Yup yup, put the Murano on that list also.

Oh, and put the Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R in stock trim there as well,

Those rims sure look kinda familiar in design to the stock 6-spoke Z Touring rims, don't you think



Hmm...maybe I am going to just wing it and get the Axis Super Hiro

 

going wider isnt a trend. people dont put wider rims on because others are doing it, people do it because it just looks better. RWD cars look good with a nice wide set of rims, agressive stance. common sense.

tucked in wheels look like sh*t on the Z.

 

+100000

Tucked in wheels = PUNY

 

Yes and no. Some people go for aesthetics only. This question, however, is very subjective. For instance, I'm not into 19's and 20's bling look.

I took this route. I like the look of my wheels, enkei rpf1's, much better than stock or the bling (above) look and they're very light too.

It depends what you define as worth it! I didn't go for the volks. I did seriously consider the nismo lm4gt's. IMO, I thought they were better matched to Z (they're light and have better offsets than most aftermarket wheels) and had a cleaner look (my opinion, of course)

Having said that, on this site people trash every one's post with crap smart *** answers and "use the search button" except when it comes to their precious volks. Obviously, they need to get laid more.

To each their own....

--Spike
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Just practicing... OOh, Ouch, Eeeh[/QUOTE]

 

[QUOTE=taurran]I totally agree. The stock 03-05 17" and 18" wheels looked like garbage, almost like wagon wheels.

LOL, totally agree those wheels do look like the belong on a 1920 ford t . There is nothing more sexier on a Z with some 19inch volks with a 5inch deep dish lip and a nice fat tire. 06-07 wheels are nice but not wide enough to complement the Z's wide stance, especially from the rear,period.

 

totally hawtness

 

lol... Nope. I'm keeping them for shows and trips. I'll be running on some 18" wheels on the street now with DR's. Yep, I need to catch up with her to see how she's doing.

 

After market wheels are essential unless you have the GT or 07 Nismo.

 

Wider / lighter wheels (and wider, stickier tires) took more than a second off my "test & tune" time at the autocross track. -Well worth the extra cash IMO.

BTW, I got my SSR's on clearance for less than $200 each.

 

Wheels makes a Z. Your taste on wheels somehow gives your car a character.

Heck, some people are running with just rims as their mod and it's still very sexy. Given they have a good taste tho.

 

err, the r34 rims look nothing like the stock 18" rims the Z gets....the spoke design is completely different (much narrower on the r34). It's also a different colour.

 

bigger wheels and tires on a Z (your Z) may just as well save your **** in the rain.

 

Everytime I wonder why I spend so much money on wheels I am kindly reminded by Rick @ STATUS's thread

****notice the 3 piece work wheels only has bent outer piece.****

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....highlight=work

 

But, isn't it the case that as you increase tread width you also increase the potential of hydroplaning?

Of course tread design is very important, but tread width is a significant factor.

--Spike

 

fixed it for ya.

 

The wheels that came on my '06 GT are okay... Rays Forged 19" rear, 18" front... But I think I really have my heart set on the Volk SF Challenges; $3,000 buckaroonies for (4) rims not counting tires... Plus $1,800 - $2,000 for a set of decent tires. Expensive hobbie we got ourselves here! Lol! :-)

 

np

 

notice how the rims are useless now.. just threw away some money right there.

dont race with nice wheels

 

Looking at the pictures , I would say he isn't much worried about the condition of those wheels.

--Spike

 

the only reason why i WANT rims is because i have the ability to fit wider tires in the rear and front( Improve handling) and it looks sick as well. So, for looks/performance. Oh, and to fill in that fender