What should I do, get new rims or stick with the factory Rays?

tl1284494730 · 09-12-2010, 01:04 AM

I'm wanting to do something with my rims, but i'm not sure what exactly. i plan on lowering the car an inch or so, so taller rims is kinda out of the question. i have been thinking about either keeping the factory Rays sport package rims and powdercoating them, or getting new, wider rims. so here's my questions, is powdercoating the rims black a good idea? like how long would it last, would it always look good, ect. also, since i plan on lowering the car, what would be the biggest rim size i could go, and what are some good racing rims?

Z1804 · 09-12-2010, 01:15 AM

I just received shipment on my new set of wheels this week. I guess it all depends on how much money you want to spend and what look you're going for.

Work Varianza T1S

The stock 19s look good so I don't think you could go wrong either. They could use a set of wider tires though IMO.

CrownR426 · 09-12-2010, 01:47 AM

If I had money to blow I'd definetly hit up Forged and get some sweet ce's or my favorite te37's!!!!!!

Chris_1 · 09-12-2010, 08:49 PM

Crown, WAIT till you see what Forged Specialties has coming. A member on here is going to have one SERIOUS looking wheels on his car.

ClemsonWill · 09-13-2010, 10:13 AM

If you are not on a budget then definitely go with an aftermarket set of wheels. Some guys have gone really wide. But it is all about the look and performance characteristics you are after. Keep looking into it.

If you are on a budget then space out, powder coat, and get wider tires for the stock wheels. Powder coat will be fine. It will last a long time if you make sure to get it done by someone reputable.

God-Speed · 09-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

If you are not on a budget then definitely go with an aftermarket set of wheels. Some guys have gone really wide. But it is all about the look and performance characteristics you are after. Keep looking into it.

If you are on a budget then space out, powder coat, and get wider tires for the stock wheels. Powder coat will be fine. It will last a long time if you make sure to get it done by someone reputable.

tl1284494730 · 09-14-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

If you are not on a budget then definitely go with an aftermarket set of wheels. Some guys have gone really wide. But it is all about the look and performance characteristics you are after. Keep looking into it.

If you are on a budget then space out, powder coat, and get wider tires for the stock wheels. Powder coat will be fine. It will last a long time if you make sure to get it done by someone reputable.

do i need wheel spacers to do this? if so, how big? also, what's the widest tires i could even put on the stock rays? they're great rims, which is the only reason i would keep them anyways

Chris_1 · 09-15-2010, 04:42 PM

To give that wide look, people are running spacers, usually a 15/20 setup or 20/20 setup which is front and rear. The tires you can put a 255 front and 305 rear and it will look real meaty. Most have jumped up to those sizes, but others have stuck with say a 285 in the rear.

ClemsonWill · 09-15-2010, 04:54 PM

There is some good information about spacers in this thread. Check it ou:

Spacers questions..Pls help.

tl1284494730 · 09-17-2010, 01:44 PM

ok if i do the spacer route, i would want to do 15 front and 20 back, and would want to get the widest tires i can, probably 295 or 305, factory height, would this be an issue if i got the eibach lowering kit? drops it 1" front and 1.5 back

toxik · 09-17-2010, 02:10 PM

get bigger spacers, 20f and 25r. I got 20 all around and the rears could definet use another 5m for flushness. I wouldn't even do a wider tire in the rear. keep the OEM rays until you start seeing them more, trust me most people think our OEM rays are after market wheels anyways due to their un-OEM like design.

tl1284494730 · 09-17-2010, 02:14 PM

ok, looking into some nitto extreme 295/45ZR19's for the back with 20mm spacers, and factory tires and 15mm spacer front, good setup? would the rear setup work if i lowered the car?

tjlazer · 09-17-2010, 02:41 PM

Just remember to use 15mm on the front, you have to get the stud replacement spacers, not the ones with the built instuds. If you went 20mm you could use those kind. Great for when you want to upgrade the wheels later on...

kenchan · 09-17-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Just remember to use 15mm on the front, you have to get the stud replacement spacers, not the ones with the built instuds. If you went 20mm you could use those kind. Great for when you want to upgrade the wheels later on...

just to add a quick comment on the 20mm ones with built-in studs, you have to grind the back of your factory sport wheel by about 1.5-2mm to make them fit correctly. but it does work.

you can put your wheel on the spacers, torque it down gently and it will make indents from the protruding factory studs.

chuckd05 · 09-17-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just to add a quick comment on the 20mm ones with built-in studs, you have to grind the back of your factory sport wheel by about 1.5-2mm to make them fit correctly. but it does work.

you can put your wheel on the spacers, torque it down gently and it will make indents from the protruding factory studs.

I didnt have to do this when I had my ichiba v2's in the front..

H R 20mm stud replacements are the way to go though, zero vibration, the v2's caused minor vibration in steering wheel.. hr studs are perfect

09-12-2010, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
tl1284494730 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schofield, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 63 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z T/S Rep Power: 15	What should I do, get new rims or stick with the factory Rays? I'm wanting to do something with my rims, but i'm not sure what exactly. i plan on lowering the car an inch or so, so taller rims is kinda out of the question. i have been thinking about either keeping the factory Rays sport package rims and powdercoating them, or getting new, wider rims. so here's my questions, is powdercoating the rims black a good idea? like how long would it last, would it always look good, ect. also, since i plan on lowering the car, what would be the biggest rim size i could go, and what are some good racing rims?

09-12-2010, 01:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	I just received shipment on my new set of wheels this week. I guess it all depends on how much money you want to spend and what look you're going for. Work Varianza T1S The stock 19s look good so I don't think you could go wrong either. They could use a set of wider tires though IMO. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	If you are not on a budget then definitely go with an aftermarket set of wheels. Some guys have gone really wide. But it is all about the look and performance characteristics you are after. Keep looking into it. If you are on a budget then space out, powder coat, and get wider tires for the stock wheels. Powder coat will be fine. It will last a long time if you make sure to get it done by someone reputable. __________________ Slightly modded

09-15-2010, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	There is some good information about spacers in this thread. Check it ou: Spacers questions..Pls help. __________________ Slightly modded

09-12-2010, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Crown, WAIT till you see what Forged Specialties has coming. A member on here is going to have one SERIOUS looking wheels on his car.

09-15-2010, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	To give that wide look, people are running spacers, usually a 15/20 setup or 20/20 setup which is front and rear. The tires you can put a 255 front and 305 rear and it will look real meaty. Most have jumped up to those sizes, but others have stuck with say a 285 in the rear.

09-17-2010, 01:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
tl1284494730 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schofield, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 63 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z T/S Rep Power: 15	ok if i do the spacer route, i would want to do 15 front and 20 back, and would want to get the widest tires i can, probably 295 or 305, factory height, would this be an issue if i got the eibach lowering kit? drops it 1" front and 1.5 back

09-17-2010, 02:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
tl1284494730 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Schofield, Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 63 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z T/S Rep Power: 15	ok, looking into some nitto extreme 295/45ZR19's for the back with 20mm spacers, and factory tires and 15mm spacer front, good setup? would the rear setup work if i lowered the car?

09-17-2010, 02:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Just remember to use 15mm on the front, you have to get the stud replacement spacers, not the ones with the built instuds. If you went 20mm you could use those kind. Great for when you want to upgrade the wheels later on... __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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