New shoes for the Z.

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  1. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    I just purchased some second hand 5 spoke Kosei wheels off eBay, after a quick browse for a legit bargain, with no intentions of buying anything (always the way !) I came across these, to my personal liking anyway. As I am a fan of a good 5 spoke.
    At $399 & in very good condition, these are pretty much what I was after to replace my what-have-been temporary R34 wheels. These are keepers for sure. Whether I spray them another colour or not, I shall see. Hopefully swap the rubber around this weekend.

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    Cheers,
    Mike
     
  2. Sanouske

    Sanouske Retired Moderator

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    very nice mate, look good and what a bargain price. congrats
     
  3. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    Thanks a lot mate !

     
  4. ZXDEVIL

    ZXDEVIL Active Member

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    what size are they? look very nice ;)
     
  5. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    Cheers ! They are 17", (to my luck !) so I can swap my new rubber right on. :D

     
  6. Sanouske

    Sanouske Retired Moderator

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    noice, whats the widths? 9JJ 8.5JJ? offsets?

    keeping my eyes out for new rims too, always interested to know what setups people have.

    cheers.
     
  7. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    No problems dude. Here they are,

    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]17x7" front
    17x8" rear
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
    [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5x100 and 5x114.3 PCD
    +45 offset all round
    [/FONT]
    [/FONT]

     
  8. airstyle

    airstyle Z Anarchist

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    Very nice! 5 spokes + zeds = :cool: and :zlove:
     
  9. WYKKED

    WYKKED <b><font color=red>2 Much Trouble</font></b>

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    Very nice, and at a hell of a good price. Congrats on the bargain.
     
  10. Benny_C

    Benny_C About as subtle as...

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    Good work! and what a bargain!!!
    With those offsets, they will be sitting in a fair bit. So hopefully the fronts clear your brake calipers.
     
  11. IB

    IB ?????

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    There might be a problem with the sizes. Since the z32 came with 7.5" wide wheels, the 17x7" fronts are too narrow. It's illegal (in most states) to fit narrower wheels than stock.
     
  12. WazTTed

    WazTTed Grease Monkey

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    +45 will be interesting on the fronts :D
     
  13. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    Thanks for the kind words lads. :D

    I picked the wheels up tonight, impressive. The guy is actually Blipman's business partner (I hope I heard that correctly) after I mentioned the Forum in conversation.

    Anyway yes, the fronts will need spacers, which ironically I bought a bolt-on pair off Gonzo only last week. And also some particular wheel nuts will be required too.. Hope to see them fitted soon !

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
  14. malzx

    malzx malzx

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    what colour is your zed?

    and what colour would you spray em?

    nice anyway i look at them ay. good bargain

    :zlove:
     
  15. MIKEZX

    MIKEZX Recurring Member

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    Originally Grey, now with Satin Black until it is resprayed. I would most likely spray the wheels a dark Bronze, Black or White if I decided too.

    Cheers ! It was a good find. :zlove:

     

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