wheel newb - questions, and budget friendly black wheel choice?
09-03-2008, 11:37 AM
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wheel newb - questions, and budget friendly black wheel choice?
One of the first changes I'd like to make to my Z - black wheels. I'd like to keep them 17-18", and be budget friendly.
Before I go in to that, if someone could take the time to educate me about wheels/tires, that'd be great. I see that even the stock tires are a bit wider in the rear - could someone explain how this helps? Would I be completely stupid to use the same tires on my current rims assuming they are decent, have good tread, and fit the new wheels? I could change them out later, but I am trying to do this bit by bit, and wheels get expensive pretty fast.
I've seen some wheels that I've liked @ discounttire.com, just using their site since they have one of those car emulators so you can see it on your ride. I've found some konig and enkei's that were affordable, about 120$ a wheel. what is a good budget friendly wheel, black, that looks good on a Z? I am totally open to suggestions here.
appreciate any knowledge you could lend. thanks!
Before I go in to that, if someone could take the time to educate me about wheels/tires, that'd be great. I see that even the stock tires are a bit wider in the rear - could someone explain how this helps? Would I be completely stupid to use the same tires on my current rims assuming they are decent, have good tread, and fit the new wheels? I could change them out later, but I am trying to do this bit by bit, and wheels get expensive pretty fast.
I've seen some wheels that I've liked @ discounttire.com, just using their site since they have one of those car emulators so you can see it on your ride. I've found some konig and enkei's that were affordable, about 120$ a wheel. what is a good budget friendly wheel, black, that looks good on a Z? I am totally open to suggestions here.
appreciate any knowledge you could lend. thanks!
09-03-2008, 11:43 AM
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well, the sizes might be the same in the rear, just different tire width. for example, an 03 touring wears 225/45 fronts and 245/45 rears, but the rim width is still 8 inches. check the faqs (top 100 questions) and it will list what size wheel and tires come for each trim level.
you can use the stock tires, but i would think you are going to get larger wheels, so they might not fit. you can use the tire calculator to make sure you get the right size rims and tires, cause if you misjudge it, you may have problems with traction/VDC.
as for aftermarket rims, it depends on what kind of look you';re going for. some like deep dish (big lips), some like chrome. check the classifieds section here, you'll find some great deals. i picked up my wheels with tires on the cheap, and IMO, they look pretty good for the price i got.
you can use the stock tires, but i would think you are going to get larger wheels, so they might not fit. you can use the tire calculator to make sure you get the right size rims and tires, cause if you misjudge it, you may have problems with traction/VDC.
as for aftermarket rims, it depends on what kind of look you';re going for. some like deep dish (big lips), some like chrome. check the classifieds section here, you'll find some great deals. i picked up my wheels with tires on the cheap, and IMO, they look pretty good for the price i got.
09-03-2008, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by halcyon901
well, the sizes might be the same in the rear, just different tire width. for example, an 03 touring wears 225/45 fronts and 245/45 rears, but the rim width is still 8 inches. check the faqs (top 100 questions) and it will list what size wheel and tires come for each trim level.
you can use the stock tires, but i would think you are going to get larger wheels, so they might not fit. you can use the tire calculator to make sure you get the right size rims and tires, cause if you misjudge it, you may have problems with traction/VDC.
as for aftermarket rims, it depends on what kind of look you';re going for. some like deep dish (big lips), some like chrome. check the classifieds section here, you'll find some great deals. i picked up my wheels with tires on the cheap, and IMO, they look pretty good for the price i got.
you can use the stock tires, but i would think you are going to get larger wheels, so they might not fit. you can use the tire calculator to make sure you get the right size rims and tires, cause if you misjudge it, you may have problems with traction/VDC.
as for aftermarket rims, it depends on what kind of look you';re going for. some like deep dish (big lips), some like chrome. check the classifieds section here, you'll find some great deals. i picked up my wheels with tires on the cheap, and IMO, they look pretty good for the price i got.
09-03-2008, 11:48 AM
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I'm not afraid of anyone flaming me, everyone's been pretty helpful so far. I'd rather come off as a newb then a know it all, and leave the situation knowing more then when I started.
The reason I ask here rather then go further in my research is, I can pick something that looks good and is budget friendly - no problem, I just want to make sure I am not going to make a bad decision regarding the tires, sizing.. as I really don't have a full grasp of how it effects things.
The reason I ask here rather then go further in my research is, I can pick something that looks good and is budget friendly - no problem, I just want to make sure I am not going to make a bad decision regarding the tires, sizing.. as I really don't have a full grasp of how it effects things.
09-03-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Entaille
I'm not afraid of anyone flaming me, everyone's been pretty helpful so far. I'd rather come off as a newb then a know it all, and leave the situation knowing more then when I started.
The reason I ask here rather then go further in my research is, I can pick something that looks good and is budget friendly - no problem, I just want to make sure I am not going to make a bad decision regarding the tires, sizing.. as I really don't have a full grasp of how it effects things.
The reason I ask here rather then go further in my research is, I can pick something that looks good and is budget friendly - no problem, I just want to make sure I am not going to make a bad decision regarding the tires, sizing.. as I really don't have a full grasp of how it effects things.
I searched this thread for days.... still have stock wheels lol
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-tire...ead-index.html
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09-03-2008, 12:11 PM
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here's what I've liked the most so far.. I would be transferring the stock tires over for now
konig: feather, 122$ per wheel (price is @ discount tire, their site is ungodly slow at the moment) http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...k%20gloss.html
I've been suggested Rota's by many others as well but the cheapest I see a set of them is about 650
konig: feather, 122$ per wheel (price is @ discount tire, their site is ungodly slow at the moment) http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...k%20gloss.html
I've been suggested Rota's by many others as well but the cheapest I see a set of them is about 650
09-03-2008, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
rota to the rescue!
09-03-2008, 01:49 PM
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You will need at LEAST 17" wheels, but 18+ looks a lot better.
You also need the correct offset. Sometimes wheels from Konig and other cheaper wheel companies won't have the proper offsets, so that's something to pay attention to when looking at the wheels.
Also, the width. Do you plan on reusing your current tires? If so, you need the same width as the stock wheels you have.
If not, get at least 8 up front and 8.5 in rear.
Wheels are an expensive mod, and not one that should just be done quickly with cheaper wheels and tires. If you don't have enough funds, save your money and wait a while. It'll pay off in the end.
If you jump into this with cheap wheels, etc... You can end up with ugly wheels, ill fitting wheels with a wrong offset that leaves them sunken in, or wheels that won't clear your brakes.
You also need the correct offset. Sometimes wheels from Konig and other cheaper wheel companies won't have the proper offsets, so that's something to pay attention to when looking at the wheels.
Also, the width. Do you plan on reusing your current tires? If so, you need the same width as the stock wheels you have.
If not, get at least 8 up front and 8.5 in rear.
Wheels are an expensive mod, and not one that should just be done quickly with cheaper wheels and tires. If you don't have enough funds, save your money and wait a while. It'll pay off in the end.
If you jump into this with cheap wheels, etc... You can end up with ugly wheels, ill fitting wheels with a wrong offset that leaves them sunken in, or wheels that won't clear your brakes.
09-03-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Entaille
here's what I've liked the most so far.. I would be transferring the stock tires over for now
konig: feather, 122$ per wheel (price is @ discount tire, their site is ungodly slow at the moment) http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...k%20gloss.html
I've been suggested Rota's by many others as well but the cheapest I see a set of them is about 650
konig: feather, 122$ per wheel (price is @ discount tire, their site is ungodly slow at the moment) http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rim...k%20gloss.html
I've been suggested Rota's by many others as well but the cheapest I see a set of them is about 650
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09-03-2008, 03:53 PM
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You're local. Check out the NW forum on here, and come to a meet. There's a BBQ coming up in 2 weeks. You can check out some nice setups up close and talk to other members in person. If you get junk like Rotas or Konigs, that'll make things....interesting...
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