370z MEATY TIRE THREAD

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Originally Posted by VinceThe1

Quality and rigidity is exactly the issue at hand. These are Rays, Forged wheels...some of the highest quality wheels out there. They are press-forged from a single piece of aluminum and are then machined into their final shape. This is specifically done so that the wheel can be strong and lightweight. Cutting it in half, adding another piece of aluminum, then welding all the aluminum back together (which I don't know how familiar you are with but it's very difficult for someone to do properly and will never be as strong as it was before it was cut) is an iffy process. Those wheels are not recommended for anything but a show car that does not drive at high speeds and just sits most of the time for show.



On steel wheels it's more acceptable (although I would never drive on a wheel like that), but on an aluminum wheel it's just out of the question for me...I wouldn't pay anyone to ruin my Nismo wheels and make them extremely dangerous to drive on...a pothole could easily crack or seperate that aluminum weld. It's better to just spend the money on new wheels and do it properly. Although honestly I don't see the reason of going with 345 over 325 or 335...There's barely a difference.

thanks for the info, u changed my mind.

I've just been reading so much about ppl not having any problems even with track cars and drag cars that I figured it was fine.

but for tire width going from 325 to a 345
I guess it's the same reason ppl go from 285 to a 305.

wider wheels more traction after super chargers installed for me but so far I think I'll still go with 325 on a 12" wheel just because I don't want the fluffy balloon look