QdotJ

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Hi everyone, Mods if this is in the wrong area, please move as you see fit....

Just picked up a 2004 Super Black Touring - Love It

Unfortunately it came with the simple stock 17's that we see everywhere. I am looking to upgrade in a few months, but I can't decide on the 18/19's Rays that are stock on the 2006/7's or just biting the bullet and going after market?

My price range is around $2500 for rims (wheels) and tires, maybe a bit more but not over $3,000 if possible.

Can someone enlighten me on the benefits of either. I would love nice beefy tires, great handling, silver, maybe deep lips and a nice aggressive stance; staggered if of course.

I know a lot of people are going to lean towards Volks, but I'm not a huge fan; no offense to anyone.






Thanks to everyone in advance.....

Nexx

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you're talking about wheels right? my suggestion would be to go to the wheels forum and read. go to the media share forum and look.

masterj26

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You can find some good deals on used wheels in the classifieds section. That will help you stay under you 3k maximum budget

tranceformer95

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I bought a set of new 19" LMGT4's (Nismo 5-spokes) for ~$1600, and if you get the right tires you can stay under that $2500 budget.

QdotJ

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Thanks, I've been looking for the Ray's and people want a mint used ones..... I figured I'd go after market if that were the case...

Thanks for the great feedback; I'll do a search for those now....



Ah ha, very nice....


Any benefit over either? I know that adding 22's to my suv killed the ride quality...

Volk350Z

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TE37 Time Attack

tomiegunzz

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^now thats a winner

QdotJ

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+1

That's one bada55 batmobile replica...

tranceformer95

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This might sound crazy but i bought my wheels on ebay. There is a reputable Nismo dealer there, Brinster34, and i've only heard good things about the guy here on the forum. He's got some 18" LMGT4's as well and some other Nismo stuff if you're interested.

QdotJ

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Thanks I just checked them out and I see what you mean

If I don't get the Ray's -

I'm actually leaning more towards the 7 spoke design or gloss black with a nice silver lip; yes I know it's been overdone like crazy, but it looks so sweet!

davidv

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For performance, I doubt is you will see a difference between 17, 18 and 19 inch wheels. What you will see is a weight difference between cast and forged wheels, and weight effects performance. Members might argue that, say, 275 mm of rubber on the road is better than 245 mm. Sounds realistic, but 275 mm of crap tires is just that - crap. For performance, search a wheel less than 20 pounds.

For looks, I haven't the faintest idea.

masterj26

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To the OP. If your not in a rush for rims. You will most definetly find a good deal. I got my new (to me) wheels for under 3k with new tires. You are in Cali, all the good wheel deals are out there (thats where my wheels came from).

Be patient and you will save some green

Also check out g35driver classifieds too. Not everybody over there post their wheels here.

QdotJ

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Honestly I don't drag, race or run my Z too hard; it's my daily driver and sometimes my back up ride depending on the day. I just want a size and offset that gives the Z an aggressive stance. I was thinking of either

18 x 8 (f) & 18 x 10 (r) IF possible

or

19 x 9/9.5 (f) & 19 x 10/ 10.5 (r)

Something along those lines with nice beefy tires that will compliment the Z well. Maybe what I really should have asked was about offsets etc., which I have searched like crazy for and found a lot of flaming, bickering and no real answers.

masterj26

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19x9.5 +17 & 19x10.5+18 GTS wheels give the car a nice and aggressive look. Check out the GTS thread and look at that offset.

QdotJ

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Thanks for all the great feedback... Ok that offset just might be the stance I need....

Can someone let me know what these two sets are.... Sorry for all the noobnishness.... I just need a bit of help pouring this money out of my wallet...

davidv

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For ascetics, all of you choices will work. Just get wheels with the proper offset.

masterj26

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https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261226

Those would be sick on your car. With tires you could be under 3k

eltness350

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i got motegi touges 18 x 9 18 x 10 for under a grand..plenty of room for nice tires too
http://www.cponygo.com/forums/

QdotJ

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Here is a Tirerack make-up... Not too bad, seems like the right size and offset....

Thanks for all the positive feedback and great ideas... in the coming months I'll keep everyone posted on what I decide on... Gotta get ready for summer....!!!

What does everyone else think??