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Old 09-19-2005 | 11:39 AM
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Default Would you justify going from 19" to 18" if...

the 19" are Axis Hiros (8.5F 9.5R)

but the 18" are...
Gram Lights 57 Pro's
Front 18x9 22+ with 2.5 inch lip
Rear 18x10 22+ with 3.5 inch lip



also, are Falken FK451's good tires?
Old 09-20-2005 | 09:23 AM
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Yes on wheels. No on tires, but they are cheap.
Old 09-20-2005 | 03:06 PM
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chrome like pic or different color????? i am not a fan of chrome, but they are sick wheels.
Old 09-20-2005 | 04:33 PM
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I'd definitely go down to the 18's.

Rays > Axis IMHO
Old 09-20-2005 | 06:50 PM
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correct me if im wrong but i've read that the Gram Lights arent really light at all. they are once piece cast wheels similar to your hiros. Only reason I would step down would be for drastic weight reduction. Going to the Gram Lights will only decrease the aggressive look your Z has now with 19 inch Hiros and give you very little in weight reduction. But I could be wrong.
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The Volks should be much lighter than the Axis, and far more original. The Hiro's are a knock off of the Advan TC2's. Going from 19's to 18's will give you quicker turn in and better steering feel. It's always better to go with a wider, lighter wheel, instead of one that's taller/bigger and heavier. I would never put anything bigger than an 18 on a Z. I find performance FAR more important than bling.

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Old 09-20-2005 | 08:45 PM
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the color would be "greyish silver"... i love the tires that are on my 19"s right now.. BFG KDW's.. but the package with the Grams offers 285 rears :O
Old 09-20-2005 | 11:08 PM
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not to get off topic.... but where did that chrome finish pic come from? I would LOVE a set of those if i could find a chrome (looking) finish.... im guessing its not really chrome, but a Super black coat or something
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I've always loved those wheels. I'd get em. If your looking for them in 19 though look at Ro_ja. their new wheel is the old 57f pro in 19.
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