What Wheels do you currently have on your Z.

[1991ZR1]

These aren't the highest quality pictures but the last time I tried to post better pictures, they were very large.

If I remember correctly, they are HRE 445R wheels. Fronts are 18x10 with 275/35/18 tires and rears are 18x12 with 335/30/18 tires. The car looks really good from the back.

I had a hard time choosing the finish because they have a lot of nice options. I ended up with polished aluminum.

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by 1991ZR1

These aren't the highest quality pictures but the last time I tried to post better pictures, they were very large.

If I remember correctly, they are HRE 445R wheels. Fronts are 18x10 with 275/35/18 tires and rears are 18x12 with 335/30/18 tires. The car looks really good from the back.

I had a hard time choosing the finish because they have a lot of nice options. I ended up with polished aluminum.

WOW love that look!!!!! I've only seen 1 other HRE set "made" in the ZR-1 offset.... How long have you had that set of wheels?

are these pictures taken in Hawaii? Love the backdrop



David

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

WOW love that look!!!!! I've only seen 1 other HRE set "made" in the ZR-1 offset.... How long have you had that set of wheels?

are these pictures taken in Hawaii? Love the backdrop



David

I agree about HRE wheels and no question in my mind with the coconut trees and sky, plus the Hawaii safety check on the bumper..................

[tomtom72]

I voted "other" because I have a set of chromed fake A-molds. They have the correct offset for a ZR-1 which was kind of hard to find when I was looking for wheels back in early '05. I'm actually surprised that the chrome is still intact after 7 yrs & 50k miles! I have to give kudos to OE Wheel as I just figured for the price I was lucky that they were round!

I still have the factory salad shooters that came with the car. I may put those back on this year if I spring for some different rubber. I want to try those Nitto NT05's as they look to be killer in the dry.....but then I worry about what happens if I get caught in the rain with them? The D3's spoiled me as they have the grip in anything but cold and snow!


Tom

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

I voted "other" because I have a set of chromed fake A-molds. They have the correct offset for a ZR-1 which was kind of hard to find when I was looking for wheels back in early '05. I'm actually surprised that the chrome is still intact after 7 yrs & 50k miles! I have to give kudos to OE Wheel as I just figured for the price I was lucky that they were round!

I still have the factory salad shooters that came with the car. I may put those back on this year if I spring for some different rubber. I want to try those Nitto NT05's as they look to be killer in the dry.....but then I worry about what happens if I get caught in the rain with them? The D3's spoiled me as they have the grip in anything but cold and snow!


Tom

Hey Tom,

Nothing wrong with stock wheels and awesome that the chrome last so long; probably not in Hawaii with the salt air.

I don't know about the NT05s, but the NT05Rs worked nicely (really surprised me since I only have two threads) in the rain last weekend for me, but I did not drive higher than 60 MPH......no issues. I would not try them at higher speeds. I love Nitto tires and I'm sold on them. I think from now on I want NT05Rs since I can't seem to wear out tires before their get too old anyway............

[tomtom72]

Yes Craig, I have to agree that to be absolutely correct I never actually wear out the tires before they get hard. What is it ? 5 yrs is about all you can expect from "ultra High Performance" summer tires???? Before the rubber in the tread gets hard? Kind of stinks as the D3's are like $1500 a set!

That's why I figured to try the NT05's.....they look like they will stick like glue and the wear rating is soooo low that I figure I'll actually wear them out before they go hard on me! LOL

Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions!!! LOL


Tom

Craig, without the "R".... I need a street tire. Oh, and to my 'friends' speaking about my driving habits........phuuuuttttt First gear is only good to 58 and then the rev limiter kicks in on my Z....second is cool till 98, and then the same rev limiter kicks in again. Now 3rd and 4th are a different story, and I have no data.....smirk!....cough...cough...Toys For Tots 2010 Atlantic City Expressway closed east bound for the event....1xx ( less than 150 air drag too much ) in 5th, stereo blasting "In The Air Tonight", both windows open ( what's the point of blasting the stereo? ) two on board laughing like a couple of teenagers....it was fun for a few seconds. Man this car drives itself at those speeds!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Yes Craig, I have to agree that to be absolutely correct I never actually wear out the tires before they get hard. What is it ? 5 yrs is about all you can expect from "ultra High Performance" summer tires???? Before the rubber in the tread gets hard? Kind of stinks as the D3's are like $1500 a set!

That's why I figured to try the NT05's.....they look like they will stick like glue and the wear rating is soooo low that I figure I'll actually wear them out before they go hard on me! LOL

Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions!!! LOL


Tom

I hear ya. Are you talking about NT05s with the R or without the R?

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Hey Tom,

"... but I did not drive higher than 60 MPH......no issues. I would not try them at higher speeds"....

Tom Tom never goes over 60mph!

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Tom Tom never goes over 60mph!

And then he shifts in to 2nd!!!

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Tom Tom never goes over 60mph!

Not what I hear!!