l.sanchez

Hey whats up guys i know people hate seeing repeat threads but i couldnt find any threads on where you guys buy your wheels at. Im looking for website recommendations as well as what wheels you took home from it pretty much your buying experience the pros and cons TIA

nizmo_0385

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RUNWDVL

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Check the vendor classified.

dSpaceman

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^ what he said. Our forum vendors offer wheels at competitive price, & most of them price match as well. Can't go wrong.

DesertSleeper

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I just bought my RPF1s from Oakos, forum vendor. Great service and fast shipping. There are plenty others in the marketplace section of the forum. Happy shopping

Underscore_Hero

I bought my set from Enjuku Racing cause they had free shipping on black friday, 2 centercaps were pinched, Ken sent me two new ones for free!

dkmura

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My suggestion is to know what you want and keep an eye on the private classified section here and on other Nissan sites. My purchase of a used set of BBS Rg-Rs came almost a decade ago when a my350Z member put his up for sale. It was one of the biggest ticket items I've purchased from a distance, but also one of the best! Lightweight, forged alloy wheels with an offset and bolt pattern to match the Z33 AND a great price to match. I didn't hesitate after verifying what was included in the sale with the owner and have been satisfied ever since.

MicVelo

^^^ +1 This. (But if you want specific wheels with specific size/offset, or must be new, or you don't trust private sales, etc. Agree with all above about forum dealers.)

In my case, however, I have three sets of wheels and tires for my '03. A set of Track V1s, Track V.2/GT, Volk GTC... total spent on WHEELS (not incl. tires)... $1750. I like the "quantity of good used wheels" over the "single set of bright shiny new ones" form of ownership. Heh heh.

Also gives me project/hobby work.... fixing minor curb rash and refinishing. As long as they're not bent, I'm OK with doing that. I buy used forged wheels only to avoid or minimize that possibility. Have to prang a forged wheel pretty hard to bend it.

g3rard

I would check first the forum vendors' section then ebay or amazon. Printing the best deal you find online and showing it to local shops is also a good idea to know if they can beat or match the price.

jhc

I am super happy with my exp w Z1 recently. I waited until i knew exactly what i wanted wheel and tire wise. Stayed under my budget, i read diff threads fo over 6 moths and it paid off. gl

frivoloushobby

I picked up a set of wheels from element wheels. They are based out of Arizona. My wheels came quickly enough and the price was the cheapest I found. Plus, if I remember correctly they shipped for free.

Now, I just need to pick up tires that will fit and throw those puppies on!

NoQuestionZ

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^ This is getting harder and harder to do, but the deals are still there. The marketplace has been pretty quiet for the passed year or so (imo). I shopped the marketplace on zilvia dot net, evolutionm dot net, g35driver dot com, and rx8club dot com for 18" wheels. I would scope out the370z dot com, myg37 dot com, and even the corvette forum(cant remember the name) for 19s or 20s if you want those.

I also looked on wheelflip dot com and it had some GREAT deals on used Volks and Work wheels. But that usually involves shipping and buying sight unseen. Which is fine, IF you ask all the right questions.

MAKE SURE you're not getting a replica if you're paying legit wheel price. Research markings, offset available, etc, and get multiple pictures with current date on the paper. If the seller won't comply, hit the road. I had an instance where a guy was selling some TE37s that I was SOOOO interested in. They were in between Varrstoen and Volk price so I was cautious. I asked a million questions and had him take (blurry) pictures to verify. I ended up passing on them since he couldn't get any clear pictures. About a month later I saw a For Sale post with the same wheels and the buyer got had by the seller. Too bad that happened, but it wasn't to me

PM me if you have any specific questions regarding sizing and offsets.

Best of luck!

350zchad

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Thought this was about exhaust tips.. Smh, change title please

Spike100

^^ A discussion about exhaust tips would not be in the Wheel/Tire forum.

350zchad

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true..

l.sanchez

Does anyone have experience with carid?

frivoloushobby

I ordered my spoiler from carid a few years ago. I had no problems with them. It did take awhile for my spoiler to ship, but it was also painted to match which probably explains it.

350zchad

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Bought my spolier painted, 1st one showed up chiped, they asked for pics and Imediately sent another, all was good and paint was spot on.

jhc

Anybody seen Ecab?