Wheels... what do you guys think I should go with?

 
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:53 PM
  #1  
2slo2bfurious's Avatar
2slo2bfurious
Thread Starter
Florida G35 Club, General Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Broward + Seminole County
Wheels... what do you guys think I should go with?

So I've been talking with Peter and stuff, and I'm on the edge between getting some Gram Lights 57c 17*8.5/9.5 or 57Pro's 17*9/10's. We get to save some money now until New Years anyways. Wish those that Ian put up were in silver then I'd seriously consider going 18 just to save a little dough. Anyways, price difference is like 500 bucks for a lip around 3-3.5 inches and extra .5 inch width. What do you guys think I should go with? Yes most G35 owners like 19's, but I like the look of having a little more rubber, having better tire selection and prices, and decent weight differences. I will probably be going through tires like crazy after the ST kit that is comming soon, and shaving a few dollars here and there so that I could put it else where is what I'm trying to do. Thoughts, opinions?
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 12:28 AM
  #2  
escobar929's Avatar
escobar929
FGC South Florida BOD
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood, FL
i dont know bro, IMO i only like 19's or 20's on G's. anything else usually looks weird and ugly. if ur worried but weight, why not get some OEM 19's. i'm sure you can find those for pretty cheap.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:35 AM
  #3  
Demonteverde
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
18 inch Gram Lights 57s-pro or 18 inch Gram Lights 57pro.

I like those wheels, particularly the 57s-pro.
Attached Thumbnails Wheels... what do you guys think I should go with?-57spro_s.jpg   Wheels... what do you guys think I should go with?-57prormc.jpg  
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:27 AM
  #4  
truplay8's Avatar
truplay8
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 0
Likes: 1
From: South Florida / Madison WI
def go with 19's
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:41 PM
  #5  
98intrigue's Avatar
98intrigue
Charter Member Florida G35 Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,546
Likes: 1
From: orlando/clearwater, FL
There is always the Nismo LM-Gt4s
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 04:10 PM
  #6  
reggiek's Avatar
reggiek
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 0
Likes: 0
Please don't be offended but I want to be dramatic.

You will look like a nerd with 17's on this car. Especially aftermarket 17's. You can get away with stock 17's but even that looks inappropriate for this car. At least get 18's.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:22 PM
  #7  
mdemonte's Avatar
mdemonte
Florida G35 Club, General Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
From: SafetyHarbor, FL
Go for rims made by Rays or Advan
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 06:56 PM
  #8  
Audible Mayhem's Avatar
Audible Mayhem
Performance Factory
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
i am getting 18s for the weight savings, but they still look good, 17s to me look a little too small on our cars....

i found some magnesium 18s for right under 400 a wheel weighing 14 pounds each.... nice and light
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 07:02 PM
  #9  
escobar929's Avatar
escobar929
FGC South Florida BOD
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
From: Hollywood, FL
you can def get away w/ 18's as long as you have a nice drop
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:32 PM
  #10  
2slo2bfurious's Avatar
2slo2bfurious
Thread Starter
Florida G35 Club, General Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Broward + Seminole County
If I didn't have a budget I'd go find some 18*9.5/10.5 or 19*9.5/10.5 work meister s1's. But since I want aftermarket wheels that are lighter/cheaper/have cheaper replacement for tires than stock, then 19's right now would be stupid. I've still got my sight's set on some widebody setup in the long long run, so it would be silly to put down 600+ a wheel right now, if I plan to maybe change them out in a time frame of less than 4yrs. Yeah so this car is a keeper . So in the meantime, I want more traction and less weight. Gram Lights aren't the lightest, but according to quite a few people I've talked to, they're probably one of the stronger wheels amongst the lighter ones, also cheaper too of course.

I guess I'll just look like a nerd ... its only a small difference in looks with these kind of wheels in 17 vs 18. Performance vs. Looks is a hard decision though

Originally Posted by audiblemayhem
i found some magnesium 18s for right under 400 a wheel weighing 14 pounds each.... nice and light
...that's a good idea too. Can you point me in the right direction?

Last edited by 2slo2bfurious; Dec 17, 2005 at 09:35 PM.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #11  
FLFIRE's Avatar
FLFIRE
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
Found some nice 24" spinners here:

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ls_24_inch.cfm


Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:21 PM
  #12  
Audible Mayhem's Avatar
Audible Mayhem
Performance Factory
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by FLFIRE
Found some nice 24" spinners here:

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ls_24_inch.cfm


not cool.... yet funny....
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:50 PM
  #13  
QuadCam's Avatar
QuadCam
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
From: Vero Beach, FL
where'e the link to the magnesium wheels? Good thinking, btw.
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 12:00 AM
  #14  
Audible Mayhem's Avatar
Audible Mayhem
Performance Factory
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
ok i thought i saved it on my comp, i will find it tomorrow i promise and will share it, i know i found it off of the miata rim weight site....


tomorrow, they were nice too, under 400 a wheel and less that 14 pounds...
Old Dec 18, 2005 | 12:56 AM
  #15  
2slo2bfurious's Avatar
2slo2bfurious
Thread Starter
Florida G35 Club, General Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 390
Likes: 0
From: Broward + Seminole County
That was harsh... *ouch* Maybe I should change my avatar You know if anyone want's one of those though, sell them in Magic Mall, got boxes full of them. I'll give you guy's a discount

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:57 AM.