Winter wheels...

EazyD · 09-28-2011, 09:34 PM

I was looking to get a set of black wheels and tires mounted for the winter.

I am on Tirerack and they have just a few black-painted wheels.

Here are two:

This first one is affordable. It has a lame center hub brand.

This second one is cool looking, a bit more expensive, but the problem is that they may not come in until November or December at the earliest, according to a Tirerack sales guy in an e-mail conversation...

Should I keep looking? I've never bought wheels before. Isn't it better to buy both on the website and have them shipped already mounted and balanced?
If not, what would you suggest I do? Also.. do I need 8" wheel or 8.5" wheel for Blizzak LM-60s?

djpathfinder · 09-28-2011, 10:57 PM

Go with 8.5". The first style will be fine. For winter tires, you don't need expensive wheels.

cossie1600 · 09-29-2011, 08:00 AM

If you plan to run 245, get 8.5. 225 if you run 8. You can also run 245 on an 8 if you wish too

EazyD · 09-29-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Go with 8.5". The first style will be fine. For winter tires, you don't need expensive wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

If you plan to run 245, get 8.5. 225 if you run 8. You can also run 245 on an 8 if you wish too

Thank you guys. Cossie... you're everywhere I need you to be hahah
I'll get the first set with 225.

Now who's paying for these?

cossie1600 · 09-29-2011, 10:15 AM

i have a boring job that requires me to sit at the office all day. since i cant go on the internet, might as well be a forum troll on my phone

09-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 25	Winter wheels... I was looking to get a set of black wheels and tires mounted for the winter. I am on Tirerack and they have just a few black-painted wheels. Here are two: This first one is affordable. It has a lame center hub brand. This second one is cool looking, a bit more expensive, but the problem is that they may not come in until November or December at the earliest, according to a Tirerack sales guy in an e-mail conversation... Should I keep looking? I've never bought wheels before. Isn't it better to buy both on the website and have them shipped already mounted and balanced? If not, what would you suggest I do? Also.. do I need 8" wheel or 8.5" wheel for Blizzak LM-60s? __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

09-28-2011, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Go with 8.5". The first style will be fine. For winter tires, you don't need expensive wheels. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	i have a boring job that requires me to sit at the office all day. since i cant go on the internet, might as well be a forum troll on my phone EazyD likes this.

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09-29-2011, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	If you plan to run 245, get 8.5. 225 if you run 8. You can also run 245 on an 8 if you wish too