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Old 06-01-2006, 02:00 PM
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I have a 03 Chrome Silver Z with Blubat Black Vinyl Overlays on the front lip.

Now i have around 900 - 1200 to spend on wheels and tires (hopefully). I understand that i will not be ablt to afford volks or anything really nice.

Make some suggestions with pics cause i need others input to help me decide.

Thanks
Old 06-01-2006, 02:07 PM
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Seems like you are rushing it a bit to buy new wheels especially since you only have 1200 for wheels AND tires. Most decent wheels will alone cost that much without tires. If I was in your shoes, I'd just save up some more & buy the wheels you do like. That way you won't regret anything later on. I'd probably wait until my OEM tires wear out, then buy new wheels & tires. That's just me though.

You can try checking the private classifieds though. Sometimes you can find some good deals there.
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^^^+1. if you absolute must then some rotas or talk to Status (sponsor on this site) about some luffs.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159054
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I think that the best wheels are...never mind...I am not buying the wheels. You are.
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Originally Posted by DevinB
I have a 03 Chrome Silver Z with Blubat Black Vinyl Overlays on the front lip.

Now i have around 900 - 1200 to spend on wheels and tires (hopefully). I understand that i will not be ablt to afford volks or anything really nice.

Make some suggestions with pics cause i need others input to help me decide.

Thanks

Dude, you can afford to buy a Z, and you cant shell out for wheels? Are you seriously looking to spend 1200 on wheels AND tires? You might as well stay stock... Seriously, when I see other Z guys see you rolling on half assed wheels... It's like wearing clothes from Banana Republic, with basketball shoes bought from KMart.

Keep your money, and save for some better stuff. There are always deals in the classified section where the sponsors are always putting up incredible specials on some of the best wheels out there.
Old 06-01-2006, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ctwentytwo
Dude, you can afford to buy a Z, and you cant shell out for wheels? Are you seriously looking to spend 1200 on wheels AND tires? You might as well stay stock... Seriously, when I see other Z guys see you rolling on half assed wheels... It's like wearing clothes from Banana Republic, with basketball shoes bought from KMart.

Keep your money, and save for some better stuff. There are always deals in the classified section where the sponsors are always putting up incredible specials on some of the best wheels out there.
Take it easy big guy. Maybe i cant justify spending that much money on wheels. IT IS ONLY A 350Z. These posts still plague me. If your posting something unconstructive and unhelpful, why even bother? Why waste your time and post something i could more than likely careless about.
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Try finding some Enkeis.
I am assuming you're looking for 18s right?
They sometimes have nice deals on certain Enkeis with tires.
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used set of G35 rays 19" with tires can be had for $1200 if you look carefully and often.
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Originally Posted by DevinB
I have a 03 Chrome Silver Z with Blubat Black Vinyl Overlays on the front lip.

Now i have around 900 - 1200 to spend on wheels and tires (hopefully). I understand that i will not be ablt to afford volks or anything really nice.

Make some suggestions with pics cause i need others input to help me decide.

Thanks
the budget a bit tight. You can some really nice Axis wheel (19 and 20") and save up a bit more for tire.
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Originally Posted by DevinB
Take it easy big guy. Maybe i cant justify spending that much money on wheels. IT IS ONLY A 350Z. These posts still plague me. If your posting something unconstructive and unhelpful, why even bother? Why waste your time and post something i could more than likely careless about.
Apologies... didn't mean to come off being offensive.

But seriously, just save the money to buy a better set. The best set for the $$ I think is the Nismo wheels. You can find a set on eBay for $1700 (18"), and $1900 for 19"s, brand new. Spend $550 for the tires (Falken FK-451).

Or like others said, look into Enkei's line (18").

But the best deal has to be the one not advertised. Head over to the classifieds and click the wheels section, check the specials, and call and bargain. That's what I did.

IT'S ONLY A Z? It's a Z!

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Originally Posted by DevinB
Take it easy big guy. Maybe i cant justify spending that much money on wheels. IT IS ONLY A 350Z. These posts still plague me. If your posting something unconstructive and unhelpful, why even bother? Why waste your time and post something i could more than likely careless about.
Only a 350z... lol. You'll spend over $900 alone for a decent set of 19" tires. That leaves you, what, $300 for wheels?
Old 06-03-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Only a 350z... lol. You'll spend over $900 alone for a decent set of 19" tires. That leaves you, what, $300 for wheels?
Sorry to dissapoint moneybags. If you are so loaded why not send me some money. Again i cant justify spending more, there are many other priorities in my life that superceed a car by FAR.
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You can get a set of Ruff racing wheels and tires for 1440 at VQ motoring in Miami. They sell on e-bay. I bought a set of 18" wheels 245/40X18 and 275/35x18. The tires were hankook.
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Old 06-03-2006, 04:03 PM
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Wow those look really good. What offset are those?
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Lee3Z:
That's a nice set up for that price.
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Originally Posted by DevinB
Sorry to dissapoint moneybags. If you are so loaded why not send me some money. Again i cant justify spending more, there are many other priorities in my life that superceed a car by FAR.
I know about budgets but he is right, thats not much for Z wheel/tire combo. Try the marketplace section and pick up a good set of used wheel/tire setup, you need to allow yourself about $2000 to spend. Trust me thers a deal out there waiting to be found, take your time, good luck. PS. have you considered 18's, tires are a little more affordable.
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DevinB

The offsets are +20 front and rear. They are a perfect fit for the 350z. That price also includes shipping of $150. I really like the wheels and they look great on my z car.
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