Dodgy Diy Test Fit

[rs73]

Well actually it's not fitted yet, I just did a dodgy camera-trick - putting the new rims in front of the current ones and have a feel what it'll look like.

Reason is I found out my stock Nissan bolt wrench head is bigger than the nut holes of the aftermarket rims...

So I didn't bother to take off the stock rims at this time...

So either I have to:

a) find a long RAYS -style wheel nuts so it will stick out just enough for my stock Nissan wrench to reach the bolt and tighten it, or

b) find a small head wrench.

But in anyway they're Sportec Mono 10 rims, (made by RAYS), 19x8.5 & 9.5 staggered set with 245/35 & 275/35 Nankang NS-II - the best money can buy in these times of financial crisis...

Even though the rims were cheap as they're second hands, but I'm not very happy with the total of EMS shipping from Japan that blows everything out of proportion and it'll be months before the wallet recovers... bloody exchange rate :-( Especially the cost from Japan to Australia is higher compared to the cost of shipping a rim from Australia to Japan (based on Austpost website EMS quote)... Asymmetrical economy...

But for the time being, just enjoy the pics... feel free to comment...

[rs73]

IMHO 19" still looks small-sh on these V35s.... it we had JPY120 to A$ then would have tried for some 20" perhaps...

[andy65b]

Nice rims Rianto.

Japan has some great products at great prices but getting them here. LOL. Double the cost.

I am going to try and get my 19's from the states when I am ready and the exchange rate is a little more friendly. I am sure I can get some better freight rates from the US.

Cheers

Andy

[rs73]

Yes, I think shipping from the states to A$ is still cheaper than the other way around.

[Stephen Thorpe]

I quite like...

As for the size, 19's a big enough...

Come and have a swim in one of the Geelong Potholes, they love rims!!

Tyres a bit cheaper too.

[Stephen Thorpe]

Sweep your garage too Rianto!

[rs73]

Gosh Stephen, I've got for you a mouthwatering 19" in the pics and you're looking at the dirt on the floor?

You need help, man. ha ha ha

[350GT-ATE]

Rim's look SWEET!

[rs73]

Thank's, but the finish is quite 'fragile', I accidentally lightly touched one of the rims with another this morning, and managed to chip a little bit off the paintwork on the edge. not very noticeable, but can't bear the thought what it would look like after a few thousands km of driving... all those stone chips, etc... not too mention the unlucky gutter encounter...

[manda23]

Thank's, but the finish is quite 'fragile', I accidentally lightly touched one of the rims with another this morning, and managed to chip a little bit off the paintwork on the edge. not very noticeable, but can't bear the thought what it would look like after a few thousands km of driving... all those stone chips, etc... not too mention the unlucky gutter encounter...

Im really fussy and it looks really nice. Maybe need those clear indicators tho .

[Stephen Thorpe]

I can't imagine any rim that will not mark if they touch a gutter...

Just try to make sure you fit tyres with a gutter guard in their design.

Anyway, they look real nice and you should be really happy. Are they the same offset?

[rs73]

How do I spot tyre rim guard? the cheapo nankangs that I put on'em has a tiny edge that protudes out slightly but not much, maybe 1 or 2mm, don't really trust them to be good enough as rim guard... but I reckon most tyre makers these days would have had some kind of rim guard when it comes to low profile tyres, e.g. 40 and below... but until I managed to mount them and have the actual car weight load on the tyres I can't tell how the sidewall will shape or if that thing that I thought as rim guard will be pushed out a bit...

The offset is +25 front and +30 rear.

Not so sure about clear indicators, seems after getting ripped off by the exchange rate this time I am a little bit paranoid getting anymore JDM parts, maybe better wait at least until it hits 80+ JPY again...

[Chris Rogers]

IMHO 19" still looks small-sh on these V35s.... it we had JPY120 to A$ then would have tried for some 20" perhaps...

I have a shot of one on 22s that may scare you. I'll have a dig later on and post it up.

[Frank350GT]

I have a shot of one on 22s that may scare you. I'll have a dig later on and post it up.

Oh, Can wait to see 22', thanks chris. good work.

[180 wanabe]

hmm since were on the topic of rims anyone know what the largest size offered for a V35 was?

Im sure iv read somewhere that in the US G35s had the option on a 19 x 8.5" rim

Im wondering because im pretty sure the rims on my car are 19 x 11" ..... and I dont want to upset my insurance company

If there def was a 8.5" wide rim then ill be fine because QLD transport says that max width can be 1.3 times the width of the largest stock rim size wich would = 11.05"

[rs73]

Not only US, JDM also. Late model V35 (2005-2006) has 19" available, not sure about width

[Stephen Thorpe]

How do I spot tyre rim guard? the cheapo nankangs that I put on'em has a tiny edge that protudes out slightly but not much, maybe 1 or 2mm, don't really trust them to be good enough as rim guard... but I reckon most tyre makers these days would have had some kind of rim guard when it comes to low profile tyres, e.g. 40 and below... but until I managed to mount them and have the actual car weight load on the tyres I can't tell how the sidewall will shape or if that thing that I thought as rim guard will be pushed out a bit...

The offset is +25 front and +30 rear.

Not so sure about clear indicators, seems after getting ripped off by the exchange rate this time I am a little bit paranoid getting anymore JDM parts, maybe better wait at least until it hits 80+ JPY again...

Not all tyres have rim guard although some are marketed that way. Unfortunately the amount of protrusion also depends on the wheel too.

You almost need to measure or at least compare the depth (width) of rubber that sits off the wheel bead. It isn't always easy to see especially with the fact that a lot of tyres are stretched over the wheel and the sidewall isn't necessarily vertical off the rim.

I guess it is also something you should ask as normally the guys will have some knowledge from previous fitments.

[rs73]

Well on mine I think they're not stretching, as front tyres are 245 which is about 9.6" wide on a 8.5" wide rims,

and rear tyres are 275 which is about 10.8" wide on a 9.5" wide rims.

[Stephen Thorpe]

Rianto, that should mean you may have a bit more Sidewall protection, however, if the tyre doesn't extend past the lip of the rim, it might not help much.

[rs73]

Looks like it, relying on sidewall only. I'll try to post a photo later tonight...

BTW Chris, you got that pic of 22" ? keen to see. I've seen a chrome 22" in flesh on a black Chrysler 300C, it looks mad, and suit the VIP style look of the car.