Track Vs Nismo Rims
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Hey folks,
I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
The Nismo rims are new...and they have a warranty...
So why pay $1600 for track rims? (aside from looks). Do the stock tires fit the nismos? Do the nismos work with the TPS? Are the Nismos heavier? I just don't get why nissan doesn't offer the track rims as it does the nismos.
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NzZ
I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
The Nismo rims are new...and they have a warranty...
So why pay $1600 for track rims? (aside from looks). Do the stock tires fit the nismos? Do the nismos work with the TPS? Are the Nismos heavier? I just don't get why nissan doesn't offer the track rims as it does the nismos.
Thanks,
NzZ
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Originally posted by NzZ
Hey folks,
I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
The Nismo rims are new...and they have a warranty...
So why pay $1600 for track rims? (aside from looks). Do the stock tires fit the nismos? Do the nismos work with the TPS? Are the Nismos heavier? I just don't get why nissan doesn't offer the track rims as it does the nismos.
Thanks,
NzZ
Hey folks,
I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
The Nismo rims are new...and they have a warranty...
So why pay $1600 for track rims? (aside from looks). Do the stock tires fit the nismos? Do the nismos work with the TPS? Are the Nismos heavier? I just don't get why nissan doesn't offer the track rims as it does the nismos.
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NzZ
i dont think u can squeeze stock tire on the nismo rims.
nismo rims are 8.5F and 9.5R
and yes, the nismo rims are a little bite heavier.
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and yes, the nismo rims are a little bite heavier.
and yes, the nismo rims are a little bite heavier.
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IMO opinion many people dont want to go aftermarket or Nismos.
Many people like the 6 spoke look and would rather have the Track Rays than Nismos.
Many people who have Performance or Touring models would like the upgrade. Makes them look like a Track from afar.
GY-Z: the Nismos are about a pound less than the stock rays but after your put more rubber on them they probably are about even.
As for the cost of Nismo $1800.00 plus shipping, plus mount and balance. Plus the stock tire will fit but if you have VDC you have to get bigger tires Frt 245/40-18 RR 275/40/18. Goodyear F1 cost $1100.00 for the set of 4 installed.
Some people would choose to upgrade to Track for $1600.00 possibly get a set of tires with them, maybe TPS, without having to shell out the money for new rubber liek wiht the Nismos.
As a matter of fact I too will be joining the Nismo 18 club in a week or so, and I will have a set of Track Rays for sale.
Whoever buys mine will get a brand new set of stock potenzas on the front(less than 100 miles) courtesy of Nissan Tire TSB.
I hope this helps.
Many people like the 6 spoke look and would rather have the Track Rays than Nismos.
Many people who have Performance or Touring models would like the upgrade. Makes them look like a Track from afar.
GY-Z: the Nismos are about a pound less than the stock rays but after your put more rubber on them they probably are about even.
As for the cost of Nismo $1800.00 plus shipping, plus mount and balance. Plus the stock tire will fit but if you have VDC you have to get bigger tires Frt 245/40-18 RR 275/40/18. Goodyear F1 cost $1100.00 for the set of 4 installed.
Some people would choose to upgrade to Track for $1600.00 possibly get a set of tires with them, maybe TPS, without having to shell out the money for new rubber liek wiht the Nismos.
As a matter of fact I too will be joining the Nismo 18 club in a week or so, and I will have a set of Track Rays for sale.
Whoever buys mine will get a brand new set of stock potenzas on the front(less than 100 miles) courtesy of Nissan Tire TSB.
I hope this helps.
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Originally posted by BrickydZ
IMO opinion many people dont want to go aftermarket or Nismos.
Many people like the 6 spoke look and would rather have the Track Rays than Nismos.
Many people who have Performance or Touring models would like the upgrade. Makes them look like a Track from afar.
GY-Z: the Nismos are about a pound less than the stock rays but after your put more rubber on them they probably are about even.
As for the cost of Nismo $1800.00 plus shipping, plus mount and balance. Plus the stock tire will fit but if you have VDC you have to get bigger tires Frt 245/40-18 RR 275/40/18. Goodyear F1 cost $1100.00 for the set of 4 installed.
Some people would choose to upgrade to Track for $1600.00 possibly get a set of tires with them, maybe TPS, without having to shell out the money for new rubber liek wiht the Nismos.
As a matter of fact I too will be joining the Nismo 18 club in a week or so, and I will have a set of Track Rays for sale.
Whoever buys mine will get a brand new set of stock potenzas on the front(less than 100 miles) courtesy of Nissan Tire TSB.
I hope this helps.
IMO opinion many people dont want to go aftermarket or Nismos.
Many people like the 6 spoke look and would rather have the Track Rays than Nismos.
Many people who have Performance or Touring models would like the upgrade. Makes them look like a Track from afar.
GY-Z: the Nismos are about a pound less than the stock rays but after your put more rubber on them they probably are about even.
As for the cost of Nismo $1800.00 plus shipping, plus mount and balance. Plus the stock tire will fit but if you have VDC you have to get bigger tires Frt 245/40-18 RR 275/40/18. Goodyear F1 cost $1100.00 for the set of 4 installed.
Some people would choose to upgrade to Track for $1600.00 possibly get a set of tires with them, maybe TPS, without having to shell out the money for new rubber liek wiht the Nismos.
As a matter of fact I too will be joining the Nismo 18 club in a week or so, and I will have a set of Track Rays for sale.
Whoever buys mine will get a brand new set of stock potenzas on the front(less than 100 miles) courtesy of Nissan Tire TSB.
I hope this helps.
some one can back me up?
ur track wheels have a great price by the way!
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Originally posted by NzZ
Hey folks, I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
Hey folks, I had a quick question. I've seen sets of track rims selling for around $1600 for a perfect brand-new set (without tires) or $1600 for a set with 10k miles (ie useless tires). My question is this: When you can get the Nismos for $1800 or so...why bother buying the track rims?
So why pay $1600 for track rims? (aside from looks).
Do the stock tires fit the nismos?
Do the nismos work with the TPS?
Are the Nismos heavier?
I just don't get why Nissan doesn't offer the track rims as it does the nismos.
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i just ordered my nismo wheels because i have the touring.....from what i hear the nismo front is 17 pounds and the rear is 18.5....their wider and weigh less on front and not much more on back than the track wheels
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You know, I had my heart set on those nismo wheels...then someone pointed out the extra holes...and somehow...the wheels have never looked as good to me since. I love the spokes..LOVE the spokes..but those damn holes...
The track wheels are sweet too...but there is no way in hell I'm paying $1600 for a set of used Tracks...which is apparently the market value. To me, the Nismos would be well worth the few extra hundred (esp b/c they're brand new)...but...the Nismos those damn holes ahhh!
Life is too difficult. I'm sticking with my stock touring 18s for now. Just as well, b/c I'd probably curb new rims the day I got 'em. Sorry to have been a pain in the a$$.
NzZ
The track wheels are sweet too...but there is no way in hell I'm paying $1600 for a set of used Tracks...which is apparently the market value. To me, the Nismos would be well worth the few extra hundred (esp b/c they're brand new)...but...the Nismos those damn holes ahhh!
Life is too difficult. I'm sticking with my stock touring 18s for now. Just as well, b/c I'd probably curb new rims the day I got 'em. Sorry to have been a pain in the a$$.
NzZ
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Originally posted by NzZ
You know, I had my heart set on those nismo wheels...then someone pointed out the extra holes...and somehow...the wheels have never looked as good to me since. I love the spokes..LOVE the spokes..but those damn holes...
NzZ
You know, I had my heart set on those nismo wheels...then someone pointed out the extra holes...and somehow...the wheels have never looked as good to me since. I love the spokes..LOVE the spokes..but those damn holes...
NzZ
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Go to tirerack.com and take a look at the Kazera KZ-A wheel.....
Go to tirerack.com and take a look at the Kazera KZ-A wheel.....
I rather stick with the real thing....never go replica
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I rather stick with the real thing....never go replica
I rather stick with the real thing....never go replica
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i put track wheels on my touring because i like them better than any aftermarket out there even slightly more than the nismos. i love the 3 dot motif on the spokes that goes with
the rest of the car. also to clarify..... if you go to a dealership they want about $1200+ each for the rays track wheels. and from my understanding the nismos even though they are wider they are 1 pound lighter each than the tracks i dunno i thought i read that on this forum
i lucked out and got all four of mine for $900 on ebay! after selling my tourings for 700 i only have 200 in the tracks.
IMO the nismo wheels really need a kit or a race look to really make them stand out on a Z
the rest of the car. also to clarify..... if you go to a dealership they want about $1200+ each for the rays track wheels. and from my understanding the nismos even though they are wider they are 1 pound lighter each than the tracks i dunno i thought i read that on this forum
i lucked out and got all four of mine for $900 on ebay! after selling my tourings for 700 i only have 200 in the tracks.
IMO the nismo wheels really need a kit or a race look to really make them stand out on a Z
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Originally posted by mc350z
<snip>. and from my understanding the nismos even though they are wider they are 1 pound lighter each than the tracks i dunno i thought i read that on this forum
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<snip>. and from my understanding the nismos even though they are wider they are 1 pound lighter each than the tracks i dunno i thought i read that on this forum
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