Hey guys

needs some opinions. I have a bonestock PPW and found a set of Rota Slipstream Wheels on CL. (17's) They are white..... I think white on white is kinda cool but was wanting some opinions. I know there will be some flaming for this but w/e

here is the link

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1039527320.html

my only concern is that they will look too small on a Z

 

IMO, 17's are too small for the Z. If you do go for those, make sure the offset are right for the Z or it'll look awful.

 

17's are too small and why would you want white on white? IN SEATTLE!!!! I ha to wash my PPW every week. It gets dirty too quick and imagine having to wash your wheels just as often. I say wait it out.

 

I was thinking 17"s in terms of weight and performance, but I've heard 18's give you the best of both worlds, looks and performance.

here is a Z with white on white

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2441095

except her wheels look like 19"

i might wait it out to, save up some money by working during my spring break

 

White can look good if the white matches. You would need to get the wheels painted PPW or it will look terrible. White wheels are sooooooooooo 1990's.

 

if the fit a s2k they will be a terrible off set for a z

 

White on white can work. But very rarely. A nice setup was a member who had a full nismo kit and white LMGT's on his PPW. My suggestion is do something not many people have seen. I suggest getting the Ray's track wheels. They're light weight and 18's and I had them powder coated for like $400.00 and they looked awesome.

 

Those Slipstreams on that RSX are a bad choice being that they are only 7.5" wide and probably have super high offsets. If you want that wheel contact Wheeldude and see about them. Otherwise go with a better setup. Wheeldude offers alot of options for the Z in decent sizes for great prices.

I would say watch the marketplace here, but you won't find white wheels.

 

I would not recommend running that wheel on the 350Z. The RSX Slipstream fitment is typically 17x7.5 +45 which is a really poor fit for the 350Z (wheels sunken in very far)

We do offer White wheels that come in fitments ideal for the 350Z. One of the newer models is the Rota Grid which comes in a non staggered 18x9.5 +20 fitment. Here's our 350Z with this setup





White on White is definiately in and looks great in person, very hard to keep clean though hehe I don't have White on White Grid pictures for a Z however here is an STi with this color combo



-Dan

 

Thanks for the input guys.

I'm still learning about how to read offset, spacer, and wheel dimension information. I know how to read tire dimensions though.

Is there a sticky anywhere for noobs?

What does staggered mean? Does that mean deep dish?

And I will definitely look into those Rota Grid's when I save up some more $$

 

staggered means wider in rear than in the front. +20 offset is about the standard fitment for aftermarket wheels on a Zthey wont be sunkin in and they work with a drop without rolling the fenders.. the wheels you are looking at will not look good on a Z especially 17. The reason the white car on cardomain looks good is cuz she has volk TE37 in the +12 offset. Unless your willing to spend a pretty good chunk of change those are probably out of the question.

 

Yeah definately dont get those wheels. They are way too small and narrow and probably have horrible offfsets. Much nicer wheels can be had for just a little bit more money.

 

for sure,

i can't wait for this summer, I'll be working more so I can afford some proper wheels and tires!

 

save the money for better wheels i.e. better offsets, colormatch, etc

 

theres a vendor with white gramlights, take a look at those they look great

 

those 18x9.5 +20 will sit well, may need 10-15mm spacer in the rear

 

The problem with your wheel choice isn't the color.