Which rims?

RoadZter · 01-09-2012, 10:48 PM

Alright guys. I think I'm ready to start TASTEFULLY dressing up my roadster. My CBE and Coilovers are OTW so I'm looking at some new rims but would like to stay at relatively same size as Rays and POSSIBLY add spacers (not sure yet). After not being able to buy some nismo rims (because my boss is a d***), I decided on these rims. Seller was really good about my not being able to come up to dallas BTW. Anyway, here is my Z and my choices:

STOCK RAYS

Niche Flat Matte Black

Vossen Black/Silver Spoke

Vossen Matte Graphite

Thoughts, suggestions? I'm leaning towards Vossens in the middle

370SteeZ · 01-10-2012, 01:22 AM

I would go with either Vossen's. Both are nice in my opinion.

Waiz · 01-10-2012, 01:41 AM

Can I suggest you just keep your stocks over those options?

Anything else you're thinking of? What is your budget?

RoadZter · 01-10-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Can I suggest you just keep your stocks over those options?

Anything else you're thinking of? What is your budget?

I'm really torn about it. I like the stock wheels but really like the concave look. I don't really have a budget just as long as it doesn't look ghetto. I want it to look aggressive and classy. Do you have any suggestions?

GaleForce · 01-10-2012, 07:55 AM

From the rims you listed, I would choose the Matte Vossen 5 stars. Personally I don't think this style of rim suits our car. The 370z looks so good when the rims have a lip to them. Maybe there is something that has lip and concave?

jav@vossen · 01-16-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370SteeZ

I would go with either Vossen's. Both are nice in my opinion.

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whoLEEoh · 01-16-2012, 10:19 PM

i might be selling my cv3's so LMK

FL 4Motion · 01-16-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Can I suggest you just keep your stocks over those options?

Anything else you're thinking of? What is your budget?

x2. Based on your listed choices, I'd just add spacers to the stock wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadZter

I'm really torn about it. I like the stock wheels but really like the concave look. I don't really have a budget just as long as it doesn't look ghetto. I want it to look aggressive and classy. Do you have any suggestions?

Volk TE37s (lots of options, Super Laps, TTA, traditional TE37s)

Volk RE 30s

SSR makes a few really nice wheels.

Wedsport has a couple nice wheels for the Z as well.

Advans

Waiz · 01-16-2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadZter

I'm really torn about it. I like the stock wheels but really like the concave look. I don't really have a budget just as long as it doesn't look ghetto. I want it to look aggressive and classy. Do you have any suggestions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

x2. Based on your listed choices, I'd just add spacers to the stock wheels.

Volk TE37s (lots of options, Super Laps, TTA, traditional TE37s)

Volk RE 30s

SSR makes a few really nice wheels.

Wedsport has a couple nice wheels for the Z as well.

Advans

Sorry OP, I never saw your response.

FL 4Motion just gave some great suggestions and I would suggest looking at either of these threads:

SSR Wheels Thread

Official VOLK 370Z Thread: POST UM UP!

cc370z · 01-17-2012, 09:00 AM

If I had to chose one of the wheels you listed. I would take the 5 spoke Vossens, just based on looks. But you're moving from a nice light weight wheel in your stock Rays to a (I think) a heavier wheel. Wedssport is a nice light weight wheel and pricing is good too. Another option is to pick up a set of nismo rays wheels, they have a great concave look. also a used set would be cheap too. (cheap for a wheel made by rays)

kenchan · 01-17-2012, 11:29 AM

hummm... how heavy are those wheels? that's the thing, if your car's just a dd who cares, but if you're out driving spiritedly extra weight will affect handling and braking distance dramatically if you go above 5-6lbs per corner.

i suppose you can get lighter weight tires like the DW's to offset the wheel's weight.

vividracing · 01-17-2012, 11:42 AM

Based on your original list, I'd go with the Vossen CV3 (the 5 spokes). Vossen is a great company to work with, and they've got a 5 year warranty. I don't know any other wheel company with a 5 year warranty. 4Motion and Waizzz both offered great suggestions, too.

I saw that you mentioned you wanted to stay near the stock Rays sizing, but add spacers. Any reason you want to go that route, instead of just ordering wheels with lower offsets?

01-09-2012, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	Which rims? Alright guys. I think I'm ready to start TASTEFULLY dressing up my roadster. My CBE and Coilovers are OTW so I'm looking at some new rims but would like to stay at relatively same size as Rays and POSSIBLY add spacers (not sure yet). After not being able to buy some nismo rims (because my boss is a d**), I decided on these rims. Seller was really good about my not being able to come up to dallas BTW. Anyway, here is my Z and my choices: STOCK RAYS Niche Flat Matte Black Vossen Black/Silver Spoke Vossen Matte Graphite Thoughts, suggestions? I'm leaning towards Vossens in the middle __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?" Last edited by RoadZter; 01-09-2012 at 10:53 PM.*

01-10-2012, 01:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
370SteeZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal / SGV Area Posts: 104 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 15	I would go with either Vossen's. Both are nice in my opinion. __________________ Accuair E-Level \|\| Fast Intentions SS (Non-Res) \|\| Stillen Gen.3 \|\| Z1 Test Pipes \|\| SPC Camber Arms \|\| Ichiba Spacers

01-10-2012, 07:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	From the rims you listed, I would choose the Matte Vossen 5 stars. Personally I don't think this style of rim suits our car. The 370z looks so good when the rims have a lip to them. Maybe there is something that has lip and concave? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

01-16-2012, 10:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
whoLEEoh Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 647 Drives: 2010 370z NISMO Rep Power: 15	i might be selling my cv3's so LMK __________________ 2013 Boss 302

01-17-2012, 11:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Based on your original list, I'd go with the Vossen CV3 (the 5 spokes). Vossen is a great company to work with, and they've got a 5 year warranty. I don't know any other wheel company with a 5 year warranty. 4Motion and Waizzz both offered great suggestions, too. I saw that you mentioned you wanted to stay near the stock Rays sizing, but add spacers. Any reason you want to go that route, instead of just ordering wheels with lower offsets? __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

01-10-2012, 01:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Can I suggest you just keep your stocks over those options? Anything else you're thinking of? What is your budget?

01-17-2012, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	If I had to chose one of the wheels you listed. I would take the 5 spoke Vossens, just based on looks. But you're moving from a nice light weight wheel in your stock Rays to a (I think) a heavier wheel. Wedssport is a nice light weight wheel and pricing is good too. Another option is to pick up a set of nismo rays wheels, they have a great concave look. also a used set would be cheap too. (cheap for a wheel made by rays)

01-17-2012, 11:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hummm... how heavy are those wheels? that's the thing, if your car's just a dd who cares, but if you're out driving spiritedly extra weight will affect handling and braking distance dramatically if you go above 5-6lbs per corner. i suppose you can get lighter weight tires like the DW's to offset the wheel's weight.

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