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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Well Im buying volk rims. Not sure which ones yet. So undecided with which ones I should go with. Should I go with 19's or 20's. I know theres only 3 models in 20". Should I be worried about performace though if I do go 20"? My previous set up was 19' and I was happy with that. I dont know which way to go. Need help guys. All your input will help!
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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I say stick with the 19's. You get the "show" without killing the "go"..my .02
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Dude, I would go 20 inch. Are you really going to race your car everyday? What is a 20" wheel going to add? I say 20's, 10-15 pounds of everyday driving weight is not going to kill you.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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Sup Denis.... I would never tell anyone else this but your Z is a show car.. go with the 20's

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by denic79
Well Im buying volk rims. Not sure which ones yet. So undecided with which ones I should go with. Should I go with 19's or 20's. I know theres only 3 models in 20". Should I be worried about performace though if I do go 20"? My previous set up was 19' and I was happy with that. I dont know which way to go. Need help guys. All your input will help!
post a pic of your car, and we can better advise
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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I'd go with 19's
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Performance! What the hell is that. Go for 20s.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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Well the thing is. Next year im builing my motor and going FI. So yes I do want the performance but I also want the bling factor. I deffinitly want to stick with volk. Everyone has the GT-C's I dont know if I'm feeling the GT-7 or the GT- FORCE in 20''.
My 2 favorites are the GT-V and the sf-winnings
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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I didn't see your post mike. Whats going on? hows the ride. I need to check out your seats one of thses days. I think its time for seats.
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One more thing. What do you guys think about rays metal coat?
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Side note...you going to sell your C4's?
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Already sold.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Fine, I really didn't want to buy them anyway.


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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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dont ever get the Volk Sf Challenge rims... they r hideous and tacky!! BEWARE!!.... =)
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Originally Posted by denic79
One more thing. What do you guys think about rays metal coat?
Big fan of the RMC look the sf-winning's and gt-v's both look great in RMC.
Also like rays A/X - X503 here is a link http://rayswheels.co.jp/
I have the 20" GT-force

SF-winning's in RMC


A/X( formally known as Lexion ) in Chrome


X503 in silver


My GT-force

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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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I don't think 20s ever look proper on a Z. I am not big on kits myselft and I think you need one if you go 20s.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Spec_Tacular
I don't think 20s ever look proper on a Z. I am not big on kits myselft and I think you need one if you go 20s.
As for the wheels, neither was I until I saw more and more Z's rolling on 20"s in person.
Now don't forget not all 20" wheels will look good on a Z
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Those wheels are hot. The gt-force look sweet on your car. I need to make up my mind. Im worried about how the chrome will look 2 years from now. Maybe I will just go with mercury silver. Manny007 did you feel a big difference in performance with the 20's?
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by denic79
Those wheels are hot. The gt-force look sweet on your car. I need to make up my mind. Im worried about how the chrome will look 2 years from now. Maybe I will just go with mercury silver. Manny007 did you feel a big difference in performance with the 20's?
Thanks for the compliment
Yes there was a slight diffrenece, it did feel a little bit slower and when I say a bit, it's only something you would notice since you are the one to drive the car on a daily basis.
I personally felt, why worry so much about the wieght if I'm not going to use the car to drag it, time attack it....etc

Listen, go with what you want, take it from me, don't settle for less then what you want because ultimately you will end up getting what you really wanted in the long run.

If you worried about the RMC durability ( BTW- RMC is not full chrome, more of a powder coat ) talk to Volk350z, you'll find him on the wheel threads, better yet you'll find him in the volk GT-S thread, he's a good friend of mine and he works for Mackin industries( volks U.S distributor ) extremly knowledgeable about wheels especially Volks.
Good luck
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