Wheel question

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Alright so I am in the search for some wheels. What I want is 18's with a BIG lip in the rear and a not so big lip in the front... So if anyone has advice on what model rims i should be looking at or if anyone has pictures that would be great !!!


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We can't pick your wheels for you. Maybe post a pic or type of wheel that you're interested in and the we can help you figure out what width and offset to get the right fitment. This also depends on what vehicle the wheels will be going on. I'm guessing your Z32 listed in your profile? Next, what's your budget? Getting a set of real wheels and tires can get costly. You can get inexpensive brands, but going staggered with low disk will be expensive regardless. Then you have to have tires for said wheels. Getting a package will be the least expensive route, granted that the wheel style you like is offered in staggered fitment, in the offset needed for deep lips, with tires. Feed some more info and we can go from there.

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yes I have a '90 300zx 2 seater NA... I am looking for something like this http://www.tyrepower.speedywheels.com.a ... nvy-hp.jpg but 18's instead of 19's....the most i will spend on a wheels and tires package is 2.5k... And I am looking for a clean "Volk" wheel look alike type of wheel... thanks for the reply btw

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those are speedy envys you have pictured, fyi. I actually have a set of those shoes on myself in the 19 size.

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Z31toZ32 wrote:those are speedy envys you have pictured, fyi. I actually have a set of those shoes on myself in the 19 size.
Was it a hassle fitting them? how much did they cost you with the tires? Will they fit on my NA?

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the previous owner had them on the car, and since i like'em, i just kept them. the good is that they are relatively cheap; the 19's 9.5 are about $250 a wheel, and the 8.5's up front slightly less. they also look like a 3 piece wheel, and are easy to keep clean. the bad is that they are a heavy 1 piece wheel. also, the 18 inch version doesn't come any wider than 8.5, kind of a bummer there. the tires cost tires cost as much as you want to pay.


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