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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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Default Thruxton by TSW. wide polished lip..Tough lookin

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not sure how to post directly but follow link for photos...can post more but not sure how....Awsome wheels, not too heavy, European TUV rated and only $250 ea for 19' ers

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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 05:02 PM
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looking real nice. I have been considering these on the Z. I am between Super Rozza's and these I think. The Super Rozzas are pricey and I would have to go 19's, I think. I would like to stick to 18's for ride quality. This might have just made up my mind and saved me a lot of money!!
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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No change in ride quality, but Toyo TS1s a bit more noise but not too bad..Think it rides better than the 17" stock and handles excessivly better. BTW you can buy from onlinetires.com gmpperformance.com and sponsor tires.com

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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I'd rather have the Enkeis in terms of aesthetics.
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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Do you have any whole car shots from the side?
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Old Nov 27, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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I have been thinking hard about getting a set of thruxtons. I was figuring 19X8.5 w/20 mm offset and 19x9.5 w/35mm offset.

The question is, with 245/35/19 and 275/35/19, with this set up need to be lowered to look right?

Does anyone have a picture of this set up size on a Z that has not been lowered? Thanks.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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it's been my observation that 350Zs doesn't look bad not lowered with 19inch wheels.

sure, it'd look better lowered, but i dont think it's as bad as.... say... a civic si with 18inch wheels w/o a drop.

i am planning on getting 19s (axis hiro or 5zigen 5zr copse no rivets) for my CS w/o lowering the car.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Thats what I call a fat lip... good god

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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we've actually sold quite a few of these recently for the 350/G35s. They look impressive and are a great quality for the price
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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Ive been thinking hard about getting these rims for my G35 Coupe in 20"s. But I am illiterate when it comes to rims. Are these respectable rims? Are they good quality? Will they last? Are they worthy enough to put on a G35? Ive heard yes, and no and its driving me crazy. I have been offered $2150 for a set of 20"s 8.5 in the front 10 in the back with Nitto tires. Which brings me to my next question, are Nitto tires good or bad?
But yea, basically are these rims a good buy regardless of cheap price, or a quick fix?
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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If you don't plan to lower your car, look for offset in the 20s. Offset 35 seems to be too far in, IMO.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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I might get the twenties with tires mounted, balanced, warranty, tax and everything for $1900.

At that price, if they suck I can just upgrade wheels later to iForged or something.
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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These wheels look very nice... exactly what i am looking for. where can i purchase these rims? what quotes have you all gotten for these in staggered 19s or staggered 20s? post pics if anyone has more.. thanks
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Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by kinjal
These wheels look very nice... exactly what i am looking for. where can i purchase these rims? what quotes have you all gotten for these in staggered 19s or staggered 20s? post pics if anyone has more.. thanks
I was gonna go with these at first for my G35C but decided to wait a bit more and get Volks. It'll cost around 3k to get some nice Volks w/tires and if I keep them clean during the time they are in my posession, I can sell them for around $2500 from what Ive seen everyone else sell top of the line used rims for. I can get the Thruxtons for 2k with tires, but wouldnt be able to get any more than 1k for them if I were to sell them. Id rather use 1k more to get something vastly greater in rep and quality. just my 2 cents.
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Originally posted by OZ-Z
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not sure how to post directly but follow link for photos...can post more but not sure how....Awsome wheels, not too heavy, European TUV rated and only $250 ea for 19' ers
Does the tire pressure sensor work on these? They are nice.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by Conquer
Thats what I call a fat lip... good god

How much do a set of 18 weigh ?
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:16 AM
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Yes those are the ones im getting for my z im going with 20x8.5 in the front and 20x10 in the rear man those are the best rims out, i think does anyone have any pics with 20in tsw on them just want to see what they look like on a z in 20 thanks Kevin
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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i have these in 19's on my car and they are awesome. there is one moderate problem in my opinion, and it is all subjective.

if you love a huge fat lip then these are for you, cause to get the offset to have the tires equal to the wheel well you should get 20 or so on front and rear. but this is going to give you one monster lip, almost to the point that all of the rim will be so far set in unless you are directly to the side of the car, you wont see much of the spokes and those bolt thingys.

to get, in my opinion, just the right amount of lip, staggered from front rim to rear, you should get something in the a 35 range, but then that sinks the tire in too far. i did this and put some spacers on temporary to bring it out just past where stock was, still not fully flush.

i have blizzacks on now on the old rims for winter. but for spring i am going to the bigger spacers to bring everything out flush but still have a modest lip.

overall great wheel for great price
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Just got mine put on tonight, 20x8.5 and 20x10, along with some Falken tires, 245/35/20 275/35/20, and Hotchkis springs. They actually weigh a little less than stock. I love they way they look and I wouldn't rate the ride quality as unacceptable (I've had rougher riding cars for sure!).

I'll take some pics when I get it cleaned up this weekend. I had my doubts when I ordered these, but if you're on a budget, I don't think there is a hotter wheel for a 350z.

Of course ten minutes after I got my stuff put on some old man backed into my car in a parking lot, that's a different story I guess.
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