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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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What kind of rims do you guys perfer.. im stuck between changing my rims or keeping them stock and refinishing them.... what to doo what to dooo... problems of a 350z owner
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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depends on your budget. New rims are always good times
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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I doubt anyone on here would pick keeping the stock ones. But like noodleman said, depends on your budget.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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I'm having trouble deciding on which rims to get, theres so much to choose from, and the stock ones for 06+ have a nice look to them
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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if it's for looks, 19s are a must for the Z imo. And the OEM offsets suck. If you keep your oems, i'd get some spacers.

Do you have the 18/19 oem rims?
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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I ran 25mm spacers on my 06 OEM rims last year. I think it made it look great but the finish on the rims is horrible and so I just stepped up an got a new set of 19's.

Mind you, refinishing your OEM rims is going to cost a lot less than spending $2-3k for a new setup. So it really does come down to your budget.
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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I was going threw the same thought process as you. get new rims you won't regret it believe me
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by noodleman
if it's for looks, 19s are a must for the Z imo. And the OEM offsets suck. If you keep your oems, i'd get some spacers.

Do you have the 18/19 oem rims?
True, but I'm really starting to like 18s like the Wedsports
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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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If you are due for new tires then get new wheels. If not I would wait until you burn yours out.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:54 AM
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I love my stock rims.

OEM Track V2 Rays 18/19" for summer.
OEM Track V1 Rays 18 with 15mm & 20mm Ichiba spacers for winter.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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I guess i better shop around, i was thinking try to find rims that fit my stock tires that would save me sum money i still have a healthy season or 2 on them
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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I may have a set of 18" Performance Rims for sale from my 350z. I had them professionally stripped and re-powerdercoated a gunmetal colour
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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I've got a set of 18" performance rims with basically new tires on them that id be willing to let go for cheap... just throwing it out there.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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If you want to keep your factory spec tires then keep the stock rims. If you are willing to get a quality aftermarket rim then splurge for larger tires.
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