The Official "Find Rochester Some Wheels" Thread.
#31
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
Enkei RPF1's. Get them in silver or even better... BLACK! Look great on a white sedan, IMO. Plus, at 18 lbs each, you'd drop some serious unsprung weight.
http://tinyurl.com/mhucqfz
http://tinyurl.com/mhucqfz
#32
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
When you were looking for lightweight wheels, did you research fitment on the 18" TSW Interlagos?
#33
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
Coming as no surprise what-so-ever, Robert_K is recommending Forgestar rims.
And with good reason... a rotary-forged barrel on a pressure cast aluminum rim (just like TSW) makes for a strong(ish) and lightweight(ish) wheel. That, and this F14 model (shown here) has some really good design appeal.
And with good reason... a rotary-forged barrel on a pressure cast aluminum rim (just like TSW) makes for a strong(ish) and lightweight(ish) wheel. That, and this F14 model (shown here) has some really good design appeal.
#35
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
I'm not going to lie... The more I eyeball all these options, the more these F14's are growing on me. In 18", too. 8.5" wide for the front, so I can reuse last year's PSS from the rear, and 10" deep concave in the rear.
The 18"x8.5 rim is only 17.6 pounds. Hmm. Thinking.
Here's a BWM Sedan (white like mine) with silver F14's, deep concave in the rears. Not too shabby.
The 18"x8.5 rim is only 17.6 pounds. Hmm. Thinking.
Here's a BWM Sedan (white like mine) with silver F14's, deep concave in the rears. Not too shabby.
Last edited by Rochester; 01-25-2014 at 10:36 PM.
#37
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
This here is a pretty depressing read about the Forgestar F14:
http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...14-beware.html
The more I research Forgestar quality, the more I'm backing away. There are lots of horror stories out there about the F14. Lots and lots. Not so about Enkie... Solid quality brand.
As for Vosson, there are some complaints about cracks, but at the same time there's an overwhelming positive testimonial throughout for Vosson customer service.
http://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-t...14-beware.html
The more I research Forgestar quality, the more I'm backing away. There are lots of horror stories out there about the F14. Lots and lots. Not so about Enkie... Solid quality brand.
As for Vosson, there are some complaints about cracks, but at the same time there's an overwhelming positive testimonial throughout for Vosson customer service.
Last edited by Rochester; 01-26-2014 at 09:00 AM.
#38
Registered Member
As much as I like designs of wheels like the forgestar F14 and most VMR wheels, I think the "look" they establish is best for euro cars. There's a reason these wheels are most popular in the BMW/MB/Audi crowd, and it's because many of the designs are inspired by Euro OEM (RS4, M3 CSL). IMO these wheels just don't complement the G37 sedan, although they are very nice
I think your best bet is to look for a simple spoke design that is reminiscent of an OEM look, but gives the G37 sedan the sportier look it deserves (no easy task)
I think your best bet is to look for a simple spoke design that is reminiscent of an OEM look, but gives the G37 sedan the sportier look it deserves (no easy task)
#40
Not a bad look, here's a similar look in the SSRs FWIW~
SSR GTV03 Silver Wheels & Rims | Tread Depot
#45
Administrator
iTrader: (9)
It certainly does give me the answers I was hoping for. When the inheritance funds start trickling in, I'll be making final arrangements on purchasing the rims from N4S. They seem to be the go-to retailer that Diego is referencing here.
So what tire sizes are we talking about on the new 19's? Anyone?
OEM
Front - 18" x 7.5", 225/50-18
Rears - 18" x 8.5", 245/45-18
VOSSENS
Front - 19" x 8.5", ???/??-19
Rears - 19" x 10.0", ???/??-19
So what tire sizes are we talking about on the new 19's? Anyone?
OEM
Front - 18" x 7.5", 225/50-18
Rears - 18" x 8.5", 245/45-18
VOSSENS
Front - 19" x 8.5", ???/??-19
Rears - 19" x 10.0", ???/??-19