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DjSquall 06-27-2011 04:31 PM

Looking for a new set of wheels... Asap...
 
Hey guys, some issues with my stock wheels have forced me into buying a new set.

First off - size: 20" is a must
Second: width: I'm sure I've seen that 20x10.5 @ front & 20x12 in rear are possible? If not, I can settle for 11's in the rear.

Vendors: spam me with pm's pics and prices!!!! I'm in Toronto Canada, make sure you can ship!

Everyone else.. Help me here. I need these ASAP because I can no longer drive on my stocks. I f'd em up pretty bad.

Oh I might as well mention that my budget isn't unlimited either. So help me out here guys, the Z is my first car and this is my first time shopping for wheels. Thanks!

daisuke149 06-27-2011 05:18 PM

20x12 is possible for the rear and 20x10.5 is also possible for the fronts.

the rest others gotta help u with.

SPOHN 06-27-2011 05:46 PM

Id rather go 9.5-10 for fronts and 11's in rears at most.

bullitt5897 06-27-2011 05:49 PM

What Price range and style are you looking for?
I will see what I can do for you ;)

Mike

DjSquall 06-27-2011 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports (Post 1192621)
What Price range and style are you looking for?
I will see what I can do for you ;)

Mike

Pmd ya :)
Thanks!

djpathfinder 06-27-2011 08:06 PM

Nothing wrong with going 9.5 in front and 10.5 or 11 rear. Do you really want to go that wide (10.5 and 12)? That makes for really thick tires too...a lot of extra weight and tramlining on rutty streets. Something to think about. You cqn run 255-285 on 9.5 front and 305 or more on 11 rears. I'm just saying...:tup:

DjSquall 06-28-2011 05:16 AM

After talking to bullitt, I think were going 10.5 front and 11's in rear

TBOX 06-28-2011 08:06 AM

Good luck with your fitment nightmare.

daisuke149 06-28-2011 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall (Post 1193408)
After talking to bullitt, I think were going 10.5 front and 11's in rear

why go extreme front and then an 11 rear. go extreme on both. 10.5 front and 12 rear.

TBOX 06-28-2011 08:33 AM

Two posts are necessary for this i feel.
For the z being your first car, and this your first set of wheels, I'm guessing you're new to cars. Nothing wrong with that, but I really need to warn you with aggressive fitments, they are rarely plug and play.
You can take advice on what will work, but in the end youre the one stuck figuring out how its going to work.
A 10.5 front no matter the offset is going to require some serious camber and stretched tires (which is a style I suppose, but not one anyone who cares about handling can appreciate)
Its your car, but I'd suggest you do some research before you dive into hellaflush territory.

SalA 06-28-2011 08:39 AM

If you are interested in the OEM 18" wheels and tires, I was just about to post the setup on the forum. I have less than 5,000 miles the setup, absolutely no curb rash or scraps to the tires or wheels. I am including the TPMS monitors and I would even split the cost of shipping.

I have pictures ready to post. PM me if you want more detail or Pics.

DjSquall 06-28-2011 09:16 AM

OEM's are out of the question. The wheel upgrade was on my list of things to do, but it happened a bit sooner than I expected.

The final sizes are 20x10 front and 20x11 in the rear. And as far as fitment, I'll trust Bullitt to know what kind of offset I'll require for my setup. The car will also be lowered 2.5" after the wheels are put on.

Lucky me, I have a buddy who owns a shop so I will have someone who knows what they're doing put the wheels on.

The only issue is that I have to wait 1-2 months... So I'll be carless until I get them. Ph well, I knew I'd have to pay for my mistakes sooner or later!

SalA 06-28-2011 09:24 AM

I hear you man...I just put a set of 20" all around on my unit...These were completly custom for the 370Z...3-piece Forged.

Here is a picture of these AM Forged..http://www.the370z.com/members/sala-albums-sala.html.

The 4" rear lip is unbelievable!!

DjSquall 06-28-2011 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SalA (Post 1193653)
I hear you man...I just put a set of 20" all around on my unit...These were completly custom for the 370Z...3-piece Forged.

Here is a picture of these AM Forged..Nissan 370Z Forum - SalA's Album: SalA.

The 4" rear lip is unbelievable!!

Those look wicked. I think I'll be having a 4" lip up front with a 6" lip in the rear. Gonna look nuts. CF finish center with chrome around it.

SalA 06-28-2011 09:34 AM

What tire setup are you think about...I bought the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110.


DjSquall 06-28-2011 09:51 AM

Haven't discussed the specifics of the tires yet, but I'm not in position to dish out on expensive tires. I'll be putting on track tires next spring though.

Getting blizzaks on these new wheels is going to be a friggen nightmare.... It might actually be cheaper to get cheapo wheels for winters lol.

bullitt5897 06-28-2011 01:47 PM

We will be doing most likely the ventus v12's for DJ... He is going to have one of the sickest looking wheels in canada and on our boards!!! I am really excited for him!

SalA 06-28-2011 01:59 PM

I am sure he will be happy with the V12's...I run 245/35/20 on the fronts and 285/30/20 in the rear. No spacers and no lowering springs…yet the car get looks like you would not believe. Recently had some oil service done at my local dealership and all of the technicians were amazed at the stances.

DjSquall 06-28-2011 03:43 PM

I'm pretty sure I'll be the first in Canada rolling on 20's. Definitely on 20x12's!

For those who are wondering: we are doing 3-piece Strasse Forged SM8's 20x12's at the rear with 6" deep dish and 20x10's in the front with a 4" dish, with a custom paintjob.

Definitely the sickest rims on a 370 in Canada. I just can't wait!

metz 06-28-2011 03:49 PM

welcome to the club, enjoy.

DjSquall 06-28-2011 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metz (Post 1194268)
welcome to the club, enjoy.

Aye, thanks!

bullitt5897 06-28-2011 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metz (Post 1194268)
welcome to the club, enjoy.

Hey Brandon!

How are you enjoying your puppies? I havent seen any new pics lately bro! :hello:

djpathfinder 06-28-2011 10:57 PM

You'll like the Hankooks. I'm running them on my rims and they're quieter than the stock Bridgestones and rides comfortably. So what are you running now, OEM wheels, or are they unusable?

DjSquall 06-29-2011 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder (Post 1194737)
You'll like the Hankooks. I'm running them on my rims and they're quieter than the stock Bridgestones and rides comfortably. So what are you running now, OEM wheels, or are they unusable?

I'm running OEM 18's. They're usable at low speeds, the car begins to vibrate above 80km/h (about 55mph) and at highway speeds it's really bad. It's screwed up a bearing for me already too :(


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