Stock Wheels vs Nismo Wheels

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

I hear some folks ahve done a 5 lug conversion on S13's to have better choice of wheels.

Fred...

Aftermarket Wheels vs. Stock Wheels

Post by **Repo Man** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

The NISMO wheels are gorgeous! I would love to have them on a Z of my own. I would love to have them on my 240, but I don't see that happening.

I also like the Volks. Just about all of them.

It has always amazed me how much stock wheels cost through a dealer.

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

I've seen them on all the track model's I've worked on...they say "rays engineering" and "forged" around the lip. VERY nice wheels IMO...thats a hard choice, but I'd have to go with the NISMO ones!:D

Sean

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

JaysonReliford wrote:They come in 17" on the Spec and 18" on the Z. I can't get a 16".

if they fit the spec v then they'll fit the s13...people have spec v rims on s13's...or is that not what you mean by "Spec"?

Sean

Post by **SmithSR** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

JaysonReliford wrote: part number 40300-CD225 AND 40300-CD226. These are the stock wheels for the Track Model. MSRP is around $1,436 per wheel.

Forgive me for this, but do you have a picture of the track model wheels? Could these be the wheels from Rays?

Glad to see you're back in action here

-Phil

Post by **SmithSR** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Jayson, I saw some Rays wheels that were "dealer installed" and were supposed to be Nissan/350z-specific. Let me know if you're familiar with these.

Cool pictures...thanks

-Phil

Post by **SmithSR** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

^ I likey!!

Jayson, about those odd Rays wheels I mentioned, they are supposedly Nissan specific, according to the Nissan center cap. These wheels were available in Japan(that's where I found out about them, the wheels being called a 'factory option from Rays') for the Z33, but was wondering if our resident nissan guru had any info on U.S. availability...

Oh well...hey, another great pic of the black Z!!

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

I have a customer who just purchased a 350 and he is looking at a NISMO package.

FYI there's no such thing as a NISMO package from Nissan but if you have certain items you want then your dealer should be able to make a package just for you. A "Custom NISMO Package" if you will.

This gentleman wants the Cat-back, CAI and wheels. He mentioned he wanted part number 40300-CD225 AND 40300-CD226. These are the stock wheels for the Track Model. MSRP is around $1,436 per wheel. $5,700 for stock wheels!

NISMO has there own wheels that come in Bronze or Chrome with the NISMO logo on the spoke. These wheels MSRP at $575. We carry them for $517.50 or $2069.99 for a full set. I just wanted to know if anyone else is considering stock wheels. If so, I promised to drop them to $999.99 per wheel. I couldn't in good conscience sale stock wheels for $1400 bucks.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

These are the stock Track Model wheels.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

It's the same wheel found on the Roadster. We had a white Roadster with a dark blue top and Frost interior. Sold second day on lot. We will have another one on Sept 5. One of our managers has already bought it but he promised I can shoot it before he takes it home.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

SmithSR wrote:Jayson, I saw some Rays wheels that were "dealer installed" and were supposed to be Nissan/350z-specific....-Phil

I'm not but that doesn't mean it's not possible. We've used aftermarket shops in our area before to addon accessories and people are like..."Where can I get those?" The answer is, when you buy a car on our lot cause no one else has'em. Right now were working on a promotion to have the Fastest Z's in Texas. (we're close to having the only Z's in Texas). But we've got this one that I've added NISMO exhaust and CAI on. I'm about to put headers and wheels on it too.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Need is right. I found out that the NISMO are Ray's but I'm getting different info about the stock Track wheels. I just heard they were Ray's too but in like a minute and a half I heard they were not. Go figure.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

They come in 17" on the Spec and 18" on the Z. I can't get a 16".

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Any particular tires in mind? Also, I'm checking with my wheel guy on the offset. What we're thinking is if they fit, the worse possible thing is that they cause extra tire wear. Give me a little bit to study on it.

Post by **SDRonEbay** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Jay,

I was sitting here, filling orders and it struck me....the 1990 240SX is a 4 lug wheel....the Nismo's are 5 lugs. Sorry. And thanks...she's my light.

Post by **tinted** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

1400 per wheel?

gees

The NISMO ones are 10 x better than the track ones IMO.

The Nissan website mentions "18-inch Rays® super-lightweight 6-spoke" standard on the track model. I'm not sure what Rays your talking about that are so speciall....

Post by **tinted** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

These are the Rays wheels

Same ones SmiwthSR are talking about. SCC got these with there 34k Track model 350z. Have you never seen these Jayson?

Post by **JaY33s240Sx** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Hey Jayson...I'm interested in purchasing a set of the Bronze Nismo Wheels...Do they come in 17"? I've searched the net and have only found them in 16"...If you have any info please let me know...

Post by **JaY33s240Sx** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

Yes, I'm looking for them in 17"...Will they fit on a 90 Nissan 240SX? If so, how much for a set of 4 w/ tires balanced and ready to mount?

Post by **JaY33s240Sx** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

No, I don't have any particular tires in mind...I'm guessing it would have to be a low-pro tire...Since the rims will be 2" bigger than stock...But I'll give you a bit to study...Thanks for all your help Jayson...Oh yeah, on congrats on your baby girl...I seen pictures of her under another topic...She's cute...

Post by **JaY33s240Sx** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

I guess I just got all excited about an opportunity to get those rims that I've always wanted that I just forgot about the lugs...Damn...Well I guess I can do a 5 lug conversion...Any idea on how much that might cost?

Post by **deftdrummer** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

the spec V's stock wheels are better looking than the track 350z wheels. Those rays "factory option" wheels for the 350 are tight though...

Post by **rydwhite** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

I love the stock, but the Nizmo's look great. I have seen a set of 19 nizmo's on a G35 DG Coupe that looked really nice.

Post by **deftdrummer** » Wed Aug 06, 2003 6:19 am

yes, yes you do

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