xelaremnarc

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ok, I know the final decision is mine, and I know I shouldnt care what anyone else thinks, but I think I have finally narrowed it down to a few sets of wheels, and I think thats as far as I can go without some opinions from others.

I dont really want to spend more then say $2,500, but I really want to go 19" which means I'll need new tires too. I want them staggered, and have pretty much decided on black center with chrome lip.

This is my car:


19" TSW Jaramas
I got quoted $1800 WITH Nitto tires for these, brand new. I don't know much about TSW, from what I have read they seem decent. I really like the look of the deep chrome lip on these wheels. Anyone have TSWs or any experience with them?
http://tsw.com/alloy_wheels_jarama.php <---Gloss Black ones

19" Motegi SP7
Got quoted $2200 with Pirelli tires for these, also brand new. I like that they are matte black, but still have a nice, deep chrome lip. From what I have read online though, Motegis sound kind of cheap and junky. Anyone have any experience with them?
http://www.motegiracing.com/wheels/d...0lip&section=#

Those are my top two right now, I think, lol. If you have any other ideas or suggestions besides these, please post em up, as it is pretty clear that I need alot of help with this decision.

Thanks!

P.S. Please try not to flame my newbness too much.

Kinraze

I like the looks of the motegi better if these are your choices.

Get_Zwole

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i personally like the tsw better of the two. it would be betteri n 8.5 and 9.5's and a bigger lip but other then that they look pretty fly.

Risky_Business

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have experience with either. The look of the second ones would be my choice considering your Z. Don't forget to watch your offsets.

Suggestion: You maybe able to find some used "bigger name" wheels in your budget. Tires could be another story though...

SeannMikee

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If you are going to spend over $2,ooo i would consider some volks...try the venders section.

Chef-J

iTrader: (58)

Tsw

black06z

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Outta those choices, the TSW wins by far.

350ZPK

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over those...i would keep the OEM wheels and put some spacers on der!

S12 driver

The TSW definitely looks better.

Kuruma-san

Tsw

davidv

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If its for looks either choice is fine.

If its for performance you picked some heavy *** wheels and crummy tires.

xelaremnarc

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Well, if I go 19", which is really what I want, Ill have to fit tires in that $2k ish budget too, and its hard to get decent tread left on used tires for that price from what I've seen. Ill keep checking the marketplace though, maybe a set will catch my eye.

Its more for looks, but I dont want to ruin the cars performance by going too heavy. The website doesnt list weights for the TSWs, so I guess Ill call today and find out.

jadaniya

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you say that motegi's sound cheap and junky, yet they are the more expensive of the two options... logically both would be cheap and junky. I honestly wouldn't get either but imo the motegi's look better. friend of mine has motegi's and the paint is chipping off on all 4 wheels. just save up or up your budget a little and get better stuff. for about 500 more (125 per wheel) you can get a way better set of wheels and tires brand new, and for a couple hundred more you can get a good set of used wheels w/ tires. plus, better wheels seem to be easier to re-sell if you get tired of them. just keep that in mind. b/c you are skeptical about buying motegi, imagine how skeptical someone would be about buying them used.

13SECZ

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I would save a few more bucks and buy a nice set of used rims...Just not a fan of heavy tsws or Motegi's....You have a nice roadster....dont make it look cheap...

Endless Shock

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I would save up a little bit more. I sold my Volks with tires for less than what you budget is...

One thing I learned when modding is to get what you really want ant not settle. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Heps

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Lol you might be the most bitter person ive ever seen on a forum, I dont think ive ever seen you say a positive thing.

Triple8Sol

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Based on the style you're looking for, I'd suggest the Maya MRS. JDM, and good widths/offsets.

xelaremnarc

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They are really nice, and definitely the right style, but from what I have seen, they start at around $800 a wheel, which is too much, especially if I have to buy tires on top of that.

singh

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I hate roadsters.

Nexx

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you're kidding right?