USW Forged Kingpin on 370Z?

ZeeRedZ · 04-12-2013, 03:43 PM

Thinking about changing my OEM 370Z wheels so need opinions on my selection.

This is what the 370Z looks like now:

This is the USW Forged Kingpin wheel I want to mount on the Z:

The red on the Kingpin will be replaced by the Z's body color. Of course the next step is selecting size and thinking of 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5-11 rear. Reading as much about offset and camber requirements to make sure outside edge of wheels lines up with body contours without requiring drift car-like camber! LOL. Will also install BC RC in future. Question: should the BC RC be done first or last or does it not matter?

Thanks for looking.

Waiz · 04-12-2013, 06:18 PM

Not feeling those wheels at all, sorry.

If you plan on going that aggressive you would need to figure out suspension first, it would look weird to be aggressive on stock height

I would also suggest against color matching the face, it doesn't belong on a Z. Challenger or Camaro yes but not on a Japanese car

6MT · 04-13-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Not feeling those wheels at all, sorry.

but because of the color issue I see.

TaylorRyan370 · 04-12-2013, 08:40 PM

Not even on a Camaro. Maybe a 300.

ZeeRedZ · 04-13-2013, 07:43 AM

Keep them coming as I want as many opinions as possible. Thanks to those that have responded.

chrischhorn · 04-13-2013, 12:54 PM

Looks too blingy to me. As stated earlier, belongs on a donk, not the Z. Plus color matched wheels to me are tacky.

cooltoy · 04-13-2013, 04:33 PM

I think the lack of response says it all. If you can't say anything nice.............

SPOHN · 04-13-2013, 09:38 PM

No holmes. That's not what we do here.

ZeeRedZ · 04-14-2013, 06:06 PM

OK, this is what I was trying to emulate with a colored center. I accept that a colored center is not acceptable. Is this look still not acceptable given what has been said? Irrespective of the wheel I chose, I want to achieve this stance.

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dvo · 04-23-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeRedZ

OK, this is what I was trying to emulate with a colored center. I accept that a colored center is not acceptable. Is this look still not acceptable given what has been said? Irrespective of the wheel I chose, I want to achieve this stance.

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Or you can just get the Work Gnosis GS4 since that's what that Venaci wheel is.

That wheel design doesn't look very strong. The spoke looks really thin by the center. Also, the finish on it is pretty bad. Orange peel like crazy.

ZeeRedZ · 04-23-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dvo

Or you can just get the Work Gnosis GS4 since that's what that Venaci wheel is.

That wheel design doesn't look very strong. The spoke looks really thin by the center. Also, the finish on it is pretty bad. Orange peel like crazy.

Really, the gun metal grey centers are peeling?

I agree the spokes are thin but the strength of the wheel is also dependent on the quality of the alloy used to manufacturer the wheel as well as the design. I certainly would not use these wheels to race the Z as an 18" would be better suited for this purpose. I know that the USW Forged wheels are made of T6 tempered 6061 alloy which has a very high tensel strength.

Volk Z · 04-23-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeRedZ

Really, the gun metal grey centers are peeling?

I agree the spokes are thin but the strength of the wheel is also dependent on the quality of the alloy used to manufacturer the wheel as well as the design. I certainly would not use these wheels to race the Z as an 18" would be better suited for this purpose. I know that the USW Forged wheels are made of T6 tempered 6061 alloy which has a very high tensel strength.

So is a "Japanese" style wheel more a 5-spoke wheel than a multi-spoke wheel?

No, please tell me you saw my post with pics.. It had split spoke, 6 spoke and 5 spoke...

First off if you have the cash get a forged monoblock wheel or a nice custom 3 piece forged wheel (HRE, Strasse forged etc)

That being said if you want red thats cool but i think it may be a little too matching and i would avoid chrome lips (unless done with the right wheel)

Personally i think a Black Volk TE37 with Red Volk/Rays emblems with a red pinstripe would look the best. It will tie in your red calipers and red car not blind you with too much red... But below are some other color options

Or the 350z i posted looks awesome! White TE37s on red looks great! Red caliper behind their would look amazing

ZeeRedZ · 04-23-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

No, please tell me you saw my post with pics.. It had split spoke, 6 spoke and 5 spoke...

First off if you have the cash get a forged monoblock wheel or a nice custom 3 piece forged wheel (HRE, Strasse forged etc)

That being said if you want red thats cool but i think it may be a little too matching and i would avoid chrome lips (unless done with the right wheel)

Personally i think a Black Volk TE37 with Red Volk/Rays emblems with a red pinstripe would look the best. It will tie in your red calipers and red car not blind you with too much red... But below are some other color options

Or the 350z i posted looks awesome! White TE37s on red looks great! Red caliper behind their would look amazing

Sorry I did edit my statement after I saw your post. Apparently your post came in when I was posting my statements. Your points are well delivered and taken.

TaylorRyan370 · 04-14-2013, 06:13 PM

A brushed or silver face would look much better than color matched

cooltoy · 04-14-2013, 07:57 PM

04-12-2013, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	USW Forged Kingpin on 370Z? Thinking about changing my OEM 370Z wheels so need opinions on my selection. This is what the 370Z looks like now: This is the USW Forged Kingpin wheel I want to mount on the Z: The red on the Kingpin will be replaced by the Z's body color. Of course the next step is selecting size and thinking of 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5-11 rear. Reading as much about offset and camber requirements to make sure outside edge of wheels lines up with body contours without requiring drift car-like camber! LOL. Will also install BC RC in future. Question: should the BC RC be done first or last or does it not matter? Thanks for looking.

04-12-2013, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 13	Not even on a Camaro. Maybe a 300. __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-13-2013, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 17	Looks too blingy to me. As stated earlier, belongs on a donk, not the Z. Plus color matched wheels to me are tacky. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	No holmes. That's not what we do here. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________

04-14-2013, 06:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
TaylorRyan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 285 Drives: 1969 Camaro Rep Power: 13	A brushed or silver face would look much better than color matched __________________ Build Journal: 2012 370Z \| Magnetic Black \| Manual \| Sport Package

04-12-2013, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Not feeling those wheels at all, sorry. If you plan on going that aggressive you would need to figure out suspension first, it would look weird to be aggressive on stock height I would also suggest against color matching the face, it doesn't belong on a Z. Challenger or Camaro yes but not on a Japanese car

04-13-2013, 07:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Keep them coming as I want as many opinions as possible. Thanks to those that have responded.

04-13-2013, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,985 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	I think the lack of response says it all. If you can't say anything nice.............

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ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	OK, this is what I was trying to emulate with a colored center. I accept that a colored center is not acceptable. Is this look still not acceptable given what has been said? Irrespective of the wheel I chose, I want to achieve this stance. [/URL]

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