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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:05 AM
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18 inch track wheels suggestions

What 18 inch track wheels would any of you recommend?

I'm looking for an 18 inch lightweight wheel that isn't going to make another hole in my wallet. These wheels would be specifically for track days (circuit/autoX).

I'm looking for a minimum of 9 inch front 10 inch rear with at least a decently aggressive offset.

And obviously, they must also be able to take the abuse from track days. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 05:04 AM
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rotas, but then for few hundred more you could have enkei rpf1...also the 5zigen fn01c, tirerack also sells a wheel made buy enkei called TR-Motorsports MT1...tr.com will show the enkei and the tr wheel in g35 coupe fitment
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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rotas, but then for few hundred more you could have enkei rpf1...also the 5zigen fn01c, tirerack also sells a wheel made buy enkei called TR-Motorsports MT1...tr.com will show the enkei and the tr wheel in g35 coupe fitment
Rotas? Those things would never touch my car. For the track, those are even more out of the question

I'm looking for quality track wheels that hopefully aren't too expensive.

I guess I might just have to wait for some decent-conditioned 18 inch wheels in our marketplace.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:01 AM
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Enkei NT03+M
18"x9.5" +27 (19.9 lbs.)
18"x10.5" +30 (21.0 lbs.)
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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My SSRs are 19" the front is 19lbs in 8.5 and the rear is 19.8 lbs in 9.5. They are sedan offsets though, tirerack also carries them and in 18" as well, type C-RS, type F, comp-H, type F-RS, Motegi TRAKLITE, are all very light. i guess if you list your budget it would be easier to recommend wheels.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by G35sedan03
My SSRs are 19" the front is 19lbs in 8.5 and the rear is 19.8 lbs in 9.5. They are sedan offsets though, tirerack also carries them and in 18" as well, type C-RS, type F, comp-H, type F-RS, Motegi TRAKLITE, are all very light. i guess if you list your budget it would be easier to recommend wheels.
Under 2000 OTD for a complete set of 18" rims (tires excluded).
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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The Enkei's still get my vote.



These are what Kurtis had planned on using for the track. They make his rotors look HUGE, lol.
 
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Enkie RPF1 or NT03's.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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+1 on rpf1's. Was contemplating on getting those
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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the 350z track rims are very popular

8.5 in wide

put 275 all the way around
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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I'm on the RPF1 team also. I would not put 275s on OEM 8.5" wheels for heavy track use. Autox - maybe, not open track.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. The Enkei's are definitely very tempting considering their price. I might go with those unless I find an amazing deal for some 18" Volk CE/TE's (marketplace) by the time I have the $$$
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Calvin
The Enkei's still get my vote.



These are what Kurtis had planned on using for the track. They make his rotors look HUGE, lol.
i know its out of subject but is his calipers 4 piston or 6?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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5zigen fno1rc's are also great track wheels with good offsets and widths to choose from. +1 for the enkei choices as well.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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Not 10" in the rear, but you could run 18x9.5 all around for under $2000
Prodrive GC-05F
http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...014i-sale.html
Great Enkei prices
http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...ry-budget.html
Wedsports for $1599 shipped
http://my350z.com/forum/vendor-group...rom-japan.html
 
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