OEM 19" NISMO wheels by RAYS® (From 370Z Nismo)

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

ALCOA makes a bunch of wheels for Lamborghini.

uhh? what the hell is a Lamborghini? i'm not talking about pasta shapes here steve! you can't just go running around making up car companies.

(ok FINE so maybe ALCOA does make a fair amount of wheels, but i'm not a fan of these)

SoCal 370Z · 09-20-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I'm planning on having the ALCOA's powder coated prior to mounting...

The beauty of these ALCOA wheels is the fact that they are not powdercoated, painted or chromed.

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 04:56 PM

i can certainly see them looking better powdercoated. They are a little much in their highly polished state.

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

uhh? what the hell is a Lamborghini? i'm not talking about pasta shapes here steve! you can't just go running around making up car companies.

(ok FINE so maybe ALCOA does make a fair amount of wheels, but i'm not a fan of these)

HEHE I like making up companies.

They have made some stuff for Ferrari, too.

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

HEHE I like making up companies.

They have made some stuff for Ferrari, too.

Ferrari? you mean these?

m4a1mustang · 09-20-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Ferrari? you mean these?

sorry for my spelling. Yeah, they make the aluminum foil wrapping.

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 05:02 PM

yea i had a feeling, those wrappers are quality.

ZPirate · 09-20-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Thats what I am called too. Right now I've got three sets of wheels for the 370, and then for cars I don't even own anymore, 2 sets of C6 wheels and two sets of 240Z wheels.

I thought you must have sold your Corvette since I no longer see it listed in your signature.

I know what you mean about vehicles you no longer own. I finally got rid of the last set of Corvette wheels I had (the original OEM polished wheels) about 4 months ago. I still have a set of wheels and tires from my 2004 Durango that I sold in 2008 though. I'm not sure why I kept them.

Including the wheels and tires on the cars, I have 3 sets of 350Z wheels and 2 sets of 370Z wheels.

Imperial · 09-20-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i mean, talking about no name wheels here. Granted ALCOA is a huge company, but they are by no means wheel specialists. I'd rather buy from a company that caters to the automotive intudstry, specifically wheels, than the 3rd largest aluminium producer in the world.

As m4a1mustang has made clear... just because you're not familiar with their work does not mean they're not wheel specialist because they in fact are (no offense). But really, all that matters is that I like them.

Imperial · 09-20-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

The beauty of these ALCOA wheels is the fact that they are not powdercoated, painted or chromed.

Are you saying that you would actually prefer them unaltered? That's a lot of bling. =P

Imperial · 09-20-2010, 06:16 PM

Back on the topic of my wheels tho... sale is pending payment. Guess someone thought my deal wasn't too crazy afterall =)

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

As m4a1mustang has made clear... just because you're not familiar with their work does not mean they're not a wheel specialist because they in fact are (no offense). But really, all that matters is that I like them.

Sorry about that. I honestly just assume that if people like those ALCOA wheels they went no further than nissans website for aftermarket wheels which i would believe to be a mistake. I'm sure you have made an informed decision based styles you've seen and thats the style you have decided you like the most. I'm sorry for assuming otherwise.

I think part of the appeal of these wheels is how shiny they are. However, i think that they'd look better powdercoated b/c out of the box i think they'er a bit gaudy for the Z in their shiny state, but then i feel like powdercoating wheels that are that shiny is a waste of their shinyness. Its a vicious cycle. What color woudl you be powedercoating them? I think a gunmetal would look nice on your car.

Imperial · 09-20-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Sorry about that. I honestly just assume that if people like those ALCOA wheels they went no further than nissans website for aftermarket wheels which i would believe to be a mistake. I'm sure you have made an informed decision based styles you've seen and thats the style you have decided you like the most. I'm sorry for assuming otherwise.

I think part of the appeal of these wheels is how shiny they are. However, i think that they'd look better powdercoated b/c out of the box i think they'er a bit gaudy for the Z in their shiny state, but then i feel like powdercoating wheels that are that shiny is a waste of their shinyness. Its a vicious cycle. What color woudl you be powedercoating them? I think a gunmetal would look nice on your car.

No biggy... I know I came out sounding harsh and I wracked my brain a bit on how to rephrase it so it would not be so but that was the best I could do. I'm glad you didn't take it the wrong way =)

Yes, you are right in saying I have done my research which I do for anything I put into my car and thank God for these forums for making it easier for me. I do agree that they're pretty gaudy in their original finish which is why I don't want my car seen with them on until after they have been powdercoated. I'm thinking matte black or as you suggested, gun metal... something dark to contrast the pearl white of my car.

Jeffblue · 09-20-2010, 07:08 PM

yea its all good. yea i think definitely something dark. only reason i'd say not to go matte black is b/c you tend to lose the wheel in the tire. but if you really want something to be black, theres really only one shade to go with

wishihadnav · 09-20-2010, 07:44 PM

not trying to hate on your decision but Why??..lol..Alcoa's are heavier and 1/2 inch thinner..plus the Nismo Rims look better!..im seriously confused..

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09-20-2010, 04:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i can certainly see them looking better powdercoated. They are a little much in their highly polished state.

09-20-2010, 05:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	yea i had a feeling, those wrappers are quality.

09-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Imperial Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 486 Drives: 10 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	Back on the topic of my wheels tho... sale is pending payment. Guess someone thought my deal wasn't too crazy afterall =)

09-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#44 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	yea its all good. yea i think definitely something dark. only reason i'd say not to go matte black is b/c you tend to lose the wheel in the tire. but if you really want something to be black, theres really only one shade to go with

09-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	not trying to hate on your decision but Why??..lol..Alcoa's are heavier and 1/2 inch thinner..plus the Nismo Rims look better!..im seriously confused..