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Al_S14
01-23-2005, 10:28 AM
i was thinking of putting 350z Touring wheels on my 98 240 and unclear on few things.
i know they fit but is wheel hub bore same size or will i need hubcentric rings?

and another quetion is most important. someone i know is selling 18" Trouring wheels for 400 with tires(front tires have excesive wear on endge and must be replaced) and one rim has small scratch mark from a curb.

i was trying to check on ebay if this is a good price or not but couldnt come up with anything......mainly because all wheels that are sold on ebay are this style...plain old six spoke nothing special
http://a904.g.akamai.net/7/904/506/v0011/www.autobytel.com/images/carPics/TestDrv/350zroadster/650/DSCN0014.jpg

the ones i want to get is these here . look so good especially since they have a lip to them.
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i300/30045_8mg.jpg
for some reason nobody has them for sale on ebay to compare. NIssan does not have them on their site either. Any idea why ?
if i end up getting them think ill be able to get my money back?

projectRDM
01-23-2005, 12:19 PM
The first picture are the Touring wheels. "Plain old six spoke style". $400 for the set with tires is good, but they weigh a ton each. Sizes 18x8, 66.1mm hub bore, direct fit.

The second pic is the Track model wheels, made by Rays. Lighterweight, forged, 18x8 and 18x8.5. They usually pull $1500+.

If the wheels you're buying are the Track model, $400 is a great deal.

Al_S14
01-23-2005, 05:34 PM
Thanks for your help...any clue as to how mcuh they weigh? 19lbs maybe?

projectRDM
01-23-2005, 05:38 PM
The Touring wheels are closer to 28lbs each. You won't find an OE wheel weighing anywhere near it's size unless they're FD 16x8s or something like that. The Track models are about 20lbs.

DocTaDrifT
01-23-2005, 09:57 PM
i like the G35 coupe wheels more then those 350 ones just my 2 cents

Drunk Bastard
01-24-2005, 03:05 AM
i like the wheels on the 05 g35
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/07_2005_g35_coupe.jpg

240trainee
01-24-2005, 09:25 AM
Someone around here has an S13 with touring wheels, was at a lookout drift event, I assume that just bolt on.

AutoRnD
01-24-2005, 11:00 AM
i have 17 inch base 350z wheel as well as the 18 inch touring wheel
=)
the 18 inch touring is really heavy

projectRDM
01-24-2005, 11:07 AM
i like the wheels on the 05 g35
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/07_2005_g35_coupe.jpg

19x8. Even more expensive, and equally as heavy. They do look good though.
The Z33 Anniversary Edition wheels are the best looking IMO, but good luck finding a set.

Al_S14
01-24-2005, 05:49 PM
holy crap i am teh luckyest man alive! went over there to take alook at them took a closer look at them and found out that rear tires are almost gone . so i talked it down to 325!!!!! for all 4 18" Track wheels. Barely fit them in my car hehe. this is best day of the year !!! :naughtyd: need to get new tires now but thats not that big of a problem.

whats best tires to fit these and still avoid rubing after lowering the car... iam thinking 40series 225 and 235's

AzNCmB
01-25-2005, 10:24 AM
go 245/40s for the traction

jeprokz
01-25-2005, 11:59 PM
ya those tracks wheels look nice on s14's