Nismo Wheels in Matt Black
 

Here are my factory Nismo wheels powder coated in Matt Black (20% Gloss) I'm running 15mm spacers front and rear, with 305/30/19 and 255/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 tires.

This is the 2nd time I had them done, originally I had them done in a metallic gray but the first powder coater did not chemically strip them or blast them at all. They applied the powder directly over the factory coating and needless to say it peeled right off. :mad:

This time I had them done at a place that Berk recommended, and they did a really great job, the finish is excellent and the service was top notch.

Here are the pics:

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...ront-wheel.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...rear-wheel.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...eels-front.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...eels-side1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...eels-rear3.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...heels-rear.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...eels-rear2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...ismowheels.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/minic...ismowheels.jpg

We do a LOT of wheel powdercoating in this color. I have always liked it.

I think these wheels look very good on the car this color.

Looks even better this time around. Glad to see everything turned out well for you... :tup:

looks awesome :tup:

thats awesome!

Wow, looks fantastic!
No coilovers or springs, correct?

Looks great! Congrats on getting it sorted out :tup:

^ wow looks fantastic! I like it better than the previous color too.

eibachs per his sig

i like this MUCH better than the last color...great that it eventually worked and for the better!

Looks great. You have me excited.

I'm having my stock Rays done the same colour this week, and having them mounted on Thursday now that the weather is finally good enough to take off the winter Wheels/Tires.

Wow! Those look nice. Just enough gloss to not make them look too dull. :tup:

ZING! Very nice, man. They turned out spectacular! I wasn't sure I would like the black on this color over the more graphite grey, but I was wrong. Superb choice. And whomever gave you the idea for those offsets...well, they are the coolest! ;)

Looks sick, i like the black more than the grey last time. the spacers push out the wheels perfectly as well.

Yeah, Eibach springs. The lower profile tires tend to give it a bit more gap. I want it about another 1/2 lower, so I'm looking into coilovers right now :tup:
Although I will have to remove the front splitter and wheel deflectors, since they rub all the time now.

I can see why you like it better :icon17: We have a similar look now :-)

That looks hot!!!

Looks great! I think the ride height is perfect as well.

VERY VERY Nice man! I love it. Those Nismo rims are fantastic looking. Just out of curiousity, are they (Nismo rims) lighter than the sports pack RAYS? Because I know sports package RAYS are super lightweight to begin with.

Do you know which coilover? BC?

That is sick as hell.

I am jealous.

Yeah the Nismo wheels are like ~6 Lbs lighter front, and ~3 rear. (both)

looks good!
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LovelyWendie

Rear: Sport Wheel = 23.8lbs | Nismo = 23.0lbs
Front: Sport Wheel= 23.2lbs | Nismo = 20.7lbs

They save weight while still adding a 1/2 in width :tup:


Yes, I am considering the BC, as well as the Stance, KW, & HKS.

They look tight. I'm liking the black better on your color, nice job.:tup:

that black looks great on your car. nice job

came out looking very good.

I have to say, I'm extremely jealous. This setup looks beautiful!

Those look real good, I gotta say that the Nismo wheels really are one of the best factory wheels available, besides the sport pack ones. I havent loved a factory wheel, for a very long time from any manufacturer. How are you liking the tires, we have gotten very good feedback about them.

Did the other company reimburse you for their failures?

I really like your ride height now, man. It's tasteful. Me, personally, I wouldn't go lower, unless if you're tracking your car. But to each their own. Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it'll look good regardless.

Very nice!

braden can u pm me info of the powdercoat place?? maybe u can refer me

btw u coming to the canyon run on 4/11?? info in socal thread

Yeah, I agree, I usually don't like the factory wheels either, but Nissan/Rays did a great job. so far Hankooks are treating me good, Not sure I notice any less performance compared to the stock Bridgestones. Improved wet/rain for sure, dry is about the same. I would definitely buy them again for that price.

Well, they didn't reimburse me for the installation on the tires, but they did give me 100% of my money back on the powder job, so that worked for me.

:pics:I know what you mean, I like it too look tasteful and be functional as well.
After installing the lower profile tires it created a bit more fender gap. I thought it was good when I originally installed the Eibachs with the stock tires. Maybe it just needs to come down about another 5-8mm.

Ok, just sent you a PM :tup

Man...your drop and the spacers look absolutely perfect! Looks like your camber kit worked really well too. I might have to PM you later with some questions! Nice job! :tiphat:

^^ See, another one who thinks your current drop is perfect.

:iagree: Great looking setup! Hope to see your ride in person sometime here in the OC!!

gorgeous wheels, i want that same set up on my car