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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Hey whats up? I'm looking into getting some new rims for my silver 350z. I know these are cheap rims and most of you would hate on it BUT with what i have, this is what i can purchase.

So here's my first choice.. XXR 522 Flat Black 18x9.5 +25 offsetand thinking of using 245/40/18 in the front and 275/40/18 in the back for tires.




Second choice is the new XXR's 527 Flat Black 18x9.75 + 20 offset and same idea with the tires.




Which one do you guys think would fit best?

Thanks in advance

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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fixed, lol. thanks.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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I like the 522's better.

But lots of people are going to come in here and say that the offsets are weak.

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Flat black wheels . . . is it possible to get any more boring?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Flat black wheels . . . is it possible to get any more boring?
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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neither.... There are far better looking wheels than that...
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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If I had to, I would go with option 3 but in 19's. I think a better finish would be nice
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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I would go with the the first ones, XXR 522s. But, i would get them with a 10mm spacer on all corners. It will make them look more aggressive and it will make you, more happy with your purchase
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by -miltdoggie-
neither.... There are far better looking wheels than that...
I agree...
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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id get the 522 but in 19" sizes, imo maybe staggered 19x8.5 +15 and 19x10 +20 considering they dont have wider sizes. but for 18" you have the right idea, get 18x9.5 +25 all around but with a 1" spacer in the rear

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Of the two I would choose the 522's.

I would suggest some RPF1's instead though.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Look into these XXR wheels instead. https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...526-527-a.html
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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thank you guys for all the responses...im really thinking of getting the 522's BUT the 527's look like a better fit for a 350z. the 522's are def. getting spacers so make a more agressive and flush look.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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+1 on RPF1's or 526/527
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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5-Zigen FN01's are also a good, cheap option.

I saw an RX-7 the other day with a nice set.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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just spend an extra couple hundred for better wheels

enkei rpf1
work xd9
work emotion

better name and sizes
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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i was looking into some xxr's hardcore untill i got my volks. they are some nice wheels from what i saw id go with the 522 but id go with something different than flat black
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