Whats your Favorite Aftermarket Wheel for the 370Z?

buddha · 12-18-2008, 10:07 PM

hahaha koenigsegg my favorite supercar...you have me beat RCZ LOL...Mag and carbon..strength and super lightweight!!! Those wheels probably cost as much as the 370z .

AK370Z · 12-18-2008, 10:10 PM

shumby · 12-18-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

There I fixed it for you. Yes you're right.

Its an aluminum wheel with carbon "overlays"

To each his own though.

Check these wheels out. Half Carbon/Kevlar half Magnesium.

Hehe Which car do the 360Forged wheels come stock on? Cause the dymags come stock on this

http://www.dymag-usa.com/archives/Koenigsegg.jpg

and 10K a pop

RCZ · 12-18-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

and 10K a pop

Well they go for a bit less now. They go for around $2000 a wheel....

Entirely not worth it hahaha

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Dymag tests show that the wheels have better damping properties than aluminum and magnesium competitors, with three times the impact resistance. While a standard steel Porsche GT3 RS 18-inch wheel weighs about 14 kg/30.8 lb, a Dymag carbon/magnesium equivalent weighs around 6.5 kg/14.3 lb, saving about 30 kg/66 lb per car and reducing the moment of inertia – the energy required to turn and stop the wheels. The result is either a reduction in emissions, an increase in power, or both. One automaker, says Musk, reports that a weight savings of 30 kg translates to an engine power increase of 40 hp.

I've seen people pay quite a bit more for a lot less HP hehehe. $2000 exhausts come to mind

(yes I know you need 4...thats a minor detail)

shumby · 12-18-2008, 10:32 PM

^^^^ those wheels are not lighter then some others so how are you gaining power with wheels?

xDIEGOx · 12-19-2008, 03:21 AM

I think these 100% carbon fiber wheels look much better than the above wheels. They only weigh 6lbs each. But they cost between $10k to $12k for the set, or $2.5k to $3k per wheel.

sensi09 · 12-19-2008, 06:18 AM

Out of all the wheels listed, I think the dymag wheels top the list.

Not a fan of the CF 360forged wheels. The 360forged wheels are very light as is, but not a fan of CF overlay.

Many of these wheels are incredible, but spending $5-6K+ on a set of wheels just does not make sense for a $30K car.

With that said, I do wish HRE was a more common wheel for the Z. Brand new, they are quite expensive, but on the used market, they really don't cost much more than used Volks. However, not many Z owners have HRE wheels to begin with, so alas, there is little to choose from in the classifieds.

RCZ · 12-19-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

^^^^ those wheels are not lighter then some others so how are you gaining power with wheels?

The idea is that you spend less of the engine's energy to overcome the inertia of heavy wheels. Think about it, it takes a lot less force to spin a wheel made of paper than it does to spin one made of lead.

So by reducing the weight of the wheels, you are able to use more of the engine's power for what its meant to be...to make the car move. This is specially important and makes the biggest difference in this so called "unsprung" weight. That is weight that isnt supported by the car's suspension system. (Brakes, axles, wheels, tires, etc)

This wont only make the car feel faster and more lively, but it will also make it feel more agile and free.

They may not be as light, but you have to remember the other face of the coin...Strength. You could have a super light wheel, yes, but whats the point if it is going to explode or bend on the first lap. The dymags are super light when you consider how strong they are...

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Originally Posted by xDIEGOx

I think these 100% carbon fiber wheels look much better than the above wheels. They only weigh 6lbs each. But they cost between $10k to $12k for the set, or $2.5k to $3k per wheel.

Yup, but those explode if you hit something on the street. A pothole and youre dead...those are really like smooth track racing only wheels....

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Out of all the wheels listed, I think the dymag wheels top the list.

Not a fan of the CF 360forged wheels. The 360forged wheels are very light as is, but not a fan of CF overlay.

Many of these wheels are incredible, but spending $5-6K+ on a set of wheels just does not make sense for a $30K car.

With that said, I do wish HRE was a more common wheel for the Z. Brand new, they are quite expensive, but on the used market, they really don't cost much more than used Volks. However, not many Z owners have HRE wheels to begin with, so alas, there is little to choose from in the classifieds.

I like this guy.

shumby · 12-19-2008, 07:03 PM

^^^ i understood the weight reduction but my point was there were wheels that weight less and cost less that are still strong. However I too cannot ustify 6K on wheels it is too much I'll go with a TT tune and susbention upgrades before my wheels.

RCZ · 12-19-2008, 07:40 PM

There are very few wheels with the exception of magnesium wheels that are as strong and light as those. Key word strong.

shumby · 12-19-2008, 07:42 PM

^^^ you going off roading with them?

RCZ · 12-19-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

^^^ you going off roading with them?

Actually, a simple pothole or hard bump will do.

nogoodname · 12-19-2008, 10:14 PM

^^ we got major potholes here !!!!!

in the spring i'll take pics.....you'll be shocked

RCZ · 12-19-2008, 10:16 PM

Montreal is an amazing city... I love it. Its beautiful.

nogoodname · 12-19-2008, 10:18 PM

^^ thanks for the kind words

CF rims is nuts...lol.....stronger and lighter than steel rims

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12-18-2008, 10:32 PM	#50 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^^ those wheels are not lighter then some others so how are you gaining power with wheels? __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-19-2008, 03:21 AM	#51 (permalink)
xDIEGOx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 377 Drives: 02 Ram 4x4 Rep Power: 231	I think these 100% carbon fiber wheels look much better than the above wheels. They only weigh 6lbs each. But they cost between $10k to $12k for the set, or $2.5k to $3k per wheel. __________________ Wanna see every Top Gear episode? Click --->Top Gear

12-19-2008, 07:03 PM	#54 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ i understood the weight reduction but my point was there were wheels that weight less and cost less that are still strong. However I too cannot ustify 6K on wheels it is too much I'll go with a TT tune and susbention upgrades before my wheels. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-19-2008, 07:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ you going off roading with them? __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-18-2008, 10:07 PM	#46 (permalink)
buddha Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ/CA Posts: 3 Drives: Yamaha R6 - 370z Rep Power: 16	hahaha koenigsegg my favorite supercar...you have me beat RCZ LOL...Mag and carbon..strength and super lightweight!!! Those wheels probably cost as much as the 370z .

12-19-2008, 06:18 AM	#52 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 16	Out of all the wheels listed, I think the dymag wheels top the list. Not a fan of the CF 360forged wheels. The 360forged wheels are very light as is, but not a fan of CF overlay. Many of these wheels are incredible, but spending $5-6K+ on a set of wheels just does not make sense for a $30K car. With that said, I do wish HRE was a more common wheel for the Z. Brand new, they are quite expensive, but on the used market, they really don't cost much more than used Volks. However, not many Z owners have HRE wheels to begin with, so alas, there is little to choose from in the classifieds.

12-19-2008, 07:40 PM	#55 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	There are very few wheels with the exception of magnesium wheels that are as strong and light as those. Key word strong.

12-19-2008, 10:14 PM	#58 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ we got major potholes here !!!!! in the spring i'll take pics.....you'll be shocked

12-19-2008, 10:16 PM	#59 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Montreal is an amazing city... I love it. Its beautiful.

12-19-2008, 10:18 PM	#60 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ thanks for the kind words CF rims is nuts...lol.....stronger and lighter than steel rims

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