Rim Job

[phillydre]

Since I'm not the first owner of my 2006 M35X I've noticed some noise coming from the tires when I would accelerate over 50mph. At first, I thought it might be them being unbalanced so I got that done but after further inspection from the mechanic, he pointed out that 2 of my rims are bent The previous owner must have loved the curb so I now I have to get these replaced after buying brand new rubber! Any suggestions on the rims I should get? I was told the FX35 20inch look great on the M but wouldn't the weight difference alter the AWD system? HELP!

 

[StuLax18]

Oh, not what I was hoping for after reading the title...

 

[RIPnFX]

If I was you at this point I would invest in aftermarket rims

 

[aiya]

Oh, not what I was hoping for after reading the title...

:bulgy-eyes:

 

[GEE50FX]

Oh, not what I was hoping for after reading the title...

LOL, the same thing crossed my mind.
To the OP, I would say look for some nice liGhter aftermarket rims. There are some nice used ones on the market once in a while.

 

[phillydre]

I was looking at aftermarket as well but I just can't decide on 18's or 20's. I'm currently on stock.

 

[GEE50FX]

I think a nice set of 19's or 20's would be nice.

 

[RIPnFX]

Def go with 20's

 

[PMG 705]

I was going post the following reply: Aiya, Tim and Stu stay out of this thread.

 

[aiya]

I was going post the following reply: Aiya, Tim and Stu stay out of this thread.

Before I've found a suitable photo?

 

[g0ldm4g3]

Oh, not what I was hoping for after reading the title...

Lol same thing I thought...

 

[phillydre]

Sorry to disappoint a lot of you with the misleading title but I just need some advice. I'm leaning towards some 20's but there are so many brands that I feel like such a newb.

 

[GEE50FX]

Sorry to disappoint a lot of you with the misleading title but I just need some advice. I'm leaning towards some 20's but there are so many brands that I feel like such a newb.

Nice, I would be looking for 20's. Do a lot of research, take your time, find out what offset and width looks best on your model. Make sure they are not too heavy. There is lots of info on the net.

 

[sir21]

I think that's the issue Wayne: too much info on the web lol

 

[jdTrader]

Oh, not what I was hoping for after reading the title...

ditto

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I was going post the following reply: Aiya, Tim and Stu stay out of this thread.

actually, my first thought was, oh no Aaron...again! lol

 

[tchuck]

I was going post the following reply: Aiya, Tim and Stu stay out of this thread.

Damn you!

 

[tchuck]

Before I've found a suitable photo?

Good god no. Immediately after.

 

[porkandbeans]

Craigslist will be the easiest place to get a rim job. It's typically not known for being a premium market, but there are plenty of old, dirty, and heavy ones on there - often for cheap and easy. Fact is, you'll never know what you like till you try it. Pictures help, but sometimes lie.

 

[GEE50FX]

One OEM rim that looks great and would be a nice upgrade on your M35 are the Infiniti M45 Sport 19" rims. I'm thinking of the ones from a 2006 M45 Sport.
Here is a pic of one
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[aiya]

Craigslist will be the easiest place to get a rim job. It's typically not known for being a premium market, but there are plenty of old, dirty, and heavy ones on there - often for cheap and easy. Fact is, you'll never know what you like till you try it. Pictures help, but sometimes lie.

:doh: