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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Konig or Nismo?

Stemming from my last wheel thread, I have finalized my choice to the Konig Runaways: 18x8 ET35 20lbs @ $650 shipped.




However, due to some price dropping recently with these wheels, I'm starting to get very attracted to the silver Nismo 19" Forged Rays:



I could potentially get these for $750 shipped. My car is a Sunlit Sand 02 SE. What do you guys propose?

The Konigs Highs: Lighter, Better Color, Cheaper The Nismo Highs: Ray's Engineered, Forged, Look Outstanding.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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how much more heavy are the nismo wheels?
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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nismo all day.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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what color car you have
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Get the lighter ones.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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nismo! ive seen them lower shipped tho
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by essential1
how much more heavy are the nismo wheels?
I believe they run 20-21lbs, which is pretty awesome for a forged 19", so the difference from the Konig's are only a pound or two.

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what color car you have
Sunlit Sand

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nismo! ive seen them lower shipped tho
Better than $750 shipped? Do tell where man, that'd be awesome if I could get a lower price.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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I like the nismo's for the sunlit sand color.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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nismo > konig anyday
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Konig FTW!
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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you're comparing 18's vs 19's

so....its really up to you. i would personally pick up the nismos.... why?
OEM, 19's and DEEPLY discounted. ---- just a better value overall.

However, the konigs finish looks awesome.

Both are good choices. just remember you'll have to buy tires too. that can RUN the BILL up real quick.... especially with the nismo 19's.

Good luck.
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gxe2se
Both are good choices. just remember you'll have to buy tires too. that can RUN the BILL up real quick.... especially with the nismo 19's.

Good luck.
Anthony

Yeah, so far, the difference is about $80 for the tires I'm looking at. I wish I could see what both of these wheels look like on the Maxima...

BTW: There was a 5th gen with 19" Nismo's on...can anyone find that picture? I tried looking, but no luck.
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Are you freekin serious...$750 for rays. I have these wheels and I must tell you that these are the sweetest wheels ever. They do scratch easy though. Also, only $80 more for a set of 19s over 18s...did someone rob a truck straight off the boat? diiiaaaammmm
Old Jul 4, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MIK3
I believe they run 20-21lbs, which is pretty awesome for a forged 19", so the difference from the Konig's are only a pound or two.
19" all day. Good luck with tires though...
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19's FTW....had 18's too small
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get the one that has low offsets and wide stance. oh wait... nvm
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get the one that weighs 30+lbs and has a staggered fitment. oh wait... nvm
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get the ones off a 20 yr old sports car and put them on a bloated fwd sedan... nvm
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Originally Posted by MorpheusZero
Ricer.
i wuv you tooz.

Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
get the ones off a 20 yr old sports car and put them on a bloated fwd sedan... nvm
hahah, burn!
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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the 19's are nice, but good tires will cost yah a few more bills all said and done.
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19" Nismo Rays. OEM FTMFW!!!!!
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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I'm this close to getting the Rays. No one can find that picture of the Rays on a 5th gen huh?
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Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
get the ones off a 20 yr old sports car and put them on a bloated fwd sedan... nvm
Oh sorry, forgot I should be spending $2k on wheels for a maxima because it's so sexy
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seckcey > sexy

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Originally Posted by MorpheusZero
Oh sorry, forgot I should be spending $2k on wheels for a maxima because it's so sexy
your maxima = no... not so sexy
mine = yes

and that $1500 per wheel.


















naw, not really. we'll just say i got a really good deal. i'm gettin something else anyway.
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Originally Posted by MIK3
I'm this close to getting the Rays. No one can find that picture of the Rays on a 5th gen huh?
don't be a follower. do it!
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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If your sunlit sand deff go with the Konig's buddy.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
seckcey > sexy
no edit > edit
Old Jul 6, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
your maxima = no... not so sexy
mine = yes
you are the only beholder, evar!

[/quote]naw, not really. we'll just say i got a really good deal. i'm gettin something else anyway.[/QUOTE]
fell off a truck ftw?

On a related note, someone asked if my car was on bags a few days ago. I pointed at him and laughed
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not the only... just the best.
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you cant beat that nismo price at all....plus they aren't bad in the weight category either
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This is true. I'm wondering if I should jump on this deal and go with the silver Nismos or wait and see when the gunmetal ones come around. I would think gunmetal may look better on Sunlit Sand. What do you guys think?
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silver will look better imo, but i dont like gunmetal wheels on anything but gunmetal cars. the whole dark wheels, tinted/blacked out lights fad is horrible imo. color matching is cool (black on black, white on white, gunmetal on dark silver, etc.).
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Yeah, honestly at this point I could go either/or. I'm thinking 245/40/19s for rubber, sounds about right, right?
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probably a 35 series (unless its a 6g maybe) but yeah... iirc they are 8.5 wide right? 235 is my personal choice but 245 is good for a little meat.
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weak. go 205s....

id slap 245s on an 8.5.
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Originally Posted by Mr****s95SE
id slap 245s on an 8.5.
What happened to you, man? You used to be cool.
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What happened to you, man? You used to be cool.
you didnt know that was a joke?? aiyah.
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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Yeah, they're 19x8.5. I was intending on going 235 for the 8" wide wheel I was going for.

I wonder if I'll have any rubbing issues on an H-tech drop?

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