Hi,

I'm thinking about bying 4 FN01R-C 18x8.5 +30 Silver for my 350Z. I'm shopping around to get the best price, and one of the salesmen I just called told me that every set of FN01R-C he sold came back on warranty because the clear coat was peeling!

Does that make any sens? As anyone heard anything of the sort about these wheels? If any of you have them, what do you think? Are they that really that bad?

Thanks.

 

It happens sometimes on any wheel.

I did here about the hyperblack color being prone to chipping. This is a known problem.

 

Yeah, he's probably exaggerating. Isolated cases make more sense.

Thanks.

 

I have a set of 17x9 hyperblacks that I picked up cheap from SPLParts.com and haven't had any issues. I also have a set of 17x9.5 ProRacer GN+ from 5Zigen and have had no issues with the finish on them either.
If you're getting 18's i'd suggest running a staggered setup and get some 18x9.5's for the rear.

 

Consider yourself lucky then.

 

I haven't used the FN's much as they're mainly my track wheels, but I let them sit for almost a year with brake dust and dirt caked on them and they just washed off without effort. I was truky impressed that I didn't have to scrub them for hours! This is the first i've heard of anyone having issues with them. Are the vendors or the manufacturer taking care of the issue? Is it certain finishes that are having issues? I'll have to ask Kuah at SPL Parts about it as he's never mentioned it to me before.

 

I've only had mine a few months, but as of now, no issues. If I had to do it again, I'd buy the same wheels. BTW, why aren't you going staggered on your wheels?

 

Well, I've heard a few guys on this forum mention something about the VDC not working properly with bigger wheels. So I thought I'd stick to wheels that were as close to what was originally on the car as possible (I have the Performance option with 18x8 all around). 8.5 is already larger then what I was looking for, so 9.5 is, well, even bigger...

But I have to admit, I am tempted to go 8.5 front and 9.5 rear. I'm still debating it, but then again I wasn't sure I was going take these wheels after the salesman comments anyway. Although the comments I've had here confirm my doubts about the validity (invalidity that is) of his remarks.

Sfarrah : The vendor did say that all the guys that complained got what they wanted through the warranty (I'm not sure if that meant replacement/reimbursement/getting them fixed), but that it had been a pain in the ***. As for the finish, I'm not sure, but I was going to get mine in Solid Silver (the only 4 left in Canada, according to him and BC Auto Design web site. So no choice of color...).

 

I know SPL has shipped to Canada in the past if you wanted to give them a try-just a thought.
As for the sizing, if you're going to throw down cash for new wheels, I say get a true upgrade and to me that means WIDER! I run 17x9.5 GN+'s all around with 275/40/17 and I love it. The grip is truly amazing and corners so much better than my old 18x8 and 18x9's. I'm using this setup with street tires for both street and track and I've passed several other Z's running R compounds. Just my $.02

 

Well, I'll see how they turn out. I bought them. 18x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 for the rear.

 

Please post pics when you have them installed.

 

here's my old set-up 18x8.5 and 18x9.5:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pwrupa...ae86/my_photos

 

Will do. But it won't be for another couple of weeks. I'm waiting for the tires to come in (wich sucks cause that means I'll be wearing down my winter tires even more...)

ppw : those pictures make me glad I chose those rims! But I'm almost afraid to ask... why did you change them?

 

check out this thread
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/180609-how-many-sets-of-wheels.html

 

check!

 

It isn't so much the width as it is the circumference of the tire that needs to be close.

FYI, the NISMO LMGT4s in 18" sizes are 8.5 and 9.5 IIRC.

 

Nice lip. which one is that?

 

I have a set of bronze ones and they do have some chips. more than i'd like but not crazy or anything. if i paid more for these i'd be dissappointed.

 

here are my 18x8.5 +30 and 9.5 +22 in anodized silver finish...the Brickyard is a pick of FLYIN Z...I believe she has had them for a couple years atleast

 

I just saw recent pics of that BY from a show in Texas and they still look just as nice