Which wheels do you guys prefer?
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Which wheels do you guys prefer?
I have a Nismo 350Z with 370Z Nismo V1 wheels and I got a trade offer for Nismo rays 57cr clubsport wheels. Would you guys do the trade? That’s how my car currently sits. I’m not sure how they would look on my car. Haven’t really seen those wheels on This car.
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I think you should keep them. Personally, only wheels I'd trade for are Nismo LMGT4 Omori wheels which would look excellent on your Nismo.
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Zelduh (07-25-2020)
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Subjective decision.
All depends on:
- Aethetics - Do you like them better than the Niz wheels? Personally, I don't. The Z34 Nismo wheels are unique on a Z. Yes, the Z34Ns have 'em and a smattering of 33s do too but still unique and look great. The Clubsports, by comparison, look, to me, like many other five spoke wheels, particularly the Nismo LMGT4 Omori Edition. Cheap copies exist as well. No one makes a Nismo Z34 copy. So, these, to me, don't strike me as compelling enough to lust for. If you want a general perspective on how this will look on your car, google "350Z with LMGT4 Omori Edition" or similar variations. These wheels do resemble the Omori LMs enough that you'll either love or hate.
- Performance - don't expect much different; matter of fact, might take a hit compared to what you have now. Probably still better than the 350Z Nismo V3 wheels your car originally came with as the stock Nismo wheels aren't light at least in the rear (29lbs!) All depends on the specific sizing. The Clubsport wheels come in 9.5/10.5 widths with varying offsets), same as the Nismos. Weight is the big factor. The Clubsports are heavier - at around 23.5lbs/wheel that's about +2# per wheel F&R - so that's a penalty.
- The nature of the deal. If the trader is willing to come up with COT (cash on top) and you like them, go for it. Some may laugh when you tell them Z34N wheels are worth more or the same as the Clubsports, new. Otherwise, I'd stay with the Z34 wheels. The wheels you have are rare and hard to come by. Over the years, I've turned over a few sets of these in the $2100 - 3000 range (varies by tires). Asking prices are around $2500 if you can even find them. The Clubsports are roughly $550 each new. And tires on them will make a difference. If they have quality, high tread tires versus some LingLong Crosswinds (that cost about $100 each), that factors in too.
In the end, your decision on whether the performance is valued beneath aesthetics.
All depends on:
- Aethetics - Do you like them better than the Niz wheels? Personally, I don't. The Z34 Nismo wheels are unique on a Z. Yes, the Z34Ns have 'em and a smattering of 33s do too but still unique and look great. The Clubsports, by comparison, look, to me, like many other five spoke wheels, particularly the Nismo LMGT4 Omori Edition. Cheap copies exist as well. No one makes a Nismo Z34 copy. So, these, to me, don't strike me as compelling enough to lust for. If you want a general perspective on how this will look on your car, google "350Z with LMGT4 Omori Edition" or similar variations. These wheels do resemble the Omori LMs enough that you'll either love or hate.
- Performance - don't expect much different; matter of fact, might take a hit compared to what you have now. Probably still better than the 350Z Nismo V3 wheels your car originally came with as the stock Nismo wheels aren't light at least in the rear (29lbs!) All depends on the specific sizing. The Clubsport wheels come in 9.5/10.5 widths with varying offsets), same as the Nismos. Weight is the big factor. The Clubsports are heavier - at around 23.5lbs/wheel that's about +2# per wheel F&R - so that's a penalty.
- The nature of the deal. If the trader is willing to come up with COT (cash on top) and you like them, go for it. Some may laugh when you tell them Z34N wheels are worth more or the same as the Clubsports, new. Otherwise, I'd stay with the Z34 wheels. The wheels you have are rare and hard to come by. Over the years, I've turned over a few sets of these in the $2100 - 3000 range (varies by tires). Asking prices are around $2500 if you can even find them. The Clubsports are roughly $550 each new. And tires on them will make a difference. If they have quality, high tread tires versus some LingLong Crosswinds (that cost about $100 each), that factors in too.
In the end, your decision on whether the performance is valued beneath aesthetics.
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Atreyu'z 350 (07-23-2020)
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Never cared for the 370's "crow's feet" Whatsover. Ray's ftw.
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Crow's feet...... snort snort, buwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.That IS what the Z34N and my Nismo S-Tune wheels look like!!
But bird feet be damned, in the top 3 of wheels I've had on my cars. Of all the wheels, only one that I'll never sell are my S-Tunes. 20lbs of goodness at each corner and I get my pick of 19" tires (compared to the paltry selection of 18s in Z appropriate tires.)
But bird feet be damned, in the top 3 of wheels I've had on my cars. Of all the wheels, only one that I'll never sell are my S-Tunes. 20lbs of goodness at each corner and I get my pick of 19" tires (compared to the paltry selection of 18s in Z appropriate tires.)
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Crow's feet...... snort snort, buwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.That IS what the Z34N and my Nismo S-Tune wheels look like!!
But bird feet be damned, in the top 3 of wheels I've had on my cars. Of all the wheels, only one that I'll never sell are my S-Tunes. 20lbs of goodness at each corner and I get my pick of 19" tires (compared to the paltry selection of 18s in Z appropriate tires.)
But bird feet be damned, in the top 3 of wheels I've had on my cars. Of all the wheels, only one that I'll never sell are my S-Tunes. 20lbs of goodness at each corner and I get my pick of 19" tires (compared to the paltry selection of 18s in Z appropriate tires.)
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