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Old 02-14-08, 02:34 PM
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My rears are 18"x9.5" +38 and they're about 3/4" away from the fender.
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what about these?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ri...mZ270182416050

not sure if they come in 19's, but these are what i was considering if i went 18's

opinion on look, i know they are cheap, but suspension parts arent...

also suggestion on tire sizes, and spacers if needed
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my 19's use to look small to me
Old 02-14-08, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by turbodremz
what about these?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Ri...mZ270182416050

not sure if they come in 19's, but these are what i was considering if i went 18's

opinion on look, i know they are cheap, but suspension parts arent...

also suggestion on tire sizes, and spacers if needed
If it's the split 5 spoke look you're after, check out these
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=331180
They're staggered G35 forged 19" wheels, that have "workable" SC offsets. They can be found on ebay/craigslist/etc for less than $1000, sometimes even less. Wheels (and tires) are something you really don't want to short cut.
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Originally Posted by RexNICO
If it's the split 5 spoke look you're after, check out these
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=331180
They're staggered G35 forged 19" wheels, that have "workable" SC offsets. They can be found on ebay/craigslist/etc for less than $1000, sometimes even less. Wheels (and tires) are something you really don't want to short cut.


not really my taste...no lip
Old 02-14-08, 06:23 PM
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Is this how the 18" 962s fit out of the box?? If so, I'm in.

This is perfect, imo.

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if thats how they fit, then the ones that i posted in the ebay link will fit the same...same dimensions

i dont want super flush...i live in houston, and these roads suck ***..i need some space for wheel/tire clearance without modding my fenders too much, or even better not at all
Old 02-14-08, 06:44 PM
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The only 17's would be tt's. Other than that 18" + all the way
Old 02-14-08, 07:28 PM
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From a perf. standpoint arnt bigger wheels more weight.
Old 02-14-08, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by over40driv
From a perf. standpoint arnt bigger wheels more weight.
Yes, but some people aren't going for performance, as a result SportMax sells a lot of wheels.

I still think some forged 350Z/G35 take offs, though they don't have much lip, they have a nice look and don't hurt performance.
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Aren't Sport Max wheels "bottom of the barrel" (Cheap/Bargain) rims alongside Konigs,Rotas and Drags?....Just wondering....Because, I'm trying to see where they rank among Volk,Advan,Work,Enkei and SSR rims....That's all.

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Originally Posted by over40driv
From a perf. standpoint arnt bigger wheels more weight?
Yes, they are....as a result my gas mileage has suffered a bit.

Old 02-14-08, 11:54 PM
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My fuel consumption has barely changed since I put on my 19's. I'm not on Sportmax though.
Old 02-15-08, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazySC300
Aren't Sport Max wheels "bottom of the barrel" (Cheap/Bargain) rims alongside Konigs,Rotas and Drags?....Just wondering....Because, I'm trying to see where they rank among Volk,Advan,Work,Enkei and SSR rims....That's all.

Not sure I'd put the Konig and Rota brands in the same "class" as Drag and Sportmax, but yes, they're cheap wheels. Both in price and build quality.

Also, I wouldn't put Enkei in the same class as Work, Volk, SSR, etc.

Google Sportmax and see what you find. I know the 240SX guys on the Nissan forum I'm on use them, but many also talk about how bad they are and that's on a much lighter car.
Old 02-15-08, 05:37 AM
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Yeah Sportmax's are cheaper. I almost bought a set, but after looking hard, I wound up getting a set of SSR's for a reasonable amount.


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