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Old 08-07-2007, 03:19 PM
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I just bought a 350z yesterday, it is a 03 touring. I was wondering what rims you guys would recommend? I am looking for a set that is lighter than the stock rims, in 18inch. BBS, and OZ look preaty good.
Old 08-07-2007, 03:22 PM
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i like the ones under search... lol.. just playin... axis reverbs for me...
Old 08-07-2007, 03:44 PM
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Welcome.

That would depend on what you consider light? There are 18-inch wheels that weigh less that 20 pounds, and you don't have to spend $3,000 for forged mono block wheels.

Members post photos here. Look around awhile. Buy what you like.
Old 08-07-2007, 03:49 PM
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I am very happy with my BBS RGR wheels they are 18" and weigh 18 or 19lbs each. I think Volks can be a little lighter depending on the model but my wheels were only $1600 brand new.
Old 08-07-2007, 05:13 PM
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Volk Racing CE28N....
Old 08-07-2007, 05:21 PM
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any of enkei's racing wheels
Old 08-07-2007, 05:27 PM
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To reiterate what others have said, the Enkei Racing line (RPF-1, NT03, couple of others), the BBS RGRs, Volk TEs and CEs (not their GT or SF line!), SSR Type-C, and the Nismo LMs are all good examples of lightweight rims for the Z.
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Originally Posted by drivenCSZ
any of enkei's racing wheels
I dont think all enkei are light....

also forgot to mention

Yokohama (Advan) RS & RGII

for Volk Racing CE28N, TE37 & RE30
Old 08-08-2007, 04:14 AM
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I have a set of 19" Nismo LMGT4's that weigh about 19lb each.
Old 08-08-2007, 05:06 AM
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Almost any of the Rays Gram Light 57 series
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Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +15/18lbs 18.10.5 +15/19lbs.
Old 08-08-2007, 06:37 PM
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Work makes some 20LB wheels. They "work" very well for me lol
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