Apollos2

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I've been hitting the track with my 18" Chrome wheels now going on my third season. (Mods in sig) And I'm getting closer to to possibly cracking into the 13sec (granted it would be the high 13s if I can even do it) but I'm sure my current wheel situation isnt' helping sooo....Not know much about wheels I put the question out there for you wheel gurus to recommend a set of lightweight rims that might work for my 05 SE.

I'm not interested in 19"Nismos since the rubber is so expensive and I think that going with a bigger wheel may be the wrong direction. I was thinking some sort of 17" but then again I don't know so I am opening it up for suggestions. Thanks

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

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It depends on your budget. You can get CF wheels like 3lb(?) each if money is not a problem lol.
I think 5zigen fn01rc is pretty weight and cheap.

Apollos2

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LOL I don't have a huge budget, you have a link or pic of the 5zigen

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

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http://www.5zigenusa.com/english/pro...en/fn01rc.html
get the 17x10 in flat black

sultan

enkei rpf1, 17x10 is 5 lbs lighter than fn01rc in same size and only costs about 30 bucks more

Puppetmaster

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My recommendations in the other thread also apply here I guess:

http://forums.maxima.org/7034382-post2.html

Apollos2

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Thanks guys! I got some good stuff to check out.

Question: why 17x10?
and Puppetmaster - I guess I'm not limiting it to 17s I just thought that was the best option, if there is another way then let me know what you think.

I also found this wheel weight chart:
http://www.superhonda.com/tech/wheel_weights.html

johnnyd2k2

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How bout some Altima SE-Rs 18"x8" and only 18lbs

HotshotVQ35

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as puppet said, TR Motorsports MT-1s..yeah, im biased..

Apollos2

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Okay I see the reference to limiting myself to 17in was actually part of his post to Metal Maxima. Here are some pics, prices and weights.

O.Z. Ultraleggera Bright Silver HLT 17x8 18lbs $263


TRMotorsport MT1 lightgrey 17x8.5 17.5lbs $179


WedsSport SA-70 Bronze Painted 17lbs 17x8 $249


ENKEI RPF1 17x8.5 16.5lbs $279


Kosei K1 TS Silver 18x8 17.2lbs $219 Bright Silver

Apollos2

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And
5zigen Black FN01RC HOT 17x8 17lbs $210

Puppetmaster

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Yeah, sorry for the confusion, the 17" comment was to Dan, but those same wheels even in 18" would be much lighter than average anyway, as you've probably already discovered. Obviously, if you go down to 17", they'll be even lighter.

Btw, here's another one - Volk RE30 18x8 16.5 lbs:

Apollos2

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Wow that is really light for 18". Did you happen to see how much.

HotshotVQ35

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im sure they are expensive!

http://enjukuracing.com/volk-racing-...x8-p-8294.html


did a quick search..$774 ea

Puppetmaster

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Oh yeah, I could never justify getting them new, but once in a while a used set will pop up for around $2000 or even slightly below that. Not on this forum of course; it's hard enough selling $300 OEM rims to us cheapskates...

Btw, FWIW, a vendor on my350z.com priced the RE30s for me at $2800 shipped, so that's more like $700 per rim. Not that it hurts much less.

bryan163

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15x6.5 4th gen sawblade 19.77lbs.
This is the wheel i have on my car. looks like I could really use a lighter wheel, but it goes to show that overall weight is not the only factor. It's also about how far from the center of the wheel the weight sits. The 16" SEs I had before were actually lighter, but they sapped more power because of their diameter, even though over all tire diameter was identical.
For example: Picture you are holding a 30lb weight close to your body. You would still be able turn yourself around quickly. Now picture doing this with a 30lb length of lumber 20 feet long. It would slow you down dramatically even though it weighs the same. Long story short: Smaller diameter wheel=better acceleration.

Apollos2

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Was kind of settling in on the Kosei even though the two valves was a little different but now I'm not sure on the offset.

Here were the specs from Tire Ract on what they said would fit for a 17 x 8
Offset: 35mm
Backspacing: 5.87"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 225/55-17
Weight: 15.5lbs.

Then the 18x7.5?
Offset: 36mm
Backspacing: 5.63"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 245/45-18
Weight: 16.0lbs.

1mm difference.

This guy has 17x9 http://www.iwsti.com/forums/wheels-t...ken-rt615.html

17x8 or 17x9 or 18x7.5 What do you think is better?

Redline Maxima

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you could try and see if you can find a used set of the Buddy Club rims i have. 17x8 +35mm and only 13.5lbs each

MrDicks95SE

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my volks are 17x9 ~16lbs

MIK3

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If you ever end up winning the lottery...

Wedssport All-CF wheel ~ 6.5lbs ($10k/set )

vQmaxii

^^those look pretty nice, and so is the price!

Apollos2

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Well it look like the Kosei are out of stock. Too bad, it's a decent looking wheel, light and not a lot of $$.

Those would look so sweet on my car! Buying lotto ticket today!

bryan163

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Rota Slipstream 15x6.5 comes in 5x114.3 lug pattern for us max dudes, a set can be had for less than $500 new, and they weigh 11.9lbs. This is what I'm leaning towards. Best bang for the buck I've found yet.

Apollos2

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Not sure a 15in will work on a 2005 though.

Mreim769

I highly recommend the FN01R-C's. They have killer looks and weight very little. I had them on my 300zx and they ran real nice compared to the stock wheels.

bryan163

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Yeah, might not clear your calipers. Sorry I was thinking only of myself again
I had the Wedssport All-CF wheel for a while, but I got tired of the CF look and donated them to charity

MIK3

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^ Haha, 10 kinds of noble right there...

HotshotVQ35

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you need a 17x8 inch wheel

MrDicks95SE

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buy mine

Apollos2

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I got you on my list, if I can pull a couple things off you never know. Dang economy.

DeusExMaxima

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Apollo: Im thinking the same as you for the track. Im looking for the lightest 17x8 rim I can find that will clear my 300zx calipers. A smaller diameter tire will give you different gearing for better acceleration. The 17s make look really small, but for track use only, i think they are the best due to lighter weight. Also, 17s are cheaper to buy and tires are much cheaper than 18s or larger.

The Wizard

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For reference........

Lightweight rims FTW

17x8's on my Max.

The Wizard

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Ptatohed's Max ....17x7's I believe. Extremely light....14lbs

MAXSE2kMT

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http://forums.maxima.org/wheels-tire...x8-5-42-a.html

these would have worked for you, but im supposed to be selling them tonight. we'll see if he flakes

NmexMAX

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I have the Motegei traklites 17 x 8". I Love 'em. They help fuel mileage too.

14.3lbs. +45 (space them)

MIK3

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I've planned on this exact set up to be my future track wheels. Would you know if they come in like a +35 or +38 set up by any chance?

NmexMAX

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Nah. Sad thing is for us, they only come in a +45.

They do come in +42, but the BP is 4x100.

Apollos2

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Okay what are your opinions and recommendations on these 350z 17in wheels.

The fronts are 225/50, 8.5", weigh 42 pounds
The rears are 235/50, 9", weigh 48 pounds

Is that considered light weight?

Nealoc187

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where'd you get the weights for those, the 42 is actually pretty light, as in lighter than I'm inclined to believe. If you assume 25lbs for the tire which is very very average for that tire size, that's only 17lb for an OEM 17x8.5" wheel... that's super light and if they really are that light I may have just found a new track wheel... It's also hard to reconcile a full 6lb difference between the fronts and rears, with a tire that is only a tiny bit bigger and a wheel that is only half an inch wider. the rear wheel weight seems pretty accurate to me, front wheel weight seems really light.

Apollos2

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Agreed, I got that weight from the guy selling them. I am assuming he weighed them but I guess if I show up to buy them, I should bring a scale.

Look at the widths, it doesn't match anything listed on this website. The guy says they are his factory350z wheels.

This site http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Wheel_Specifications has several weights listed.

If I go with a scale and they are that weight then you could be right, I may just snag them up. $250 as you see them. It really is a pretty good deal. Do you think I would have any offset issues?