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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Can I get some honest feedback bout these wheels

I was wondering if these wheels would look good on my 2+2 Z.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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those are bling!!!
get them
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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ya man they're nyce go for it!
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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I really like that style...thinking about very similar ones. What make/model are they?
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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dont really care for them. I'm all about a 5 spoke, maybe 6. and i cant stand those pretend 2 piece wheels.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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those are indeed sweet, but im with entropy, 5 spoked
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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they might be heavy but they are perfect wheel for a z
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lightspeed
I really like that style...thinking about very similar ones. What make/model are they?

These are the HP Evo wheels staggered fitment with a 3 inch deep lip in the rear. It's only $695.00 all four wheels w/out tires.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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I think they weigh about 25lbs each
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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They look good. Make sure you get the right offset so they won't rub.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooow i like it alot lot lot lot.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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VERY ZWEET!!! I still liek thses better for my Z though. <IMG SRC="http://www.wheelsnext.com/prod_imgs/img-1183-256-1-large.jpg">
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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I got the Enkei RPM2s on my car...gunmetal in color. I love the split rim look on any car. Only wish I had i had a lip on em though. Lightspeed has seen my wheels. Racing Hart makes a few differnt kinds that arent that expensice too. I say go for it.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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whats the proper offset to get to not have a rub??
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pearly whites
whats the proper offset to get to not have a rub??
The offset doesn't have alot to do with thether it'll fit or not. It's the design style of the wheel. The one write-up that I linked to before called it a "super face style" wheel. The design style, offset and width are all relatively independent of each other, but they all have to come together to fit a specific car.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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groundzero. I actually purchased the HP Evo's. The offset was fine, the problem as CC states is with the design of the wheel. They fit fine in back but up front, they will not clear the calipers. Not even close enough to consider a spacer (not that you should).
I sold them and went with the AZA Z2. Very similar in style but with a bit curve in the spokes. These clear no problem and would easily clear a big brake kit as well.
Here is the link to the thread showing them on my Z.

https://www.zdriver.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10480
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DanZ32
groundzero. I actually purchased the HP Evo's. The offset was fine, the problem as CC states is with the design of the wheel. They fit fine in back but up front, they will not clear the calipers. Not even close enough to consider a spacer (not that you should).
I sold them and went with the AZA Z2. Very similar in style but with a bit curve in the spokes. These clear no problem and would easily clear a big brake kit as well.
Here is the link to the thread showing them on my Z.

https://www.zdriver.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10480

Is this also in staggered fitment? How deep is the lip front and rear? By the way those look identical to the hp evo's...Thanks for the info man, but I hope they are not expensive. Peace.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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do you have any pics of the AZA Z2 on your car, if so can you post a couple. Thanks
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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I called wheelmax to ask about the AZA Z2 wheels and I told him about my car 1992 2+2 n/a. He told me they fit and that I can fit 18/40/245 in the front, and 18/40/275 in the rear. Is this guy just bullshitting me or what? seems like thats way too big for my ride. What do you guys think? Thanks
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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He is telling the truth. I did not go with the staggered set up (so I could rotate all 4 wheels if I wanted to). I have 18/40/245's all the way around...no problem with fit and can still lower the car if I wanted to. Don't know about the 18/40/275's in back but it sounds fine. You could go with 18/35/275 to be safe.
The link I provided had some pics of my car with the AZAs. The lip is 2inches and looks nice.
They are not identical to the HP Evo's, close but not identical. The AZAs have 10 spokes and are a bit thinner than the HPs, which if I recall had 7 or 8 spokes.
The big difference between the two is the shape of the spokes. The AZAs have a bit more curve to them making sure they easily clear your calipers.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Thanks bro...They look sweet on your car! Peace
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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18/35/275 , This size will keep your speedo closer to the correct reading...
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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I have always liked that style wheel!!
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