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Dec 21, 2007 | 10:06 AM

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^^ How much did those wheels cost? Do you happen to know the weight of each rim?

More pictures are always appreciated.

Dec 21, 2007 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gsazabi

18x9 +18 front
18x10 +22 rear

I'm thinking about putting 5mm or 10mm spacer in the rear.

definately atleast a 10mm. DO IT!!!!

Dec 22, 2007 | 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gsingh350Z

^^ How much did those wheels cost? Do you happen to know the weight of each rim?

More pictures are always appreciated.

I got them for $1,500 flat. They weight 21.5lbs front and 23.5lbs rear so they're not THAT light. If you want lighter Enkei's RPF1s are the way to go.

I will post more pics once I get my Zeal's in a week or two. Coming from 19's I have a huge wheel gap right now and it's not a pretty sight

Dec 22, 2007 | 09:11 AM

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18s look so small on the Z.

Dec 22, 2007 | 01:50 PM

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Not if you drop it low. Unless you're too scared to ride low.

Dec 22, 2007 | 04:15 PM

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19" wheels cosmetically look amazing for a street setup.

18" IMHO are the best bet for both cosmetics and performance. granted that you lower it a bit.

go 18", you'll get the best of both worlds.

Dec 22, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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I've already had 19's with big *** rear lip aka 'bling' style. I'm sick of that look.
I'll also be tracking my car starting next year so I went with 18's.

BTW my car will be SLAMMED so that'll care of 'looks small' department

Dec 22, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance

ings TS06 by RAYS (Forged Monoblock)
ings optional center cap
18x9.5 +22 (+5mm spacer) Bridgestone RE-01R 265/40
18x10.5 +15 Bridgestone RE-01R 265/35

Is that tire size correct? You have a smaller overall diameter tire in the back? Or you put the wider wheels in the front?

Dec 22, 2007 | 11:47 PM

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wheels

These are mine

just recently bought

tell me what cha thinkk?

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Dec 23, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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XD-9s

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Dec 23, 2007 | 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DustinZ33

Not if you drop it low. Unless you're too scared to ride low.

+1!!! hahaha
I guess some people are scared huh??

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Dec 27, 2007 | 06:17 PM

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What do guys think? SPECS: 18X9.5 +8 245/35/18 Front 18x10.5 +16 275/35/18 Rear slammmed GOOD OR BAD?

Dec 27, 2007 | 09:34 PM

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gsazabi what are the offsets on those?

Those are some nice wheels!

Dec 27, 2007 | 11:39 PM

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What do guys think? SPECS: 18X9.5 +8 245/35/18 Front 18x10.5 +16 275/35/18 Rear slammmed GOOD OR BAD?

get the proper sized tires , go up 40's front and rear.

Dec 27, 2007 | 11:44 PM

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get the proper sized tires , go up 40's front and rear.

What's wrong with 35 profile tires? I'm personally running 255/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear. 18s with 35 profile tires look great when the car is SLAMMED aka low-rider's-creed lol

Dec 27, 2007 | 11:54 PM

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I have 245/40 275/40 but next time I'm willing to try 255/35 and 285/35

is it that different?

Dec 27, 2007 | 11:59 PM

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I have 245/40 275/40 but next time I'm willing to try 255/35 and 285/35

is it that different?

35s will have about 0.4inch shorter sidewalls than 40s, but you should have no problem with wheel gap since you have Stance coils

Dec 28, 2007 | 03:59 AM

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Volk CE28s
18x9.5 +22 245/40/18 Front
18x10.5 +18 275/35/18 Rear

Dec 28, 2007 | 06:27 AM

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What do guys think? SPECS: 18X9.5 +8 245/35/18 Front 18x10.5 +16 275/35/18 Rear slammmed GOOD OR BAD?

I also think you tire sizes will be fine. I'm running 35s on 18s too. It will look good you slam it but if not then if will have a gap. Definately go with coilovers.