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Old 01-24-05, 04:48 PM
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I saw this car in the gallery and I'm really feelin these wheels for my black 400. Can someone please tell me the brand/model? BTW - my compliments to the owner!

https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...at/502/page/30
Old 01-24-05, 04:57 PM
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i did a quick search. those wheels are 18x8.5/18x9.5-zennetti 5s
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Those are nice They slightly resemble Hamann's. I had a set on my Porsche. Loved them
Old 01-24-05, 05:25 PM
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Yea, very similar with the blitz technospeed z2's. I like this style, but its a little too "woohoo" for me. Its still good none the less!

Also, they kind of look like Lee's 20 inch Zauber's.
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I think the wheels are nice, but they flare out a little too much. If ths spoke didn't flare out too drastic, it'd be a really nice wheel but either way, it's on a nice car so oh well.
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If you like those try Work VS-KF But, if you put them on your sc before i do imma kill you
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Thanks to all, I'll check out the Zenettis. To me, there very similar to the Kaotik Z5s which I'm also thinking about.
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Although I'm not in the habit of recommending knock off wheels, I think the Kaotics will be a better choice as well. The Zenetti seem to have problems with the chrome peeling and you can ask Nazty97 how quickly they will bend.
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Originally Posted by Vegassc400
Although I'm not in the habit of recommending knock off wheels, I think the Kaotics will be a better choice as well. The Zenetti seem to have problems with the chrome peeling and you can ask Nazty97 how quickly they will bend.
I agree, go for the Kaotic over the Zenetti's. I had Zenetti and there were problems with the finish...chrome peeling and streaking. I spoke to several guys who had the same problem. Even the non-chrome ones seem to have problems.
The Kaotics are made by the MHT company. They seem to be much better in quality...according to the guys at my wheel shop.
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Old 01-26-05, 04:34 PM
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Thanks for that info on the Kaotics, think my mind is pretty much made up then. I had a friend photochop 5 different wheels on my a pic of my car and the Kaotics looked great. I'll post some pics after the shoes are on!
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Sorry last question concerning the Kaotics specifically. I think I'm going to go with the 18x8.5s all around just so my tires don't end costing me too many body parts. What kind of offset should I be looking at? I do want a wider stance, something that will bring the tires out more parallel with the outside of the body.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by JZZ30TT
If you like those try Work VS-KF But, if you put them on your sc before i do imma kill you
That lip is crazy looking..
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