i had tsw's they were heavy and they bent easy. NO

 

just seeing where these wheels stand in the community, i can't find a single picture of these on a car much less a Z so i get the feeling they are kind of new.

 

I would put 9.5x19 offset20 front and rear and use 1" spacer rear.

 

4 x 18x10.5 +27 TSW Interlagos wheels at ~20# each with 285/30/18 tires all-around.

 

Due for new tires, so I'm considering going a bit larger with some reasonably priced TSW's. I understand the Cadwells are not high end and may be heavier.

Just want some opinions on these rims vs my stocks (pics attached). It's a 2008 Touring completely stock - I probably won't lower it, because I drive it in the snow with snow tires, but would add spacers. Also have traction control, so I can only change the wheel sizing so much.

You guys think these will look better than the stocks without lowering and adding a ground kit?

 

IMO I think the stock rims look better than the Cadwells. And for the price of them, I think you could do much better.

But that's just my opinion. It really is whether you like it better or not.

 

I would rock stock wheels before those any day of the week

 

Don't like the Caldwells.
But of course,when it comes to wheels,you are gonna get alot of opinions.
Most are gonna be based on what is now "hot".If the wheel was black,you'd get
many yes votes.

Thats just the way it is.Chrome wheels are just not going to get much in the
way of a postive read.The design of the Caldwell is a bit old school.
Its your car.Do what you think you like, not what others think.
Design wise(for what its worth)If you like the split "star" format,I'd look for a rim
that has a smaller space between the spokes...maybe with the spokes that are not
straight to the rim but on a slight angle.
This wheel design was used on some of the later model Ferraris.There are many
brands that have similar designs.The trick will be to see if the wheel is available to fit a Z
and in the size you want.

 

I do like the "star" look, especially on this white 370.
The TSW Indy 500's look pretty good too. Just hate to spend a G and be disappointed once I see them on my car.

I have 6 weeks (of snow) to research and decide...

 

I would just stick with the stock wheels.

 

The INDY'S are better...as I suggested,slot between spokes a bit smaller,
a bit of an angle towards the rim.What color is your Z?

 

Pearl white. The .jpg labeled "stock" at the beginning of the post is an image of my car.

The Indy's look similar to the Work Gnosis GS2's...which I like.

 

You can get decent wheels with a TSW budget. Actually, TSW makes a wheel called the nurburgings which are lightweight and look pretty good. Check em out.

 

just buy rpf's and support a legit company that doesn't suck

 

Talking out your *** bud. TSW may not be the best wheels but at least they come up with their own designs.

 

Wow - those nurburgings do look good. Especially for the $.

Also looking at the advant garde mesh wheel.

 

Yup, avant garde is a good budget wheel as well. Send a pm to Charles at B2AutoDesigns. He's a kickass vendor and offers good prices.

 

Another Wheel company to cross off your list boys:
http://www.planet-9.com/911-competit...r-service.html

 

These Thruxtons are starting to grow on me but I'm deff. considering selling them for some Varrstoen Es2's

 

Any love for the TSW Carthage? I want a pair for my black '03, I think, but I can't find any photos of one with them to see how they'd look first.