Kosei wheels in Canada

[B16A_2]

I am looking to buy a few sets of kosei k1 in Canada, I checked tirerack but shipping and duties etc. will adds up a lot. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot.

[haniforama]

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If team dynamics are an acceptable alternative, give Pete at Marcor (Northern Performance) a call.

1-800-263-8621

[CobraStang]

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You could have the wheels shipped to the UPS store in N.F., USA, and then go pick them up yourself. That'll get you out of the brokerage charges.

[Pete@Marcor]

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Yes, Team Dynamics wheels are a pretty light, strong competition wheel. Usually a couple of pounds lighter per wheel than a K1.

We do stock a fair number of them. Email me if you are interested.

[ScotcH]

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I don't suppose they've made any BMW sizes yet? The BMW spec K1 is 17x8.5 and weighs 18lbs ... anything to match?

[Pete@Marcor]

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I don't suppose they've made any BMW sizes yet? The BMW spec K1 is 17x8.5 and weighs 18lbs ... anything to match?

Unfortunately, the Pro Race 1 is only available up to 17X8 in the e36/e46 offsets for this year.

They do make a 17X9, but the high offset will only be available in the spring. It is currently available in 23P, which would stick out.

Team dynamics is a European company, so they are very good on most applications.

[JGraves]

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Arek, your car would look great with some fender flares.

Unfortunately, the Pro Race 1 is only available up to 17X8 in the e36/e46 offsets for this year.

They do make a 17X9, but the high offset will only be available in the spring. It is currently available in 23P, which would stick out.

Team dynamics is a European company, so they are very good on most applications.

[Cheers!]

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Yes, Team Dynamics wheels are a pretty light, strong competition wheel. Usually a couple of pounds lighter per wheel than a K1.

We do stock a fair number of them. Email me if you are interested.

Pete, do you know if Team Dynamics now makes a 16x8 wheel in +28 mm offset, 5x114.3mm PCD?

I looked about a eyar ago and they didn't have anything.

[Pete@Marcor]

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Pete, do you know if Team Dynamics now makes a 16x8 wheel in +28 mm offset, 5x114.3mm PCD?

I looked about a eyar ago and they didn't have anything.

Well, they do have a blank program, meaning that they will often bring in some wheels un-drilled. Unfortunately, they only have 16X7.5s, and they are available only in the higher offsets. They are unlikely to make a 16X8, as well. There is not really enough demand, in their opinion.

On a side note, the 17X9 high offset wheels should be available in North America within 6-8 weeks.

[ScotcH]

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Arek, your car would look great with some fender flares.

Lol ... just what you need ... an excuse to buy a plasma cutter

[ScotcH]

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On a side note, the 17X9 high offset wheels should be available in North America within 6-8 weeks.

Interresting ... do you know what these will weigh, and a ballpark price?

[B16A_2]

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Thanks a lot for the great info guys, I would really love to get Kosei K1s, they do look very clean on civic.
I called tirerack today and they gave me a shipping quote by Fedex and after duty and everything is about 171CAD per wheel. If I do go down to buffalo or whatever to pick those up, do they charge anything when crossing the border? Where is N.F.? Thanks again!!

[Cheers!]

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Thanks a lot for the great info guys, I would really love to get Kosei K1s, they do look very clean on civic.
I called tirerack today and they gave me a shipping quote by Fedex and after duty and everything is about 171CAD per wheel. If I do go down to buffalo or whatever to pick those up, do they charge anything when crossing the border? Where is N.F.? Thanks again!!

Just tell them you bought the wheels at a car swap at a civic car show somewhere for 200 bucks USD. Note you are only allowed max of 60 USD for one day trip to USA. If you go for more than 3 days I think that amount goes to something like 400 USD before they tax you. Just don't tell them anything. I stashed a set of used weld racing wheels I gof for 400 USD. I told the border I bought them for 200 USD at car show, (which I did but 400 bucks). He didn't even open the trunk.

Helps to bring Canada Passport and I speak from experience that the border crossing at Sarnia and the one near kingston are the most lax. At rainbow bridge they think everyone is a terrorist.

[Pete@Marcor]

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Just tell them you bought the wheels at a car swap at a civic car show somewhere for 200 bucks USD. Note you are only allowed max of 60 USD for one day trip to USA. If you go for more than 3 days I think that amount goes to something like 400 USD before they tax you. Just don't tell them anything. I stashed a set of used weld racing wheels I gof for 400 USD. I told the border I bought them for 200 USD at car show, (which I did but 400 bucks). He didn't even open the trunk.

Helps to bring Canada Passport and I speak from experience that the border crossing at Sarnia and the one near kingston are the most lax. At rainbow bridge they think everyone is a terrorist.

My only concern with that is IF you do happen to get stopped, and have to go through customs, they CAN impound your car, since the undeclared items were in your car. Your fine for trying to import items would be the re-purchase of your car.I know some people in Canada Customs, and it does happen on occasion. If you do declare them, you can end up paying the GST, if I recall, and the duties.

If you ship them, expect some sort of extra brokerage bill from the courier. UPS is the worst, but all do charge something.

[Pete@Marcor]

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Interresting ... do you know what these will weigh, and a ballpark price?

I would expect in the 17.5-18 lbrange, and probably around $350ish full retail, before a competitor's discount. I would expect it to be under $300 per wheel. 15" ones are less than $190 per wheel.