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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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I just installed set of Enkei RP03 wheels on my 350z this morning. I Ordered 18x10 rear and 18x8.5 front with Falken tires. The problem is I think the rear wheel is sticking out too much. My wife disagreed with me. All I want to know is what you think. any suggestion will be appreciated.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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ever heard of teh flushness?
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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First suggestion, get new tires.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Second suggestion, drop your car. The wheels won't seem to stick out so much. Wheels look good.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Yea once you drop the Z, your wheels will be sunk in (not flush). Its flush now IMO.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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this is only my opinion, and i am not trying to offend you. but what was wrong with the stock ones compared? They almost look stock.

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Looks a little high mayne.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Some members on here would say they don't stick out enough. I think they look fine.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Venture
this is only my opinion, and i am not trying to offend you. but what was wrong with the stock ones compared? They almost look stock.
My stock one were damaged in accident. And the only reason i bought these is they are light weight and 5 spoke
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well thanks every one. now i feel little better. After all I spend $2300 on these wheels and tires. and yes i will drop the car up to 1", after i got my big brake kit

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by nscheuermann
First suggestion, get new tires.
These are new tires
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by payam404
well thanks every one. now i feel little better. After all I spend $2300 on these wheels and tires. and yes i will drop the car up to 1", after i got my big brake kit
Wheels look good. Drop would look good too. Plus fancy (hopefully to be used) BBK. It'll look good.

Nice
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by payam404
well thanks every one. now i feel little better. After all I spend $2300 on these wheels and tires. and yes i will drop the car up to 1", after i got my big break kit
Big Break kit, really good price
http://www.amazon.com/Roughneck-65-1.../dp/B0007YR5HU
I've used it a few times with great results.
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*Brake*

not Break

Elementary Fundamentals
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by payam404
These are new tires
I realize that, I meant different tires. Falkens are shi...

You'd be much happier with the G-Force KDW's. Hands down best tire for its price.
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Originally Posted by moose350z
*Brake*

not Break

Elementary Fundamentals
what are you a teacher now?
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nscheuermann
I realize that, I meant different tires. Falkens are shi...

You'd be much happier with the G-Force KDW's. Hands down best tire for its price.
since i had falken on it before, I decide to go with falken. I was debating on different tires and because I couldn't make up my mind on time, I stayed with falken.
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should have asked for help before you bought.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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18x10 +22 rear with a 275? That's fine.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Looks pretty good to me. Many on here would say it wasn't aggressive enough.
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