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Guys i am looking as some you may know for a set of rims i am a fussy bastard and can't decide what to get. I am currently looking at a set of Buddy Club P1's in silver or bronze. they will be 17 x 8 and 17 x 9.

So my main questions are

I would like to know what other wheels you guys think are nice (hopefully you will have similar taste as me ;) but no chrome and they have to be either 17's or 18's)

In the buddy clubs which would you think goes better with black the bronze or silver

if i do get 17 x 8 and 17 x 9's what is the actual width tyres i should put on them eg 235/50/17 and 265/50/17 or can i actually go 45's ???

last but not least does anyone in canberra actually have these rims ??? i wouldnt mind seeing what they actually look like on the car.

ultimatly i know its my choice etc but i would like to know others thoughts :)

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White looks good on black, but i reccomend the P1s in the Bronze, or even Gun metal.

As for tyre size, you can go down to 40 man, i had 40 profile on my 17s on the last car.

I run 35s on the 18s i have, they are 18x10 and 18x9 with 255/35 and 265/35 just for a reference.

You can probably stretch 235/40 onto the back, but i'd say go for something around 245/45 perhaps. But ask your tyre shop, they'll be able to say for sure what you can and cannot fit.

Go Black - you never go back. Enkie for the race/track look or Spoked 18"'s. I'll get the name & pics of the sort I'm thinking of. BrB.

Chromes for Class - Black for Track

Schmick - Check these out http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/classifie...=1&cat=3&page=5

Black, Advan Super Racing three spoke, running 245 front and 255 rear Yokohama AVS 102's, work just jim dandy.

There is only one colour in the known universe = black, all other perceived colours are just shades of black.

hey sinista and others cheers for the replys :( small drama with those ones you showed me

Selling for $3000 with rubber....

budget is for a max of about $2400ish but hopefull less. with the budy clubs i should hopefully be able to get them for around $1400 @ my door then a set of st115's or something grippy to keep me happy we will see as i said :) their was a set of 19 x 8 i think lenso muse out at trojan motorsport which looked nice :)

I have a set of rims that came with my skyline - I fitted standard R34 rims and the old ones are sitting around. (How is the skyline going Nathan?).

They are Advan RG 17x8.5 and 17x9.5. I didnt think they looked good on a white R34 but they may suit another combination.

The rims are lightweight and would be ideal track-day rims.

Anyone interested.

Rob

lol andrew typical of you bigger is better :( hehe na i dont want 19's for a couple of reasons

1. the ride will be bumpy as hell = homo

2. i refuse to pay $500 for a tyre :)

rob thanks for the offer but not what i am after :) though if you want to part with your gt-t rims let me know :)

local yes sydney no ;)

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_clos...nch&part_no=330

i know they will be a little wider but they shouldnt be more than $300 a piece i would think + i can generally bs alot to get the price down hehe

I was going to edit my post and say "but most Canberra shops are a rip off anyway" but ill just post again :D

Be wary also, rumor going around is Falken have stopped production of their motorsport tyres (the Azenis range, including ST115, ST215, RS-V04 etc). Tempe couldnt get me any Azenis in the size I needed, and another place also confirmed Falken has "temporarily" ceased production.

But if they have them, its usually $60 or so for delivery down by overnight courier... awesome service :D

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