Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2110714)

What kenchan said.
I'm very pleased with my car's appearance on the stock rims with spacers and springs. It's definitely noticeable as a more aggressive stance than stock, but without being a StanceNation poster boy.

I'm also of the same mindset when it comes to spending on mods.
I can't swing or justify the cash for the wheels I really want (SSR Professor MS1), so I'm just not going to do it. I mean, hey... the OEM Sport Package rims are a pretty good looking RAYS wheel already. Anything less would be a downgrade.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110723)

Problem is that I have base rims.

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2110726)

You could probably pick up a nice set of pre-owned Sport Package or Nismo rims with tyres and TPMS for what you'd pay for average quality aftermarket wheels.
Something to chew on. :tiphat:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110634)

hi mr.alcheng - fat as in the sidewall? if so, yah, i would run the 245/35/19's on the front instead of the Z's 245/40/19's.

which konig are you looking at getting, ms. pint? :confused:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110643)

Edit: 22 front, 24 rear

I can't save up, it would take 2 1/2 years to get the ones I want and I'm not waiting that long.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110682)

See, I have this problem with waiting.......I don't do it at all.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110675)

hummm...in such financial crunch, i would just keep your stockers for the time being and enjoy the car without any mods. imho, wheels and accessories for a car should be purchased cash with no creditcard debit. why? expect to bend wheels, tires getting flats. i usually keep budget for one extra wheel/tire set for such emergencies.

the Deceptions appear to come in 18x8 (ET20 and ET40) and 18x9 (ET35) looking at discounttire.com are those the only sizes available? :confused:

those offsets aren't going to look right unless you're willing to work with spacers and lowering. ET20 will have poke, ET35 for rear at 9" width will look too conservative.

honestly though, get spacers for your stock wheels and lower it if you want to get the most out of appearance with minimal funds. otherwise, just leave it stock and save up.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110723)

Problem is that I have base rims.

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2110733)

Mr.kenchan.... maybe it's the sidewall, it just look so bubbly along with the contour of the G... looks like it can float on water.... :icon17:

A low profile might help.. :tup:






According to Mr.kenchan's info, the Deceptions are 18x8 and 18x9, it's even narrower than the OEM.

With those offset, you will have to put in spacers on all four corners, that's another $200, you don't want to mess up your Z with the cheapy one... :ugh2:

Pint honey~~~ :p

I strongly suggest you hold off the idea for now....

It seems you can spend a little to fulfill your wish, but it might end up a bigger nightmare....




:iagree::iagree:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2110733)

Mr.kenchan.... maybe it's the sidewall, it just look so bubbly along with the contour of the G... looks like it can float on water.... :icon17:

A low profile might help.. :tup:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110747)

I've already been talked out of spacers by gurneyeagle and don't really want 'em.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110734)

have you seen red_zed's pict of his red base that was lowered with base 18s? looked pretty good. :)

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2110612)

Da... da....~~~ :woot::woot:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110747)

I've already been talked out of spacers by gurneyeagle and don't really want 'em.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110758)

hummm... if the rear Deceptions only come ET35, you're going to need spacers. otherwise they will look super tucked in.

btw, i think mr. gurney is running 15mm and 10mm spacers on his nismo wheels? :confused:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2110773)

Very nice! I think you're not likely to get thrown out of your seat!:tup:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110758)

hummm... if the rear Deceptions only come ET35, you're going to need spacers. otherwise they will look super tucked in.

btw, i think mr. gurney is running 15mm and 10mm spacers on his nismo wheels? :confused:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2110790)

He is, but he's looking to reverse that situation and go back to stock.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110786)

So what say you guys about these if I can get them powdercoated?

18" FS WedsSport TC105N wheels 18x9.5 18x10.5 - MY350Z.COM Forums

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110786)

So what say you guys about these if I can get them powdercoated?

18" FS WedsSport TC105N wheels 18x9.5 18x10.5 - MY350Z.COM Forums

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110800)

front too aggressive unless slammed.

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 2109167)

Like this? Thanks! :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/members/gurne...o-rims-004.jpg

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110786)

So what say you guys about these if I can get them powdercoated?

18" FS WedsSport TC105N wheels 18x9.5 18x10.5 - MY350Z.COM Forums

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110774)

looks good, red_zed. only thing wrong with your car was the driver. :icon17: ;) jk jk

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2110820)

Looks like they were someone's autocross or track day wheels and they've had a rough life.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110826)

^^ true...possibly lots of stress on the wheel.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110826)

^^ true...possibly lots of stress on the wheel.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2110827)

Well that and the damage to the trunk you caused when I locked you in

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2110828)

Gurney's car is quickly becoming my idea of the perfect example of how Nissan should have made our cars in the first place.
I'm a huge fan of the "modded-but-still-looks-factory" look.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110834)

I give up. I'm stuck with effing base wheels for life.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110852)

how about swift springs and rear rods for cheap? :tup:

wat do you think of redzed's base? i think it looks good.

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110855)

No and eh. I don't like the base wheel at all. I'll just use my money for G3/HFC/Tune

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110855)

No and eh. I don't like the base wheel at all. I'll just use my money for G3/HFC/Tune

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110857)

hummmm...

can you save it for wheels later? :icon17:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110846)

hey, that wasn't my fault. you had like 10 kegs of beer in there...




wouldn't that be the nismo model? :confused:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110846)

wouldn't that be the nismo model? :confused:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2110860)

NOPE! It's burning a hole in my pocket.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 2110861)

Good lord, do you ever stop complaining? Do you realize how ridiculous you sound?


"Wah, you beat me with a baseball bat, locked me in a trunk for weeks, and then left me to die somewhere in the desert"


Let it go already. You sound like a wuss:shakes head:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2110867)

Not exactly...
I'm not a huge fan of the Nismo rear end or spoiler. The ducktail Gurney has on there is slightly more aggressive, but still subtle. The lower stance helps, too.
His colour scheme is really good, and I'm a fan of the red brakes and cross-drilled rotors ;)

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2110864)

^^ those are nice looking, mr.alcheng. i think the 2013's base coupe come with those wheels now?