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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Please help me guys....I dont have that much money to spend on some 19's so I have it down to two choices. Both of these are reasonably priced and are right in my range. Should I go with:

the 19" Enkei RPO3
19x10 with a 22 offset rear
19x9 with a 18 offset front


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the 19" Nismo LMGT4
19x8.5 with a 25 offset front
19x9.5 with a 30 offset rear


As you can see I love the look of the Nismo, but I love the width and offsets of the enkei. Please guys help me decide. Thanks in advance

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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You can get the Nismos in a 10.5 rear from Japan - I would go that route
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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I'd get the nismo if I had to get the rims now, but if I were you, I would save up some more and get something yr really gonna like.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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I have thought about getting the nismos for now and adding the wider rears later.

What I really want are some volks but I really cant justify paying that much.

Thanks guys please more opinions
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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I like the #s of the first set up better...the nismo wheels have what I believe to be a better look. Good luck.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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nismo lmgt4
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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nismo looks better. i'd rather have a better looking 9.5 rear than an uglier 10.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by andyman4lyfee
nismo looks better. i'd rather have a better looking 9.5 rear than an uglier 10.
thanks bro i think that is seriously the best answer to my question. I think Im convinced at getting the Nismo
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OffsetZ33
You can get the Nismos in a 10.5 rear from Japan - I would go that route
+1 , def worth the wait and cash !
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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If i got the standard US set of the nismos now, cant i just later take the 9.5 rears and stick them on the front of the car and then buy the Japan 10.5 for the rear?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by metal_gear350
If i got the standard US set of the nismos now, cant i just later take the 9.5 rears and stick them on the front of the car and then buy the Japan 10.5 for the rear?
Thats what i did also, but after doing so, i had to install a 10mm spacer on the front 9.5 because +30 on a front rims is not the best offset. Double check the costs of everything it might come out cheaper just to buy the 10.5. Plus not too many people want only 8.5 fronts. Just my .02

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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tomci08
Thats what i did also, but after doing so, i had to install a 10mm spacer on the front 9.5 because +30 on a front rims is not the best offset. Double check the costs of everything it might come out cheaper just to buy the 10.5. Plus not too many people want only 8.5 fronts. Just my .02

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thanks for the advice bro. I definately like the way you think. The only reason I was going to get the usdm nismo for now because i just want to get some nice rims for as cheap as possible. If I do get the Japan nismo rears it would be later on down the road. As far as the 8.5 fronts I know I wouldnt be able to see them...I would just hang them on my wall
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by metal_gear350
thanks for the advice bro. I definately like the way you think. The only reason I was going to get the usdm nismo for now because i just want to get some nice rims for as cheap as possible. If I do get the Japan nismo rears it would be later on down the road. As far as the 8.5 fronts I know I wouldnt be able to see them...I would just hang them on my wall
Lol, yeah i could have used them for a spare but figured ehh f**k it. Just remember that the rears alone will cost you about $1300 plus whatever the fronts are, and the for sale threads have usdm sets going for about $1500 plus or minues a few $. ITs all up to you, nismo's will def look better than the enkei's
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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it's really up to you...everybody has their own taste
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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thanks for all the help guys i know its definately up to me on the end, but deep in my heart i always knew i should get the nismos, just wanted to be pushed a little more. thanks so much guys
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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nismos! if you dont' special order that 10.5 for the rear, get spacers and your offset problems will be gone

you can also try and do 19x9.5 +30 all around. with a 15-20mm spacer in the rear, and a 10mm spacer for the front.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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nismos ftw!

i'd get bronze ones though...but that's me...
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MC
being thats my old car, i say nismo
Haha thanks for help in choosing did u want me to take down the pic?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Unless you get the 10.5 rear Nismos, go with those Enkeis. They look great with the slight concave, better widths, and much better offsets. They're light as hell too...
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