THE nicest set of Rays Track rims?
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Normally I'm pretty subdued when it comes to proclaiming my mods, but I'm so pleased with how these turned out I just have to show them off.
I've always liked the OEM Track rims. They offer improved performance in a really nice looking package. My only issue was that the front was only 8" wide. So, I purchased two sets of Track rims, fixed up one that had a nasty gash in it and then sent all eight to be stripped, cleaned, powder coated, and then clear coated (for only $75 Cdn per rim!). Included in the price they powder coated my Avalon harness bar to match, and taped then painted all 8 centre caps (four of which are the 'Z' caps from Performance Nissan).
The cool thing is that I chose "sparkling silver" which has a really nice flake mixed in with the silver/grey base paint. The result is a higher luster appearance without looking polished or chromed. I wanted the rims to better match the exterior door handles and interior trim.
The end result was better than I hoped. The wheels look perfectly new and the effect is classy yet purposeful.
I sold the four 8" and kept the set of 18x8.5" for myself.
They'll look sweet on my Brickyard this spring.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/fritZman/Wheel1.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/fritZman/Wheel2.jpg)
I've always liked the OEM Track rims. They offer improved performance in a really nice looking package. My only issue was that the front was only 8" wide. So, I purchased two sets of Track rims, fixed up one that had a nasty gash in it and then sent all eight to be stripped, cleaned, powder coated, and then clear coated (for only $75 Cdn per rim!). Included in the price they powder coated my Avalon harness bar to match, and taped then painted all 8 centre caps (four of which are the 'Z' caps from Performance Nissan).
The cool thing is that I chose "sparkling silver" which has a really nice flake mixed in with the silver/grey base paint. The result is a higher luster appearance without looking polished or chromed. I wanted the rims to better match the exterior door handles and interior trim.
The end result was better than I hoped. The wheels look perfectly new and the effect is classy yet purposeful.
I sold the four 8" and kept the set of 18x8.5" for myself.
They'll look sweet on my Brickyard this spring.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/fritZman/Wheel1.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/fritZman/Wheel2.jpg)
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/fritZman/Wheel3.jpg)
Last edited by FritzMan; 03-13-2005 at 03:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by paperjohn
I just had mine painted gunmetal grey. Wheel Techniques in Santa Clara did a beautiful job.
Because all four of my Rays are 8.5" I'll be able to properly fit a set of the new 255/40/18 RT-615 Azenis once the MX's burn off.
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Very nice! On a Brickyard no less! Any larger pics?
Originally Posted by GATORZ
Fritzman those are very nice. I kind of like these as well. Spark Silver powdercoat with a polished lip.
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Bonz I seen your other thread and those are VERY TIGHT. Fritz I have bigger pics I just don't know how to get them in Photobucket at the original size. Got to love those BRICKYARDS.
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