jsngld Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I've been on this site many, many times before in the run-up to actually buying my 350z, but never actually have posted before. And when I say I've "just" bought it, It was actually Christmas time, but close enough. Now it's not got any modifications, it's a completely standard run-of-the-mill 350 GT from way back in 2004. Well I say completely standard. Almost. And thats why I'm here. The previous owner fitted them with some Wolfrace Shark 18 alloys and then proceeded to kerb the hell out of them over the last few years of their ownership. Now on reading previous posts on these alloys they haven't fitted well, needing things like spacers and falling apart etc. Now, not that I have a clue what I'm talking about - 'cause I don't, it doesn't look as if my 350 has anything else other than the wheels attached the the hub. No spacers or anything - can that be right? Also, I'm looking at buying the same wheels again - would they simply fit on this time...being that they're exactly the same wheels? Or is there something I could be missing? Anyways, hello to everyone here and I'd appreciate any help on the ole' alloy issue. Many thanks EDIT: How rude, I didn't actually introduce myself... I'm Jason - I live in London although I'm originally from Glasgow. Okay, wasn't quite as in-depth as I was imagining but thats the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome along Looks to me like it could benefit from some spacers on the rear, hard to tell from the photos if the fronts also requires spacers. Actually, you only "need" spacers if the wheel is fouling the brakes, but they give the car a much better stance Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 As stated above, you don't need spacers, but it would better with them. It would just bring the wheels out a bit to get them levelish with the wheel arch. Gives a much more aggressive stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsngld Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks for all the welcomes and responses - really appreciate it. With regards to the spacers, are they a DIY job? (And by DIY I really mean, Have-a-go-hero) And I read somewhere they can dramatically reduce the performance, is that true? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum, I think it was marzman who had an issue with the wheels, from memory, the polished lip is attached to the wheels and if this buckles or becomes loose it can cause a vibration… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brillomaster Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome! Liking the rims, definitely get some bolt on 20mm spacers. doddle even for an amateur, just like changing a wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to te forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 hi there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John tarantula Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Welcome! spacers very easy to fit! which bit of London are you in? I'm near Tottenham if that's close and you want help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Eddy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Welcome J! I like the rims btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Welcome to the forum, I think it was marzman who had an issue with the wheels, from memory, the polished lip is attached to the wheels and if this buckles or becomes loose it can cause a vibration… Good memory! Yep - i had these wheels on my previous zed and they were awful... they were so heavy that they ruined the handling of my car. I also couldnt get them balanced, i had a constant wobble above 80mph. The final nail in the coffin is that the metal rim is infact a very thin aluminium sheet - one day it just pinged up off the rim, looking like i had a buckled wheel, but it was just the ally sheet. If i were you i would see if you can get some standard Rays wheels and feel how your car drives - see if it feels like a much better car (im sure it will). RE spacers, these wont affect your handling at all and they're perfectly safe - but they will make your car look a lot cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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