IceY2K1

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I'm about to pick up a set and I read Irish's thread, so measuring the width if it's 7.5" instead of 8" that's proof it's a knockoff? Any other stamps/markings to look for or do the knockoffs copy those also? Should I worry about them being refinished, since they look pretty clean/new? There are no center caps to see if they are yellow or factory.

Also, anyone know what the process is for repairing curb rash on the G35 Rays' 19" wheels? A buddy wants a set that's cheap with rash, but he's got a shop saying only $200-$300 to "polish the scratches out".

Thanks in advance,
Alex

IceY2K1

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Found the curb rashed 19s answer....http://forums.maxima.org/tires-wheel...storation.html

brettvette

They should have "NISSAN" stamped on the inside of one spoke on each rim, as well as "Front" and "rear" on 2 each, assuming youre buying a full set. I'm sure someone else will have more to add.

98MaximaDriver

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I recently just decided on getting another set of wheels instead of the g35c but thats a dam good question!! Eventually when funds are right ill grab a set of the g35's and have em as a spare set of rims so im looking for definitive answers as well ..

So : 8 instead of 7.5 and Nissan markings on one or two spokes..

Anyone else got some identifiers for us?


Good question OP!

IceY2K1

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Well, I bought them. Look damn near new, other then balancing weights still attached. Supposedly, a G35 guy had them on a week before removing. No rash, chips, or more importantly tire shop buggers.

Now to start figuring out what tires. Looks like 245/40/18 are -0.5% or 255/40/18 are +0.7. Opinions or links on optimal size? Brand/model?

IceY2K1

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I'd like to go with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S again, but they're $928 on tirerack. Thinking about the Continental ExtremeContact DWS for $628, 3lbs lighter per tire is hard to believe, but only a A vs AA traction rating.

brettvette

I'd go with a 225/40/18. Thats what i've been shopping around for as my set came with 235/50/18 pirellis on them.

98MaximaDriver

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What did you pay for the g35's if you dont mind me asking? & How did you find them in without being all beat up and curbed to death!

235/40/18 FTW!!!

I think im going with the Hankook v12 EVO's when i grab tires and rims soon!

brettvette

Me or the OP? If youre asking me, $450 with tires. I only rub a little, so I'm getting some mileage out of them before I replace them. Also got Nissan center caps off Ebay for $15 shipped. Some very minor curbing on 2 wheels, nothing I can't live with, its not a show car. Also 225's are easier to find in my opinion, but I guess I understand if you want more contact patch.

phatboislim

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245/40/18s...ALMOST the best ride i've had on my car since i had them was my G35s on 245/40s..i had 235/40s and didnt like it as much.

98MaximaDriver

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I have relative on 235/40/18's and they ride great.. but im actually on 17's myself.. Ill be jumpin wheel size to 18's in the next week or two.

Im getting a good deal on some rims and a set of 235/40/18 hankook v12 Evo's .. Ill let you know my final verdict.. lol


I wanted to get G35's at first and i still do kinda but they are so hard to find in decent shape with original finish and not ebay fakes.. I actually missed a set here on the org not to long ago but i had just bought coilovers and funds were not right!

I kinda went about it **** backward and got coilovers first when i should have gotten rims and tires first!

phatboislim

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naw, you went the right way first lol. it was just bad timing

98MaximaDriver

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^^ lol, yeah i guess youre right! Im not doing the install but the shop im having it done at said if i was gonna get rims soon i should just hold off.. so my coilovers are sitting in my garage! Im actually not looking forward having to pay for the install but i dont know nada about suspensions or toe, camber and all this other bs so im just gonna have a tuner shop do it. Its not that expensive but it adds up..