Sebastian777

Just as the title says, looking for rims that are completely gloss black, no colored logos, no silver accents, just gloss black. Found a few but nothing that screamed "buy me!" so I'm looking for more options. Right now I'm leaning towards painting (maybe powder coating) my stock rims gloss black unless I find something I like.

MicVelo

What's your price threshold?

Personally, I don't go for the "popped the hubcaps off and went crazy with a rattle can on my steel wheels" look but they're out there. All the rep companies make 'em for sure.

Sebastian777

Guess price range would have been helpful. Would definitely like to keep it under $1500 for the set. Won't be mad if I can find a good budget rim that's even cheaper though. Not interested in used unless they are somehow immaculate. About to paint the car and want new looking rims with new paint.

MicVelo

Sorry, forgot the smiley in there but ya, just my personal take on all black wheels. (Heck, I'm selling my anthracite/gunmetal Volks cuz I find them too dark for my silver car.... fine on my black car.)

Honestly, if you don't go with pre-owned wheels, I would look into a set of Enkei - RPF1, PF01, Raijin, Tenjin, whatever works with budget and your taste - and have 'em coated gloss black. My P/C guy is good and inexpensive, relatively. Media blast, rim correction, 3-stage color/2-stage clear (or something close to that)... about $500.

BluestreamDE

ENKEI RPF1s are the best bang for your buck! Lightweight, not very costly and comes in various sizes and offsets, if I didn't already have my TE37s, I'd buy myself a set.

MicVelo

^^^ Fo'Sho!

Love mine.... easily one of the best wheels I've ever run. Period. And my pristine set - with tires (despite my having swapped them out) - was well under a grand. That is the definition of "bang-fo'-buck" or "value" as us old folks like to say. Laff...

Sebastian777

OK this may be a dumb question, but I notice there are a lot of all black wheels, except for the center cap. Is there anything wrong with just popping out the center cap?
So far, the RPF1s are the front runner right now, but I still want to look around.

Also, if I get the stock widths, 8" front 8.5" rear I believe, will those hold 245 and 265 tires if I choose to go wider on my next set?

MicVelo

I don't care for wheels without caps but it's not that big of a deal. Or you can just paint it black.

S'far as 265 on 8.5s, it'll work but you're right on the edge of the limit for tire width:wheel width ratio (but not a biggee). Any reason you don't want to go with at least 9 or 9.5? If you go 9.5, you can go even larger later on

BUT know that if you go with 15mm offset, you'll likely have to roll your rear fenders - particularly if you're lowered - with anything larger than 265. Just reference info.

Sebastian777

My Pirelli Pzeros only have about 4000 miles on them and wasn't looking to ditch them for awhile. Also car is a daily driver for the foreseeable future so I'm thinking I won't go bigger than 245/265. I do like to leave options open, but I'm guessing stock size tires won't fit (and perform) ok on 9/9.5 rims?

XM 1

iTrader: (5)

Gram Lights 57DR are full blacked out and are in your price range.....also comes in perfect fitment for the Z (18x9.5 +22 and 18x10.5 +22).....should be around 1700 brand new! These will also clear the OEM Brembos or even the Stop Tech BBK...just in case

XM 1

iTrader: (5)

Gram Lights stickers is provided, but it's up to you if you install it or not.

dcains

iTrader: (15)

These are the wheels you want:

http://www.ravspec.com/shop/nismo-by...pecial-edition

Sebastian777

yeah, I'll just pull from my forced induction fund haha

MicVelo

Even for a guy who doesn't like black wheels, those wheels are "Ohhhhhh, Mori!" Hoooooooooooooooo...... saw a set on Fleabay, OP. Full set of 9.5s...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nismo-LMGT4-...VYNxmH&vxp=mtr

dcains

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I would. No better wheel for a Z. I've got the silver version on mine.

MicVelo

And Dean goes out for a little troll to stretch his legs.

Love my S-Tunes. Genuine Nissan product too.... er, made by Rays. Heh heh.

dcains

iTrader: (15)

The TE-37's seem to be popular, but who needs that extra spoke when 5 is plenty?

BluestreamDE

Lol, I love mine. Not many folks running Super Laps in my area besides me. It's all a matter of preference. Some enjoy spinner wheels, some like Varrdogg reps. All preference. Op good luck with whatever you decide. I would save up for that FI kit first before buying a decent set of wheels.

Phenom

iTrader: (4)

A lot of wheels don't come with the center cap included if you purchase them new. The RPF1s for example come without center caps. Stickers are the same way on a lot of wheels when buying new. My Advan wheels came without the stickers in place and it was up to me if I wanted to put them on (I opted to put them on because the no sticker look makes wheels look like reps IMO).