POLL: Thinking of OEM or Replica OEM wheels...

[IBCoupe]

Like maybe an 18x8 G35 replica for $140/ea:



Or an 18x8 350Z OEM front wheel for $199/ea:



I couldn't find a single picture of an Altima with these wheels, so I had to show you what they look like on a 350Z (and so as not to show bias, changed the car for the first set, too). I think the uniqueness of it is a stroke in favor of the 350Z wheels. I've seen G35 wheels on Altima Coupes, and I'd like to stand out a bit when I show up at Carlisle. Either way, I'd be buying two sets of fronts so that I can manage my offset with spacers if I feel the urge to. Also so I can keep rotating my tires...


EDIT: Decided to make it a poll question, and to add on-car shots of each wheel.

[downedzephyr]

meh. stick with the g35's, lemme know how the quality is when you get them since i've been looking for a decent set

[IBCoupe]

My only worry with the G35's is that they'll be heavy and that they've been done before.

[mmkeller]

I like both but voted for 350Z. I don't like the finish on them for a white coupe, maybe a different color or shimmer.

[IBCoupe]

I could get them powder-coated when my buddy gets some new equipment.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Im not really loving either set. 350Z Wins over G35 though.

What about some replica G37? Sport Edition SE-14. I looked into these before buying my Tenzos.

[SanoSuKe]

I like the G35 better, the Z ones look very plain and simple to me. May I ask though, why are you going back to OEM?

[IBCoupe]

I never had aftermarket wheels, Sano, and I find that most of them just don't look right with the car.

I'll look at the G37 replicas, but my concern about replicas is that they'll be heavier than oems.

[SanoSuKe]

I never had aftermarket wheels, Sano, and I find that most of them just don't look right with the car.

I'll look at the G37 replicas, but my concern about replicas is that they'll be heavier than oems.

Oh I see. If they are heavier, does that affect the car's performance or something? cuz once I get enough $$ I'm getting these babies and they're prolly heavy as hell

[downedzephyr]

I never had aftermarket wheels, Sano, and I find that most of them just don't look right with the car.

I'll look at the G37 replicas, but my concern about replicas is that they'll be heavier than oems.

Oh I see. If they are heavier, does that affect the car's performance or something? cuz once I get enough $$ I'm getting these babies and they're prolly heavy as hell

just from the picture those look heavy as hell

[SanoSuKe]

just from the picture those look heavy as hell

yep, I gotta figure out what size do I want, tires for it and the total cost then I'm getting them online.

[IBCoupe]

Heavier than the other choices might not be bad. Heavier than stock means you have to start worrying about your braking distance.

[Coupeguy23]

those 350z wheels would look nice. I was trying to find some myself but end up buying m45 wheels .I havent seen to many people rock those style of 350z wheels on here

[IBCoupe]

Haven't seen anyone with them. I was actually thinking of buying some 20" M45 wheels, too, but ended up not doing it because it was too pricey for me at the time.

[AlexM.]

You should be able to find some used g35 19 rays for like 500. Good luck

[jmann]

Im not really loving either set. 350Z Wins over G35 though.

What about some replica G37? Sport Edition SE-14. I looked into these before buying my Tenzos.

LOL I have this set picked out when I need tires again! I was going to post this until I read your post.

[BamaCoupe]

"I couldn't find a single picture of an Altima with these wheels, so I had to show you what they look like on a 350Z"
Next month there will be a coupe with the 350Z Track V1 wheels (mine); I've been planning this for the last two to three years, and now that I need to replace my tires I'm finally doing it. I did find them cheaper though, but I'm not telling where (not on the www.) until I get mine just in case there quantity is low. If you look at my tiny avatar you see those wheels are photochoped on my car.