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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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I'm excited to see how that replica Vertex kit fits. Good luck with that. Post pics when it's all done!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...desc=&section=
According to the chart, the only width and offset available on a 19" wheel is 7.5" +45. A 275 tire will not fit on a 7.5" wide wheel. Trust us when we say this is not going to look good and might not even fit. They will be burried at least 15 mm further under the fender than the stockers. If you want a cheap set of wheels that actually come in the right fitments, check out Axis. Do whatever it takes to cancel this order.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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I'm sorry but Motegi wheels are homo. jmo
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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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You spent 1800 for them?....there is some decent rims and some semi decent rims that will fit the Z perfect for that money...examples Rh rims ( J8s J5s). Ruff raceing... the list goes on all with the proper offsets and proper staggered sizes. Trust me bro i looked around for two months before I found what I wanted.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...desc=&section=
According to the chart, the only width and offset available on a 19" wheel is 7.5" +45. A 275 tire will not fit on a 7.5" wide wheel. Trust us when we say this is not going to look good and might not even fit. They will be burried at least 15 mm further under the fender than the stockers. If you want a cheap set of wheels that actually come in the right fitments, check out Axis. Do whatever it takes to cancel this order.
Yeah that chart doesn't look too promising. I think he should backout from buying the rims. No good.

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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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the bolt pattern fits the Z???
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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I didn't even know Motegi made wheels for RWD cars. You should definitely not buy them with 7.5 widths it will look terrible if it even works out.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...desc=&section=

Man the wheels look good and all, but looking at Motegis site man, the sizing doesnt look good for you! You should really try to cancel this order somehow..

I know he cant get 275 tires, but what if he did get these wheels and got some spacers? You guys think that would help?
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 3FITTTY
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...desc=&section=

Man the wheels look good and all, but looking at Motegis site man, the sizing doesnt look good for you! You should really try to cancel this order somehow..

I know he cant get 275 tires, but what if he did get these wheels and got some spacers? You guys think that would help?
NO. You would need at least 25 mm spacers just to get these close to where they should be. Quality hubcentric ones will be $200+ and you will still be rolling on pizza cutter wheels. It's not like these wheels are $100 each and he is saving a ton of money. For the same price you can find a nice set of Axis/Stern/Ruff wheels with correct width and offset.

I am not a wheel elitist either. I don't care what you get as long as it fits the car. I think Motegi does make a few wheels (Touge?) that fit the Z and I believe some Ro_Ja wheels were outsourced through them.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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Dude...7.5" with 45 offsets? You may as well put the rear rims in the hatch.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by alan00000
I just ordered a set of Motegi FF7's 19" Hyper black . Anyone have any pics On a Silver Z.

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?...340&CtgID=2706

So far i ordered

1. Vertex Full bodykit (Replica) $379.99
2. Motegi FF7's 19" $ 1,800
3. Carbon fiber hood oem style. $400
4. Veilside V. 2 Wing . $500

So where did you get the Vertex replica kit? What material is it?

Cant wait to see some pics!
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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man, its gonna look nasty. +45 offset and 7.5 all around? you gotta do some research before you spend your hard earned money. the bolt pattern in the website doesn't even look right. seems like u bought rims for a FF car thats not even gonna fit. just fyi, our bolt pattern is 5X114.3, stock offset is +30 so anything higher is gonna look disgusting.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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These guys are seriously trying to steer you in the right direction, do a search for the SHOW ME YOUR WHEELS thread, it will enlighten you on all of the wheels available.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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I was looking at the Touges, they're a decent looking rim, but they have the same problem, incorrect bolt patterns and offsets, at least according to their website. Though Tirerack says they come in the correct size, and I've seen images of them bolted up to the Z, so...who knows. I'll call before ordering.

You need to call the Goodyear guy and find out EXACTLY what he ordered for you, and maybe even call Motegi and confirm that they even carry that rim in what you need.

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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 3FITTTY
So where did you get the Vertex replica kit? What material is it?

Cant wait to see some pics!
Kit from www.groundeffex.com

Grade b fiberglass, The site says - Primered and ready to paint/ Pre drilled holes / quality and pricision .

The pics i showed were just pics not the sizes i actually got . My setup is
245/ front 275/ rear.

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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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275/55 rear??????...thats a truck tire....lol

Edit: original poster modified his/her post....

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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by alan00000
Kit from www.groundeffex.com
The pics i showed were just pics not the sizes i actually got . My setup is
245/ front 275/ rear.

That doesn't matter homie..
How u gonna put 245/ front 275/ rear TIRES on
all four same size 7.5" WHEELS w/ 45mm OFFSET and look RIGHT?

Why are you keep on mentioning tire sizes only when your actual
WHEELS aren't right?
We all know that 245/275 tire size is the right setup for the Z...what
we're saying is that your WHEELS aren't the correct size..sigh
We're honestly trying to help you out here...


Give your Z some nice wheels it deserves...

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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by alan00000
So far i ordered

1. Vertex Full bodykit (Replica) $379.99
2. Motegi FF7's 19" $ 1,800
3. Carbon fiber hood oem style. $400
4. Veilside V. 2 Wing . $500
I would just forget about the body kit, CF hood, and Wing. Put that money saved into just buying a nice set of Volk or Work wheels. I think it will be a much better investment. Just my
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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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It doesn't matter what pic we saw. Unless Motegi has come out with some new specs that aren't listed yet, these are not going to fit and look good. With all due respect to your tire guy, are you going to trust someone trying to sell you something or a fellow group of Z enthusiasts who want nothing but to see you with a proper sized set of wheels that look good? I have had 3 different sets of aftermarket wheels, seen 50+ sets in person, and hundreds if not thousands here on the boards. CANCEL THIS ORDER, I GUARANTEE YOU WON"T LIKE THEM WHEN YOU SEE THEM ON THE CAR. Style/Brand name has nothing to do with it, your car will look like a hovercraft if by some miracle they actually have enough clearance for your brakes.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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I think my spare is bigger than that
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