Deciding on wheels. On a budget. Are these OK to get?
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I've been searching many threads, researching the market place on my350z.com and there are just so many options / styles with wheels. While I am drooling over the Nismo 18" Silver wheels, the $1400 used price is a little steep for me. Buying brand new Nismo wheels is out of the picture. Please keep in mind I don't race, make major mods or enter shows/competition. I simply enjoy driving my Z as is. Tweaking the car here and there with some electronics is nice and it's on the plan.
The wheels below looked really good to me, and has the 5-star feel like the Nismos. These are going on a black 03 z.
Are these ok to buy? I've never bought ADR. I just like the simplicity of these wheels and the cost of 4 rims only shipped is $548.99.
I also like the 06 wheels as well, and that is also possible.
What do you think?
Thanks.
Mark
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: ADR BATTLE EXE
Size: (2)18x8.5 Front - (2)18x9.5 Rear
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Offset: +35
Color: Silver W/Polished Lip
Quantity: A Set Of 4
Condition: New
I've been searching many threads, researching the market place on my350z.com and there are just so many options / styles with wheels. While I am drooling over the Nismo 18" Silver wheels, the $1400 used price is a little steep for me. Buying brand new Nismo wheels is out of the picture. Please keep in mind I don't race, make major mods or enter shows/competition. I simply enjoy driving my Z as is. Tweaking the car here and there with some electronics is nice and it's on the plan.
The wheels below looked really good to me, and has the 5-star feel like the Nismos. These are going on a black 03 z.
Are these ok to buy? I've never bought ADR. I just like the simplicity of these wheels and the cost of 4 rims only shipped is $548.99.
I also like the 06 wheels as well, and that is also possible.
What do you think?
Thanks.
Mark
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: ADR BATTLE EXE
Size: (2)18x8.5 Front - (2)18x9.5 Rear
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
Offset: +35
Color: Silver W/Polished Lip
Quantity: A Set Of 4
Condition: New
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Save up and get the right shoes= satisfaction..
It offers the same style for half the price.
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I bought the 19'' ADR M-Sport 8.5/9.5 +35
And everyone was talkin' down.......
http://superbuytires.com/gallery/vie.../M_Sport/9742/
read the "Rate These Fourm"...... posted a few days ago..... I have like untill Friday to decide if I wanna keep them....
I say good price... bad offset ... don't have to worry about replacement cost ... and you can save up Volks.... BBK.... or SSR ..... later when the car is no longer a daily driver.....
I like those though... The Battle Exe will allow visual of the break/rotor .... But... You are being a "cheapo"
And everyone was talkin' down.......
http://superbuytires.com/gallery/vie.../M_Sport/9742/
read the "Rate These Fourm"...... posted a few days ago..... I have like untill Friday to decide if I wanna keep them....
I say good price... bad offset ... don't have to worry about replacement cost ... and you can save up Volks.... BBK.... or SSR ..... later when the car is no longer a daily driver.....
I like those though... The Battle Exe will allow visual of the break/rotor .... But... You are being a "cheapo"
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I think they look great, i like something with a lip personally. But here are pictures of my bfs Z and he has ADRs and love them! People only hate on them because they are "cheap wheels" But they look just as good as some volks just without the price!
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These wheels look EXACTLY like the ones you have posted.. and guess what! They aren't ADRs. They are SSR GT3's which are very pricey. Same thing without the name! I say go for it and save some money!
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The only thing I'd be concerned with is the weight of the wheels. Generally, cheaper wheels are heavier. If you can live with that, go for it. Offset can be corrected with a spacer.
It's funny how fashionable it is to just spend $3k on Volks on this forum. The truth is most that own Volks don't use them for what they're made for. There's lots of quality wheels for less. ADR is probably not a quality wheel but it's probably good enough for normal street driving.
It's funny how fashionable it is to just spend $3k on Volks on this forum. The truth is most that own Volks don't use them for what they're made for. There's lots of quality wheels for less. ADR is probably not a quality wheel but it's probably good enough for normal street driving.
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Originally Posted by VQ35DEchick
I think they look great, i like something with a lip personally. But here are pictures of my bfs Z and he has ADRs and love them! People only hate on them because they are "cheap wheels" But they look just as good as some volks just without the price! ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I say good price... bad offset ... don't have to worry about replacement cost ... and you can save up Volks.... BBK.... or SSR ..... later when the car is no longer a daily driver.....
I like those though... The Battle Exe will allow visual of the break/rotor .... But... You are being a "cheapo"
I like those though... The Battle Exe will allow visual of the break/rotor .... But... You are being a "cheapo"
Originally Posted by VQ35DEchick
These wheels look EXACTLY like the ones you have posted.. and guess what! They aren't ADRs. They are SSR GT3's which are very pricey. Same thing without the name! I say go for it and save some money!
Originally Posted by Ziggyrama
It's funny how fashionable it is to just spend $3k on Volks on this forum. The truth is most that own Volks don't use them for what they're made for. There's lots of quality wheels for less. ADR is probably not a quality wheel but it's probably good enough for normal street driving.
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well not really. You shouldn't say things about different brand name of wheels unless you've owned them. My bf has the black ADRs on his Z and drives the dragon almost once a day, and his wheels are in mint condition. And has hit MANY pot holes. He bought the wheels planning on bending/ breaking, scratching, because he can replace the whole set for around the price of one or two volks. But they have been great and had no problems what so ever.
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thanks for the responses so far. I think I am going to go with these ADR's. I don't know what offset really is but I researched it and still don't understand it. I hate to admit but I don't know what a spacer is. Therefore, Volk's etc aren't for people like me. The person in who posted is correct. This is just plain old normal driving which doesn't require my car being abused. If someone has a better link or know a site that has good deals as such, please let me know.
If I proceed with this, will this look normal on my car? Is there anything I can do to help out my cause?
I've also looked at used wheels, and the 06 w/ tires for $1k is nice. But I haven't seen many deals in which the rims I like. I'm kind of picky.
I'm all green at this. Please advise
If I proceed with this, will this look normal on my car? Is there anything I can do to help out my cause?
I've also looked at used wheels, and the 06 w/ tires for $1k is nice. But I haven't seen many deals in which the rims I like. I'm kind of picky.
I'm all green at this. Please advise
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The problem is offset. You have been a member for too long for me to do the offset calculations for you.
Note to self - make a new account when asking an offset question
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OP....the higher the offset, the more your wheels are going to be tucked in.
That +35 offset on that 8.5 inch wheel is going to look terribly sunken in and you will hate yourself for it.
A normal width for the front tire would be 9.0 to 9.5 with offsets between +22 and +12. (the higher the offset, the skinnier the rim)
The rears are usually staggered (front wheels same, rear wheels wider) and usually have widths of 10.0 to 11.0 with a range of +25 to +17.
I'm telling you right now, you will regret buying those rims if you hang out on this site often. Offsets are like a disease, in that it festers.
(P.S.) You don't have to buy Volks to get a decent offset. Be patient, do some research, then make a decision. You will thank me later.
That +35 offset on that 8.5 inch wheel is going to look terribly sunken in and you will hate yourself for it.
A normal width for the front tire would be 9.0 to 9.5 with offsets between +22 and +12. (the higher the offset, the skinnier the rim)
The rears are usually staggered (front wheels same, rear wheels wider) and usually have widths of 10.0 to 11.0 with a range of +25 to +17.
I'm telling you right now, you will regret buying those rims if you hang out on this site often. Offsets are like a disease, in that it festers.
(P.S.) You don't have to buy Volks to get a decent offset. Be patient, do some research, then make a decision. You will thank me later.
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Originally Posted by tripndesi
thanks for the responses so far. I think I am going to go with these ADR's. I don't know what offset really is but I researched it and still don't understand it. I hate to admit but I don't know what a spacer is. Therefore, Volk's etc aren't for people like me. The person in who posted is correct. This is just plain old normal driving which doesn't require my car being abused. If someone has a better link or know a site that has good deals as such, please let me know.
If I proceed with this, will this look normal on my car? Is there anything I can do to help out my cause?
I've also looked at used wheels, and the 06 w/ tires for $1k is nice. But I haven't seen many deals in which the rims I like. I'm kind of picky.
I'm all green at this. Please advise
If I proceed with this, will this look normal on my car? Is there anything I can do to help out my cause?
I've also looked at used wheels, and the 06 w/ tires for $1k is nice. But I haven't seen many deals in which the rims I like. I'm kind of picky.
I'm all green at this. Please advise
I'm not a wheel snob who thinks everyone should own Volks, GramLights or SSRs, but I do think offset is the most overlooked yet most important thing on a car.
ninja edit!
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