2_Liter_Turbo's 2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Why did you go down to 18" rims instead of staying with the axis?

Big bling wheels aren't my style, and tires are stupid expensive, lol.

[audtatious]

They are actually about the same as 19" tires that come factory...sometimes 20's are a bit cheaper.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

The rears are $350 each. I just bought a whole set of tires for the 18s for the same price. They are substantially more expensive.

[audtatious]

Hankook V12's in the proper 20" sizes would be under $1000

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Hankook V12's in the proper 20" sizes would be under $1000

The generals were $350/each. Obviously the fronts were cheaper (about $180/each). The rears were a little stretched for my taste, and they were 295s... (10.5" wheel). A set of 305s would have been perfect. Still, the 18s are considerably cheaper (paid $700/whole set mounted and balanced for better quality tires than hankooks) than the 20s, and ride nicer as well. I think 19s are the best size for looks for a V35, but the 18s were what I could find and could afford. Just personal taste.

[audtatious]

I'm not against your taste. I'm looking at new rims for my car and was primarily wondering if you were having issues with that brand as the reason you were selling them.

I really need to make a rim decision soon so I can get off of the all-seasons.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

I'm not against your taste. I'm looking at new rims for my car and was primarily wondering if you were having issues with that brand as the reason you were selling them.

I really need to make a rim decision soon so I can get off of the all-seasons.

No worries. No, the wheels are actually quite nice, just not my personal taste, no issues with that brand/model at all. Just selling them because I simply don't want them.

[audtatious]

Any idea what the actual rims weigh? I assume you have not sold them yet based on your comments.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Any idea what the actual rims weigh? I assume you have not sold them yet based on your comments.

I don't know, but I can put them on scales with tires if you'd like. I'll have to do that tomorrow though.

[audtatious]

That's ok. Looks like the front 20x9" are 28.1lbs each and rear 20x10" are 29.75lbs each.

I'm trying not to get heavy wheels so I'm paying attention to the weight. Total for axis matrix 20's is appx 115.7lbs. That's close to 9lbs heavier than the non-forged G37 19's which are relatively heavy as well. In comparison, forged wheels run about 17-21lbs each....

Kinda sux because I don't mind look of yours.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Yeah, 20s are going to weight a lot. You run less sidewall, so you lose some tire weight, but the wheels themselves are going to be heavier. I'm curious what the difference in what the combined weight is, which is what matters. I know my 17x8 wheels on my celica are 14.2 lbs each, but 23 lbs with tires. Stock 300ZX TT wheels that are sometimes on my 240 (16s) are around 30 lbs with tires.

[audtatious]

Stock 19" 2008 G37s wheels are 26.5lb front and 27.5lb rear. The factory Bridgestone RE050A tires are 27lb front and 30lb rear. Total is 228lbs unsprung weight. Obviously getting wider tires add weight which can be countered by lighter rims....doing a +1 size to 20" can possibly be a wash in comparison to the factory 228lb lead weights.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Funny thing, toyo proxes are way too heavy. With toyo proxes (245s), the front wheels are 59.2 lb/each for a 9" wide wheel. Now get this, with a 295 on a 10.5" wheel, the rears were 58.2 lbs (general tires). I find that humorous, and yet another argument as why I think Toyo tires are overpriced crap. Anyways, that's 235 lbs for all 4 wheels and tires. Weighed consistently on a digital scale BTW. So with a good tire up front that isn't as heavy, the 20s will be very close to stock (as they sit now, they are only 7lbs more than what you posted).

[audtatious]

and 7lb total is not that much in comparison. 20's with wider tires.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

and 7lb total is not that much in comparison. 20's with wider tires.

Yessir