new wheels : opinions

zcoupe09 · 02-28-2011, 05:49 PM

how do you guys think these will look on my Z ?

Stern ST-2 Rims....Falken FK452's...The front wheels are 20 x 8.5 20 offset and the rear are 20 x 9.5 25 offset

hdskull · 02-28-2011, 06:12 PM

I think they'd look fine, but you might want to go wider with a lower offset in the back.

SPOHN · 02-28-2011, 06:16 PM

Wider and lower offsets.

Nele22 · 02-28-2011, 06:17 PM

Agreed.

Waiz · 02-28-2011, 07:42 PM

9.5 front and 10.5 rear would be ideal sizes.

Not a fan of that wheel though.

W.O.W. 370Z · 02-28-2011, 08:21 PM

I think you should keep looking...

Alot of choices out there

fairladyZ34 · 02-28-2011, 09:57 PM

yeah the Z can take some bigs wheels, dont waste the space

djpathfinder · 02-28-2011, 10:02 PM

Did I miss a picture in OP's first post?

hdskull · 02-28-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Did I miss a picture in OP's first post?

Nope, I think people just googled for the picture.

djpathfinder · 02-28-2011, 10:46 PM

Go for them if you like them, but like what people have said before...wider (9.5 and 10.5/11) and more aggressive offset in the rear.

98intrigue · 03-01-2011, 12:32 AM

Cheap wheels, horrible fitment and offsets. I'll never understand why people replace decent looking OEM wheels just to say "hey look...I have wheels!"

fairladyZ34 · 03-01-2011, 12:39 AM

You found these on the g35nyc boards didnt you?

edit: ya did lol, stalk much i know

http://www.g35nyc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27981

djpathfinder · 03-01-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Cheap wheels, horrible fitment and offsets. I'll never understand why people replace decent looking OEM wheels just to say "hey look...I have wheels!"

I believe those offsets are more appropriate for a 350Z and G. To play devil's advocate, people want to customize to make their's look different than everyone else's, but not everyone can afford $4G+ for customized, "authentic", or branding to look different. Thus they are willing to live with sacrifices, such as optimal fitment, weight, finish, etc...to stay within their means.

We each have our opinions and are free to express it on an open public forum, but ultimately it's the buyer's (OP) choice.

98intrigue · 03-01-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

I believe those offsets are more appropriate for a 350Z and G. To play devil's advocate, people want to customize to make their's look different than everyone else's, but not everyone can afford $4G+ for customized, "authentic", or branding to look different. Thus they are willing to live with sacrifices, such as optimal fitment, weight, finish, etc...to stay within their means.

We each have our opinions and are free to express it on an open public forum, but ultimately it's the buyer's (OP) choice.

I totally agree. Buying expensive name brand wheels isn't for everyone, but there are quite a few decent looking wheels that fall into these Stern's price range that would be much better suited for the 370Z. Forgestar and Varrosten come to mind.

zcoupe09 · 03-02-2011, 07:29 PM

Yeah I found them on g35 and yes im on a budget...just bought a house...my stock wheels were stolen and I only have my winter set and weather is getting nice so I have to get something asap...thanks for the info guys

02-28-2011, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	new wheels : opinions how do you guys think these will look on my Z ? Stern ST-2 Rims....Falken FK452's...The front wheels are 20 x 8.5 20 offset and the rear are 20 x 9.5 25 offset __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

02-28-2011, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Wider and lower offsets. __________________

02-28-2011, 09:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	yeah the Z can take some bigs wheels, dont waste the space __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

02-28-2011, 10:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Did I miss a picture in OP's first post? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Go for them if you like them, but like what people have said before...wider (9.5 and 10.5/11) and more aggressive offset in the rear. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-28-2011, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	I think they'd look fine, but you might want to go wider with a lower offset in the back.

02-28-2011, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nele22 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashland Posts: 76 Drives: 2009 touring Rep Power: 14	Agreed.

02-28-2011, 07:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	9.5 front and 10.5 rear would be ideal sizes. Not a fan of that wheel though.

02-28-2011, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	I think you should keep looking... Alot of choices out there

03-01-2011, 12:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Cheap wheels, horrible fitment and offsets. I'll never understand why people replace decent looking OEM wheels just to say "hey look...I have wheels!" __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

03-01-2011, 12:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	You found these on the g35nyc boards didnt you? edit: ya did lol, stalk much i know http://www.g35nyc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27981 __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life Last edited by fairladyZ34; 03-01-2011 at 01:21 AM.

03-02-2011, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	Yeah I found them on g35 and yes im on a budget...just bought a house...my stock wheels were stolen and I only have my winter set and weather is getting nice so I have to get something asap...thanks for the info guys __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

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