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Originally Posted by DannyGT
The idea of the wheels and the color match make for a decent over all look...
But the execution IMHO is complete FAIL. Period.
1. +25 offset in the rear does not compensate for the smaller width, probably sitting right about where stock is to begin with.
2. As a previous poster put so well, nissan has it right with the profiles because the overall height was near equal. 35series all around will most likely make the rear taller than the front. (good for straight line performance, i guess?)
3. They're heavier, hence, less performance.
4. You will most definitly need a 15mm spacer in the rear to make it more flush, because when the car is lowered it wont look as good as with a proper wheel setup.
5. Sorry, I really hate to "hate" but I just feel it was a downgrade of sorts to begin with.
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I understand and respect your opinion. And you are right about some of your points.
1. The +25 actually DOES compensate and puts the wheel and tire out further than stock. (I did mount up the rims without tires beforehand to make sure) Even still, a spacer is no big deal... as it turns out, they're almost flush now. Same with the fronts. I'm actually worried about rubbing once the drop comes.
2. Yeah Nissan had their micrometer out to get the measurements down pat. The real world difference? I can't see it and I'm guessing neither can you (or anybody else for that matter). This was just more of a personal choice. And the straight line thing.. you make it sound like a Chevy Nova with the nose pointed at the street while the *** end is way up in the air. lol Anyway, the coilovers I'm getting are adjustable.
3. Here you hit the nail on the head... but only slightly. Having held both sets in my hands, If I had to guess, I would say maybe a pound heavier per wheel? Not enough to break my dyno curve with everything getting done to my car.
4. Refer to #1. If it
really needs spacers when the drop comes... so be it.
5. Again, I don't consider you a "hater". That's all those
other people on that
other forum who still drive outdated cars
I fully realize that my taste is not going to be everyones taste but wouldn't it be boring if we all drove the same damn car around?? Anyway, you really do have to see it in person. It's pretty sweet. Amazingly the yellow stripe matches the factory Z paint to the T. Whew.. I was kinda sweating that one when I ordered them!