My Q on black 18" G35 rims

[DoinkMobb]

Here it is before:

And after:







The rims are 18x8 30 offset from a G35 coupe. The tires are 245/40/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III. I think the offset is perfect, the wheels look like they'll be pretty flush once I lower it. Should I go with black lugs, or keep the silver ones?

And suprisingly, my suspension doesn't feel nearly as mushy as it did with the horrible all seasons that were on there before. I've only driven about 10 miles on the new rims/tires, but it's quite a difference.

[qship96]

Reminds me of an old police car with blackwall tires and no hubcaps!

[mxr662]

I like the look of the wheels on your Q.

This post would be good here: zerothread?id=223195. Maybe a mod can move it.

My 17" coupe wheels rub in the front and back.

[Haitian_King]

I like the look of the wheels on your Q.

This post would be good here: zerothread?id=223195. Maybe a mod can move it.

My 17" coupe wheels rub in the front and back.

Damn. Yours rub? I was going to use your setup as my model. I love the way it looks.

Doink, the black on the green makes it look weird. No offense. I've just never been a fan of black wheels. I can tolerate them more if they're glossy.

[DoinkMobb]

Doink, the black on the green makes it look weird. No offense. I've just never been a fan of black wheels. I can tolerate them more if they're glossy.

It's definitely different. I haven't seen too many black rims on Q's, just thought I'd give it a try. I don't like the super glossy rims - I went with a satin finish instead.

[Raxephon]

Looks pretty good.

I've actually been considering getting a set , oem silver, for my Q.

The ones I have now came black from the factory & no rubbing.

[Jesda]

I like it. Black and black and green and black seem to work for me.

[captainluigi]

DAMN Antonio, What the hell is that, the B 2 b0mber of Q's?

I haven't been in the Gainsvillegreen area for many O year. But when I do be sure I"ll watch out for your a**.

[Haitian_King]

Looks pretty good.

I've actually been considering getting a set , oem silver, for my Q.

The ones I have now came black from the factory & no rubbing.

Did you do all that yourself? Is all that primer? It's not bad. Makes it look dangerous. Way better than the battleship gray primer. The black makes it look like it's getting ready for something AMAZING.

What color are you going with? White?

[Raxephon]

Yep, did it all myself just before the Kentucky run.

Its a flat black enamel and its actually the base coat for flat satin black.

It'll have to do for a week or so, President chassis has to be relocated from its present storage location since too many people are asking to buy it.

So Pres. chassis comes first, paint will have to wait.

[maxnix]

My 17" coupe wheels rub in the front and back.

Really? I bet you mean tires as there is more variability there.

At least your hood fits well!

[ddrumman]

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The rims are 18x8 30 offset from a G35 coupe. The tires are 245/40/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III. I think the offset is perfect, the wheels look like they'll be pretty flush once I lower it. Should I go with black lugs, or keep the silver ones?

And suprisingly, my suspension doesn't feel nearly as mushy as it did with the horrible all seasons that were on there before. I've only driven about 10 miles on the new rims/tires, but it's quite a difference.

I would have chosen 255/40s. See if you can get them changed, hopefully it's not too late. Like others said I'm not big on black rims. It's almost like they hide the design of the car or something. I think the silver ones would've made it "pop" more. Just my 0.02.

Looks good never the less.

[ScottJackson]

These are my wheels. They look darker, more dull bronze in the daylight. I'll prob get some other pics tomorrow that are better. They're cheapy 18x8 wheels with 32 offset and 235/45-18 tyres.

[Haitian_King]

You're a skilled auto painter? Did you have formal training or was it autodidatic?

[Raxephon]

You're a skilled auto painter? Did you have formal training or was it autodidatic?

Oodles of reading and lots of trial and error, so autodidatic.

[qship96]

Anyone else remember NISSAN tried the very dark colored wheel look on the 1987 300zx { turbo model only} , and it proved very unpopular, never to be offered again.

Nissan didnt even offer a choice of any other wheel color on the turboZ in 1987, and got blasted by the car rags and owners, many who immediatly purchased aftermarket more traditional silver/machined look wheels to replace their "dark argent" factory rims.

[Haitian_King]

Oodles of reading and lots of trial and error, so autodidatic.

Cool. I'm interested in learning to paint. I just don't want to ruin my Q by doing it incorrectly. I still want to keep my color, just want to add more depth. Give it that deep, wet look.

[DoinkMobb]

I would have chosen 255/40s. See if you can get them changed, hopefully it's not too late. Like others said I'm not big on black rims. It's almost like they hide the design of the car or something. I think the silver ones would've made it "pop" more. Just my 0.02.

Looks good never the less.

I would've paid about $150 more for the cheapest 255/40s. Plus they would weigh about 4 lbs more per tire and have a larger rolling diameter. An extra 1/2" of tread isn't really that important to me.

I'm sure the silver would've looked good, but I wanted to try something different.

[ddrumman]

................... and have a larger rolling diameter.....................

Exactly! It would have been 26" or 26.1" which is optimum. 215/65/15 which is OEM is 26.1"

I do understand about the extra $ though.

[DoinkMobb]

Since OEM is 26" and I think my tires are 25.8", that's only about a 1% difference. Not a huge deal.

[maxnix]

Exactly! It would have been 26" or 26.1" which is optimum. 215/65/15 which is OEM is 26.1"

I do understand about the extra $ though.

It's not just rollng diameter but load rating. PS2 are not inexpensive, but they are great.

[DoinkMobb]

It's not just rollng diameter but load rating. PS2 are not inexpensive, but they are great.

My Sumitomos have a 97Y load rating.I have no doubt that PS2s are great but are they worth the $152 premium per tire over the Sumitomos?

I really wish I could be putting some miles on the damn tires so I could give you guys a review, but my Q is in pieces right now - the under plenum job is kicking my ***.