These are forged compared to the Advans. However, with the exchange, they are currently around $4000.00 for a set with shipping. If you're interested, please drop us a line.

-- Chris

 

[Osiris_x11]

The real deal...

These have come & gone for weeks on ebay. Presumably, they'll be re-listed again. It's a workable/streetable size for the NSX, but not ideal. Also, surface-freight (ie. ship) would be a lot less than what the seller has quoted for shipping. Caveat emptor, as it is Eastern Europe (Latvia).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0536015916&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Otherwise, used JDM wheels sites on the interwebz often have Advan AVS Model 5's in NSX applicable sizes (from Skyline's, RX-7's, 300z's & other NSX'es). But, they are generally never cheap/inexpensive, though still very fairly priced for a much sought after wheel that is now discontinued.

Also, don't rule-out previously offered replicas (namely ADR Kazai) which at times can be cosmetically/visually on par (but weigh more as well as vary in quality/durability). The Model 5 is quite a light wheel for being cast construction/fabrication (the 17x7/17x9 OEM sizes of the Model 5 are lighter than the same-sized forged '02+ OEM wheels, but the latter are presumably stronger being forged).

 

[el_toro]

Consider looking in foreign markets. I had a JDM used wheel company find me a Model 5 17/18 NSX set in Tokyo.
All in all relatively cheap for a discontinued wheel set.
Had them shipped to US and then refinished.

The T5's don't do it for me as a replacement for the Model 5, and of course the Prodrive's are amazing but a lot of $$.

 

[Hapa88]

So the Prodrive is a copy or "Fake" Advan Model 5, that is actually made better and costs more? Hmmm.

 

[ozone]

So the Prodrive is a copy or "Fake" Advan Model 5, that is actually made better and costs more? Hmmm.

After looking at them, it seems the Prodrive looks more like the T5. I could be wrong.

 

[Hapa88]

After looking at them, it seems the Prodrive looks more like the T5. I could be wrong.

It's a FAKE! Don't get it:biggrin: Ask synth19, he hates fake wheels! :biggrin: :tongue: :biggrin:

 

[synth19]

It's a FAKE! Don't get it:biggrin: Ask synth19, he hates fake wheels! :biggrin: :tongue: :biggrin:

you rannnnnnng!

 

[JoshuaWong1989]

so any info if the discontinued Advan Model 5 are the same as the new Prodrive GC-05K?

 

[clr1024]

so any info if the discontinued Advan Model 5 are the same as the new Prodrive GC-05K?

They look close but more like the T5, the old Advan Model 5 spokes came closer together. I liked the aold model 5's better.

 

[Chu_Viet]

^i agree.. advan model 5 are classics.. i found some 17/17.. want them so bad but 17/18 would be best for the nsx.