Gold GT30 Time (56k warning sorta)

Sharif@Forged · 09-07-2009, 12:09 PM

Great choice in wheels. Gold looks absolutely sick on black cars. I too, would suggest lowering it another 1/2 inch for a cleaner look.

Congrats. What offset did you end up going with?

lemansz20 · 09-07-2009, 07:21 PM

Honestly after seeing a couple of 370s already, a 25 series tire is just way to small for this car. A 30 profile in the rear is minimum Id says, maybe these are 30 but they sure dont look it.

RCZ · 09-07-2009, 10:33 PM

Dont like GT-30's, sorry to be negative

All the power to you for buying a set of Volks though

kdoske · 09-07-2009, 10:59 PM

56k warning, to funny. We should rally and have this disclaimer changed to '2G Warning' on all post across the internet.

I am not a fan of the rims on the 370, but they are nice.

CrownR426 · 09-08-2009, 12:09 AM

I think they look great!
Nice choice, gold is the ****!

sloterg · 09-08-2009, 08:43 AM

props on the wheels.. i always loved the gold

broken record.. tint with some color matching handles n ur straight..

maybe even a lil more drop..?

shabarivas · 09-08-2009, 10:04 AM

would like to see it in 19s i think 20s are too big for the car

CrownR426 · 09-08-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

would like to see it in 19s i think 20s are too big for the car

It's all about what offsets your running and also tires sizes matter a lot!
I think 19's and even 20's look fine.

Sharif@Forged · 09-08-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

It's all about what offsets your running and also tires sizes matter a lot!
I think 19's and even 20's look fine.

+1. Many of the 20 inch wheels, with proper tires on them even have smaller OD's than OEM, so they don't LOOK that big.

You are just increasing height of the wheel, while decreasing the height of the tire, for a net awesome look.

shabarivas · 09-08-2009, 03:56 PM

except you are also adding an *** load of weight to the unsprung rotation weight of the car... This is a sports car where if I spend money on the wheels it will make them lighter as well

LOU@AMPLIFIED · 09-11-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

except you are also adding an *** load of weight to the unsprung rotation weight of the car... This is a sports car where if I spend money on the wheels it will make them lighter as well

If I'm not mistaken, the GT30'S in 20's are the same weight if not lighter than his stock OE 18'S. I can't remember what the weight is on the 19 inch sport wheels. The 20x10.5 rear weighs 25lbs which is not bad for 20's.

BTW if anyone is looking for lightweight 20's, there's a couple of sets of the NEW VOLK RACING G2'S available in flat black and formula silver. 20x10 only weighs 21 lbs

The 19 inch G2'S are right about 19 lbs

LiquidZ · 09-11-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LOU@AMPLIFIED

If I'm not mistaken, the GT30'S in 20's are the same weight if not lighter than his stock OE 18'S. I can't remember what the weight is on the 19 inch sport wheels. The 20x10.5 rear weighs 25lbs which is not bad for 20's.

BTW if anyone is looking for lightweight 20's, there's a couple of sets of the NEW VOLK RACING G2'S available in flat black and formula silver. 20x10 only weighs 21 lbs

The 19 inch G2'S are right about 19 lbs

Lou,

You also need to take into account rotational inertia. Even if a 20" wheel weighs the same as an 18", the 20" still has a larger diameter which makes it harder to spin. Of course weight is important, but it isn't the only thing

LOU@AMPLIFIED · 09-12-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Lou,

You also need to take into account rotational inertia. Even if a 20" wheel weighs the same as an 18", the 20" still has a larger diameter which makes it harder to spin. Of course weight is important, but it isn't the only thing

of course, thats why i suggested those tire sizes so its not too much of the original diameter

His 18 OE diameter front: 26.85, rear: 26.68
His new 20 gt30 with 255/30/30: 26.02 and rear 295/25/20: 25.80

So his new setup is lighter and slightly smaller than his OE 18'S

LiquidZ · 09-12-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LOU@AMPLIFIED

of course, thats why i suggested those tire sizes so its not too much of the original diameter

His 18 OE diameter front: 26.85, rear: 26.68
His new 20 gt30 with 255/30/30: 26.02 and rear 295/25/20: 25.80

So his new setup is lighter and slightly smaller than his OE 18'S

You make an excellent point Lou!

jmlenz · 09-08-2009, 06:08 PM

remove splash guards + crank those coilovers down to eliminate the tire gap...

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lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	Honestly after seeing a couple of 370s already, a 25 series tire is just way to small for this car. A 30 profile in the rear is minimum Id says, maybe these are 30 but they sure dont look it.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Dont like GT-30's, sorry to be negative All the power to you for buying a set of Volks though

09-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
kdoske Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 541 Drives: 800whp Unicorn FI Z Rep Power: 17	56k warning, to funny. We should rally and have this disclaimer changed to '2G Warning' on all post across the internet. I am not a fan of the rims on the 370, but they are nice.

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	would like to see it in 19s i think 20s are too big for the car

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	except you are also adding an *** load of weight to the unsprung rotation weight of the car... This is a sports car where if I spend money on the wheels it will make them lighter as well

09-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 643	remove splash guards + crank those coilovers down to eliminate the tire gap...