RCZ's 370Z Journal.

Red__Zed · 12-31-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Only a 1/2" different than stock, wouldn't think that would be too dangerous.

Stock tires are on the smaller side for the rim to start off with.

I think you'd be ok for milder driving, but why risk it?

phelan · 12-31-2010, 02:27 AM

don't you dare ruin those wheels i just sent ya!

ChrisSlicks · 12-31-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Stock tires are on the smaller side for the rim to start off with.

I think you'd be ok for milder driving, but why risk it?

I've seen fools put a 225 on a 9.5" rim to get that stretched look. The tire didn't fall off but you have to look out for every curb and pothole around that wants to eat your rim.

RCZ · 12-31-2010, 09:58 AM

Thats what I was told too. I've always had the opposite problem...so I'm not too sure about this one. I've read several times that it will be just fine and that, while not ideal, it will work without any issues. Then I hear how unprotected they are going to be and how doing two mount/dismounts adds a higher likelihood of scratching them. So I'm thinking I'm just going to wait and get RE-11's... It seems that my sports package wheels might be getting sold quickly...

Yeah Phelan, I definitely don't want to mess them up, they are definitely some of the coolest wheels I've seen.

RCZ · 12-31-2010, 10:51 AM

What do you guys think?

theDreamer · 12-31-2010, 11:05 AM

They look better on Phelan's car.

m4a1mustang · 12-31-2010, 11:15 AM

They are sweet but it's really unfortunate who you had to buy them from.

Red__Zed · 12-31-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I've seen fools put a 225 on a 9.5" rim to get that stretched look. The tire didn't fall off but you have to look out for every curb and pothole around that wants to eat your rim.

You also affect the integrity of the tire. Most of the time it is fine, but there is a much higher chance of catastrophic tire failure if the tire has been stretched.

RCZ, I think those rims will look sweet on your car. I'm excited for pics.

ChrisSlicks · 12-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You also affect the integrity of the tire. Most of the time it is fine, but there is a much higher chance of catastrophic tire failure if the tire has been stretched.

RCZ, I think those rims will look sweet on your car. I'm excited for pics.

Exactly. I don't encourage it, although 245/40 isn't that stretched.

Red__Zed · 12-31-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Exactly. I don't encourage it, although 245/40 isn't that stretched.

Agreed. No sense risking those rims though.

RCZ · 12-31-2010, 11:47 AM

Yup, I've come to that conclusion. Looks like new RE-11's for me. 265/305

tranceformer · 12-31-2010, 12:23 PM

they're nice wheels but IMO you should get a different color, it's too similar color to your paint.

NewYorkJon34 · 12-31-2010, 12:32 PM

Did you ever install that stillen lip?

RCZ · 12-31-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

they're nice wheels but IMO you should get a different color, it's too similar color to your paint.

I've had color matched wheels before and they look pretty good too. I'm sure its going to match quite nicely and it will look good. The little accents of red are going to break up the silver too.

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Did you ever install that stillen lip?

You know, I haven't had time to install it. I think this morning was the first free morning I've had this month and I just felt like chilling at home.

Man, those AP's would sure look nice behind the Volks..

SLOPOKE · 01-01-2011, 10:45 AM

nice job

12-31-2010, 02:27 AM	#1187 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	don't you dare ruin those wheels i just sent ya! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-31-2010, 10:51 AM	#1190 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	What do you guys think? Last edited by RCZ; 01-02-2011 at 05:20 PM.

12-31-2010, 11:05 AM	#1191 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	They look better on Phelan's car. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-31-2010, 11:15 AM	#1192 (permalink)
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12-31-2010, 12:23 PM	#1197 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	they're nice wheels but IMO you should get a different color, it's too similar color to your paint. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

12-31-2010, 09:58 AM	#1189 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Thats what I was told too. I've always had the opposite problem...so I'm not too sure about this one. I've read several times that it will be just fine and that, while not ideal, it will work without any issues. Then I hear how unprotected they are going to be and how doing two mount/dismounts adds a higher likelihood of scratching them. So I'm thinking I'm just going to wait and get RE-11's... It seems that my sports package wheels might be getting sold quickly... Yeah Phelan, I definitely don't want to mess them up, they are definitely some of the coolest wheels I've seen.

12-31-2010, 11:47 AM	#1196 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Yup, I've come to that conclusion. Looks like new RE-11's for me. 265/305

12-31-2010, 12:32 PM	#1198 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Did you ever install that stillen lip?

01-01-2011, 10:45 AM	#1200 (permalink)
SLOPOKE Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lake elsinore Posts: 5 Drives: 2011 370z red a/t Rep Power: 14	nice job

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