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Old 01-31-2008, 06:41 PM
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Default Best Wheels for the Z without Lowering?

Hey Guys,

I'm having trouble deciding on what wheels to get. I live in the city, so I really do not want to lower the car. Can you guys suggest some wheels and offsets that look great on the Z without lowering? Pictures are very welcome! btw.. I have a 2004 black Z roadster. Thanks!
Old 01-31-2008, 06:48 PM
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Old 01-31-2008, 06:50 PM
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Yeah, I think that's what he was looking for......
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umm.....
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No matter how good the aftermarket wheels are, without the lowering, it makes the Z look like a 4x4 truck.
Old 01-31-2008, 07:11 PM
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Thanks gsingh! You "premier members" have all the best information!! Honestly, if anyone has some insight, I would totally appreciate some suggestions!
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I run volk GT-S 9.5f, 10.5r with no drop. I get complements all day long. I have never had anyone recommend I drop my car. They always ask me how much am I lowered. I do however run michelin ps2's, which seem to have taller sidewalls than other tires.
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best wheels w/o lowering would be stock. imho.
Old 01-31-2008, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mich
best wheels w/o lowering would be stock. imho.
agreed
Old 01-31-2008, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mich
best wheels w/o lowering would be stock. imho.
+100000000 Drop before wheels. Always
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ur stock
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Not sure where you might find photos with aftermarket wheels. Maybe someone else might know.
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problem is, you have a 3 finger gap @ stock.. 35 series tires will be roughly the same as the gap, it really draws attention to the gap, more so than 45 and 50 series stock tires that have the same outside diameter.
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Obviously these are SUPER OLD pics of my car but I do have these two in mind for you without dropping your car. Mine was not dropped in these two pics

SSR GT3 19X9.5 +31 front 19x10.5 +16 (+41mm offset with 25mm spacer)
GT-S 19x9.5 +28 front 19x10.5 +30 rear





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No lowering? Stay stock. PERIOD
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^What he said^

Don't half-**** it. You will be much happier in the long run.
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WTF? No flaming? Things would of been diff if I wouldv asked this when I 1st came here. David prob wouldv made me cry I thought we were trying to make it where noobs under umm IDK 30 post couldnt make there own thread?? and answer to your question is again stock +1
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The 18" Nismos with their conservative offsets and recommended tire sizes look pretty good if you have to stay stock.
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lmfao at that second post good chit
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Obviously these are SUPER OLD pics of my car but I do have these two in mind for you without dropping your car. Mine was not dropped in these two pics

SSR GT3 19X9.5 +31 front 19x10.5 +16 (+41mm offset with 25mm spacer)
GT-S 19x9.5 +28 front 19x10.5 +30 rear





whats the tire size on those wheels?


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