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Old May 29, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Varrstoen es2 or keep g35 rays?

So, I am currently rolling on g35 rays 19s on ksport coilovers:
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I am about to do a suspension overhaul, complete with Tein street advance coilovers to replace my Ksports. I am definitely going to go lower with my new setup. I like the stock look my g35s give me, but I think I want something more flush and aggressive. Heavily considering these:
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They are Varrstoen es2 . Here are some picks of them on a 4th gen on here
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Size would be 19x19.5 all around with probably a 12mm offset. They also offer a 22mm and 30mm offset.


Question 1: What is your opinion? Which wheels should I buy/keep


Question 2: Will the Varrstoens fit? I want a flush look but definitely no poke.
Old May 29, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I think both sets of wheels look great. The G35s make the car look more stock. But the other ones look sick!
Old May 29, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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The Varrstoen wheels for sure. Go for it.
Old May 31, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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The wheels on the 4th gen are Rota Grids. Similar enough though.

OEM wheels are
Old May 31, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Man i couldnt even choose those wheels are both gorgeous. But what wheels arent on a maxima ��
Old May 31, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
The wheels on the 4th gen are Rota Grids. Similar enough though.

OEM wheels are

lol.... never seen that smiley. I think I am going to pull the trigger on the Varrstoens
Old Jun 1, 2014 | 12:58 AM
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What tire size are you planning to run? +30 would be more appropriate IMO with that size.
Old Jun 1, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by IHAVEA2KMAXIMA
What tire size are you planning to run? +30 would be more appropriate IMO with that size.
I'm thinking 225/40/19. Yeah I'm kind of lost on what offset I need to run. What would make +30 the right offset? I want them to sit pretty flush. I'm going to get the same offset on front and back so I can rotate tires without a hassle.
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Any other inputs on what wheels to run or the correct offset it I buy the Varrstoens?
Old Jun 3, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
The wheels on the 4th gen are Rota Grids. Similar enough though.

OEM wheels are


Except nothing is wrong with OEM wheels you ho. Here is a maxima with ES2s:

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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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My vote goes for the Varrstoens forsure. A quality, well-built replica wheel that looks great. Let me know when you overhaul suspension, I want the ksports!
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by maximaminimum
My vote goes for the Varrstoens forsure. A quality, well-built replica wheel that looks great. Let me know when you overhaul suspension, I want the ksports!
Someone local wants them, but if he doesn't take em I will hit you up for sure.

Does anyone know what offset I should run? The more reading I do, the more I'm thinking I should do the +30, but I'm still confused
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Originally Posted by Govols83
Someone local wants them, but if he doesn't take em I will hit you up for sure.

Does anyone know what offset I should run? The more reading I do, the more I'm thinking I should do the +30, but I'm still confused
The higher the offset, the more sunken battleship you will be. But if offset too low, you will get poke (wheel sticking out beyond the fender). The way I calculate is using the G35 wheel as a "reference guide". 8.0" +30 sits somewhat close to the fender but still sunken in a bit. So if you want to go 9.5" wide, then +30 would be more appropriate than +12 especially if you want a square setup. Also because the rear is a torsion beam suspension design, you can't dial in any camber thus you run in the danger of wheel hitting your fender under compression.

Are you lowered or will be lowered? If so, what suspension setup?

p.s. if you look at the picture in my sig, you will see 9.0" +30 in the front. Hope this helps.

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I am on ksport coilovers now, going to tein SA at the same time I do the wheels. So tell me if Im right, the g35s are the same offset (+30) and 8 inches wide, so if I go with these 9.5 inchers, they will sit 3/4 of an inch further out? That would be about right in the front I think and I would probably even need a small spacer in the rear.

fml, I just realized they dont make a +30 offset In the hyper black only matte black, but I guess I can call them and see if they can, dont see why they couldn't
Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Govols83
I am on ksport coilovers now, going to tein SA at the same time I do the wheels. So tell me if Im right, the g35s are the same offset (+30) and 8 inches wide, so if I go with these 9.5 inchers, they will sit 3/4 of an inch further out? That would be about right in the front I think and I would probably even need a small spacer in the rear.

fml, I just realized they dont make a +30 offset In the hyper black only matte black, but I guess I can call them and see if they can, dont see why they couldn't
That sounds about right. They will be sticking out another 0.75" than the OEM G35 wheels. As for the color choice... hit up craigslist and find a cheap media plaster and powdercoat your wheels to any color choice you want I have no idea for the service rate at your location but in SoCal they run roughly $200.
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