Cheap Descent Rims?
09-05-2006, 07:07 AM
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You could try ROH. The are an Australian company and make some of the OEM Nissan wheels. They have some bad designs but they also have some good ones. But they are a good quality cast wheel.
09-05-2006, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Please don't ruin your Z by getting cheap looking wheels... pick up some used rays, or some of the 06Z rims with some spacers... otherwise don't bother. You already drive a nice car, and if you can't afford to do rims right, don't do them at all.
09-05-2006, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Please don't ruin your Z by getting cheap looking wheels... pick up some used rays, or some of the 06Z rims with some spacers... otherwise don't bother. You already drive a nice car, and if you can't afford to do rims right, don't do them at all.
Just cause you don't want to spend over 2k for wheels alone does not mean your not going to do them right.
If your not racing, you really don't need a superlight wheel, or some brand name to impress the J-tight crew.
If these are going on a daily driver, I would suggest looking into wheels that fit the car well, looked good, and are strong.
ADR, Sportmax, Rota, to name a few companies that might have a wheel that suits you.
Rota makes a decent 18x9.5 Nismo copy that only weights 22lbs and costs conciderably less than the LMgt4s.
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/177822-rota-p45r-black-w-red-lip-on-a-black-350z.html
IMHO, if you live in conditions that are not good for "blingy" volks, don't get them. Keep your stockers, and put some winter tires on them, and get something you like for the rest of the year.
I myself, will most likely get something like the Rotas for DD, and then some real nismos with slicks on them for tracking.
Good luck.
09-05-2006, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Kabs
thanks breed, juno
Yea if i was rich i would prob get nicer wheels. But Im a college kid with no job right now and def cannot buy really really nice rims.
Yea if i was rich i would prob get nicer wheels. But Im a college kid with no job right now and def cannot buy really really nice rims.
Keep your money. Graduate. Get a job. Then you can buy whatever want.
09-05-2006, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cms-35z
Don't listen to this guy.
Just cause you don't want to spend over 2k for wheels alone does not mean your not going to do them right.
If your not racing, you really don't need a superlight wheel, or some brand name to impress the J-tight crew.
If these are going on a daily driver, I would suggest looking into wheels that fit the car well, looked good, and are strong.
ADR, Sportmax, Rota, to name a few companies that might have a wheel that suits you.
Rota makes a decent 18x9.5 Nismo copy that only weights 22lbs and costs conciderably less than the LMgt4s.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177822
IMHO, if you live in conditions that are not good for "blingy" volks, don't get them. Keep your stockers, and put some winter tires on them, and get something you like for the rest of the year.
I myself, will most likely get something like the Rotas for DD, and then some real nismos with slicks on them for tracking.
Good luck.
Just cause you don't want to spend over 2k for wheels alone does not mean your not going to do them right.
If your not racing, you really don't need a superlight wheel, or some brand name to impress the J-tight crew.
If these are going on a daily driver, I would suggest looking into wheels that fit the car well, looked good, and are strong.
ADR, Sportmax, Rota, to name a few companies that might have a wheel that suits you.
Rota makes a decent 18x9.5 Nismo copy that only weights 22lbs and costs conciderably less than the LMgt4s.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177822
IMHO, if you live in conditions that are not good for "blingy" volks, don't get them. Keep your stockers, and put some winter tires on them, and get something you like for the rest of the year.
I myself, will most likely get something like the Rotas for DD, and then some real nismos with slicks on them for tracking.
Good luck.
There are plenty of nice, non-cheap looking rims for people on a budget, but all too often people buy rims just to have them with no concern out of quality or looks.
I even listed a couple of possible sources for good looking rims that can be bought at a cheap price, for example used 2006 Z 18" rims... when combined with some spacers, these rims look really nice.
Rota is another good source for decent rims on a budget, I agree.
I never said you have to buy volks / works....
09-05-2006, 10:45 AM
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Maybe I misunderstood. When you mentioned volks then said "if you can't afford to do rims right, don't do them at all" I assumed you did not recomend an affordable solution.
09-05-2006, 03:28 PM
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Just buy someone elses nice used wheels, hell theres alot of people on this board that tire easily with their current wheels,{myself for one} and are looking for something different. There are bargains in classifieds if you look hard enough, good luck and post pics. of you purchase.
09-05-2006, 07:21 PM
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I'm telling you, get the WORK wheels. It's inexpensive, and you won't get the ocasional rip about your wheels being cheap. You'll have an inferiority complex if you buy cheap wheels... seriously. Having nice wheels is like having a big *****, you'll flaunt it.
Again, BUY WHEELS CHEAP, NOT CHEAP WHEELS.
Again, BUY WHEELS CHEAP, NOT CHEAP WHEELS.
09-05-2006, 07:54 PM
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wow so many replies! Thank guys
I looked at Work and they are nice.. but the ones i like are too expensive.
I talked to subydude about the rotas with a wheel package and I am pretty sure i will get them.
Reasons for it:
- The price is pretty damn good... exactly what I wanted to pay.
- The rims look good, good quality, not too heavy, perfect for what I will use them for
- Good guy, good support
- I have never heard of a rota crack or break. Maybe I didnt read up enought but they look to be pretty good wheels.
In all honesty, people will call me a ricer, people will say I dont deserve the Z. But here is what I see. I dont feel like spending too much money on my car since its a bad investment. Dont get my wrong I love my car, I love the Z. I paid for it in full at the age of 19 (got it used at a GREAT price). I just dont like the stock 17's, and think that it will look alot better with some nice looking wheels. I dont feel the need to get anything fancy since I dont have time to go to meets or carshows. I also dont have friends that are extremely into cars. Rims to most people are rims, some people wont know the difference between 10k rims and some 2k ones. I dont race, I dont go to the track. The only mods I may do is a non agressive body kit later on and then prob lower it. To me the Z is already perfect, and doesnt need to be faster or hardcore JDM =)
FLAME ON!
P.S. Thanks again!
I looked at Work and they are nice.. but the ones i like are too expensive.
I talked to subydude about the rotas with a wheel package and I am pretty sure i will get them.
Reasons for it:
- The price is pretty damn good... exactly what I wanted to pay.
- The rims look good, good quality, not too heavy, perfect for what I will use them for
- Good guy, good support
- I have never heard of a rota crack or break. Maybe I didnt read up enought but they look to be pretty good wheels.
In all honesty, people will call me a ricer, people will say I dont deserve the Z. But here is what I see. I dont feel like spending too much money on my car since its a bad investment. Dont get my wrong I love my car, I love the Z. I paid for it in full at the age of 19 (got it used at a GREAT price). I just dont like the stock 17's, and think that it will look alot better with some nice looking wheels. I dont feel the need to get anything fancy since I dont have time to go to meets or carshows. I also dont have friends that are extremely into cars. Rims to most people are rims, some people wont know the difference between 10k rims and some 2k ones. I dont race, I dont go to the track. The only mods I may do is a non agressive body kit later on and then prob lower it. To me the Z is already perfect, and doesnt need to be faster or hardcore JDM =)
FLAME ON!
P.S. Thanks again!
09-05-2006, 08:24 PM
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Buying 4-5k wheels for performance is like a motorcycle rider paying $400 for titanium bolts to save a pound of weight. You can save the same pound by not eating in the morning and afternoon. Honestly, I don't think Volks look all that hot--I do think the Axis line is pretty hot. Most people don't know the difference anyway. You would be better of getting the RUFF's and putting the additional money into engine upgrades. Ok, so volks save you 40lbs--just dump the girlfriend and you've saved 110lbs for free!
09-05-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by derekinthez
Ok, so volks save you 40lbs--just dump the girlfriend and you've saved 110lbs for free!
09-06-2006, 07:35 PM
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I know alot of members have bought ruff wheels. I haven't heard if they are any good but they seem to be. I thought about getting a set. They look pretty cool.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RUFF-...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RUFF-...spagenameZWDVW
09-07-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by davidf
Just buy someone elses nice used wheels, hell theres alot of people on this board that tire easily with their current wheels,{myself for one} and are looking for something different. There are bargains in classifieds if you look hard enough, good luck and post pics. of you purchase.
