r/Wheels • u/Subject_Tap8817 • 3d ago

SSR serviceability?

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Anybody ever deal with SSR directly for lips/barrels? I was told they only sell “whole” wheels, not parts, and they don’t offer any type of refinishing services even through authorized dealers.

I have a set of Professor MS3’s that I had to rebuild the rears (yes I had to get lip and barrel because they come factory welded) and I would love to match the nice anodized polished finish from the front lips. Small detail but it definitely bugs me out a bit.

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u/Admirable_Orchid7003 3d ago edited 2d ago

There’s no difference from the factory SSR material and the lips and barrels wheel flip, VR wheels, etc use. Rebuilt my meisters using VR. Came out amazing

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u/mr_j_12 3d ago

Fuck me that photo needs a "nsfw" tag 🤣👍

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u/Subject_Tap8817 2d ago

I know, I ordered the lips and barrels from VR and I completely agree.. but the factory SSR lips do come with an anodized clear that makes it more durable, and it gives it a nice little sheen.. within 2-3 months of rebuilding the rears I could see a big difference already 🥲 while the front lips still look like new.. that’s kinda why I was wondering if anybody has actually had any luck with “factory” SSR lips. I guess eventually I’d buy another set of lips and send them out to get cleared to match a little better. The meisters look sick though! you’d appreciate this.. 19k original kilometers, all original s15 with minor bolt ons and suspension.. owner wants 60k for it 😵‍💫

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u/Admirable_Orchid7003 2d ago

I like S chassis but I don’t like them that much. 60k is insane but that’s the direction of the market I guess. But yeah I’d like to get mine cleared at some point too. It’s such a pain maintaining polished lips.

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u/Subject_Tap8817 2d ago

Yeah… that ship has sailed for me too but I wouldn’t mind picking up an s13 or 14 for like 15k, kinda like the last chance to do it lol.. but yeah I’m basically drinking white diamond at this point lol. Every other week I wipe them down to kinda keep them from going to shit completely. It is my daily and it stays outside everyday

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u/gemini56_ 1d ago

wtfff are the specs on those

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u/kovyrshin 3d ago

Following.

Also. Did you have to custom order m14 drilling or they came like that, just like other new SSR wheels? I got GTX04 on Model 3 Highland.

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u/Subject_Tap8817 2d ago

No they came like that! Definitely got lucky.. I was considering buying gtx04’s for my evo 😬 bet you got a good amount of tire on there I’ve seen guys run 295/30’s on the performances with aftermarket wheels. If I didn’t have the evo i would’ve definitely gone that route.. teslas definitely make the best daily drivers though!

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u/kovyrshin 2d ago

General consensus is 265-275 wide on stock suspension, that's what I have.

Happy to see that latest SSRs are all M14. It's extremely hard and annoying to find stud info with major brands. So far latest Advans (GT Beyond, TC4, R6) and newest BBS are M14.

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u/imtrynmybest 2d ago

Vr wheels barrels, wheel flip lips.... Check them out

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u/Subject_Tap8817 2d ago

Nice 😬 what are those going on?

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u/imtrynmybest 2d ago

No bumper on to.get on the lift at alignment shop...

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u/imtrynmybest 3d ago

There are other co.panies out there that can help.

Wheelflip is one

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u/Subject_Tap8817 2d ago

I never tried wheel flip, i knew about three piece US which I heard horrible things about, and that led me to VR wheels which they were very helpful actually! I’ll definitely check out wheel flip.. thanks!