For people with G35 wheels, do you use hub centric rings?
05-10-10, 09:54 AM
#61
Am sorry that my sig does not say I own a set of G35 wheels.
I use the G35 as spares when my GF drives my car or when I travel back and forth between east and west coast of FL. I have these for about 2 years now. Here are pictures test fitted, before and after paint and also a couple of random pics:
http://www.softweb-creations.com/vak...gs/page_01.htm
The info I posted was what I bought when I got those rims.
BTW I also own a set of Vossens 20's which also are not in the sig.
http://www.softweb-creations.com/vak...ls/page_01.htm
vaki2
I use the G35 as spares when my GF drives my car or when I travel back and forth between east and west coast of FL. I have these for about 2 years now. Here are pictures test fitted, before and after paint and also a couple of random pics:
http://www.softweb-creations.com/vak...gs/page_01.htm
The info I posted was what I bought when I got those rims.
BTW I also own a set of Vossens 20's which also are not in the sig.
http://www.softweb-creations.com/vak...ls/page_01.htm
vaki2
lol, i wasn't doubting u had the rims....thought u were talking about a set of your aftermarket rims though and not the g35's
05-10-10, 06:39 PM
#62
Maaann, not even a compliment on the wheels, I get no break 
If you need spares, trust me these are the ones to get. Plenty of tire and fills in the wheel well. Biggest problem is finding them. See them sometimes on craigslist for like $300 with tires.
vaki2
If you need spares, trust me these are the ones to get. Plenty of tire and fills in the wheel well. Biggest problem is finding them. See them sometimes on craigslist for like $300 with tires.
vaki2
05-11-10, 09:42 PM
#64
found the hub rings from a local place in Long Beach. They sell on ebay. Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUB-C...Q5fAccessories
They are plastic, but they fit perfect and fit the hub perfect.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUB-C...Q5fAccessories
They are plastic, but they fit perfect and fit the hub perfect.
07-27-10, 01:40 PM
#65
found the hub rings from a local place in Long Beach. They sell on ebay. Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUB-C...Q5fAccessories
They are plastic, but they fit perfect and fit the hub perfect.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HUB-C...Q5fAccessories
They are plastic, but they fit perfect and fit the hub perfect.
anyone know if they will be fine in the polycarbonate or if i need metal ones?
sigh,
busy searching for the spacer size needed for a decent flushness with these wheels, gotta look into tires also which is gonna play a role into the spacers sizing so i guess when i figure out my tire size i will decide on my spacer size....
07-27-10, 05:19 PM
#66
Talk to a custom wheels shop about those. There's actually no proper lug nut that will fit.
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
07-28-10, 09:52 AM
#67
Talk to a custom wheels shop about those. There's actually no proper lug nut that will fit.
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
hmmm NEVER heard anyone but you complain bout the lug nuts and needing ring inserts EXCEPT to make sure you get the hubcentric rings which are different rings. everyone always said to use the oem lug nuts...
07-28-10, 10:56 PM
#70
Lexus Champion
Talk to a custom wheels shop about those. There's actually no proper lug nut that will fit.
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
I've actually spoken to 3 different tire shops and a wholesale lug nut distributor. There's no proper fitting lug nut out there.
So... I had to get ring inserts placed into the wheel's lug nut holes to make them fit proper. Cost me 150 bucks.
Here's the order of operation, if you want a true fit:
1. hub centric rings
- (i got the plastic ebay ones, cheap and fits perfect)
2. ring inserts
- (lexus lug nuts are not wide enough, so there's play)
3. different lug nuts
- (not custom lug nuts, but because of the ring inserts the width, depth, and thread need to be exact to the new specs of those holes)
I have the g37 sport.
You hear a lot of guys on here sportin the G35 or G37 sport, but it either comes down to whether you're mounting them right or not. Like I said, every shop I went to the consensus was the same. "No proper fitting lugnuts"
but i still dont see why tuner style lug nuts would not work for you, im guessing g37 and g35 rims lug nut holes are designed differently?
07-29-10, 10:18 AM
#71
vlad, were the plastic hubrings ok or do i need the metal ones? where did you u get your lug nuts from? BTW how is your fog light retro?
thanks where did u get them and how much? were u using any spacers on the g35's BTW?
07-29-10, 01:27 PM
#72
Lexus Champion
oops TOPRAMEN, guess i was wrong, my bad....thanks vlad. i thought the guys had said they COULDNT use aftermarket lugs on those...
vlad, were the plastic hubrings ok or do i need the metal ones? where did you u get your lug nuts from? BTW how is your fog light retro?
thanks where did u get them and how much? were u using any spacers on the g35's BTW?
vlad, were the plastic hubrings ok or do i need the metal ones? where did you u get your lug nuts from? BTW how is your fog light retro?
thanks where did u get them and how much? were u using any spacers on the g35's BTW?
07-29-10, 02:39 PM
#74
no way. you guys are crazy. you can do it the right way or you can do it the wrong way.
like i said before. go talk to a wheel shop. hell, i've talk to three of them. even had a lug nut distributor look at the g37 rims and look at my car.
if you go off of hearsay, you'll believe anything. it's your car, do whatever you want.
like i said before. go talk to a wheel shop. hell, i've talk to three of them. even had a lug nut distributor look at the g37 rims and look at my car.
if you go off of hearsay, you'll believe anything. it's your car, do whatever you want.
07-30-10, 09:12 AM
#75
no way. you guys are crazy. you can do it the right way or you can do it the wrong way.
like i said before. go talk to a wheel shop. hell, i've talk to three of them. even had a lug nut distributor look at the g37 rims and look at my car.
if you go off of hearsay, you'll believe anything. it's your car, do whatever you want.
like i said before. go talk to a wheel shop. hell, i've talk to three of them. even had a lug nut distributor look at the g37 rims and look at my car.
if you go off of hearsay, you'll believe anything. it's your car, do whatever you want.
Brian get the plastic hubrings the metal ones tend to fuse to the hub due to the expansion of the aluminum to the heat generated by the brakes. The plastic ones dont have any issues. Lugs nuts I used a few types, I've gone thru the Kics R40 and they were crap, the threading kept stripping, you can go with McCard or pick up a cheap set from AutoZone for about $30 that are all locks. There are many options here just make sure that they are 12x1.5MM threading. Make sure that you torque the wheels to 76 Lb/ft and retorque again in 100 miles. You will be good.
As far as the fog retro its been on the back burner. I've got too many things going on that are keeping me from progressing with it. I still have not located a company willing to manufacture lenses for them and that is where it sits for now. When I have time I will continue my search.