AndyB

I noticed that the G35s have some nice looking 18 inch rims. (well, I like em).

Does anyone know if these are the same sizes as the 350Z 18inch rims? Same offsets?

I am thinking they might look sweet on a Z since they sort of look factory, but they are rare on Zs.

I am interested in 18 inch wheels, but I just can't bring myself to pay thouasands of $ for wheels at this point. I am guessing I can get the G35 rims at a reasonable price since they are stockers and some G35 guys are probably upgrading.

(If they won't fit I will be looking for Ray's Track rims at some point)

Andy B

Type R Boy

The wheel are quite heavy compared to the Track pack Z wheels.

I am getting a set of Volks because of the weight. TO my knowledge (from what I heard from other G35 owners) the Volk GTCs in 18x9 are lighter than stock G wheels by 5 LBS and we all know that the GTC are not exactly light I cant confirms this though.



How my are the G wheels worth used? I might be selling mine in the winter.

AndyB

I am not planning on racing my Z Roadster. It is mostly for "spirited driving" and whatnot.

So... my attitude is that if I can get wheels that weigh the same or less than my stock 17 inch wheels I will call it even. I mostly want the wheels as an appearance improvement and to differentiate my Z a little. I don't want wheels much heavier than stock, but I am not looking to save a bunch of weight.

I am not actually buying wheels until I have the car since there is a chance the dealer will be able to upgrade my wheels at a decent price with some takoffs. But if I get it with the stock 17s I might be interested in G35 18 inchers.

It will partly depend on if I can get a good deal on a set of Ray's stock 18 inchers.

Apexi350z

iTrader: (3)

G35c has the same size rims as Performance models.

18x8 +30mm offset.

WashUJon

Unless the G coupe has the 17" rims... (only the upgraded models have 18" rims with Brembos)

Loren04G35

Only G35 6-MTs get the Brembos. The 6-MTs have the 18x8.0" wheels with Pilot Sports standard. On the auto models the 17"s are standard, but there is a "Performance Wheel and Tire Package" option that upgrades them to the same wheels and tires as the 6-MTs. The wheel/tire package does not include an upgrade for the brakes. This makes it very easy to see if a coupe is an auto or 6-MT: just look at the brakes.

If I knew about this earlier, I could have weighed a wheel today. We just swapped my front 225/45's for 245/40's and there was a scale right there. I do want to mention that they aren't as heavy as they look though. The spokes are actually hollow. If you feel behind them they are concave in the back of the spokes. Also, the inner part of the rim(behind the spokes) is painted black.

daddy Z

They fit, look great, and are in demand.
I have been trying to get a pair on ebay for a while now and the bid always goes for over $1500

AndyB

Thanks for that info.

Hopefully you get yours before I am in the market so we won't be bidding against each other.

Although at those prices I am tempted to go with the Ray's Track rims. Decisions....decisions....

daddy Z

I have the Ray's Track rims already and agree. If the choice is between the two and the price is the same ... the Ray's are it.

TriX

I hope that is $1500 with tires.

AndyB: you know i wanted to do the same thing but my friends stirred me away from getting the track wheels for my 17' and i can get nicer wheels with little extra money.

Baumer

iTrader: (3)

As we're on the subject.. I'll have a set of 18" G35 wheels/tires for sale in about 3-4 weeks. I'll also be selling mine for less then the going Ebay rate because my rims have 22K miles on them. They are in excellent condition (no curbing).

Anyways, just keep that in mind.. If you're interested or you want pics PM me.

Diesel350

iTrader: (6)

If anyone has pics with the G35 rims on the 350z please post them.

AndyB

I see that the forged track wheels with tires run around $1500 a set. (lightly used)

Can you really do better than that for forged wheels with tires? (or for not much more?) If so, can you post some links or details?

Thanks.

SharpST77

instead of making a new thread, i just ask my questions here..

is there any g35 18 inch look alike rims? that are bigger..like 19s and with a nice deep dish look??

hehe..i like how the DB Z in my sig has the 17s but they look so much bigger in the pic..i really like how it looks.