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Set aside any load rating, offset or any other issues like that. Assume they will fit and fit decent... How do you think theyd look

They are 18in wheels


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:yawn

I'm sick of that style, personally.

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I have to agree^^

Those are better suited for a car like the Z32 anyway. I like what you have on there right now Wes, they make the car look aggressive - and they're not your everyday wheel either.

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how about some deep dish? those generally look good on big cars

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Me too, Kind of boring IMO.

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some bbs double 10 spokes might be good? they are 18x8 +40 and 18x9 +42

that's pretty stock offset, I think, for that size

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Boring wheels work real nice on the Q. I mean my wheels arent that much better... Theyre very standard.....

Im going to pick up a set of those and if i dont like em i can always resell.....

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I believe I've seen someone on cardomain with something similar to that on their Q. You might check that out. I believe the person had a green '92.

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The Enkei Racing might be Japanese, which are the good ones. They make the wheels on the Y50 Sport models.

I agree the more simple and elegant the wheel, the better it looks on the classic G50 design. Some of the old posters from a year or two ago would ask about these chromed Baroque designs with fleur de lis or lightning bolt spokes, and one just had to wonder.

That said, there is something so right about the classic BBS multispoke spider design. It looks strong and light and elegant at the same time.

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They look nice. I like them better than what you have now. I do like the BBS ones better.

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yeah but ANYTHING is better than what he has now

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Loveless wrote::yawn

I'm sick of that style, personally.
This is a hilarious statement. Whoo cares waht they look like staionary when what is important is how well they work when in motion?

Too many regard "the look" of wheels and cars (especially on car show stands) like they are stationary paper weights, not flying down the highway in dynamic motion as they are designed to function.

Rejoice in the dynamics of motion, I say!

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maxnix wrote:This is a hilarious statement. Whoo cares waht they look like staionary when what is important is how well they work when in motion?

Too many regard "the look" of wheels and cars (especially on car show stands) like they are stationary paper weights, not flying down the highway in dynamic motion as they are designed to function.

Rejoice in the dynamics of motion, I say!
let's all get hubbies then since they look gunmetal in motion

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Nice wheels, although I would go with BBS instead. Too z32ish for that car like eezy said.

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Dynamics > Looks

Thats why I didnt buy a Lexus. Of course, new Lexuses are hideous to look at AND a bore to drive.

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Nice looking wheels, but, IMO too racy for a Q. My first thought was "Civic".

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Yep. They're ugly.

I was thinking some spun aluminum discs over steelies would be better.

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Loveless wrote:how about some deep dish? those generally look good on big cars
Deep dish wheels do not work on the Q45 - certainly not with good looks as a target!

With relatively wide wheels, the offset has to be low to prevent wheels hitting the brakes or suspension. Or not looking crazy outside the fender.

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Are you kidding? Deep dish can look amazing on any gen of Q.


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Not very Q like IMO!

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Falk, I agree. deep dish can looks HOT on any Q

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oh yea and those koenigs scream "CIVIC". jsut my first impression. those bbs would look awesome on your Q however. fast and classy

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Falkdesigns wrote:Nice looking wheels, but, IMO too racy for a Q. My first thought was "Civic".
Hey Falk! Those are eerily like the ones on your Q in your signature picture! I think Wes secretly wants to be like you!

Here are the ultimate Q wheels

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...t=500

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Trust me, the wheels I have are (were) not my first choice, but in person they actually look pretty good. However, I'm working on something else now, so hopefully these will be for sale soon.

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Falkdesigns wrote:Are you kidding? Deep dish can look amazing on any gen of Q.
Okay, I stand partially corrected. Some "deep-dish" wheels are, well ... okay ... however, I like the look of BBS wheels (and the OEM 15" on the 1995 models) a whole lot more.

So, maybe, it is a personal opinion thing!

Z

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yes, that's right, my suggestion was good for once, I win!

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We cant get too carried away with the Q.. Its looking like im gonna pick these up and we'll see how they look... I prefer a cleaner, looks more OEMish than something that looks obviously modified...

We'll see....

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bbs is more oem/stock than enkei, any day

anyways, how much?

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$500 which includes a set of brand new yokahoma tires... Seems ahrd to pass up because i need the tires!

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Im going down tomorrow to checkthem out, and will post pictures of the wheels on the car.


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