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Upgrade to 19" Rays (Opinions wanted)

Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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Default Upgrade to 19" Rays (Opinions wanted)

I am going to upgrade to a set of 19" Rays wheels. I am torn between the standard silver finish or the gunmetal spokes. My car is the 2005 Anniversary edition in the Ultra Yellow. Here are some photos. Hit me with it guys.

I posted a pick of the stock 18" Anniversary Rims.

If anybody is interested my stock Anniversary Rims, which I think are made by Rays, will be for sale with the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires both have less than 2500 miles on them.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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I like the gunmetal for your car...
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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i say gunmetal....i'm currently waiting for my gunmetal volk challenges to come to my door....only another 2 months ahhhhh. Nice Z i also have yellow
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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silve imo


gunmetal is getting overdone
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Yes gunmetal but I have the GT7's which are my personal choice.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Gunmetal. Althought I like the stockers better.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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I like the stockers too but I can't put wide tires on them. I need more traction since I am turbocharging my car.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:27 AM
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I have a yellow z33 and I have black 19"s......yeah i know black is over used but 2 be honest with you...black looks AWESOME with yellow....




But if you wanna stick with your 2 options then go for gunmetal.... it's more of an INTENSE look!!!

Janet
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Gunmetal....but I don't like those rims too much....
Maybe CE28N's?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zjanet
I have a yellow z33 and I have black 19"s......yeah i know black is over used but 2 be honest with you...black looks AWESOME with yellow....




But if you wanna stick with your 2 options then go for gunmetal.... it's more of an INTENSE look!!!

Janet
Agreed.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zjanet
I have a yellow z33 and I have black 19"s......yeah i know black is over used but 2 be honest with you...black looks AWESOME with yellow....




But if you wanna stick with your 2 options then go for gunmetal.... it's more of an INTENSE look!!!

Janet
on both points!

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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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I asked my SO (Significant Other) which ones she liked and she said the Gunmetal rims looked like they were covered in brake dust. I see the Direct Tire Advertisment on this site pictures a yellow Z with these rims in silver.

Does the car need to be lowered or will it look fine left alone?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Gunmetal!!!!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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gunmetal and yes lower the car there is just too much gap when it's not lowered
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
gunmetal is getting overdone
Maybe so, but not as overdone as silver... Silver is still the most widely used color for wheels.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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GM or black.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw
If anybody is interested my stock Anniversary Rims, which I think are made by Rays, will be for sale with the stock Bridgestone Potenza tires both have less than 2500 miles on them.
Hey I am just curious because my dad has an Anni Z are those wheels made by Rays? I know the track and GT wheels are because it says right on them. Those are still a cast wheel though. Anyone know forsure?
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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They are forged aluminum rays.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec_Tacular
Hey I am just curious because my dad has an Anni Z are those wheels made by Rays? I know the track and GT wheels are because it says right on them. Those are still a cast wheel though. Anyone know forsure?
The wheels on your dad's car are not made by Rays; they are the anniversary wheels, which are now standard on all models below GT&Track in '06.
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