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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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too heavy if you want good performance.....
Would I actually be able to feel a difference in the 0-60 mph time?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cla 1000
Would I actually be able to feel a difference in the 0-60 mph time?
no
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
no
than what do u mean by performance loss?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cla 1000
than what do u mean by performance loss?
well, you probably couldn't "feel" it, but they will slow you down.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
well, you probably couldn't "feel" it, but they will slow you down.
Do you like those wheels? Do you think it's worth it?1300 with dunlop direzza tires.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cla 1000
Do you like those wheels? Do you think it's worth it?1300 with dunlop direzza tires.
good price for affordable wheels....

i like the lip and the color of the wheels
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cla 1000
than what do u mean by performance loss?
you will feel the difference in handling and steering feel when you go from lighter wheel to heavier wheel or the other way around. you're not going to "feel" the acceleration lost.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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what offset did they sent you??? did you place your order with "MIKE" from Florida?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
what offset did they sent you??? did you place your order with "MIKE" from Florida?
No. I talked to Mike personally. Told him what I need and he said he will call me back. After a week I stoped at a Discount Tire by my house, since Mike never called me back, and I talked to a guy I knoe over there. He placed the order for me and got the wheels dellivered at the shop. He talked to the people at NZO and insisted on the fact that the wheels need to fit my car. They send me 18/10 with 40 offset and 18/8.5 with 38 ofset. The rear was rubinf on the inner fender and the front was hitting the shock.
We called them back and they said that they do not make the 35 and 32 offsets anymore. We sent the wheels back and I was done with them.
Because of them I lost allmost 2 weeks and my winter tires are wearring like crazy because it's getting warmer now.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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Has anyone tried ADR wheels???

Does anyone know if ADR makes high quality wheels??? There are some nice ones on ebay for cheap. There is a set on ebay that i like that are black with polished lip. I havent heard anything bout ADR so i was wonderin if any of you guys tried them before.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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I have seen very few C's with ADR's....I mostly see those on Japanese/Import cars...I like the look...I'm sure black with polished lip ADR's would look real nice too...make sure you double check the e-bay seller's feedbacks...don't want another victim to counterfeit/generic stuff without them knowing it.

Not sure...but I see most people on the forums here with HRE's.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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i almost got ADR's when i was first looking into wheels. I think the bolt pattern doesnt match, if my memory serves me correct. Didnt want to risk it, so just moved on. good luck
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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sorry to hear about your bad experience with NZO. I bought a set of 19x8.5/19x10 Corsas from Mike. At the time I happened to be back in South Florida so I got a chance to test fit them before buying. For the record, so far I can't complain about the rims, they are strong and look awesome in person. I don't get why they shipped you the wrong rims, especially if they really did stop making the 35/32 offsets (the only ones that will fit our cars properly). Hope you find a viable rim solution.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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i got the same 18x10 rear and 19x8.5 from same offset as you stated am using a 5mm H&R spacer up front to clear the AMG Brakes i dont get any rubbing..and my car is lowered. but it sucks they send you the Wrong offset.. but the NZO wheels are strong.. and light weight.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:41 AM
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C24Owner has them on his car ADR Sterling i think..
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by WaveyKat
C24Owner has them on his car ADR Sterling i think..
yep.. I have ADR's.. They are pretty good quality, but they weigh, as much as the car.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Forgot to mention....

DONT buy them off of Ebay... I did that and they ended up being crap, I think that the were fake... I cracked one and the replacement had a bigger lip, thats how I found out. Get them from a reputable place, and you will be okay.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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It's ok guys. I did not have to pay anything so other than time I didn't loose anything.
I called my guy at Discount Tire this morning and placed the order on the TSW Estoril. I know that it's going to be heavyer but I like them and they are cheap. I am paying 1300 and I should get 100 mail in rebate so u can't beat that for brand new wheels and tires.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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In the Z32 (1990-1996 300ZX) community they are quite popular and highly recommended.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cla 1000
It's ok guys. I did not have to pay anything so other than time I didn't loose anything.
I called my guy at Discount Tire this morning and placed the order on the TSW Estoril. I know that it's going to be heavyer but I like them and they are cheap. I am paying 1300 and I should get 100 mail in rebate so u can't beat that for brand new wheels and tires.
Are those 18s? The lip looks huge, Keep us updated if you will need spacers to clear brakes and if you rub :P
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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2004 c230 lowered with 18's question

I see this somewhat alot but i want some pictures. I see some pics just wondering if any could post some pics of 18's or even 19's with springs..monoblock or something forged would be cool..either way the help is appreciated!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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