Time for Aftermarket Wheels

scotthobbz · 11-06-2011, 06:39 PM

Alright, I'm new the forum, so I apologize if I do something stupid...

So, I bought a 09 370z Touring (no navi, no sports pkg). I immediately install Stillen Gen 3 CAI and have me factory wheels powder coated semi-gloss black. I was real happy with everything, until I left work last Friday and my passenger side front wheel was cracked! I can only assume that the powder coating process was not performed properly. I know they were "baked off" first and understand that is not ideal. Anyway...I'll handle that offline.

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I do have a question for the pros out here:
What are some quality after market wheel I can purchase? I really like Volk G2s, but I'm not ready ready to drop $3500+ on a set of rims. I'm looking for something closer to the 500 - 600 each range. I guess I could drop the big $s if I have to, but I'm looking for something a bit less pricey. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

-s

Red__Zed · 11-06-2011, 06:45 PM

I guess before handing out suggestions, what sort of look are you after, and what will you be using the car for?

You can snag used G2s with tires for about $2k shipped if you are willing to look used.

I am a fan of lightweight wheels (like the volks), and personally dig the SSR type-F:

Forgestar f14 is another good looking light option, wait time is ridiculous though.

scotthobbz · 11-06-2011, 07:07 PM

Thanks Red.

Aesthetically The G2s are right in line with my taste. Flat, or semi, black with simple lines. SSR type-F are definitely a great looking wheel and might be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the suggestion.

The Z has been a daily driver for me. I don't race, per se, but I live in the foothills of the ozark mountains and there are some nice "canyon carving" opportunities around. I'm not out there doing anything crazy, but I like to feel the Gs every now and then.

kenchan · 11-06-2011, 09:37 PM

weds SA55M's are about 600 a pop.

Mike · 11-06-2011, 09:53 PM

what do you mean by "baked off"? Did they actually run your wheels through a burnoff oven to strip them? If so that isn't just ridiculous, its negligent. Those temperatures get up to 8-900 degrees. If it was just pre cooking them for an hour at 375-400, that shouldn't have hurt them.

scotthobbz · 11-06-2011, 11:21 PM

@kenchan, thanks for the reply. Sweet wheels! This is exactly the type of help I was looking for. I started to look around the web for a new set, but there are SO many brands/models out there, it's hard to know what is crap and what is not.

scotthobbz · 11-06-2011, 11:27 PM

Hey Mike, I'm not totally sure about the process, but the invoice literally says "RIMS BURNED OFF, SANDBLASTED, AND POWDER COATED." When I first took the wheels in, he actually ruined one. He ended up having to drive to Tulsa, OK to buy another and try again. A large portion of the outer ring folded into it self. I didn't feel like the shop was sketchy at all, but I guess we live and learn. I'm going to "chat" with him tomorrow. Should be fun.

hdskull · 11-07-2011, 03:00 AM

I agree with Red and Ken, SA55M, F14, Type-F's are all good wheels at the good prices. You can also consider going with the sport 19" Rays, which people usually sell for around 1k for a set here on the forums, they look great painted with some spacers. You can also try out the stock Nismo rims, as they are very high quality and lightweight as well.

Alchemy · 11-07-2011, 07:35 AM

Hey scotthobbz, congrats your purchase and welcome to the forum. I run the Forgestar F14s as Red suggested. They are an amazing looking wheel at an even more amazing price!! I paid under $1800 for all four if I remember correctly. I did have to wait quite awhile to get them but it was well worth it. Here is a pic of them installed on my car

and just a shot of the wheel....

Juruki · 11-07-2011, 03:11 PM

^^ those look amazing!
and the price is good too

kenchan · 11-07-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotthobbz

@kenchan, thanks for the reply. Sweet wheels! This is exactly the type of help I was looking for. I started to look around the web for a new set, but there are SO many brands/models out there, it's hard to know what is crap and what is not.

np!

as others have mentioned you might be able to score a good used set of sport wheels too for 1K range.

Mike · 11-07-2011, 04:04 PM

It was the burn off, he melted it, and weakened the others.

I too run F14s. A set of 18s cost me 1200 purchased direct

Alchemy · 11-07-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juruki

^^ those look amazing!
and the price is good too

scotthobbz · 11-12-2011, 12:25 PM

Just a quick update...

I ended up going with Work 11R's and some Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position tires for winter time. We don't get much snow, etc. but it does get cold. I found them for a great price and they were available.

Now I need to find a decent center cap (I dislike Work's) and do something about that door handle. Black is ideal, but I also like the carbon fiber look, but I don't like the idea of a CF cover...

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Any Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Waiz · 11-12-2011, 12:46 PM

Wheels look nice, what are the specs? more pics as well please.

If you don't like the included Work center caps you could try to switch them out for a different Work center caps but that's about it.

11-06-2011, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
scotthobbz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	Time for Aftermarket Wheels Alright, I'm new the forum, so I apologize if I do something stupid... So, I bought a 09 370z Touring (no navi, no sports pkg). I immediately install Stillen Gen 3 CAI and have me factory wheels powder coated semi-gloss black. I was real happy with everything, until I left work last Friday and my passenger side front wheel was cracked! I can only assume that the powder coating process was not performed properly. I know they were "baked off" first and understand that is not ideal. Anyway...I'll handle that offline. 294100_10150423791618228_505383227_11009696_7951475_n.jpg 281871_10150408921053228_505383227_10841612_1497325_n.jpg IMG_1004.jpg I do have a question for the pros out here: What are some quality after market wheel I can purchase? I really like Volk G2s, but I'm not ready ready to drop $3500+ on a set of rims. I'm looking for something closer to the 500 - 600 each range. I guess I could drop the big $s if I have to, but I'm looking for something a bit less pricey. Any ideas are greatly appreciated! -s

11-06-2011, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	what do you mean by "baked off"? Did they actually run your wheels through a burnoff oven to strip them? If so that isn't just ridiculous, its negligent. Those temperatures get up to 8-900 degrees. If it was just pre cooking them for an hour at 375-400, that shouldn't have hurt them. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-07-2011, 03:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	I agree with Red and Ken, SA55M, F14, Type-F's are all good wheels at the good prices. You can also consider going with the sport 19" Rays, which people usually sell for around 1k for a set here on the forums, they look great painted with some spacers. You can also try out the stock Nismo rims, as they are very high quality and lightweight as well. __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

11-07-2011, 07:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Hey scotthobbz, congrats your purchase and welcome to the forum. I run the Forgestar F14s as Red suggested. They are an amazing looking wheel at an even more amazing price!! I paid under $1800 for all four if I remember correctly. I did have to wait quite awhile to get them but it was well worth it. Here is a pic of them installed on my car and just a shot of the wheel.... __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL Last edited by Alchemy; 11-07-2011 at 07:50 AM.

11-07-2011, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	^^ those look amazing! and the price is good too __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

11-06-2011, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I guess before handing out suggestions, what sort of look are you after, and what will you be using the car for? You can snag used G2s with tires for about $2k shipped if you are willing to look used. I am a fan of lightweight wheels (like the volks), and personally dig the SSR type-F: Forgestar f14 is another good looking light option, wait time is ridiculous though.

11-06-2011, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
scotthobbz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	Thanks Red. Aesthetically The G2s are right in line with my taste. Flat, or semi, black with simple lines. SSR type-F are definitely a great looking wheel and might be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for the suggestion. The Z has been a daily driver for me. I don't race, per se, but I live in the foothills of the ozark mountains and there are some nice "canyon carving" opportunities around. I'm not out there doing anything crazy, but I like to feel the Gs every now and then.

11-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	weds SA55M's are about 600 a pop.

11-06-2011, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
scotthobbz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	@kenchan, thanks for the reply. Sweet wheels! This is exactly the type of help I was looking for. I started to look around the web for a new set, but there are SO many brands/models out there, it's hard to know what is crap and what is not.

11-06-2011, 11:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
scotthobbz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	Hey Mike, I'm not totally sure about the process, but the invoice literally says "RIMS BURNED OFF, SANDBLASTED, AND POWDER COATED." When I first took the wheels in, he actually ruined one. He ended up having to drive to Tulsa, OK to buy another and try again. A large portion of the outer ring folded into it self. I didn't feel like the shop was sketchy at all, but I guess we live and learn. I'm going to "chat" with him tomorrow. Should be fun.

11-07-2011, 04:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	It was the burn off, he melted it, and weakened the others. I too run F14s. A set of 18s cost me 1200 purchased direct __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-12-2011, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
scotthobbz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AR Posts: 8 Drives: 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	Just a quick update... I ended up going with Work 11R's and some Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position tires for winter time. We don't get much snow, etc. but it does get cold. I found them for a great price and they were available. Now I need to find a decent center cap (I dislike Work's) and do something about that door handle. Black is ideal, but I also like the carbon fiber look, but I don't like the idea of a CF cover... photo.jpg Any Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

11-12-2011, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Wheels look nice, what are the specs? more pics as well please. If you don't like the included Work center caps you could try to switch them out for a different Work center caps but that's about it.

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