can't decide..
05-26-2005, 11:48 AM
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can't decide..
i cant decide on going 19" tsw thruxtons or 18" enkei NTO3+M...
TSW: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007921
Enkei: http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/NT03M(18.jpg
theyre about the same price... but im not too sure about tire prices... do the 18" make a noticeable gain in acceleration? or are the TSWs weight close though to stock 17" (23lbs front, 24lbs rear) to keep the acceleration stock? people who have had 18s and then 19s or vice versa let me know please! planning to get the enkei's fairly soon.. but just saw a black z with a NICE lip.. it got me having second thoughs. oh yeah, i was planning to get my Enkei's painted black with a lip also.. does anybody know if the 18x10.5 version has a pretty good lip? thanks all!
TSW: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...4.3&vid=007921
Enkei: http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/NT03M(18.jpg
theyre about the same price... but im not too sure about tire prices... do the 18" make a noticeable gain in acceleration? or are the TSWs weight close though to stock 17" (23lbs front, 24lbs rear) to keep the acceleration stock? people who have had 18s and then 19s or vice versa let me know please! planning to get the enkei's fairly soon.. but just saw a black z with a NICE lip.. it got me having second thoughs. oh yeah, i was planning to get my Enkei's painted black with a lip also.. does anybody know if the 18x10.5 version has a pretty good lip? thanks all!
05-27-2005, 09:14 AM
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does anybody know how light the TSW 18" are?? 8.5 and 9.5... maybe the guys from discount tire know?
also, is there a difference between 5x114.3 and 5x114? i found some rims but they say 5x114 and not 5x114.3
also, is there a difference between 5x114.3 and 5x114? i found some rims but they say 5x114 and not 5x114.3
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05-27-2005, 09:41 AM
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thruxtons are heavy and from what i hear will bend easily. nto3 are on jason from performance car. check his out it looks nice. plus nto3 are meant for performance. IMO thruxtons are 
here's jason car with nt03
here's jason car with nt03
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05-27-2005, 10:28 AM
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hmm ive been looking at that picture... and i think they do look great, but i havent seen them in person, and when i saw them on other cars, the look different... so i guess i'll stick with these if they look good in person... anybody have ideas on other light weight 18s with a lip? i think i saw some gram lights... anybody know?
or... does anybody know about a good price on nismo wheels
or... does anybody know about a good price on nismo wheels
05-27-2005, 10:30 AM
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My vote, not my car, but the wheels come with a +20 offset. The stance on the car is sick!
http://community.webshots.com/album/352086679WwUBIS
They are the Ruff 279, the ebay item you have above.
http://community.webshots.com/album/352086679WwUBIS
They are the Ruff 279, the ebay item you have above.
05-27-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by itsjoshufocker
does the nismo have a lip with it? anybody have pictures close up with it?
my old rims gram lights 57fpro had a 3" lip in the rear
05-27-2005, 10:33 PM
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Look at these..Enkei's RPO3..no lip but look at the stance..Im going with the 9 x 19 F and 10 x 19 R..I love this wheels..and I think it was Performance Nissan quoted me a price of $1600 shipped..
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05-28-2005, 07:44 AM
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what look are you going for? The NT03+M is a very rare, race looking wheel that IMHO looks awesome on a car with the right "look". They are also heaps lighter than the TSW. The Enkei has some neat features, like dual valvestems (nitrogen vs air) 
Pretty hard core stuff
The TSW are more of a stylish looking wheel
Pretty hard core stuffThe TSW are more of a stylish looking wheel
05-28-2005, 08:18 AM
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so i have decided to stick with 19"s... only because im really into looks and i dont wanna regret seeing those huge gaps in the fenders with 18s.. so now i have some questions. nismo33, have you experienced slower acceleration with your 19's? what is your set up? tire size, rim size, etc. if anybody has some input feel free to add... im looking at these right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sspagename=WDVW
05-28-2005, 09:06 AM
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Z1..nitrogen vs. air? Ive never heard of this..what are the benefits of nitrogen and is nitrogen used primarily on the tracks..please enlighten me because im am totally ignorant about this fact..thanks for the help..