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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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Ive never used hub centric rings but i guess I should start. Do all wheels need them or does the wheel bore match our hub on certain wheels?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Most aftermarket rims will have a larger bore size than the 350Z hub size.

I'm still not sure I buy into the whole centering ring deal. If you carefully and properly tighten the lug nuts then the wheel should be centered and locked into place.

I've never used them on my various trucks. Granted, I don't drive as fast in my pickup but it sure does have a lot more rotating mass and I've never had problems.

And I'm probably not going to spend $35 on a set but I will spend $10.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by slow7
dam!!!!!!!!
Let's say they're all used and a little scuffed up. Probably still worth $250 each. Times 12 that equals $3000....not including tires.

I saw a T-shirt that said: "My Drinking Team Has a Racing Problem!"

Sometimes I sorta wish I'd never taken mine to the track.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by N80
Let's say they're all used and a little scuffed up. Probably still worth $250 each. Times 12 that equals $3000....not including tires.

I saw a T-shirt that said: "My Drinking Team Has a Racing Problem!"

Sometimes I sorta wish I'd never taken mine to the track.
dam why so many? plus i spy more rims in the back :O
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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If he is a racer, depending on how serious, he may use a new set of tires for every race. Even if not a serious racer he may go through a few sets of tires a season and would also need a set of rain tires on hand too.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by N80
If he is a racer, depending on how serious, he may use a new set of tires for every race. Even if not a serious racer he may go through a few sets of tires a season and would also need a set of rain tires on hand too.
gotcha, i used my stock rims for serious racing & PF01 for rain condition or having fun in track but sadly sold the PF01
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ZS14
i luv the front end of the s14 or other front end remind me of a camry
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by N80
Let's say they're all used and a little scuffed up. Probably still worth $250 each. Times 16that equals $3000....not including tires.

I saw a T-shirt that said: "My Drinking Team Has a Racing Problem!"

Sometimes I sorta wish I'd never taken mine to the track.
I would have ended up paying for it with speeding tickets, so this helps calm me on the street.

Originally Posted by slow7
dam why so many? plus i spy more rims in the back :O
Set for practice/qual, a set for race, and a set for rains. Yes, there are more in the back, on the side, etc. A set for my Z32TT, old Hoosier tires, it's crazy.

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If he is a racer, depending on how serious, he may use a new set of tires for every race. Even if not a serious racer he may go through a few sets of tires a season and would also need a set of rain tires on hand too.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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wat tracks do you go to?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by slow7
wat tracks do you go to?
Thunderhill Raceway, Sears Point/Infineon Raceway, Laguna Seca Raceway, Buttonwillow Raceway for the most part. I get down to Willow Springs every now and then as well, and have driven a few other tracks nationwide during my wanderings.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Thunderhill Raceway, Sears Point/Infineon Raceway, Laguna Seca Raceway, Buttonwillow Raceway for the most part. I get down to Willow Springs every now and then as well, and have driven a few other tracks nationwide during my wanderings.
dam u just went to the tracks i always wanted to go the only on i been was at willows springs raceway streets of willows, wats ur time there in counter clockwise streets of willow?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Hey guys i have Tanabe Gf210 springs...they drop 1"f and 1.2" rear...i have the black edition rpf1 9.5f and 10.5r +15 all around...im saving up for coile overs so the springs will do for now...i like the meaty look front is 265/35/18 but i dont know what side wall size for the rear i want 295series but should i go for 295/35 or 295/30???? I dont want a wheel gap

Thanks for your help
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Old May 10, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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Youll have some more gap with the 295/30 but the car will sit lower. The 295/35 will fill the fender but also raises the car. Its up to you whether you want gap vs height. Ultimately 295/35 would go better with the 265/35. Youll keep the stagger close to oem this way. The 295/30 is a rubber band in comparison.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by -Trav-
Youll have some more gap with the 295/30 but the car will sit lower. The 295/35 will fill the fender but also raises the car. Its up to you whether you want gap vs height. Ultimately 295/35 would go better with the 265/35. Youll keep the stagger close to oem this way. The 295/30 is a rubber band in comparison.

I though so thanks for the advice
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by slow7
dam u just went to the tracks i always wanted to go the only on i been was at willows springs raceway streets of willows, wats ur time there in counter clockwise streets of willow?
Never ran SoW, just WS, the big track there.
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Never ran SoW, just WS, the big track there.
thats big willow, wats ur best there?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slow7
thats big willow, wats ur best there?
I forget. Only ran there 2x, and it was clockwise. I want to say low 1:40s, but that was my 300Z at least 5 or 6 years ago. The 350 is much quicker.

Sorry for the OT, y'all!
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
Sorry for the OT, y'all!



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Old May 10, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
I forget. Only ran there 2x, and it was clockwise. I want to say low 1:40s, but that was my 300Z at least 5 or 6 years ago. The 350 is much quicker.

Sorry for the OT, y'all!
hmmm i wonder if i could get close to that but i think we should go back to topic im killing the thread with question

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