Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Ok quick question if i was to buy a new gt4 alloy for my car is there any difference between a rear alloy and the front alloy. Yes i know they are 18 inch but what about width? or are they all the same. Read something about you cannot put a rear wheel on the front due to the tyres been wider...so is there a mechanical restriction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Ok quick question if i was to buy a new gt4 alloy for my car is there any difference between a rear alloy and the front alloy. Yes i know they are 18 inch but what about width? or are they all the same. Read something about you cannot put a rear wheel on the front due to the tyres been wider...so is there a mechanical restriction? front wheel rim is not as wide as rear, not interchangeable, there is a bolt on the front hub that prevents you mixing them up, This has to be removed when fitting aftermarket rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Ok quick question if i was to buy a new gt4 alloy for my car is there any difference between a rear alloy and the front alloy. Yes i know they are 18 inch but what about width? or are they all the same. Read something about you cannot put a rear wheel on the front due to the tyres been wider...so is there a mechanical restriction? front wheel rim is not as wide as rear, not interchangeable, there is a bolt on the front hub that prevents you mixing them up, This has to be removed when fitting aftermarket rims Ok thanks so what is the width of the front wheel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 are the fronts 8 and the rear 9s.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 This may help Beavis http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/350Z_OEM_Wheel_Specifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 This may help Beavis http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/350Z_OEM_Wheel_Specifications Ok thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You after that GT4 rim on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 You after that GT4 rim on ebay? I got it but its for the rear I wanted it to replace the front one i had repaired when i first had the car by chipsaway, because i have heard of paint reactions when tyres are replaced. £160 WAS A BARGAIN as you know they cost alot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You after that GT4 rim on ebay? I got it but its for the rear I wanted it to replace the front one i had repaired when i first had the car by chipsaway, because i have heard of paint reactions when tyres are replaced. £160 WAS A BARGAIN as you know they cost alot more. Can you post the link up to it mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 You after that GT4 rim on ebay? I got it but its for the rear I wanted it to replace the front one i had repaired when i first had the car by chipsaway, because i have heard of paint reactions when tyres are replaced. £160 WAS A BARGAIN as you know they cost alot more. Can you post the link up to it mate? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1 Seems a bit fishy now as he says he as never heard of different rim widths so not only did he order the wrong style but wrong size too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 It will always sell again on Ebay , or keep it for a spare you never know when it may come in handy mind to be fair to seller it did state 8.5in width Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Is it genuine? The RAYS comment scared me off...... Did you ask him what he mean't by that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Is it genuine? The RAYS comment scared me off...... Did you ask him what he mean't by that? I think seller thought he was buying a standard Rays type wheel ??as I understood description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Is it genuine? The RAYS comment scared me off...... Did you ask him what he mean't by that? Will ask him that but it looks like my 100% feedback rating is about to go when i dont pay. Never seen a non genuine copy or heard of one for the gt4 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 But dont you smell a rat because he said he had never heard of a front or rear wheel , SO NOT ONLY WRONG STYLE BUT POT LUCK IF HE GOT THE RIGHT SIZE RIM!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 But dont you smell a rat because he said he had never heard of a front or rear wheel , SO NOT ONLY WRONG STYLE BUT POT LUCK IF HE GOT THE RIGHT SIZE RIM!! there are some people like that though I just bought a rim today for my wifes car off Ebay I wasnt totally sure if it was right as the seller had no idea what brand or width it was really , luckily it was correct for me http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0097358654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 When i first read it I interpreted it as he wanted the RAYS GT4 rim but got a dodgy copy instead. I'm most probably wrong though. I'd have considered it if I'd of thought it was an original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres yep Liam, I'm sure different width rims on standard Rays , even the 17" that come on the JDM are different width front to rear Only set of rims that are the same width are the alloys fitted to UK Standard (non Ray type ), like you say just different tyre sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres yep Liam, I'm sure different width rims on standard Rays , even the 17" that come on the JDM are different width front to rear Only set of rims that are the same width are the alloys fitted to UK Standard (non Ray type ), like you say just different tyre sizes Oh well i will just have to sell it. Anyone want a brand new boxed rear GT4 wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres yep Liam, I'm sure different width rims on standard Rays , even the 17" that come on the JDM are different width front to rear Only set of rims that are the same width are the alloys fitted to UK Standard (non Ray type ), like you say just different tyre sizes Oh well i will just have to sell it. Anyone want a brand new boxed rear GT4 wheel? £80? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres yep Liam, I'm sure different width rims on standard Rays , even the 17" that come on the JDM are different width front to rear Only set of rims that are the same width are the alloys fitted to UK Standard (non Ray type ), like you say just different tyre sizes Oh well i will just have to sell it. Anyone want a brand new boxed rear GT4 wheel? £80? Wheel and postage will cost me £180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 8 front 8.5 rear You sure Tim??? I've never checked the GT4 wheels but know the std are 8" front and 8" rear with different size tyres yep Liam, I'm sure different width rims on standard Rays , even the 17" that come on the JDM are different width front to rear Only set of rims that are the same width are the alloys fitted to UK Standard (non Ray type ), like you say just different tyre sizes Oh well i will just have to sell it. Anyone want a brand new boxed rear GT4 wheel? £80? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Might be able to sell for a small profit on ebay, you never know who might want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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