Guilty Secret - I love these wheels...

Ryan@IP · 02-02-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

just realized there a logo on the pics

Cown3d · 02-02-2009, 04:16 PM

i dont like wheels with no lip

The Weapon · 02-02-2009, 04:43 PM

I wasn't sure if I liked the rims or not until i saw them in Person. I can't stress enough how much pictures do not do the 370Z justice.

My wife hated the stock lip and wheels on the car and wanted to replace them as soon as we picked ours up. I told her she needed to wait until she saw them in person.

We finally saw a sport package this weekend and they are NIIIICE! We will be keeping the car as stock as possible (looks wise) for as long as we can without it looking dated.

RwIron · 02-12-2009, 12:35 AM

Man... I feel the same way... I dont think I've seen any stock/optional rims as sexy as these. ITS AMAZING. I love the fact that its light in weight too. No aftermarket rims for me... rather, im using that money for a new exhaust.^^

alan93rsa · 02-15-2009, 11:56 PM

They look like crab claws.

2fast4thelaw · 02-16-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I like the rims, they look pretty good. Would like a little less wheel well visibility, but oh well.

A little less wheel well?? Any less and the tires would be rubbing the fender! It looks just right to me as it is and any lower it wouldnt look right. I also agree with the first post. These 19" rays look sweet on the Z. Now the engine bay is where I am spending my money. Twin Turbo Baby!!

Epik · 02-16-2009, 12:44 AM

They're pretty nice, I like them. But they might look better if they had straight clean lines.

CSXJoe · 02-16-2009, 01:07 AM

I dont like the stock rims that much. Im gonna try painting them black. Should look better.

Crash · 02-16-2009, 02:57 AM

Keep the stocks for daily and get some track wheels!

That's what I'm doing.

ctzn · 02-16-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Keep the stocks for daily and get some track wheels!

That's what I'm doing.

That is my plan as well. I am having the stock 19's powder coated gunmetal in a few weeks though, should look nice on the white.

I am thinking 18" ROTA P45R's for track wheels, flat black.

Crash · 02-16-2009, 03:30 AM

Will the 18" wheels clear the brakes?

ctzn · 02-16-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

Will the 18" wheels clear the brakes?

Good question, I suppose I will have to look into that...

Crash · 02-16-2009, 05:29 AM

I think 18's would be better for performance, but even if you don't use the BBKs, the stock brakes are pretty big. I'm pretty positive that's why Nissan had to use a 19" wheel for the sports package.

I'll likely be using the RE30's in a 19" for my track wheels... They look good, so if I get lazy and leave 'em on, I won't be driving around on ugly wheels. LOL But I really do love the look of the stock rays.

kdo2milger · 02-16-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

I am so sorry - I know I ought to want aftermarket wheels, but I can't help it...
...why would anyone want anything else?

They are so perfect for the Z.

...and I think I'm falling in love with white too

I got to agree with you on the z rimz!

I have an 04 mach1, and the stock rims that came with it are perfect for the car.

I did end up changing my rims though, but i went with the same design through AFS Wheels and got the 9" up front and the deep dish 10.5" out back and instead of the grey on the inside of the mags i went with black, cause i have the oxford white with black decal stripe.

really sets the car off when the right rims are on it and the sport package z rims are definately on point!

semtex · 02-16-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

A little less wheel well?? Any less and the tires would be rubbing the fender! It looks just right to me as it is and any lower it wouldnt look right. I also agree with the first post. These 19" rays look sweet on the Z. Now the engine bay is where I am spending my money. Twin Turbo Baby!!

I think he's referring to the offsets, not the ride height. i.e., the wheels would look better if they were pushed out by about 10mm or so.

02-02-2009, 04:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3372	I wasn't sure if I liked the rims or not until i saw them in Person. I can't stress enough how much pictures do not do the 370Z justice. My wife hated the stock lip and wheels on the car and wanted to replace them as soon as we picked ours up. I told her she needed to wait until she saw them in person. We finally saw a sport package this weekend and they are NIIIICE! We will be keeping the car as stock as possible (looks wise) for as long as we can without it looking dated. Last edited by The Weapon; 02-02-2009 at 04:45 PM. Reason: bad sentence

02-16-2009, 02:57 AM	#24 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Keep the stocks for daily and get some track wheels! That's what I'm doing. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-16-2009, 03:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Will the 18" wheels clear the brakes? __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-16-2009, 05:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I think 18's would be better for performance, but even if you don't use the BBKs, the stock brakes are pretty big. I'm pretty positive that's why Nissan had to use a 19" wheel for the sports package. I'll likely be using the RE30's in a 19" for my track wheels... They look good, so if I get lazy and leave 'em on, I won't be driving around on ugly wheels. LOL But I really do love the look of the stock rays. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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