Can I get decent wheel/tire package for under $2K?
01-03-2009, 12:50 PM
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We have 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear Nitto Invo tires.
If you have any questions regarding Rota wheels feel free to post or PM me.
If you order from a vendor that works with Z's they can help recommend offsets for the wheels. If you want the wheels to be relatively flush to the fenders while still allowing you to run a wide tire on stock fenders then I recommend sticking with a 18x9 to 18x9.5 front wheel with an offset in the +20 range, rear should be 18x9.5 to 18x10 with an offset also in the +20 range. These fitments will offer a great fit without being overly aggressive to the point where you will rub or have to do extensive fender/camber modifications. Tire sizes will ultimately depend on the type of tire and what you plan to do with the car.
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There is a set of Rota's I like that I'm still considering. One question. Regardless of what I order, will I need to specify an offset? My car is not lowered or anything (I have the anniversary 18" wheels now). What offset ranges and tire sizes will keep the wheels looking flush with the fender and not require spacers, rolling, etc? I would just hate to make a $2,000 mistake when I order something...especially if its online
If you order from a vendor that works with Z's they can help recommend offsets for the wheels. If you want the wheels to be relatively flush to the fenders while still allowing you to run a wide tire on stock fenders then I recommend sticking with a 18x9 to 18x9.5 front wheel with an offset in the +20 range, rear should be 18x9.5 to 18x10 with an offset also in the +20 range. These fitments will offer a great fit without being overly aggressive to the point where you will rub or have to do extensive fender/camber modifications. Tire sizes will ultimately depend on the type of tire and what you plan to do with the car.
-Dan
02-09-2009, 08:44 AM
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So I finally got my wheels after much consideration and waiting. Due to the great price I got, I went with 19" Arospeed GB-X wheels with Kuhmo Ecsta tires (245 front/275 rear). While I know they are not Axis brand, I still think they look good and the quality is great. Here are some quick camera phone pictures of them on my car
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02-09-2009, 06:32 PM
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Yeah the front fitment is not necessarily perfect, but I knew that b4 I purchased them. I'm planning to throw a couple spacers on in the next few weeks to help with that. Anyways I got these because the other wheels I looked at were too flashy for me and my job and I saw these on another Z and liked them. Really what it comes down to is I like them, and unless I'm on a forum most won't even notice 
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For just a few hundred more, you can get yourself a set of quality 19"/20" wheels/tires in the marketplace. Just keep your eyes open. Don't cheap out and settle for garbage just to save just a few bucks, when you're already investing that much.
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My last response...This makes me laugh so I just want to tell all those that posted negative comments thank you! I needed that laugh. Seriously, I like the wheels (I'm getting spacers on the front eventually...no big deal an they're better than my curbed factory wheels). I got nothing but positive feedback about the quality from other Z owners who peviously purchased them. I didn't ask for people to bash what I got in the post where I attached pics (cause they're not Volks or whatever) . I could sit here and say that 20" wheels are great when your 16 years old, or whatever, but I don't (maybe I just did ). Those of you that have aftermarket wheels should know that its all preference. Don't 
others preferences, It's not very nice. If ya don't like em then don't post.
). Those of you that have aftermarket wheels should know that its all preference. Don't others preferences, It's not very nice. If ya don't like em then don't post.
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02-14-2009, 03:01 PM
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So I finally got my wheels after much consideration and waiting. Due to the great price I got, I went with 19" Arospeed GB-X wheels with Kuhmo Ecsta tires (245 front/275 rear). While I know they are not Axis brand, I still think they look good and the quality is great. Here are some quick camera phone pictures of them on my car