New To Site - Looking For Rims - Help Please?

kenchan · 04-04-2011, 10:35 PM

If you don't know wat you're doing, see if you can get a hold of nismo wheels or sport wheels and call it a day.

Z1804 · 04-04-2011, 11:21 PM

I got my wheels from RavSpec and received them from Japan in 10 weeks. Their prices are also very good. Ask for Mark.

Husky Downs · 04-04-2011, 11:39 PM

Thanks to all you guys for the help! And Z1804 - not sure I want to touch Japan right now. I mean, my boy at work ordered his Subaru WRX from the factory and then the quake/tsunami happened and they've been on shut down mode since. He's hating life cause another co-worker went to the dealership and bought his WRX and then I roll up with my 370Z. Dude is dying. It's his own fault though, he's being weird about being "the first one" to drive his car.

Umm...FAIL...it will have at least 3 miles on it by the time he gets it. HA! HA!

Waiz · 04-04-2011, 11:48 PM

First and foremost how much are is your budget?

That will limit your choices greatly!

Husky Downs · 04-05-2011, 01:08 AM

Yeah...not trying to drop $3K.

Waizz - my budget is $2K max.

MightyBobo · 04-05-2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husky Downs

Yeah...not trying to drop $3K.

Waizz - my budget is $2K max.

Well, Forgestar has a mixed rep on the site, but they make some good looking wheels for reasonable prices. Might want to look them up.

I think they were selling a set of the FM14 18" wheels for somewhere close to $1200 or so? got my Forgestar F14s yesterday

Red__Zed · 04-05-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husky Downs

Yeah...not trying to drop $3K.

Waizz - my budget is $2K max.

With or without tires? If you need tires included under 2k, your options are pretty thin. You might be able to get some 18" forgestars, but beyond that, you will probably need to look on the used market.

Waiz · 04-05-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

With or without tires? If you need tires included under 2k, your options are pretty thin. You might be able to get some 18" forgestars, but beyond that, you will probably need to look on the used market.

Enkei RPF1's with tires are in that range if you could sell your OEM's.

Husky Downs · 04-05-2011, 08:40 AM

MightyBobo - Those are sick rims! I could see myself rocking those, but at the same time I was hoping to get some with a deep dish, if that makes any sense. Deep lip is what I mean.

Any who, you've presented me with some great alternatives. Guess I just need to figure out what brands are best cause like I was saying, it's been so long since I've bought rims, I don't know who is good anymore. I just don't want to roll into some stereo or rim shop and have them sell me some crap. I mean, sure the rims may look nice, but the black paint on the rims could peel off easily if they are pieces of crap.

You feel me?

MightyBobo · 04-05-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husky Downs

MightyBobo - Those are sick rims! I could see myself rocking those, but at the same time I was hoping to get some with a deep dish, if that makes any sense. Deep lip is what I mean.

Any who, you've presented me with some great alternatives. Guess I just need to figure out what brands are best cause like I was saying, it's been so long since I've bought rims, I don't know who is good anymore. I just don't want to roll into some stereo or rim shop and have them sell me some crap. I mean, sure the rims may look nice, but the black paint on the rims could peel off easily if they are pieces of crap.

You feel me?

Its going to be hard to find good rims with a deep lip and whatnot, on the cheap. But, maybe people more into wheels will be able to help. Im more into getting the cheapo ones that can hold a lot of rubber and arent too heavy, myself.

XwChriswX · 04-05-2011, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husky Downs

MightyBobo - Those are sick rims! I could see myself rocking those, but at the same time I was hoping to get some with a deep dish, if that makes any sense. Deep lip is what I mean.

Any who, you've presented me with some great alternatives. Guess I just need to figure out what brands are best cause like I was saying, it's been so long since I've bought rims, I don't know who is good anymore. I just don't want to roll into some stereo or rim shop and have them sell me some crap. I mean, sure the rims may look nice, but the black paint on the rims could peel off easily if they are pieces of crap.

You feel me?

Deeper Lip = More $$$

Anything 19"+ you're over 2k easily

Any Good name, and you'll be around that mark as well.

Not to mention a good set of tires is easily going to take up 1/3rd if not 1/2 of your budget unless you skimp on tires.

But again, all of this comes down to exactly what you're planning to do with the car. If it will never see a track or even rarely an intense canyon, then you can afford to do so.
But the ends need to justify the means so that only you know...

Honestly, I would say in your position... the best advice I could offer is to find yourself either a set of the Sport Package wheels or Nism0 wheels and get those Powder Coated black.
Several members have done this on a Mag Black Z and it looks sweet. And you'll be inside your 2k budget. Win/Win.

emayfiel · 04-06-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Deeper Lip = More $$$

Anything 19"+ you're over 2k easily

Any Good name, and you'll be around that mark as well.

Not to mention a good set of tires is easily going to take up 1/3rd if not 1/2 of your budget unless you skimp on tires.

But again, all of this comes down to exactly what you're planning to do with the car. If it will never see a track or even rarely an intense canyon, then you can afford to do so.
But the ends need to justify the means so that only you know...

Honestly, I would say in your position... the best advice I could offer is to find yourself either a set of the Sport Package wheels or Nism0 wheels and get those Powder Coated black.
Several members have done this on a Mag Black Z and it looks sweet. And you'll be inside your 2k budget. Win/Win.

Yeah, thats what i decided to do. I dont really know much about rims and didnt really care to find out. This is a cheap, good looking, alternative to buying aftermarket rims. Im more than happy with the decision. Its a big upgrade from the 18's. Hope this helps

MightyBobo · 04-05-2011, 09:02 AM

BTW, dont forget to factor in the 250-350ish dollar tires....for each rim...

Osiris · 04-05-2011, 10:27 AM

You may also want to check the Official Magnetic Black thread.

Husky Downs · 04-05-2011, 03:39 PM

^^^^ That is a GREAT idea!

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04-04-2011, 10:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	If you don't know wat you're doing, see if you can get a hold of nismo wheels or sport wheels and call it a day.

04-04-2011, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks to all you guys for the help! And Z1804 - not sure I want to touch Japan right now. I mean, my boy at work ordered his Subaru WRX from the factory and then the quake/tsunami happened and they've been on shut down mode since. He's hating life cause another co-worker went to the dealership and bought his WRX and then I roll up with my 370Z. Dude is dying. It's his own fault though, he's being weird about being "the first one" to drive his car. Umm...FAIL...it will have at least 3 miles on it by the time he gets it. HA! HA!

04-04-2011, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 461	First and foremost how much are is your budget? That will limit your choices greatly!

04-05-2011, 01:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yeah...not trying to drop $3K. Waizz - my budget is $2K max.

04-05-2011, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	MightyBobo - Those are sick rims! I could see myself rocking those, but at the same time I was hoping to get some with a deep dish, if that makes any sense. Deep lip is what I mean. Any who, you've presented me with some great alternatives. Guess I just need to figure out what brands are best cause like I was saying, it's been so long since I've bought rims, I don't know who is good anymore. I just don't want to roll into some stereo or rim shop and have them sell me some crap. I mean, sure the rims may look nice, but the black paint on the rims could peel off easily if they are pieces of crap. You feel me?

04-05-2011, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Husky Downs Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 168 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	^^^^ That is a GREAT idea!