Robert_K

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Well I've been going back & forth on several wheels choices. I really liked the Gram Lights 57F. Great looking wheel, lightweight etc... I also was about to order the Work CR KAI but EVERYONE has them. As well as almost any Volk and the Nismo GT4 wheel.

I want to be different but I don't want to spend a lot of money for wheels. Well I figured the only way to be different, own a nice set of an excellent, quality wheel is to drop a dime or two.

I have decided to go with the BBS RS-GT. Two-piece fully forged, Diamond Black with Mach Lip, & Lightwieght (21.4lbs front & 22.2lbs rear). Gonna stick with 18x8.5 (225/45) in the front and 18x9.5 (245/45) in the rear with BFG KDW tyres.

I'm not ordering them today or this month, but hopefully this summer along with a big brake kit I order them. After I get both of those I will purchase the JWT Twin Turbo kit.

Jay'Z

iTrader: (118)

I thought u were going to work in Kuwait? Why so much spending? Maybe your just wanting to enjoy before u go there..

Robert_K

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I am headed to Kuwait. I haven't purchase them yet. I PLAN to while I'm getting paid for working in Kuwait.

Jay'Z

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Ok.. Good stuff!! Make sure you get a really good storage.. FYI my Father in law had his Evo9 MR vandalized (totalled/stripped)along with his two other cars..

BTW.. Just curious why u going with JWT??

JDMFairladyZ33

iTrader: (37)

Congrats on deciding on some new wheels. It's about time. The BBS wheels are nice but if you are going F/I do you think you'll have enough rubber on the ground in the rear with that sizing?

Robert_K

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Well the car will be parked in my garage and the wife will drive it ever once in a while.
As far as the JWT, I like the smaller turbos for faster spool up. IMO its more a daily driver kit vs some others.

Thanks! That is a concern of mine and thought about doing 19x10. However for a daily driver I don't think a half an inch is going to make that much of a difference.

dubbzdiggler

If you go with those wheel sizes, don't stick with the stock tire sizes, go with 245s and 275s.

blasian

iTrader: (29)

^^^+1

I was wondering why you'd go with stock tire sizes. I'd definitely go with the 245/275 combo.

Robert_K

iTrader: (25)

Will they fit on an 8.5" and 9.5" wheels?

Ztalker

of course they would.

MethodRN

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Which KDW? According to specs on Tirerack, the KDW2 recommended rim width for a 275/35/18 tire is 9.5" and for a 245/35/18 it's 8.5". Good luck man. I run an ST set up and even w/ BFG KDW2 285/35/19 rear I can break the back end loose. My car is not daily driven, but driven often.

davidv

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Thanks for informing us of your finale finale decision.

SmoothZ

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Congrats, man! I know you made the right decision because it took so long. Reminds me of me.

Robert_K

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THANKS guys. I'm going to look into that 245/275 tyre combo.
MethodRN: I can break the tire loose stock. LOL

Z1 Performance

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245/275 or 255/285 is your best bet - Id go bigger on an FI car

Robert_K

iTrader: (25)

Would an 18x9.5(F) & 19x10.0(R) work?

Z1 Performance

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sure would, but its a very specific wheel that would need to be ordered, as the pad heights will make it work/not work

TimeAttkZ

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Pics of this wheel on a Z please

I would absolutly go with at least a 10.0 rear wheel.

Z1 Performance

iTrader: (564)

not ona Z..but the color is gorgeous, and it's not another "me too" wheel



they have a really nice lip out back too when you get the right sizing

I've got a pic on a Z but its not lowered so looks a bit "odd"

Robert_K

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Can I still see the pic of them installed on the Z. Thanks!!!

EDIT: Also if I do go to a 19x10 do you recommend at +40 or +25mm offset?