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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Looking at purchasing my 1st 350z (former Vette owner) which comes with 20" Donz wheels. Stock 18" wheels with new tires are included. I'm a newbie when it comes to aftermarket wheels. How do the Donz stack up? Should I have any concerns especially 20" on a car that ships with 17" or 18" stock wheels.

OK I think I get the idea. The other car I am looking at 2004 6spd, has stock 17's (see attached photo) Cleaner deal, less miles (7k), with nav
With this one my garage won't be cluttered with a second set of T&R
Can't wait to take possession

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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Put the stockers back on and Ebay those byyyytcccchhhheeessss!!
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Welcome! Do a search on the wheels forum. You will find Volks and Works are king on this site. In my opinion, the wheels you have pictured are too blingy for a Z. The large size and weight will reduce the performance of your car.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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those are ugly.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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Hello to a fellow Canadian.
I was going to try and put this tactfully, but I'm just going to say those wheels are awful. They belong on a "pimped out" Mercedes, or an SUV. Most of us stick to 19 inches around here for performance reasons.
A great recommended size is 19 X 9.5 front and 19 X 10.5 rear with a + 22 offset front and rear.
If you are looking for name brand recommendations for the 350Z you will find Volk Racing, Work, Nismo and Racing Hart are recommended around here a lot.
My advice would be to leave the rims behind on this purchase, and start shopping for some better ones.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Rays, Work, or Advan...enough said.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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you'll find that chrome is a popular choice round here and 20'' wheels arnt so much either.. run the stockers till you can buy a nicer set of 18-19 inch wheels..
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Depends on what you arfe looking for. You'll find most of the people on here are "Chrome and +19" haters" so the only opinions you will get here are to buy the same rims that you see on every Z on the site. If you are performance oriented, go with a lightweight 18 or 19 with the offsets outlined above. If you are into looks, you can fit up to 22" rims on a Z with a little modification(not recommended). 20's are fine and bolt right up.
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Those should be melted down and made into forks.

lmao...+1
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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ttt with alternate choice
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Never ever put crome wheels on a Z.
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