gram lights or volks???
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gram lights or volks???
well i posted a thread b4 about getting tsw's and enkies and i got ripped for it so you know wat im gonna stop being cheap so ive been lookin at gram lights 57s pro and basicallly all the volks lol and i was just wondering wat u guys thought was a better investment for my z and wi was thinkin about 18 8.5 and 18 9.5 so which offsets would be best for the car thanks!
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Get some wheels that you want...not what other people want.
I think you should go 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 instead of the combo you listed above. Since these are 18s, you could run anywhere from +12-+24 and look pretty sharp without having fender work done. Run some 255/40/18 up front, and maybe a 285/40/18 in the rear
I think you should go 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 instead of the combo you listed above. Since these are 18s, you could run anywhere from +12-+24 and look pretty sharp without having fender work done. Run some 255/40/18 up front, and maybe a 285/40/18 in the rear
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8.5's make great spares, step up to 9.5 fronts or don't bother.
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if your going to spend that kind of money on wheels def. get what you like not what everybody else thinks you should have and go at least 9 on the front...offset anywhere around 20 will be nice and aggressive.
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Originally Posted by Allen331
Get some wheels that you want...not what other people want.
I think you should go 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 instead of the combo you listed above. Since these are 18s, you could run anywhere from +12-+24 and look pretty sharp without having fender work done. Run some 255/40/18 up front, and maybe a 285/40/18 in the rear
I think you should go 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 instead of the combo you listed above. Since these are 18s, you could run anywhere from +12-+24 and look pretty sharp without having fender work done. Run some 255/40/18 up front, and maybe a 285/40/18 in the rear
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Correction. Sorry about that. I've seen some people run some 18x9.5/10.5 +12 Te37s, and they looked pretty good.
OP, looks like 285s won't fit, so disregard my post. I'll just say what I do know...get some 18x9.5/10.5 +22 and call it a day
OP, looks like 285s won't fit, so disregard my post. I'll just say what I do know...get some 18x9.5/10.5 +22 and call it a day
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TE37 18in 9.5/10.5 +22 all around with 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear dropped Front 1in/Rear 1.2in will not rub and will not require fender rolling. I doubt a 285/40/18 Rear will rub either with +22. I think +22 all around is the best offset, but that's me.
Go with the 9.5/10.5 setup, you'll be happy you did. It'll give you a nicer aggressive stance and more grip when cornering.
Go with the 8.5/9.5 if you want to save gas.
Go with the 9.5/10.5 setup, you'll be happy you did. It'll give you a nicer aggressive stance and more grip when cornering.
Go with the 8.5/9.5 if you want to save gas.
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there is absolutely nothing wrong with 8.5/9.5 with 245/275 tires. I always wondered why there were so many curbed volks for sale, until I saw how little protection that 245/275 stretch gives you on my own car. My next set was 8.5/9.5 and it has already saved me several times. Unless youre running 255+ in the front and 285 in the rear, even this little sloped curb will own you
these types of curbs, or even just slopes of driveways or whatever, are much harder to avoid than regular curbs.
these types of curbs, or even just slopes of driveways or whatever, are much harder to avoid than regular curbs.
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ive never hit a curb in my Z or really ever came close, but i agree 275 on 9.5's looks great if i had 10.5's i would run 295's. I hate the stretched look unless its for clearence issues it looks silly.
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I've always said the same thing. This is a sports car. Wheel weight is an important consideration for performance and can enhance or negate gains made by other modifications (exhaust, intake, etc.). That being said, get what you like. You're driving it.
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Originally Posted by Get_Zwole
ive never hit a curb in my Z or really ever came close, but i agree 275 on 9.5's looks great if i had 10.5's i would run 295's. I hate the stretched look unless its for clearence issues it looks silly.
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i curbed 1 of my wheels before it sucks but eh life goes on as for gram lights or volks its your personal choice both are very nice the gram lights with tht tightanium burnt lip looks amazing with a drop and some agressive offsets but im running some mdc red gtfs with an agresive offset also overall but offer very different styles so its your personal taste if u like it go for it
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also, anyone wanting Rays should read the Maintaining Rays sticky. It's not a big deal for SoCal guys, but in the rest of the country where it actually rains, caring for the anodized lip is a complete bish. It's really not for everyone.
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and.... you want 27lbs wheels, or 19 lbs wheels? that will narrow your choices down alot. For most of the GramLight line, aint nothing 'Light' about them. And you can save a few lbs buy going with the volks, even with identical barrels. Or at least thats what I've read on weights.