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Old 02-03-2006, 12:31 PM
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The trifecta...
Put the newly-mounted track wheels/tires on today for their first heat cycle.
I think they look "ok" (not my taste for daily driving use, but good for track), but I thought you guys who are more into looks might want to see how they look on a 5th gen. Only problem - there is NO way the centercaps will fit on the rear wheels while the dust cap is there, even with it dented in...

Top: the "street setup" - for stregnth and looks
G35 18x8 w/ Proxes 4 235/40/18

Middle: the track setup - for strength and alot less weight...not for looks
5Zigen fno1r-c 17x8 w/ Hankook Z212 (shaved) 245/45/17

Bottom: the winter setup - for maximum strength and more tire sidewall
G35 17x7.5/8 w/ Blizzak LM22 225/50/17(f), 235/50/17(r)







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Nice.... those 5zigens look maaad fast y0, better in pics than in person.... btw, how are your brakes holding up?
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i was looking at buying that craftsman jack how many tons is it?
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Originally Posted by Battle Max
i was looking at buying that craftsmen jack how many tons is it?
2 ton...it's the Aluminum race jack (not the Aluminum-Steel one)....about $150 or so.
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Old 02-03-2006, 12:53 PM
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Those are 17s right? Why gold?
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I like the top ones and I also thing your Zigs look good without a cap. Just curious, what actually makes a wheel so good? Especially if it's not chrome, is it just about weight?
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Originally Posted by JaKillz2
haha ^ If you wanted opinions, I like the top ones. But I had a question too cause I don't know much about wheels, what makes a wheel so good? Especially if it's not chrome, is it just about weight?
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Originally Posted by Progress
Those are 17s right? Why gold?
well, bronze. Why? I dunno....those wheels come in silver, black, and bronze. I already have 2 sets of silver wheels, and didn't want gloss black for the track. Oh, and the bronze ones in that size were on sale.

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But I had a question too cause I don't know much about wheels, what makes a wheel so good? Especially if it's not chrome, is it just about weight
The 5Zigens have a reputation as a good track wheel (autocross/road racing...not drag) because they're strong and lightweight (17 lbs in this size, compared to 25 lbs stock wheels), and not too expensive (<$200 each).

lightweight is important for racing, as it reduces rotational mass and allows quicker accelleration.

as for Chrome...FTW, chrome is
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Originally Posted by JaKillz2
I like the top ones and I also thing your Zigs look good without a cap. Just curious, what actually makes a wheel so good? Especially if it's not chrome, is it just about weight?
That and strength.
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Originally Posted by irish44j
and the bronze ones in that size were on sale.
Ding, ding, ding! We have a weiner!
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Nice.... those 5zigens look maaad fast y0, better in pics than in person.... btw, how are your brakes holding up?
working fine

I have another one of those bolts here, so I'll get it to you
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i was thinkin of getting new wheels as one of my first buys thats why i was askin. do you think these http://www.dragwheels.com/product.asp?ID=19 would be a good first wheel?
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Originally Posted by irish44j
working fine

I have another one of those bolts here, so I'll get it to you
Take your time, I forgot my spare caliper and its still at Cutlet's.... will get it later this weekend...
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Originally Posted by JaKillz2
i was thinkin of getting new wheels as one of my first buys thats why i was askin. do you think these http://www.dragwheels.com/product.asp?ID=19 would be a good first wheel?
might want to pose that question in the wheels/tires forum where there might be more people who know about it.

here: http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=71

Personally, they look very heavy
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They look fine for track use. But like you said not for everyday. I would of got the bronze to if they were cheaper since it's only for the track.
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Originally Posted by JaKillz2
i was thinkin of getting new wheels as one of my first buys thats why i was askin. do you think these http://www.dragwheels.com/product.asp?ID=19 would be a good first wheel?
It'd probably be more polite of ya to post your own thread in the Wheels/Tires forum than hijacking this one...
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I like them, I think they'll do well at the track for you. What rubber's are you running? I can't really make them out in the picture. Looks like Hankook but not sure.
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
I like them, I think they'll do well at the track for you. What rubber's are you running? I can't really make them out in the picture. Looks like Hankook but not sure.
try re-reading the text in the first post

I know you're just looking at the pictures
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Originally Posted by irish44j
try re-reading the text in the first post

I know you're just looking at the pictures
Originally Posted by irish44j
Top: street setup - G35 18x8 w/ Proxes 4 235/40/18
Middle: track - 5Zigen fno1r-c 17x8 w/ Hankook Z212 (shaved) 245/45/17
Bottom: winter - G35 17x7.5/8 w/ Blizzak LM22 225/50/17, 235/50/17
Haha.....sorry, I don't like reading.
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I like the 5zigens the most for your information.
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Originally Posted by Nissan 6
I like the 5zigens the most for your information.
thanks, haha....I actually don't like them looks-wise as much as the G35s, but their job isn't to look good, it's to go fast
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Why not just pull the dust cap off? The wheels work just fine with the caps in, thats what I had to do with my wheels.
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Looking sharp there Josh! I think they actually look pretty nice...
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Originally Posted by 00SEMAX19
Why not just pull the dust cap off? The wheels work just fine with the caps in, thats what I had to do with my wheels.
good point...maybe I will Since it's only for the track, I'm not too concerned with it 'looking good' though...
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Josh, why are the pics so tiny , could you post a large picture of your car with 5Zigens please?


BTW: no rubbing prublems, right?
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Originally Posted by DrKlop
Josh, why are the pics so tiny , could you post a large picture of your car with 5Zigens please?
stupid cardomain limits the size. Here's a slightly bigger one

I went over some big speed bumps and dips on a 55-60mph road....no rubbing at all.

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i like them man. you got a close pic of the rear where you say the center cap doesnt fit
 
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Originally Posted by irish44j
stupid cardomain limits the size. Here's a slightly bigger one

I went over some big speed bumps and dips on a 55-60mph road....no rubbing at all.

haha now I can see them, thanks! I actually like the way they look, gray/metallic would probably look a bit better but bronze is fine for a black colored car.
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Hey Doc how do you like those LM-22's? I have actually been really impressed with my set. Now the LM's on my stock 17s certainly are not the Toyos/5zigens but they hold up very well IMO.
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Originally Posted by MadMaxNH
Hey Doc how do you like those LM-22's? I have actually been really impressed with my set. Now the LM's on my stock 17s certainly are not the Toyos/5zigens but they hold up very well IMO.
That's me with the LM22's, and they're not on the 5Zigens, they're on my other 17s. I did a write up on them in the wheels/tires section if you're interested:


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im diggin the 5zigens
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damn where do you keep all those tires&wheels...hah

Looks good though.
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Originally Posted by Pri63
damn where do you keep all those tires&wheels...hah





carrying them up and down the basement stairs every time I need to change or go to the track = major PITA. Can't wait to buy a house with a garage this summer
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Must suck to have to change your wheels in the street because you have 18 stacks of them taking up your garage.
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
Must suck to have to change your wheels in the street because you have 18 stacks of them taking up your garage.
I WISH I had a garage.....
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Originally Posted by irish44j





carrying them up and down the basement stairs every time I need to change or go to the track = major PITA. Can't wait to buy a house with a garage this summer

want to store them at my house?
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I like the tires, but the rims , whatever, you got them fr the weight not the looks and thats what really counts!
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"FR" I meant "FOR" Sorry!
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