JReed's 19' SSR GT3's on CS Enthusiast
12-01-2002, 10:09 PM
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Looks AWESOME.. except that the wheels are too tucked in for my tastes.. Looks like the stock widths due to the high offsets. I spoke to Tirerack and apparently SSR will be making the GT3's in lower offsets for the Z sometime in the next several months (for those of you that want to wait). Otherwise, for those who want to buy the wheels now, you'll probably want to put spacers on those suckers so they fill out the wheel well properly. Love the look of the wheel, only two things that kept me away were the heavy weight (near 30 lbs per wheel in 19"), and the wrong offsets..
12-02-2002, 08:35 AM
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OUCH!
Originally posted by z461
Looks AWESOME.. except that the wheels are too tucked in for my tastes.. Looks like the stock widths due to the high offsets. I spoke to Tirerack and apparently SSR will be making the GT3's in lower offsets for the Z sometime in the next several months (for those of you that want to wait). Otherwise, for those who want to buy the wheels now, you'll probably want to put spacers on those suckers so they fill out the wheel well properly. Love the look of the wheel, only two things that kept me away were the heavy weight (near 30 lbs per wheel in 19"), and the wrong offsets..
Looks AWESOME.. except that the wheels are too tucked in for my tastes.. Looks like the stock widths due to the high offsets. I spoke to Tirerack and apparently SSR will be making the GT3's in lower offsets for the Z sometime in the next several months (for those of you that want to wait). Otherwise, for those who want to buy the wheels now, you'll probably want to put spacers on those suckers so they fill out the wheel well properly. Love the look of the wheel, only two things that kept me away were the heavy weight (near 30 lbs per wheel in 19"), and the wrong offsets..
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12-02-2002, 10:02 AM
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Re: OUCH!
Originally posted by Sanderman
30lbs a wheel?!? That would scare me. I found the difference of 4 or 5 pounds per wheel when I moved up to 18" from the stock 16" in my Z32 TT was quite noticable - it was like losing a few pounds of boost. Any idea of the weight in 18" sizes?
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30lbs a wheel?!? That would scare me. I found the difference of 4 or 5 pounds per wheel when I moved up to 18" from the stock 16" in my Z32 TT was quite noticable - it was like losing a few pounds of boost. Any idea of the weight in 18" sizes?
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12-02-2002, 01:13 PM
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You said that I would like them and... you are correct sir!!! You hit a homerun with the SSR's, the car looks great.
BTW i'll be in the area (Clinton MD) for Xmas.
You said that I would like them and... you are correct sir!!! You hit a homerun with the SSR's, the car looks great.
BTW i'll be in the area (Clinton MD) for Xmas.
12-02-2002, 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by Hedonist
The 18" OEM forged rims are 18.1lb in the front, and 18.6 in the rear... the regular 18" OEM rims are 24lbs a piece... jumping up to 30lbs would be a serious drag on your rotational dynamics...
The 18" OEM forged rims are 18.1lb in the front, and 18.6 in the rear... the regular 18" OEM rims are 24lbs a piece... jumping up to 30lbs would be a serious drag on your rotational dynamics...
12-02-2002, 05:04 PM
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Clinton is right around the corner. Maybe I'll see you for the holiday. Are you driving...probably flying. Thats one long trip. I'll keep a look out for your post. I see Zanzabar and Dreams in our future.
To all that keep bringing up the weight issue, I can tell you now that I have yet to notice any difference in acceleration. I used to get the slip light with the 17's but with them tires the take off has no delay. I've yet to take off the traction control.
I may add the spacers if I have time this weekend..(Wedding to attend)
I sorta like them as is....
Clinton is right around the corner. Maybe I'll see you for the holiday. Are you driving...probably flying. Thats one long trip. I'll keep a look out for your post. I see Zanzabar and Dreams in our future.
To all that keep bringing up the weight issue, I can tell you now that I have yet to notice any difference in acceleration. I used to get the slip light with the 17's but with them tires the take off has no delay. I've yet to take off the traction control.
I may add the spacers if I have time this weekend..(Wedding to attend)
I sorta like them as is....
12-04-2002, 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by Sanderman
Actually I meant - does anyone know the weight of the GT3s in 18" sizes?
Thanx!
joe
Actually I meant - does anyone know the weight of the GT3s in 18" sizes?
Thanx!
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12-04-2002, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by 350Z33
I know that the GT1s in 18" weigh a feathery 17.5lbs. Not sure about the GT3s, I don't see SSR making a newer model rim heavier.
I know that the GT1s in 18" weigh a feathery 17.5lbs. Not sure about the GT3s, I don't see SSR making a newer model rim heavier.
12-04-2002, 11:07 AM
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Originally posted by z461
GT3's in 18" are I believe around 24-25 lbs a piece. Remember, the GT1's are fully forged singe piece rims... The GT3's are completely different, they are 3 piece and only the center 1 piece is forged, the rest aren't.
GT3's in 18" are I believe around 24-25 lbs a piece. Remember, the GT1's are fully forged singe piece rims... The GT3's are completely different, they are 3 piece and only the center 1 piece is forged, the rest aren't.
12-04-2002, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by z461
GT3's in 18" are I believe around 24-25 lbs a piece. Remember, the GT1's are fully forged singe piece rims... The GT3's are completely different, they are 3 piece and only the center 1 piece is forged, the rest aren't.
GT3's in 18" are I believe around 24-25 lbs a piece. Remember, the GT1's are fully forged singe piece rims... The GT3's are completely different, they are 3 piece and only the center 1 piece is forged, the rest aren't.
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12-04-2002, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by 350Z33
Oh that makes sense then. I actually like the GT1s a little better than the GT3s because they are less busy around the edges. And then there are the integrals which look a little too plain perhaps.
Oh that makes sense then. I actually like the GT1s a little better than the GT3s because they are less busy around the edges. And then there are the integrals which look a little too plain perhaps.
Actually I had the integrals on my Z32 TT. They were beautiful in classic 5 spoke terms. I've actually thought about those as well, but I'm just not sure I want to have the exact same wheel again. I'll post a pic from home if I can remember to tonight.
joe