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Need help finding some new wheels

Got my zed a 330mm K-Sport 8 pot break kit but unfortunately (this is really embarracing) my 17" are not going to like the new kit.

 

So, I need some new 18"s and need help finding the right alloys.

 

ATM, i've got these; I really like them but I don't have a choise. I'd like same sort of deep dish rears and some matching fronts. Any suggestions...

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    those are a nice set of wheels m8, but just not the color I'm looking for... a bit too shiny :)

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    thats what i have on mine

     

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    I like the finish of those stella, do you think the "hyper black" or "gunmetal" of that P-45R would have the same finish?

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    I hope not... I don't fancy going wide arch...

     

    This is what they say for the size...

    8.5 X 18" 5X114 ET35 FRONTS

    9.5 X 18 5X114 ET35 REARS

     

    Can anyone explain what this means please? I know the 8.5 x 18 and the 9.5 x 18 part :D

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    I hope not... I don't fancy going wide arch...

     

    This is what they say for the size...

    8.5 X 18" 5X114 ET35 FRONTS

    9.5 X 18 5X114 ET35 REARS

     

    Can anyone explain what this means please? I know the 8.5 x 18 and the 9.5 x 18 part :D

     

    the 5x114 is the stud fitment, which is correct for the 300zx.

     

    The ET35 is the offset. Bascially the higher the number the further in the wheel edge sits in the arch and the lower the number the further out they will sit of the arch.

     

    ET35 with a 9.5" rim is perfect for the rear

    ET35 with a 8.5" rim will sit a little too far in the front arch for that "perfect stance" but its just a visual thing, and can be altered with spacers if you wish. At the very worst you may need a small spacer to clear the calipers but thats all dependent on spoke design.

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    The opposite really. The fronts will sit inside the arch a little too far, but the rear is spot on.

     

    a 20 to 25 offset is better for a 8.5" on the front

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    The opposite really. The fronts will sit inside the arch a little too far, but the rear is spot on.

     

    a 20 to 25 offset is better for a 8.5" on the front

     

    Just to clarify, for the above Jades with K-sport 330mm 8pots will I need spacers on the front?

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    Its really a guessing game what wheels will fit when you have a big brake conversion.

     

    I have tons of room on mine. but i have 19" with the 356 kit

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    hmmm, having some careful consideration I think I might be able to afford those Jade Rs (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-S-JADE-R-ALLOY-WHEELS-NISSAN-300ZX-TYRES_W0QQitemZ140317983746QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET?hash=item140317983746&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50)

     

    Not a big fan of bay so need some advice... Shall I go for the above? or is there any other place that I can check the prices?

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    I've used these people before, very helpful, give them a call and ask for Doug he maybe up for a deal.

     

    Paul

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