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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Looks good! Mind me asking what that set-up cost?
The wheels were just under $1400 shipped from a vendor on here, but it was about a 2-3 month wait. Most places I've seen sell them for closer to $1600, and they don't go for much cheaper used so I felt like I got a good deal.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jarrodh77
The wheels were just under $1400 shipped from a vendor on here, but it was about a 2-3 month wait. Most places I've seen sell them for closer to $1600, and they don't go for much cheaper used so I felt like I got a good deal.
Thanks! I'm collecting data on pricing or a quality wheel vs a replica/fake. The Rota fans tend to think a quality wheels cost $2k+. They are only thinking about; Rays, Volks, WORK, and the true upper BBS, ADV.1 and, HRE. But I think a lot of members forget about Enkei, 5Zigen, OZ Racing and, Weds Sport that go for $1k-$1500.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Enkei's look great!
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Enkei's look great!
I agree! I was "banned" from the Houston group here cause I said; "When I see someone with a set of Rota's I think; 'Wow. Look at those fake ass wheels.'" I'm not saying I'm "better" than anyone because I have WORKs or HREs. But my wheels are better than Rotas. So I've kinda made it a mini-mission to prove all these cheap, replica owners wrong. That a set of quality wheels doesn't start with price. And hopefully this will help the new owners purchase a correct wheel.

Here is what I started with;

Originally Posted by Robert_K
Listen to the pod cast and than watch the video. I'm not saying buy a set of HRE's but the CEO explains how a quality wheel is designed.

Part I: (About 45min mark go to the video)
http://hw.libsyn.com/p/1/c/8/1c81a63...a6f58190f709fa

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Alan Peltier of HRE Wheels on CarCast with Adam Carolla - YouTube

eGarage and HRE Wheels; eGarage - HRE Wheels

Good Article; "Fake Debate;" Fake debate CoupeKiwi

Video from Welds Wheels; Dangerous imitation wheel !! - YouTube

Site that explains different JWL & VIA marking/certifications and much more; VIA Registration of Aluminum Wheel

HRE Explains: What is TUV?; HRE Explains: What is TUV? | HRE Performance Wheels

Guys there is more to a wheel than looks. Again I'm not saying buy a $4k-$6k+ set of wheels. But there are plenty of manufactures; Enkei, 5Zigen, OZ Racing, Weds Sport, that are inexpensive and are a quality wheel.

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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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1k-1.5k for 18"s maybe lol Weds 19" are 2400 new with low offsets.






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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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And what's wrong with 18's? 18's are a good match for the Z-car. Lightweight, strong, good looking wheel.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991ls13
Hood????????
08+ vis hood that I got tinted lol
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Just that 18"s wont clear the Sport Brake package for the 370Z's which I have on my 09






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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z
Just that 18"s wont clear the Sport Brake package for the 370Z's which I have on my 09

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If I'm not mistaken the Sport brakes for the Z34 are the same size of the StopTech 14" BBK for the Z33. And there are some 18" wheels that will clear them. And are you stating that you'll spend the money for the Sports package on a 370Z but not the extra money for a set of 19" Enkei's? Again Enkei have been in the same price range of Rota's.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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+1 on the imitation debate...My set of 18in RPF1's are shipping on monday. I wanted to keep it lightweight like my factory Track V1s but be able to fit a fatter tire and have that "all business" look that's solid for the road and the track. Very fair on price if you ask me
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z
Just that 18"s wont clear the Sport Brake package for the 370Z's which I have on my 09






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18's will easily fit, RPF1's will probably fit, NT03's will fit , TE37sl will easily fit, hell they clear the GTR brakes.
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
If I'm not mistaken the Sport brakes for the Z34 are the same size of the StopTech 14" BBK for the Z33. And there are some 18" wheels that will clear them. And are you stating that you'll spend the money for the Sports package on a 370Z but not the extra money for a set of 19" Enkei's? Again Enkei have been in the same price range of Rota's.
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18's will easily fit, RPF1's will probably fit, NT03's will fit , TE37sl will easily fit, hell they clear the GTR brakes.


Robertk- I would spend the money for them I was just saying that the weds where 2400 new for 19"s lol Not at all saying that I wouldnt spend it shoot I am spending 1500 just for AD08 tires this wednesday.



Terrasmak- If they fit what offsets are they? I wouldnt think it would be ones that would look to good on the 370, just wondering because no one is going with 18"s on 370's for the most part I do know of one that has RPF1's in low offsets other than that not to many.





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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Im still rubbing on hard-ish corners but my fenders are rolled flat and pulled. Camber is at -2 and the wheel specs are 20x11 +22 with a 295/30/30 pilot super sport. Any ideas or suggestions of what I can do to fix the rubbing? When I jack up the tire it doesn't tough anything which is why I'm a little stumped. I have plenty of room on the inside and it's only rubbing the top of the inside of the fender.



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Edit: the marks on the tire are not damage, it's rubber that I brushed on the inside of the fender to stop the paint from cracking and cover up exposed metal so it wouldn't rust.

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Can you not raise the car some?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Finally. 295s are here...Waiting on the RPF1s to show up...updates to come

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Finally. 295s are here...Waiting on the RPF1s to show up...updates to come

jeez, what size are those on the car in that pic? 245s? they look puny next to 295s
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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holy moly okashi, that fitment looks superb.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by OkashiZ
Im still rubbing on hard-ish corners but my fenders are rolled flat and pulled. Camber is at -2 and the wheel specs are 20x11 +22 with a 295/30/30 pilot super sport. Any ideas or suggestions of what I can do to fix the rubbing? When I jack up the tire it doesn't tough anything which is why I'm a little stumped. I have plenty of room on the inside and it's only rubbing the top of the inside of the fender.
Remove your spring, disco swaybar and jack it up. You will now get full travel. BTW that is how the HellaFlush cars should look, flush, little stretch, usable camber etc etc. Other than rolling on SUV wheels, looks great.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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I've always been a weds fan but, enkei's up coming GTC01RR with an 18x11....light weight racing wheel! I want so bad.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by G4nismo
jeez, what size are those on the car in that pic? 245s? they look puny next to 295s
Yes sir, those are factory sized 245s in the rear.
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