(Sorry to bother) Another wheel question

[90Q45blue]

Sorry about the plethora of posts lately:

I'm thinking about getting these wheels instead of the G35 for money reasons.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43955

What do you guys think? Also, what's appropriate tire size for those and will wheels bolt right on?

Thanks and again sorry for inconvenience,

nick

[maxnix]

They look like the stock rims off 1995-1996 Q45. Should be 6.5" rims. No better than the stock 90 rims, unless yours are suffering wear. The Q45t rims by BBS were forged, but the same size.

[Jeff Williams]

That price seem a little steep. I sold my old rims for $50.00, and tthat inlcuded Michelin tires!

They are a royal pain in the a$$ to clean!

Keep your eyes open, and be sure to check the B/S/T fourm. Do a search for Q45 wheels.

[90Q45blue]

...No better than the stock 90 rims, unless yours are suffering wear.

Unfortunately, mine are pretty worn. Besides, I want a new look. It's been too long.

Nick

[maxnix]

Unfortunately, mine are pretty worn. Besides, I want a new look. It's been too long.

Nick

Understand. I like them. The BBS ones are much harder to clean. Require toothbrushing.

In fact, I think Dennis is using these on his 1990 Q45.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t

[90Q45blue]

Jeff,

I checked the B/S/T and came up w/ these:

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....47818

He will hopefully e-mail me pics. Are these the same wheels as the eBay? Also, that tire size seems a little light, am i wrong?

Nick

[maxnix]

Jeff,

I checked the B/S/T and came up w/ these:

http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....47818

He will hopefully e-mail me pics. Are these the same wheels as the eBay? Also, that tire size seems a little light, am i wrong? - Nick

Tire size is OEM. By "HICAS wheels" he may mean the t model, which could be BBS. Pictures will tell.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t

[Jeff Williams]

Here's a couple of other links:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43956

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43955

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43956

[j30t]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...17625 i think these are the same wheels...good price

[sultan]

aren't these the hicas wheels?

[90Q45blue]

I don't know but those look pretty sweet

Nick

[nuQ]

yes, these are from the hicas. not my favs for a Q IMHO, can do a lot better. jeff

[90Q45blue]

nuQ,

What do you like?

Nick

[nuQ]

nick, i guess i'm biased, maybe i should have toned it down a little!!! i just bought rims from ebay from the 99Q( i think azhitman has these as well), will get my hands on them tues. with all the posts on rims it seems like a better path to stick with infiniti rims--low weight and strong. if i was given the choice, i would go with the infiniti rims you listed first on ebay or the bbs rims. they both will be harder to clean, but from an asthetic viewpoint that's the direction i would go(assuming they are in good shape). if you were going to go aftermarket, i think dennis has mentioned that bbs makes very high quality rims(but you'll pay!!) there's more knowledgable than myself on this subject, but like i said, just my opinion. jeff

[90Q45blue]

Thanks Jeff. I like the first set I posted also. Now just trying to find a good price and what tire size I should use. But I'm still open to other wheels. Those ones sultan posted look sweet.

Nick

[maxnix]

Now just trying to find a good price and what tire size I should use. - Nick

215/65 or 235/60 are ideal, 225/60 are actually available in decent quantities for the stock rim. Nothing less than V rated. Even H rated Michelin is a compromise, but is available in the obscure 235/60-15 size.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t

[Q451990]

I'm a little biased, but I really like these wheels on the 1st gen Q:D

I saw a set a week or so ago on eBay listed in the $200 range if I remember correctly.

Heath

[nuQ]

heath, i think the ones you saw on ebay are the same ones i bid on and won. they arrive tues. i like them them the best too! jeff

[Q451990]

Do you have tires yet? I bought these Michelins from TireRack.com on sale for $102 each. They look like they're the best deal going right now. They look wide, but I'm sure they'll be fine after they're mounted... a couple of the other guys on the site are running that size on our wheels with good results.

Heath

[szh]

The Michelin Pilot XGT wet behavior scares the daylights out of me! In a 16" size, for a Q, I would much rather recommend the Firestone SZ50EP. Look at this: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...50+EP for an outstanding tire. The 245/50ZR-16 would fit a 16" wheel very nicely and is a strong tire (over the 95 rating needed).

The price is also not too bad (compared to the Michelin): $137 per tire. For a stock 1990-1995 rim (the 15x6.5 that is common), the 225/60ZR-15 is $105 per tire. An excellent value!

Z