perufinest50

Kind of a Noobie on this one but.... ive been lookin at these tsw Estorils and seem to like it, but ive been searching the forum and realized that not that many z owners like tsw so my question is 1. Why not and 2. which rims are good for my price range at no more than $2000 thanks

Z1 Performance

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tsw makes a strong wheel, that is affordable, with alot of styles to choose from. Their biggest downside is they are heavy, but otherwise, a good, reliable wheel for a street car

davidv

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If the price, size, offset and weight suits your needs go for it. Its your car not mine.

illjim69

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i have TSWs, i like them overall. the clearcoat on the lips tends to be a little flakey though. pretty strong wheels, i've hit some potholes before that made me cringe and no bends, cracks or damage.

the other reason not many people have them here is because they aren't Volks or Works.

jim

350Zimo

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+1000. TSW mondello 19"x9.5 ONLY 31lb

ZForce1

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They have some really nice styles. I'm running on them without regret. I get a lot of compliments on them. Currently running the TSW Thruxton 18X8.5 - 18X9.5 wrapped in Falken FK452's 225/45/18 FRT and 275/40/18 Rear. I would went 19's but, New England roads are harsh. Here's the model I got...





whole package only cost me $1,500

itsjiggajames

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is a 31lb wheel considered light to you?

DomZ

Sarcasm isn't your strong suit, is it?

350Zimo

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i was being sarcastic. 31lbs for Mondello's that's porky. I do have a set of these mondellos that i will roll during winter months, simply because i dont want to mess my nismos. They are heavyyyyyyyy

SiNzz

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IMO it's all about what you value in your particular car; looks? performance? a balance? I see nothing wrong with them if you don't mind the weight. I think the biggest issue most have (even though they might say otherwise) is that they're not volk this or work that.

sk26dett

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I believe the stock 06+ 18"s weight something like 27-28 lbs, That means the 31 lb 19x9.5" TSW rim is only 3 lbs more than the stock 18x8.5! I doubt anybody will be able to feel that

I myself went from the oem 17's (24 lbs!) to oem 18" track rims (18 lbs). A difference of 6 lbs at each corner (not factoring tire weight). I can't say I've felt any difference.

surfcity40

No, you'd be wrong. I don't care about "volk this or work that" but I do care about diminishing the performance of a car that was bought because it is a performance car. Why on earth would he add that amount of weight?

illjim69

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honestly, the Z is a pig as it is, whats a few extra pounds? you're driving the wrong car if weight savings were a concern.

jim

surfcity40

Jim, weight is always a concern, whether I'm driving a Vette (another pig) or an Audi S4 (Huge pig). I know folk just put on wheels that they "like" no matter what they weigh or how they drive.

Sometimes Jim, folk should minimize the wheel weight because it really has an impact on how the car performs. Many cars it doesn't but on a Z it does.

Gram Lights

sk26dett

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Is 28lbs to 31lbs that big of a difference? I think the 07 gt rims (18"f/19"r) are even heavier, they weight like 29lbs in the rear (don't quote me on that either 28 or 29).

Bumpinjeep

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If i were in your shoes i would just rock some stock 06+ 18s. They look much better anyway.

surfcity40

k i won't quote you.

have a salad.

surfcity40

btw...OP nice wheels...just goofing.

SiNzz

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No, I wouldn't be wrong. I said "most" referring to the numerous volk/work fanboys that are ever present. Of course, I understand and agree with your line of reasoning but often times its the line people use when they want to justify their blingy wheel purchase.

Note: I don't have a problem with volks/works, in fact I can't wait to get some of my own. I only have a problem with those who look down on others for not buying the same thing as everyone else.

surfcity40

Inexpensive no name smaller wheels FTW.

I don't look at it from a money angle.