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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Because the NISMO rims are listed as not for VDC 350Z's, yet you would think that they would want thier market as large as possible. And yes, I am running those recommended tire sizes. And I do not know the offsets of either wheel type, NISMO or Kazera KZ-A. Not saying you are wrong, just wonder why.



Originally posted by sparky3Z
Offset numbers can be confusing. Bottom line is the Nismo's set a little farther out.

Don't quote me on this, but the Nismo's work just fine with VDC as long as you use the Nissan recommended tire sizes of 245/40–18 front and 275/40–18 rear. The diameter remains the same as the stock wheel and tire combo.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Default Re: I'm suprised

Originally posted by gringott
Because the NISMO rims are listed as not for VDC 350Z's, yet you would think that they would want thier market as large as possible. And yes, I am running those recommended tire sizes. And I do not know the offsets of either wheel type, NISMO or Kazera KZ-A. Not saying you are wrong, just wonder why.
I agree Nissan should say clearly that it's OK to use Nismo wheels, Nismo S-tune suspension and Nismo sways with VDC. It "appears" to be fine with Nissan but they haven't officially announced it yet as far as I know.

My earlier comment about the offset difference is simply based on the Kazera photos in this thread and how the Nismo's are on my Z. I could be wrong, of course.
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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by gringott
And I do not know the offsets of either wheel type, NISMO or Kazera KZ-A. Not saying you are wrong, just wonder why.
You posted them:
Rear: 18x9.5 5-114 et35 kaz kz-a with P275/40WR-18 Continental ContiExtremeContact

Front: 18x8.5 5-114 et30 kaz kz-a with P245/40WR-18 Continental ContiExtremeContact

et35 and et30. I found the Nismos offsets in a post in the wheels section of this board.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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Default A follow up on tire rack

I took a bolt thru the sidewall and tread of my rear tire on Thursday, at 1030 am. Obviously unfixable. I got home at about 1130. Left a message for my salesman at Tire Rack. By 1200, talked to him, told him what happened, and he told me I had a free 1 year road hazard on the ContiExtremeContacts from Contentinal. By 3 o'clock in the afternoon Friday, UPS was dropping a new tire at my door.

That is what I call service, and I am very happy I bought at Tire Rack. Maybe other online tire sales do the same, I just have never experienced it.

I am not "hooked up" with Tire Rack in any way, just a happy customer.
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Old May 3, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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bringing this thread back, anyone else have pictures of these wheels?
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Old May 3, 2004 | 10:37 AM
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these look like a good alternative to the pricy nismos
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Old May 27, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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Default Re: Kazera KZ-A vs NISMO LMGT4 wheels

Originally posted by blug35c
Anybody tell me what the differences would be between the Kazera KZ-A vs NISMO LMGT4 wheels? The Kazera is a copy of the NISMO and sells for $850.00 for 4 vs $1800.00 for 4 on the NISMO.
In reference to this question, all I know is that when someone asks me what wheels I have on my Z I get to say NISMO!!!
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Old May 27, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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nice garage
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Old May 27, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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I just had these put on my z few days back, here are some pics

Kopo.fotki.com

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Old May 27, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Originally posted by durobred
nice garage
Thanks. Here is another view of the garage. Z Ya!
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Default Weight of the Kazera wheels

Tirerack shows the 18x8.5 at 25 lbs and the 18x9.5 at 27 lbs. They are heavy.
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