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10
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Stern ST-2 Touring Sport Wheels

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Old 02-13-2006, 08:48 PM
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Stern ST-2 Touring Sport Wheels

Okay here is the deal I am considering!

I am not into the 19" & 20" wheels wrapped with big wide rubber bands around them like most folks. I like the 18" size for a little more cushion for those unforgiving potholes that can come from nowhere and ruin your day. I had the salesman at Need for Speed quote me the following wheel and tire package.


Need for Speed website:

http://www.need4speedmotors.com


Wheel Description:

Stern ST-2 Touring Sport (Chrome)
18x8.5, +20mm Front
18x9.5, +25mm Back


Tire Type and Size: NT 555 Extreme Performance.
235-40-18
265-35-18


Total includes: taxes, mounting, balance, wheel locks, lugs, insurance, shipping to my door $1,789. The quote is $100 less if I do not want chrome ($1,689). They said for a little more $ I still have room for wider tires; however, I feel this combination will give me the look I want.


I would like to ask you folks which wheel color would you recommend for the "G". I have the brilliant silver like the coupe in the below picture with the 20”. The salesman recommends the chrome for the “G” and Silver or Hyper Black for a 350Z due to the “G” being more of a luxury sport car.


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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ADME:B:EF:US:1
 
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Old 02-13-2006, 09:49 PM
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i would go with chrome...........incase you didnt know these wheels have a reputation of being very very heavy
 
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:52 PM
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I would go silver with a polished lip if your car is silver or DG. If it is any other color I would go with chrome.
 
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Old 02-15-2006, 06:25 AM
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I just bought those rims, I got the 20's in chrom...I went into the shop because they are local. Great service, Great price.....I have an IP coupe and went for the chrome. I kinda wish i went for the hyper black. But the Chrome looks good.....FYI they are heavy, but the car handles like it's on rails now...

PM me for any questions.
 
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Old 02-15-2006, 01:04 PM
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I feel the silver with the polished lip is going to look the best for my exterior color. The crome will be a little to much bling, bling for me and the hyper black may be a little too dark. Will post up some pics if the deal goes though. Thanks gang for all the suggestions.
 
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Old 03-02-2006, 09:00 AM
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Went with the hyper sliver with polished lip. Wheels and tires came in on 2/28. Got them on that night and they look great on the car (Wow! what a difference in appearance). Thanks for everybody’s suggestions, and I will be posting some pictures in a few days. The folks at need4speed were top notch to deal with and had the best pricing on the wheel and tire combo's. My local Discount Tire Co. was over $1000 higher for the same package.

Need for Speed website:

http://www.need4speedmotors.com

Contact: Edwin @ 1-888-714-7467
 
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Old 03-07-2006, 09:10 AM
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Ended up getting the tire and wheel package for $1,650. What do you think?


Nice sticky rubber on the rear


3" lip view


245/45 vs 265/35


Removed the TPS's from my OEM wheels, these guys cost $118 each


I was told the TPS will fit the new wheels
 

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