I'm interested in upgrading the wheels on my 350Z. I like the OEM look, just not the '08 base OEM look. I'm debating between the five spoke 370Z Rays and the 350Z Nismo wheels. Which would be better in terms of performance? I think the 370Z wheels are cheaper. I was just looking to hear from people that have both of these setups on their 350Zs and how they like it.

 

Clarification: these are the 370Z wheels I'm talking about

 

Arent NISMO wheels on 350's rays wheels as well?

 

The Z34 Sport wheels are a lot more plentiful and can be had for a lot less $$ than Z33 Nismo wheels.

Keep in mind, also, that the Z33 wheels are 18/19 double stagger.

Weight wise, neither set are particularly light.

350Z Nismo V3 Wheels ~20.5lbs Front (not bad) but the rears are ~29lbs each.

370Z Sports are roughly 23lbs Front, 23.5lbs Rear.

If you go with the 370 wheels, you WILL NEED spacers up front due to the high offset AND 370Z lugnuts (shanked versus conical on the 350Z wheels)

I had several sets of the V3s. Nice wheels and despite the weight, worked extremely well on my Niz thanks to the factory suspension tune. Running them on my '03, OTOH, the weight a could definitely be felt.

EDIT: I run a couple of sets of Z34 alloys on my Z33(s) - in addition to my Volk SFW and the current set of reps - Z34 Nismo 19s and the accessory wheel S-Tune LMZ5 19s. Love 'em both but the edge goes to the LMZ5s due to their lower weight that works reallllly well with my suspension.

Yes, all forged OEM wheels on both Z33/G35 and Z34/G37 are made by Rays.

 

Aren't the Z34 sport wheels also 18/19 staggered? I'm leaning towards this option because they're much cheaper and easier to find. I will be doing spacers and possibly a small drop after I install them.

 

Nope. Nissan gave up on double stagger after '08 Nismo.

Z34 Sport wheels are 19x9 +47 FRONT (hence spacers) and 19x10 +30 REAR. (Exact same spec as S-Tune wheels).

These (or any of the Z34 wheels) will fit fine on a Z33 even with lowering.


Very conservative but functional fit.