coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I use my Z everyday, lots of smaller 30mph roads as well. I am going to change the wheels at some point, been looking only at 19" so far but wondering, maybe I should stick to 18s. Principle being that given I use it so much that comfort in the longer term is probably more important than 19" looks? What do you think? Are 19s that much more uncomfortable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 18" for me. 19" looks prettier but the extra cost of tyres and making your car handle worse isn't worth it in my eyes. They're probably not going to be that much more uncomfortable than 18"s in the real world, but it's the extra weight that would put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'd say 18's as well, but from a completely bias point that i've never used 19's. Chose the 18's for the comfort and practicality aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Good stuff guys...think I might go the 18s route as well...plenty more on offer as well it seems at that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Im a bit of a noob when it comes to wheels, I understand that they need to be 5x114 for the bolts to fit, where I am falling over a bit is offset and clearance of the brembos. Seems most alloys are not concave enough to clear the brakes, is the solution simply to buy spacers and fit them behind the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I (personally) don't see the point in changing wheels unless you get the correct offset in the first place. Might aswell keep the standard wheels or gets rays and space them. That's my opinion...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 I actually don't like the look of the Rays that much (sorry everyone!) and my current ones are battered, seems a waste to spend £300 refurbing the standard ones when for a little more I could get some much better looking 18s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Have you got rays on your zed? Looking at the photo in your sig it looks like they're not the rays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I personally like 19's as I think they fill the arches better. I haven't noticed any adverse affect on handling either. Plenty of concave wheels out there. NO SPACERS HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 No they aren't, sorry I didn't explain properly. I don't like the look of the Rays, I have the standard 6 spokes but they are shot to pieces so they need replacing. So I am thinking of venturing into aftermarket alloys rather than just defaulting to the Rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I have 19s I use my Zed daily for short distances on 19's and think they are perfect.... the rubber costs isn't hugely different on a set and they fill out the arches better. I don't think the designers of the 350 or 370z got it right with the oem wheels and the arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hi mate, I went for 20 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Have to agree with what others have said 19's to fill the arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha@lazytrips Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 You can get 19'' wheels which will not differ considerably from the Rays offering and in some instances can even be lighter. Moreover, 19'' wheels often come with wider stances and with some premium tyres, the trade-off in performance is very questionable. In terms of design, the wheel arches are clearly built for a 19'' wheel. Why these were never made as standard is anyone's guess, but 20'' is simply too big and 18'' is too small when you look at them on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hmmmm...I am thinking that I get some used 18s, switch the ones I currently have keep the tyres and longer term maybe look to 19s. Just cant spare the £1k for a set of 19s at the moment with the bodywork stuff I need to pay out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 19 for show. 18 for go. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 19 for show. 18 for go. Simple. Captain here has the only wheels I like in 18" But they are pretty heavy Unless you're at a track, I really doubt you're going to notice. 19"s have no real effect on comfort from what I've experienced, but I guess they would probably have a smaller sidewall so you may feel bumps slightly more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP7657 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Just cant spare the £1k for a set of 19s at the moment with the bodywork stuff I need to pay out for. Lies, you love spending money on your Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 What tyre wall size are they ? 45's ? Look quite chunky but do look very nice indeed 19 for show. 18 for go. Simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Ive had 2 astra VXR's recently my first one had oem 18's and it was great. Second one had oem 19 inch anthracites. I didnt notice any difference in performance but the ride on the 19's was terrible. IMO far to many potholes nowadays Or maybee i'm just getting old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 i ve just change to 19s and if fitted with the correct tyre sizes (245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear)you wont notice any differents in ride. i love the look on how the fill the arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Id have to say 19". I find the ride a little more fidgety than on 18",but that was to be expected i feel,as is a little more tramlining. However,the trade off in looks i feel is worth it. See what you think. Standard wheels 19" Varrstoen Es2.2 (custom colour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Nice varrstoens, but the width of the tyres affects tramlining, don't think the diameter of the wheel would? BTW what nuts are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Nice varrstoens, but the width of the tyres affects tramlining, don't think the diameter of the wheel would? BTW what nuts are those? Very true,the width is what does it,but i hate the streeeeeeeeeetched look. The wheel bolts are from Sarah at Chilli Red,cant remember exactly the make,but they are the short version. I think they set the car off a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Very true,the width is what does it,but i hate the streeeeeeeeeetched look. The wheel bolts are from Sarah at Chilli Red,cant remember exactly the make,but they are the short version. I think they set the car off a treat. Yeah, sorry, my point was you could get 18"s just as wide, if not wider and you'd have the same issues. Ahh wonder whether they're the 5zigens. They are nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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