Fondmetal 9x wheel pics...
03-11-2003, 07:22 AM
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Fondmetal 9x wheel pics...
I'll put up a photoshop shortly...
18X8 5-114.3 38HS
18X8 5-114.3 38HS
18X8 5-114.3 42HS
18X8 5-114.3 25Hs
18X9 5-114.3 35HS
18X9 5-114.3 25HS
19X8 5-114.3 38HS
19X8 5-114.3 38HS
19X8 5-114.3 42HS
19X9 5-114.3 35HS
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Photshop on Lemans Sunset...
18X8 5-114.3 38HS
18X8 5-114.3 38HS
18X8 5-114.3 42HS
18X8 5-114.3 25Hs
18X9 5-114.3 35HS
18X9 5-114.3 25HS
19X8 5-114.3 38HS
19X8 5-114.3 38HS
19X8 5-114.3 42HS
19X9 5-114.3 35HS
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Photshop on Lemans Sunset...
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03-11-2003, 08:17 AM
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Todd, a wheel that I just saw an ad for in R&T is the fittipaldi FORCE, in the small pics and internet, it doesn't look NEARLY as good as the larger pic in that mag. you should photoshop that one, do they come in 19". I think that wheel would look great on a Z (again not based on teh small pics and internet, BUT the new ad)
Todd, a wheel that I just saw an ad for in R&T is the fittipaldi FORCE, in the small pics and internet, it doesn't look NEARLY as good as the larger pic in that mag. you should photoshop that one, do they come in 19". I think that wheel would look great on a Z (again not based on teh small pics and internet, BUT the new ad)
03-11-2003, 08:59 AM
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I don’t think they are too bad looking, nice lip. I would really like to see them mounted on a Z. (non-Photoshop)
Also, I know the wheels are relatively inexpensive compared to many other wheels, so my assumption is they are gonna be pretty heavy, do you have any weights???
Thanks
Also, I know the wheels are relatively inexpensive compared to many other wheels, so my assumption is they are gonna be pretty heavy, do you have any weights???
Thanks
03-11-2003, 09:15 AM
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wow, thanks Todd. Those weights are not to bad at all. Make sure to post pics if anyone puts them on the Z!!!
Also, can you guys get Rays wheels??? TE-37 in particular?? Ive always done all my business with Discount Tire and whatever wheels I decide on I would like to get them from you guys.
Thanks again,
Also, can you guys get Rays wheels??? TE-37 in particular?? Ive always done all my business with Discount Tire and whatever wheels I decide on I would like to get them from you guys.
Thanks again,
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03-11-2003, 08:47 PM
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Yeah, I really like the look of those Fondmetal 9x's. You could get a set of 18x8 for front and 18x9 for rear for under $1000 delivered, pretty impressive. Then they could fit stock tires until new tires are needed. I'ver never been able to see how people justify 2000-3000 for a set of wheels personally. The Fondmetals seem to be nice and light. Anyone had experience with them, or any rim gurus care to share?
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03-11-2003, 09:20 PM
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Yeah, I really like the look of those Fondmetal 9x's. You could get a set of 18x8 for front and 18x9 for rear for under $1000 delivered, pretty impressive. Then they could fit stock tires until new tires are needed. I'ver never been able to see how people justify 2000-3000 for a set of wheels personally. The Fondmetals seem to be nice and light. Anyone had experience with them, or any rim gurus care to share?
Yeah, I really like the look of those Fondmetal 9x's. You could get a set of 18x8 for front and 18x9 for rear for under $1000 delivered, pretty impressive. Then they could fit stock tires until new tires are needed. I'ver never been able to see how people justify 2000-3000 for a set of wheels personally. The Fondmetals seem to be nice and light. Anyone had experience with them, or any rim gurus care to share?
I don't understand people who would pay $35k+ for a car and comprimize on wheels just because of 1-2 thousand dollars. some of us feel like if you are going to do it, do it right!! that is NOT to say that SOME people are NOT happy with wheels that are less expensive, but I am NOT one of those people (believe me I have searched all over the place trying to find it, for my taste I couldn't, if a less expesive wheel does it for you, more POWER to ya, I would just find myself asking "what if...", I don't pay that much$ for a car to ask "what if..?")
Good Luck
03-12-2003, 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by rodH
MANY people say the same thing about people who pay $35k for a car.
I don't understand people who would pay $35k+ for a car and comprimize on wheels just because of 1-2 thousand dollars. some of us feel like if you are going to do it, do it right!! that is NOT to say that SOME people are NOT happy with wheels that are less expensive, but I am NOT one of those people (believe me I have searched all over the place trying to find it, for my taste I couldn't, if a less expesive wheel does it for you, more POWER to ya, I would just find myself asking "what if...", I don't pay that much$ for a car to ask "what if..?")
Good Luck
MANY people say the same thing about people who pay $35k for a car.
I don't understand people who would pay $35k+ for a car and comprimize on wheels just because of 1-2 thousand dollars. some of us feel like if you are going to do it, do it right!! that is NOT to say that SOME people are NOT happy with wheels that are less expensive, but I am NOT one of those people (believe me I have searched all over the place trying to find it, for my taste I couldn't, if a less expesive wheel does it for you, more POWER to ya, I would just find myself asking "what if...", I don't pay that much$ for a car to ask "what if..?")
Good Luck
03-12-2003, 05:41 AM
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Excellent, thanks Todd. If you happen to remember, get a good angle shot showing how they line up with the edges of the wheels.
I'm sure you'll post it when they go on, but just curious what size wheels, offset, and the tires/sizes going on.
Thanks again, anxiously waiting.
I'm sure you'll post it when they go on, but just curious what size wheels, offset, and the tires/sizes going on.
Thanks again, anxiously waiting.
03-12-2003, 06:05 AM
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Hey Todd
Its your 25mm customer, just wondering if they were able to get shipped out yesterday or if they are going today....
Thanks,
Oh, and if they are going out today, did the springs go out yesterday.....
Jason
Thanks,
Oh, and if they are going out today, did the springs go out yesterday.....
Jason
03-12-2003, 02:04 PM
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I have actually been running fondmetal 5800's on my Z all winter. I haven't driven the car all that much (mainly only in the dry), but they are nice looking wheels. Mine are 17x8 front and back, with 225 tires all around. They are 30mm offset and have not fitment issues whatsoever. Fondmetal actually had a brief stint of supplying wheels for Formula 1, so i wouldn't say they are cheapo wheels by any means. They are simple 5 spokes, but I don't know what the various sizes are. Let me know if anyone wants to see a pic...i could probably snap a few this weekend.
i forgot to say...i got them from discount tire direct on sale for something like $130/wheel...with pilot alpin snow tires the whole package only came to $1100-1200. They gave me great service and free shipping...good stuff.
i forgot to say...i got them from discount tire direct on sale for something like $130/wheel...with pilot alpin snow tires the whole package only came to $1100-1200. They gave me great service and free shipping...good stuff.
03-14-2003, 04:25 PM
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Just installed them
Yup, came today, 18x8, 25mm offset with 235/40/18 and 18x9, 25mm offset with a 275/35/18 , Nitto 555's.... The offset is PERFECT. They sit it a hair and look great. My eibachs should be here by tuesday and then I'll install them. Thanks Todd, I am really impressed. I'm not sure of the weight though. It could be the Nitto's that are heavy but the fronts with the tires weighed 7lbs more than my stock 17's with tires and the back weighed almost 10lbs more.... I am not complaining though, you can't beat it for the money.... If anyone in Jersey wants to see and take pics we can but my digital camera is broken so I have no way to take pics... I'm sure alot will be taken in Cape May April 5th for our video shoot.....
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I don't have any pics yet but there is no way I would go with a offset in the 30's... Technically, with these width wheels, I bet I could of gone with like a 20/22mm offset and they would be fine.. The 25mm offset with the 8 and 9" wheels still sticks in a hair... definately more aggresive looking then stock..