Really liking my Cheap Winter Tires/Wheels

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I am quietly looking for a winter set myself as well. Now, I was testing around some other rims and have some questions

Here's your wheel. I looks okay but I'm not really sure if black outline would look good on blue z. So, look below...


Now, it says the weight is 25.5 lbs. Which is not bad but look at this model that's just few bucks more


ONLY 21.2 lbs. But this one has +38mm offset. Would this offset clear the AKEBONOS? Is there extra benefit of running heavier winter wheels? I always like light rims because of the performance point of view.

Also, I really liked this rim design. almost has the stock rays look to it. what you guys think? But this one is 40mm . When it comes to offsets and bolt patterns, I'm a complete noob

Originally Posted by Jjaden

Wow, I love that bottom set of rims. Does anyone know if there is somewhere in Canada that would sell them? I'm looking to get some winter tires/rims in the next couple of weeks, and if I can find the set on that bottom pic I think I have a winner.

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

I just finished ordering my tire and wheel package from 1010tires. I got the Sport Edition F10's with Blizzak LM-60"s. It was looking like the tires were starting to sell out. I won't get the car for a month or so, but I want to make sure I have winter shoes for her when she arrives.

Originally Posted by Jjaden

Seems like a great website, I think I will be placing an order, excuse my massive ignorance but what size rim and tire will I need to fit the car?

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

225/50R18 Tires, 18"x8" 5/114.3 Rims. You can call 1010tires and they can check fitment for your care as well. Tirerack.com has a winter section that you can enter your car and it will tell you the right tires and rims for your care.

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

225/50R18 Tires, 18"x8" 5/114.3 Rims. You can call 1010tires and they can check fitment for your care as well. Tirerack.com has a winter section that you can enter your car and it will tell you the right tires and rims for your care.

Originally Posted by Mergnthwirker

One thing to remember, if you are driving on different non-OEM wheels, your space saver spare will require the original lug nuts, so you should put some in a baggie and duct tape it to the spare.

Originally Posted by Jjaden

Thank you, you've been a great help. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the SE Rims and Blizzaks this week, seems to be a good combo.

Originally Posted by spearfish

For this reason alone, I decided to dump the TPMS sensors on my new setup. When you also account for the butt-reaming price of $80/sensor, leaving them off was a no-brainer for me. Why the car is too stupid to just learn 8 sensor codes is beyond me. The light will go off when I put the summer tires/rims back on, so it's no big deal.

As for this whole TPMS issue...frankly I think it's a formality that only benefits house-wives who wouldn't notice a flat tire if it hit them in the face. If the 370Z still showed each tire's pressure individually, I would have bought the sensors. But for a system to tell me that my tire pressure is >25% below the ideal pressure and to NOT say which tire it is...well that's just a stupid system. I check my tires frequently enough to find a problem anyway. Hell, I've driven 13 years without a TPMS system. The times I had a flat, I knew I had a flat.