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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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im looking to get some black rims on my Z either 19''s or 20''s. I came across these on a sit their called KMC Wheels KM658-Gloss black. Picture in the link.
http://www.kxwheels.com/wheel.php?q=...5pc2giOiIyMCJ9

says the bolt pattern is 5 X 114.3 and the offset is 38. Im not sure how the bolt patterns work or the offset so any help would be great thanks.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Im far from being knowledgeable when it comes to wheels.
However, for myself, I would keep it under 25mm offsets.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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OMF please DO NOT buy those wheels. Unless u a thug and want bling please dont
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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i think they would look good on my red Z
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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i think they would look good on my red Z
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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They will look great if you walk up to your car blindfolded. But one hell of an eye sore for everyone who has to see them.

If you really want unsightly 20's , at least get something 10+ wide for the rear and 9+ for the front with offsets in the low twenties or teens.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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those wheels will look like crap on the Z. please dont do it
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Newbie need not buy ugly fawking wheels.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
They will look great if you walk up to your car blindfolded. But one hell of an eye sore for everyone who has to see them.

If you really want unsightly 20's , at least get something 10+ wide for the rear and 9+ for the front with offsets in the low twenties or teens.
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Yes 20"s with a low offset, 38 is way too FF for me. Stay away.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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ill stay away then lol but whats a good black rim for not an outrageous price? i heard rotas are decent
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Use a offset calculator to compare your current wheels to the new wheels. With the new dimensions, check the car with a tape. Do you clear the suspension, brakes calipers and fenders? Reference: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by skillkiller21
ill stay away then lol but whats a good black rim for not an outrageous price? i heard rotas are decent
Rota Wheels are very affordable and are of great quality. They pass and exceed all JWL/VIA test standards. Here was my reply from your previous thread with a bunch of wheels that all look great, fit well, and are black

https://my350z.com/forum/7446004-post3.html


We did get a chance to install the Flat Black DPT's on our 350Z (previously only had pictures of White in your other thread) and they look amazing.



Full link with more pictures
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...lat-black.html


-Dan
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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i like them alot how much?
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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yeah u aint got no taste. i bet you like this

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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well its not ur car so
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:08 AM
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Go with the Rota Te37's. Awesome wheel. Just don't put stickers on them like Simann did.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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The most important thing to do look at when shoping for wheels for the z is offset. Make sure you stick with 25mm or lower. Stock wheels have around a +-30mm offset, so it would be best to go lower and avoid the sunken wheel look. Otherwise, get what you like. Its your car!
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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^^true..you can have a sh*tty @ss rim but have great offset and camber to make up for it(TO A DEGREE, Im not saying any rim)...I would honestly go rotas if you are shopping rims on a budget...IF you can go around $3k hit up works or volks
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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yea i heard rotas are good for the money i might end up going with them when i get the money.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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^then its settled

get rotas
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