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Old 01-08-2009 | 01:34 PM
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Default Cheap-*** rims here. Tell me your opinion.

Just the stock size, I may end up going bigger in the rear later. :yes:










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So these rims were REALLY cheap. Tell me what you think?
Old 01-08-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Luckily they are black so you can't tell just how cheap they are.

In all seriousness, they look decent for a set of entry level wheels. I'd definitely recommend a spacer in the rear.
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Do not post the specs: Diameter, Width, Offset, & Tire Size. One thing we like around here is guessing games.
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...So what brand are they? You never said...LOL. What are the sizes?
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Old 01-08-2009 | 01:49 PM
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...So what brand are they? You never said...LOL. What are the sizes?
Driftz. Super cheap. I mean I paid $500 for all four installed, with tax. As far as the size and offset goes, I don't know. They are exactly the same as the stockers--I am using the stock tires as well-18s.
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Luckily they are black so you can't tell just how cheap they are.

In all seriousness, they look decent for a set of entry level wheels. I'd definitely recommend a spacer in the rear.

Oh and I agree, I think I will get a spacer in the rear, it looks kinda off right now without it.
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Gotcha. For $500, those aren't too bad. Unfortunately they probably weigh more than the stocks and will be less reliable, but I'm sure you already knew that...

Get like a 10MM rear spacer, the little girls in your neighborhood won't even know that you cheaped out on rims! Just don't expect much from the "Volk or Die" club.
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I like 'em (aesthetically speaking)

...definitely look better than stock and for that price you can't go wrong

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Gotcha. For $500, those aren't too bad. Unfortunately they probably weigh more than the stocks and will be less reliable, but I'm sure you already knew that...

Get like a 10MM rear spacer, the little girls in your neighborhood won't even know that you cheaped out on rims! Just don't expect much from the "Volk or Die" club.
Believe me-I don't. But these are just my "winter" rims anyway. I don't want to spend three grand on rims, then be worried about salt on them all winter. I'll get somethin' baller during the summer.
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i think u got them cheap. dont expect them to last u long
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Spacers: 15mm front, 25mm rear
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Horrible offsets! Not bad look, especially since these are your winter wheels, guess it's not horrible. Why drive the Z during the winter though? Hope you got some good winter tires, cause rear wheel drive and snow usually don't go well together.
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Originally Posted by engiNERD350Z
Z's becoming cheaper = the next civic...why do I keep coming back to this site?
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Originally Posted by engiNERD350Z
Z's becoming cheaper = the next civic...why do I keep coming back to this site?
that from a rota owner....





















i just kid! sorta
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1 - don't space them out, they are really narrow and will look even stupider

2 - stock rims look better

3 - I would have lowered my car

4 - and after lowering my car with springs I would have used the left over money (still much cheaper than those rims remember) to buy spacers for the stock rims if I thought it needed them

...just my two cents.
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Originally Posted by Nexx
that from a rota owner....
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Originally Posted by MethodRN
Horrible offsets! Not bad look, especially since these are your winter wheels, guess it's not horrible. Why drive the Z during the winter though? Hope you got some good winter tires, cause rear wheel drive and snow usually don't go well together.
I have another car I drive when there is snow on the ground. But I drive the Z when it has melted, but I'm sure there is still salt on the ground.


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