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Old 01-03-2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by solidsnake
Wheeldude, what tire setup are you running with the black svn's?
We have 275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear Nitto Invo tires.
Originally Posted by cjeezy
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 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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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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Old 02-09-2009 | 11:37 AM
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what offset did u get? front looks like high 20s if not 30 something..
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Originally Posted by Chebosto
what offset did u get? front looks like high 20s if not 30 something..
I believe it is 25/30 offset
Old 02-09-2009 | 12:40 PM
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dman bro, if you go to mid atlantic FS: threads, you could of got volk gtf's with tires for 2k.

oh well..
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ewww...should have gone with the rpf1's. Those wheels have wack fitment
Old 02-09-2009 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Armando
dman bro, if you go to mid atlantic FS: threads, you could of got volk gtf's with tires for 2k.

oh well..
I only paid $1,400 mounted/balanced and shipped
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Originally Posted by redlude97
ewww...should have gone with the rpf1's. Those wheels have wack fitment
I still like em though

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FIVE:AD wheels do it..... i think these wheels r sexy
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cjeezy: those wheels have some really weak fitment oh well. Should have went with some volks or the axis.





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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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well im glad that you like them.
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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.

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Old 02-10-2009 | 12:01 PM
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its not about being nice or not, its just whe way these forums are. try to get a little thicker skin.
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No kidding. Man up.
Old 02-11-2009 | 06:32 AM
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All the vendors on this forum has been pushing Volk and other expensive wheels hard, so it's natural that people think all other wheels suck.
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Originally Posted by cjeezy
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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