Finally Decided on Wheels/Tires

JoeyD · 04-13-2009, 11:07 AM

As for 20's being overkill. I thought that too for a time. However, spend some time really looking at the size of the wheel wells and you will probably change your mind. My number 1 concern at the outset of my wheels selection was weight as this is the single most important performance characteristic of a wheel. These particular wheels are the best compromise between weight, style and cost (completely subjective I know). I love the absence of a lip. It looks almost OEM.

tvfreakazoid · 04-14-2009, 04:50 AM

How much are the wheels and tires going to cost you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyD

As for 20's being overkill. I thought that too for a time. However, spend some time really looking at the size of the wheel wells and you will probably change your mind. My number 1 concern at the outset of my wheels selection was weight as this is the single most important performance characteristic of a wheel. These particular wheels are the best compromise between weight, style and cost (completely subjective I know). I love the absence of a lip. It looks almost OEM.

JoeyD · 04-14-2009, 10:05 AM

I've got about 2750.00 in them including shipping, mounting and balancing. Just waiting on the UPS man.

RCZ · 04-14-2009, 05:56 PM

going to mount today?

AK370Z · 04-14-2009, 06:27 PM

Awesome JoeyD, can't wait to see the pictures

(<--- new smiley btw)

JoeyD · 04-14-2009, 06:46 PM

UPS dropped the ball...tracking system says tomorrow. I like the new smiley

JoeyD · 04-15-2009, 06:22 PM

Wheels showed up today. Unfortunately the box with the lugs and rings went to Albuquerque NM instead of Raeford, NC. I know, they sound so much alike. I could go out and buy new lugs, but I don't feel like wasting another $30-40. So I'll just wait.

HAHA My lugs took a wrong turn in Albuquerque.

CrownR426 · 04-15-2009, 09:01 PM

LMAO WTH?!
Damn bro your car is going to look so sweeeet!
Cannot wait sir!

JoeyD · 04-16-2009, 05:52 PM

Wheels installed today. I'm very happy!

Fair warning for future rim buyers. The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) can not be disabled. So you have three choices; buy a TPMS compatible wheel, deal with the light, or pull the bulb. I'll be pulling the bulb as soon as I have an afternoon to take my dash apart.

Pics tomorrow.

DJcuetip · 04-16-2009, 07:41 PM

can ya do a DIY for pulling it out please?!

370z2 · 04-16-2009, 09:35 PM

Why is everyone putting AXIS rims on a 370z! I mean I know the Z is no ferrari, but damn it is a true sports car. Putting AXIS rims on is a huge downgrade. If I see a Z or an M3 or any car at that level with AXIS rims on, it makes me think "what a waste".

mcheddadi · 04-16-2009, 11:14 PM

it's because people buy what they find attractive.
respect the man's choice, don't ruin his fun

DJcuetip · 04-16-2009, 11:58 PM

because everyone and there mother have wheels with a chrome lip.. and when i saw these in matte black in person.. i fell in love with them.. im not hating on chrome lips.. i personally have a supra with 19x12 gunmetal 57pro with chrome.. but axis did a great job creating this concave rim... its something different.. instead of being like every other car out there with aftermarket rims

JoeyD · 04-17-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z2

Why is everyone putting AXIS rims on a 370z! I mean I know the Z is no ferrari, but damn it is a true sports car. Putting AXIS rims on is a huge downgrade. If I see a Z or an M3 or any car at that level with AXIS rims on, it makes me think "what a waste".

You strike me as the type that thinks price is the only measure of quality. You could of easily been one of the poor souls who bought the bad HRE wheels way back when they had problems with wheels spinning inside tires. This is my fourth set of AXIS wheels. I have never had a complaint about the quality, weight, performance, or price. That being said, the Angles are my favorite set so far. The OEM-ish design has garnered nothing but compliments both today and yesterday. So, hate if you want and enjoy your played out deep dish wheels. I'll be enjoying my unique (at least for now) concave full spoke design.

Uploading and resizing pics right now...

JoeyD · 04-17-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

can ya do a DIY for pulling it out please?!

Yeah I will, if I go that route. I was looking closer today and to be honest it would be so easy to just black out the TPMS light. I may just do that.

04-13-2009, 11:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	As for 20's being overkill. I thought that too for a time. However, spend some time really looking at the size of the wheel wells and you will probably change your mind. My number 1 concern at the outset of my wheels selection was weight as this is the single most important performance characteristic of a wheel. These particular wheels are the best compromise between weight, style and cost (completely subjective I know). I love the absence of a lip. It looks almost OEM. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-14-2009, 10:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	I've got about 2750.00 in them including shipping, mounting and balancing. Just waiting on the UPS man. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
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04-14-2009, 06:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	UPS dropped the ball...tracking system says tomorrow. I like the new smiley __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-15-2009, 06:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Wheels showed up today. Unfortunately the box with the lugs and rings went to Albuquerque NM instead of Raeford, NC. I know, they sound so much alike. I could go out and buy new lugs, but I don't feel like wasting another $30-40. So I'll just wait. HAHA My lugs took a wrong turn in Albuquerque. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-14-2009, 05:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	going to mount today?

04-15-2009, 09:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	LMAO WTH?! Damn bro your car is going to look so sweeeet! Cannot wait sir! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

04-16-2009, 05:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	Wheels installed today. I'm very happy! Fair warning for future rim buyers. The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) can not be disabled. So you have three choices; buy a TPMS compatible wheel, deal with the light, or pull the bulb. I'll be pulling the bulb as soon as I have an afternoon to take my dash apart. Pics tomorrow. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-16-2009, 07:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	can ya do a DIY for pulling it out please?!

04-16-2009, 09:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
370z2 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 15 Drives: GTI Turbo Rep Power: 290	Why is everyone putting AXIS rims on a 370z! I mean I know the Z is no ferrari, but damn it is a true sports car. Putting AXIS rims on is a huge downgrade. If I see a Z or an M3 or any car at that level with AXIS rims on, it makes me think "what a waste".

04-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#27 (permalink)
mcheddadi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 31 Drives: 08 altima coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 16	it's because people buy what they find attractive. respect the man's choice, don't ruin his fun

04-16-2009, 11:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	because everyone and there mother have wheels with a chrome lip.. and when i saw these in matte black in person.. i fell in love with them.. im not hating on chrome lips.. i personally have a supra with 19x12 gunmetal 57pro with chrome.. but axis did a great job creating this concave rim... its something different.. instead of being like every other car out there with aftermarket rims

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