Hi everyone,

Like the title says i am clueless when it comes to rims. I am buying these axis rims. called penta. i want to say 19's. it came from a lexus is300. they come with tires already. now from what i know is that when you get rims there are other things you need to buy. would i have to lower my car just for the rims? etc....

Besides the rims and tires. What other accessories are involved when purchasing rims? and will those fit the Z? Thanks!


Rich

 

a. The OEM lug nuts may or may not work.
b. Without the offset and tire size, I haven't the faintest idea if they will fit.
c. Not sure if the hub size is proper.

 

thanks Davidv,

a. lug nuts are what keeps thieves from stealing your rim? if it wont fit do i just buy ones that fit from ebay?
b. is that what everyone is talking about. e.g. ###/##x <--- is that the number stuff?
c. hub size? me confused...
d. anything on suspensions? or do i find out size first?

thanks again... i feel so stupid haha

 

a. the lug nuts are what keep your wheels attached to the car!
b. on the back of each wheel, you should find specs for wheel size, i.e. 17x8 ET 35.. this means 17" wheel in diameter and 8" wide, 35 is the offset.
c. don't know much about hub size myself, but i think as long as the bolt pattern for the wheels is the same 5x114.3 (5x4.5, same thing), which is required for the Z, you are good. if you get "hubcentric rings" i think that's supposed to correct for a better fit and smoother fit against the hub (where you mount the wheel to the car). you may want to google on that stuff, though.
d. suspension should be fine, but yes, dependent on size/offsets

hope this helps.. g/l with the wheels!

 

a) with those wheels you will need tuner lugs. I recommend McGard or any ones that come with a lock key.
b) Not all wheels have the full specs on them. Usually they will have the size meaning 18x8 or whatever but not always the offset. The offset is important though. The lower the offset the further the wheels will come out technically speaking. Basically means that there is more metal and back that makes contact to the hub allowing for more clearance when you go wider wheels. So the Higher the offset as in +42, 45, 48 or more for fwd cars because they are inset into the fender more to prevent rubbing.
c) hub size is important. Basically when you take your wheel off you will notice in the middle of your hub that there is a ring no more than about 2.5inches wide. The hub ring is supposed to fit into the wheels creating a snug fit so as you are driving the wheels won't wobble or shake. You can get hub rings (metal preferred) to prevent cracking but if the wheels don't match make sure that the hub is larger than Spec. They do make them for smaller matches but still tend to wobble.
d) What was said above regarding clearance. If you get a wheel with a high offset it could rub on the strut. And too low could rub the fender. Make sure you do the research before you buy and realized you wasted money when they don't fit right.

If you have any other questions let me know.

 

so yeah for first rims dude dont go 2 expensive buy some rotas!
google rota p45r and tell me what you think i have the full royal sport bronze on my Z and i love them.. good luck with your rims man!

 

ok guys... i found out the wheel sizes

front 19x8.5
rear 19x9.5

lots of info here haha... its kinda late. I dink i'll soak it in 2morrow morning! haha anyways... as for the price... he is offering the rims and tires which he says are luxury sport or something like that for $1500... what do u guys think? good deal? ill post more 2morrow when i read your replies.. as for now sleepy time! thanks again!

o and also... i was researching early today and found out that there are problems with aftermarket rims with the TCS and VDC of the Z? <-- hope i spelled it right...

 

IMO, don't do it... you can get way better wheels than AXIS for the price. I don't know why, but Work wheels are regarded so highly here, and everyone thinks they cost an arm and a leg, when you can get a full set for under $1300. Luxury sport? WTF is that? I don't think the Z is luxury, but that's just me. I'd put $$$ down on a lightweight, track wheel.

If you want track wheels, I have suggestions, but if you wanna bling it up with "luxury sport," then go ahead and get them AXIS wheels.

IMO though, the style of track wheels stand the test of time... they are not fads.

 

i would think that the offsets of a wheel coming from an is300 would be too high at around +40. Basically, the wheel will look like it's sunken in the fender. To look nice on a z, u want something around low 20's offset. Ask him what the offsets are because those are super important. If you really want the rims, you can get spacers to make the rims look more pushed out.

 

Dude, if they're not Deep Dish, Black, with a chrome Lip... Dont get em

 

oh and depending on the condition. I probably wouldn't spend more than 1000

 

My advice to you is shop this forum and consult some of the vendors here. Most are VERY helpful and will get you something you want the first time and something I can almost guarrantee you'll be happier with.

WTF is luxury sport? Please don't do it. If not for yourself, for your car.

 

Is it possible that you can fit before buying? All that you need is a lug wrench and jack.

 

the wheels that work on an IS300, while they might bolt onto a Z, will look horrendous