Expensive wheels = more expense & frustration. Not getting the "wheel-thing"
Originally Posted by gsazabi
I wouldn't say you would stand out by rolling on your stockers..since there's nothing that stands out about a stock Z.
However, if that's how you think it's all good.
Is yours 06+ 18s or pre 06 18s? I'm not a big fan of the pre 06 18s, but I do like the new 18s.
However, if that's how you think it's all good.
Is yours 06+ 18s or pre 06 18s? I'm not a big fan of the pre 06 18s, but I do like the new 18s.
Last edited by archspeed; Aug 20, 2007 at 12:39 AM.
Originally Posted by archspeed
I actually have an 03 Base, so I had the craptacular 17's....which I then upgraded to the stock 03 18's, which I love. I'm probably just one of the very few that like the stock 03 18" Touring designs...along with, apparently, the older members of this board
I actually prefer 17s over the old 18s. Personal preference
Originally Posted by black06z
That thread with the volk wheels being curbed by Performance Nissan made me even more so not wanna get expensive wheels. Im gonna stick with cheap wheels from now on that tuck in the fender well.
As for wheels that tuck in the fender well, they can get curbed just as easily as any others.
Originally Posted by M3ownZ
When I see a 350Z/G on the road, I usually look twice as well due to the angle I usually see them from:
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Originally Posted by Integrity
Thats funny, I normally don't look at M3s at all. Waste of gas really.
I agree that the E46 isn't worth the extra cash as the Z. Any year Z can keep up with one with bolt-ons in a straight line, and the Z costs $20,000 less. I even like the looks of the Z better.
Originally Posted by M3ownZ
When I see a 350Z/G on the road, I usually look twice as well due to the angle I usually see them from:
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When I see a 350Z/G on the road, I usually look twice as well due to the angle I usually see them from:
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I had an '03 Touring with 18" stock wheels and hated them. Changed them to TSW's. With my '07 Touring 18" ers, I like them and probably will only change them if they fit on a Murano we hope to buy in the future.
OEM is just fugly!! i have the oem 18's still from my 35th ann model car and they look o.k but offsets are really bad, they look sunking in.. so i guess looks is why i did it.. very happy with the out come vs the money ive spent..
Originally Posted by archspeed
Calm down buddy, as you see I have edited my post. I did not meant for it to sound like I was trying to be special or anything
Some of us Z owners sure does have very grouchy manners when it comes to discussing issues....
Some of us Z owners sure does have very grouchy manners when it comes to discussing issues....
Originally Posted by Nexx
the "wtf" was in disbelief, not out of anger. some of us Z owners sure do lack common sense when it comes to discussing issues.
Well I do have to say I am harboring a inner love for the new Axis Super Hiro (time attack style) with the orange strip...but $400/pop, then bigger 19" tires and I'll be hitting 3K easily....sigh...back to work
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i hate the older model 17s. i LOVE the older track wheels. i REALLY LIKE my stock 06 18s. and i ********** over the 06/07 rays.
but i cant wait for my volk gts to come in!!!!! something new something different....a change.... finally.
but i cant wait for my volk gts to come in!!!!! something new something different....a change.... finally.
Originally Posted by Spike100
This is something I've wondered about for awhile (after reading many threads here). I realize this is a topic that may be a hot-button for some, but I'm wondering what readers think about buying expensive wheels. I realize that some want aftermarket wheels (for whatever reason... and there's nothing wrong with this), but I'm curious if the majority of members keep their stock wheels. I suppose this could be a poll-type thread, but I'm looking more for comments.
My question: Why install aftermarket wheels?
(1) Is it simply esthetics (not that there is anything wrong with that )?
(2) Or, is it to get better performance or some other advantage?
(3) And, is it worth it? ...I read so many threads about expensive aftermarket wheels getting scraped and how this tortures the owner.
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My question: Why install aftermarket wheels?
(1) Is it simply esthetics (not that there is anything wrong with that
)?(2) Or, is it to get better performance or some other advantage?
(3) And, is it worth it? ...I read so many threads about expensive aftermarket wheels getting scraped and how this tortures the owner.
--Spike
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OOh, Ouch, EeehBecause I like them.....
Because I Want them...
Last edited by 04LIQUIDSILVER; Aug 20, 2007 at 04:13 PM.
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It's always obvious when a thread begins to die when the postings begin going off-subject. It's happening here, and as usual. I would like to put the thread back on track (sort of since this is slightly off-topic) with another comment.
When I had my stock 225/45-18 Bridgestones mounted on stock wheels ( I have the 2000 Performance model); if I touched a curb, the result was a scratched wheel (I did this
).
When I replaced the stock tires on my stock wheels, I installed 245/40-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires on the front. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has a softer sidewall that allows the tire to bulge a little past the wheel. This tire also has a protective rib near the bead-point that protrudes even more past the wheel's edge. It's obviously a protective feature that Goodyear builds into the tire to protect the wheel. If I pull too close to a curb (the "Britney Spears...Oops, I did it again"), the tire rubs first and protects the wheel from scraping . Of course you can defeat this "early warning system" and it's protective design by hitting the curb hard, but it does provide an extra measure of protection.
Just another thought....
--Spike
When I had my stock 225/45-18 Bridgestones mounted on stock wheels ( I have the 2000 Performance model); if I touched a curb, the result was a scratched wheel (I did this
).When I replaced the stock tires on my stock wheels, I installed 245/40-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires on the front. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 has a softer sidewall that allows the tire to bulge a little past the wheel. This tire also has a protective rib near the bead-point that protrudes even more past the wheel's edge. It's obviously a protective feature that Goodyear builds into the tire to protect the wheel. If I pull too close to a curb (the "Britney Spears...Oops, I did it again"), the tire rubs first and protects the wheel from scraping
. Of course you can defeat this "early warning system" and it's protective design by hitting the curb hard, but it does provide an extra measure of protection.Just another thought....
--Spike
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Originally Posted by 04LIQUIDSILVER
Becouse I can afford them....
Becouse I like them.....
Becouse I Want them...
Becouse I like them.....
Becouse I Want them...
Apparently when you type the "a" key on your computer, the result is an "o" character. Once is a typo, but thrice is a malfunction.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
im waiting for the
"Expensive turbo and supercharger upgrades = more expense & frustration. Not getting the "F/I-thing" thread
"Expensive turbo and supercharger upgrades = more expense & frustration. Not getting the "F/I-thing" thread
Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
1) Yes, it's aesthetics. Think about it, isn't that the reason for 50% of all mods?
2) Yes, it can be for performance but not necessarily. Again, isn't that the reason for the other 50% of all mods?
3) Yes, it worth it. Hell, I had my OEM wheels scraped and that tortured me. Most of us are tortured when anything happens to our cars, be it aftermarket wheels or a simple door ding. When you spend hard-earned money for something, you hate to see it destroyed.
2) Yes, it can be for performance but not necessarily. Again, isn't that the reason for the other 50% of all mods?
3) Yes, it worth it. Hell, I had my OEM wheels scraped and that tortured me. Most of us are tortured when anything happens to our cars, be it aftermarket wheels or a simple door ding. When you spend hard-earned money for something, you hate to see it destroyed.
Originally Posted by Spike100
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Apparently when you type the "a" key on your computer, the result is an "o" character. Once is a typo, but thrice is a malfunction.
--Spike
Apparently when you type the "a" key on your computer, the result is an "o" character. Once is a typo, but thrice is a malfunction.
--Spike
jajaja Thanks a lot i'ts fix now....
