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Old 09-23-2006, 10:55 AM
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Default Finally got new wheels for my Z!

After a few years of owning my Z I decided to get some new wheels for her. What do you guys think?

Enkei NT03+M

18x9.5F +27, 263/35/18 BFG KDW NT
18x10.5R +30, 295/35/18 BFG KDW NT

I can't believe how much of a difference this setup made with my Z, it feels like it is planted to the road now. I was worried about rubbing at first but it doesn't look like it's going to be an issue (rear is pretty close).

Just wanted to say thanks to Luke at DTD for giving me a great deal, and a thanks to Jason@Performance for answering all of my questions regarding his old setup.
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Old 09-23-2006, 08:37 PM
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125 views and not a sing comment.

anyways, nice rims! Keep up the good work!
Old 09-23-2006, 08:39 PM
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Nice!!!!
Old 09-23-2006, 09:24 PM
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looking good. could've gotten lower offsets...but that's what spacers are for anyway
Old 09-23-2006, 09:39 PM
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very very nice. Lighter i hope?
Old 09-23-2006, 09:47 PM
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nice clean setup!
Old 09-23-2006, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BeyJer
looking good. could've gotten lower offsets...but that's what spacers are for anyway
Thanks! I think if I put spacers on I would have some serious issues, they almost rub now!

Originally Posted by MyV6IsFast3r
very very nice. Lighter i hope?
Quite a bit lighter.


Another view:
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Old 09-23-2006, 10:24 PM
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in my book! they look great on your Z. +1 for a real clean look!
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what is that inner ring thing?
Old 09-24-2006, 12:05 AM
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those look really nice bro. how much were they?
Old 09-24-2006, 12:18 AM
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Those wheels are hot! Very light as well. You see these wheels all the time at time attack events!

Jason
Old 09-24-2006, 05:25 AM
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Very Nice Eddie. Do you have some rear pics. Dead on rear. Looks awesome as is.

Keep it up.
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Nice Wheels! Not my style but they actually look great on the car. Good Job
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Thanks for all of the nice comments guys! I'll grab some pictures of the rear dead on later today.

@CaliTouring - I do believe I paid about $300 per wheel.

@Jason021174 - it's part of the wheel designed to be a support ring.

EDIT: Picture of the rear dead on.
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