2006 350Z Rays

Post by **Rex** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:36 am

Does anyone have the fulls specs on these wheels?

For now I "think" they're 18x9 & 19x10, but would like some full specs - offset, weight, etc.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:54 pm

Do they have Rays on the 06?

I see the Brembos w/ Ann./06 wheels?

I was at a dealership yesterday and didn't see any 06 Tracks.

Post by **C-Kwik** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:46 pm

The Grand Touring Coupe and Track models have the Rays wheels. I had a look at a set in person a few weeks ago and it fills out the wheel wells much better than the previous Rays wheels.

Here's a close-up.

Don't really know the weight or offsets. Specific info on these seem to be hard to find. I would think offsets might be similar to NISMO wheels as is the weight.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:26 am

Wow! Those are 100% better than the 05 Rays.

They have the same look as the 06 wheels but they have the 3 square patern that I like about my OEM 17" wheels(as did the 03-05 Rays) but look wider than the 05's.

Post by **idriveaTTz32** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:33 am

i think they look like something made for a mustang...35th anniversary wheels are the best looking IMO, the older track wheels looked better on my Z32 than they did on the 350Z's

Post by **C-Kwik** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:03 am

Definitely an improvement over the previous track wheels. They have a bit more flair to their design. The previous track wheels looked a bit boring by comparison. Actually, even the new non-Rays OE wheels look pretty good.

The new Rays wheels also have a profile like some of the modern wide 1-piece tuner wheels as well. The FN01's and TE37's come to mind with the spokes angled to the outer edge from the center(as opposed to a relatively flat face).

Post by **jEzTeR** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:43 pm

Roger That!

Are they wider than the 1st Rays?

Post by **C-Kwik** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:51 pm

Gen1 Rays - 18x8 and 18x8.5 on 225/45-18 and 245/45-18 respectively.

Gen2 Rays - 18x9 and 19x10 on 245/40-18 and 265/35-19.

Definitely wider.

Post by **nsrZ32** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:38 pm

Those are nice!

Post by **Rex** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:47 pm

Glad to see this thread got some repsonse .

C-Kwik wrote:... Gen2 Rays - 18x9 and 19x10 on 245/40-18 and 265/35-19. ...

So, I was right on the sizing, any info on offset or weight?

jEzTeR wrote:Wow! Those are 100% better than the 05 Rays....

But lets be honest, the 03-05 Rays aren't that bad looking ...

Click image for larger version

Post by **nismofly** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:54 pm

did the modify the fenders at all, or are they just plain better sized wheels with the same car?

Post by **Rex** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:58 pm

nismofly wrote:did the modify the fenders at all, or are they just plain better sized wheels with the same car?

Not the best comparison, but you can see they filled out the wheel wells. Click image for larger versionClick image for larger version

Post by **nismofly** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:03 pm

i guess youre right, they fit more like Chet's Advans size wise now, but the car around them hasnt changed

Post by **C-Kwik** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:24 pm

Rex wrote:
Not the best comparison, but you can see they filled out the wheel wells. Click image for larger versionClick image for larger version

I believe the 2nd pic you have is a 35th anniversary Z. That was in 05 and did not have the new Rays wheels. They were also 18x8 and 18x8.5.

Post by **Exar-Kun** » Wed May 03, 2006 2:59 am

I'm glad Nissan took a note from the massive movement in the aftermarket tu run 18" diameter wheels with wider tires on the Z. Anything with stock fender flares that wide, and a suspenion design that allows better clearance without compromising hub stress, etc sohuld have wider tires. Not sure if I dig the 19" idea though....too heavy.

But, I like my SA3s better :p

I'd like to get a set of the 02-05 18" wheels for ripping around a drift course though...

-CHet

Post by **L33TZOR** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:19 pm

im waiting till i see somebody powder coat or chrome them. they would look really nice. The only reason i still have anniversary '06 stock wheels is they look really sharp!

Post by **idriveaTTz32** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 4:02 am

i really like the 35th anni wheels now the 06 base wheels the most...i have to say that the older track wheels and most of the other 350z wheels tend to look better on different cars...i loved the six spoke track wheels on my 300zx, i should have kept the wheels damnit

Post by **joe603** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:31 am

L33TZOR, I love your car!!! Very sharp!!

Post by **emperor_lunchbox** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:20 pm

Yeah, it looks like something right out of Need for Speed Undergroung or Fast and Furious.

Post by **Derel** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:45 pm

sdkfk

Post by **TougeZnut** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:08 pm

Yea...as soon as I saw pics of the new 18's that come factory on all the 06+ Z's i went and checked up on how much they'd cost.

@ dealer the 18's are $1,100 a wheel, and the 19's are $1,400 a wheel...thats w/o tires.

Outraged!

Website · Post by **125kart** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:06 pm

I just got my Rays back from being polished. I must say that they had a hell of a time prepping and polishing the wheels. The hardness uf the Forged Aluminum made it difficult to sand out the surface imperfections. I ended up having to re sand and polish every wheel. I had a set of G35 wheels while the Rays were out. I weighed the Rays and the total was 72 Lbs. I compaired a Rays and a G35 in each hand with rubber and the difference was minimal. I must say the G35s looked larger without the lip. Now they are on the wife's Z.

Post by **jEzTeR** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:27 am

Nice! His and Her Z’s. Brickyard is my favorite color. The G35c wheels do look great on the 350z. So do the polished Rays.

Is your car Liquid Aluminum?

Looks like its time you got some real pics of both of your cars!

BTW: Welcome to NICO!

Post by **myS13wantsaVQ35** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:00 pm

C-Kwik wrote:

The Grand Touring Coupe and Track models have the Rays wheels. I had a look at a set in person a few weeks ago and it fills out the wheel wells much better than the previous Rays wheels.

Here's a close-up.

Don't really know the weight or offsets. Specific info on these seem to be hard to find. I would think offsets might be similar to NISMO wheels as is the weight.

I want a set for my car real bad.

Post by **evildky** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 9:21 pm

C-Kwik wrote:Gen2 Rays - 18x9 and 19x10 on 245/40-18 and 265/35-19.

WOW! nice to see Nissan give the Z a decently wide wheel, but they kinda skimped on the rubber, be awesome if they can fit an 275 A6 in front and a, 315 in the rear, might have enough traction to hang with the vetts, lets hope they don't bump out of BS because of it

Post by **myS13wantsaVQ35** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:17 pm

anybody have some of these wheels for sale?

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:33 pm

Dave,

You really need a 350z.

Post by **evildky** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:13 pm

yeah but I need one with about 650 whp, for now I'm just trying to get the datsun up to 400 whp and make it handle and brake better, trying to locate a stroker crank and longer rods so I can order up some custom forged pistons, and considering upgrading to microsquirt with edis, then gonna go to a drag strip and see if I can get a 10 second ticket

Website · Post by **125kart** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:18 pm

I finally got some better pics for ya jEzTer

There are more at http://members.cox.net/deepthrottle/

Post by **jEzTeR** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:15 pm

action pics FTW!

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