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Old 05-21-2008, 05:23 PM
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i bought a silverstone 04 last month and the tires are almost gone ,so i decide to get some new rims and tires for it , my budget are about 2500, i want some 5 spokes and crome,
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If comfort and performance is what you want, go with this:

Wheels: 18x8.5” front and 18x9.5” rear
Tires: 245/40-18” front and 275/40-18” rear

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If appearance is more important, go with this:

Wheels: 19x8.5” front and 19x9.5” rear
Tires: 245/35-19” front and 275/35-19” rear

The 19” wheels will be close to everything you get with 18” wheels, but the 19” wheels and tires look much better.

22mm offset on the wheels is a good and safe starting point.

Wider tires and taller wheels (20") is another option, but the cost will go beyond your stated budget.

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Originally Posted by baovboi
i bought a silverstone 04 last month and the tires are almost gone ,so i decide to get some new rims and tires for it , my budget are about 2500, i want some 5 spokes and crome,
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^a much nicer reply than I ever would have imagined.
Old 05-21-2008, 06:25 PM
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^^ Thanks for the mention (you understand)… It was his first post and I wanted to make it go well.

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Welcome. I have no idea which wheels best suit your needs. Sorry.
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19's unless ur gonna track ur car

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^^ But what if your desire is comfort, and you never plan to track your car.

Would you recommend 18" or 19" wheels?

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gather some more money
and put the volk te37 time attack
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thanks for your reply Spike100 , i'm thinking about 19 , is wheelsdirectonline.com is a good place to buy, cus i tried to call them and no one pick it up,
any style u recomend? pics?


Originally Posted by Spike100
If comfort and performance is what you want, go with this:

Wheels: 18x8.5” front and 18x9.5” rear
Tires: 245/40-18” front and 275/40-18” rear

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If appearance is more important, go with this:

Wheels: 19x8.5” front and 19x9.5” rear
Tires: 245/35-19” front and 275/35-19” rear

The 19” wheels will be close to everything you get with 18” wheels, but the 19” wheels and tires look much better.

22mm offset on the wheels is a good and safe starting point.

Wider tires and taller wheels (20") is another option, but the cost will go beyond your stated budget.

--Spike
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check the classifieds here - much better wheels and prices to be had. I would get these:

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-tires/360738-fs-ame-tm-02-19x9-5-19x10-5-22-sbc-finish-1-of-1-in-the-world.html

head and shoulders better than some no-name knockoff shitty *** heavy chrome wheel... Rare, unique color (looks "chrome" but really SBC), decent fitment...

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Old 05-21-2008, 07:26 PM
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i like it but the problem is i live in Florida

Originally Posted by OffsetZ33
check the classifieds here - much better wheels and prices to be had. I would get these:

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360738

head and shoulders better than some no-name knockoff shitty *** heavy chrome wheel... Rare, unique color (looks "chrome" but really SBC), decent fitment...
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19” wheels are probably what you want. This size looks best on your Z, and it rides OK if you go with 245/35-19” front and 275/35-19” rear.

Style, color, and the rest is personal preference. For example, I like the gloss black spokes with a polished rim that Volk makes. I think that looks really good on a Redline Z. Other people would disagree and suggest something like an entirely polished wheel. You can see where this discussion is going.

About buying wheels/tire setups: You’re best source is right here. I would suggest buying from a Sponsor on my350z.com. Our sponsors know the Z well and will provide the best solution.

--Spike

Originally Posted by baovboi
thanks for your reply Spike100 , i'm thinking about 19 , is wheelsdirectonline.com is a good place to buy, cus i tried to call them and no one pick it up,
any style u recomend? pics?




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