Staggered AZA Z-1s on Yellow GTO.......

[edgz06]

Finally got a chance to wash my car and take some decent pictures of her outside.

http://pages.cthome.net/edgcars/edgcars/

[Blown396]

Finally got a chance to wash my car and take some decent pictures of her outside.

http://pages.cthome.net/edgcars/edgcars/


Nice ride! Sweet! Those rims look great.

Eric

[edgz06]

Nice ride! Sweet! Those rims look great.

Eric

Thanks Eric, the rims definitely change the whole look of the car.

[_BT_]

That's straight up porn, right there! :bubbrub

[ksuGTOgirl]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
saaaaaaaaa-weeeeeeet!
looks great, man

[edgz06]

That's straight up porn, right there! :bubbrub

:gr_jest: :gr_jest: Thats the funniest line I heard all week! :gr_jest: :gr_jest: :gr_jest:

[edgz06]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:
saaaaaaaaa-weeeeeeet!
looks great, man

I know your saving your pennies for these so I figured I give you an incentive.

Really, they're not that expensive, starting at under a grand for a complete package.

[TrakDay]

I wonder if lowering the car would work with those wheels? Anyone have any thoughts?

Looks awesome, those wheels get better and better every time I see them. And I liked them on Snafus car when he was the first!

[edgz06]

I wonder if lowering the car would work with those wheels? Anyone have any thoughts?

Looks awesome, those wheels get better and better every time I see them. And I liked them on Snafus car when he was the first!

Lowering won't work with the 9.5" rears. If you got the 8.5"s all around with 245/40-18s or even 255/40-18s then lowering should work. 255s & lowering would look awesome!

[ctaylor45]

Can you pm with info such as price and vendor, really interested in these wheels :D

I originally wanted the bayern 5's but they are on backorder for a while I imagine.

[djMikeyZ28]

One of the first sets of wheels that I've actually LIKED on the goats. Maybe I will have to spend some money on some wheels....

[94TransAmGT]

Can you pm with info such as price and vendor, really interested in these wheels :D

I originally wanted the bayern 5's but they are on backorder for a while I imagine.


Please pm me where you got them and offsets.

I am looking for those in 18's and 245/40-18's

No fender rolling for me.

94 Trans Am GT

[pitstop]

Wow, that looks great! Most photos don't show off the lines of the GTO, which is why everyone loves it more in person, but these shots are superb. Whoever says the GTO looks bland needs their head examined!

[Snafu]

I wonder if lowering the car would work with those wheels? Anyone have any thoughts?

Looks awesome, those wheels get better and better every time I see them. And I liked them on Snafus car when he was the first!

My fenders are rolled now and I don't think there'd be enough clearance to drop it...guess you don't know till you try though.

Thanks for the credit :cool: I figured most would like these...I know I do.

[bnvus]

SHWEEEEEEEET. Man I love those rims. What size tire and rim did you go with?

[HATRK]

Finally got a chance to wash my car and take some decent pictures of her outside.

http://pages.cthome.net/edgcars/edgcars/

That is one FINE looking GTO. Chrome wheels do so much for the yellow colored car. Excellent choice. I'm curious, what brand/model of tire did you go with?

[EG GTO]

You guys keep getting me hooked on these wheels, i need to get me some!!
nice pix..

[edgz06]

SHWEEEEEEEET. Man I love those rims. What size tire and rim did you go with?

245/40-18 on 18x8.5" on front. 35mm offset.
275/35-18 on 18x9.5" on rears. 40mm offset.

Although the rears look incredible the way they fill the wheel wells out, I don't recommend going with 275s. I rolled my fenders as much as they would go, and I still rub over large bumps. I suspect that with 4 people in the car it would rub a lot. I recommend going with 265s in the rear if you go with the 9.5 inch rims. If you go with the 8.5" rims in the rear, you should be able to fit up to 285s since the wheel would be 1/2" further away from the fender lip. Remember though that an 8.5 inch wheel is not recommended for 275s or 285s.

[edgz06]

That is one FINE looking GTO. Chrome wheels do so much for the yellow colored car. Excellent choice. I'm curious, what brand/model of tire did you go with?

The rims are not chromed, they are polished with a mirror finished lip and clearcoated. Lighter than chrome and no worrys about pitting, rusting or flaking down the road.

Rims are AZA Z-1. Tires are Toyo Proxies.

[edgz06]

My fenders are rolled now and I don't think there'd be enough clearance to drop it...guess you don't know till you try though.

Thanks for the credit :cool: I figured most would like these...I know I do.

Hey Snafu, do your rears rub at all? Mine still rub occasionally. Not bad but they do rub over large bumps, especially if I'm turning. I can't seam to get anymore clearance between the tires and the fenders.

Thanks again for posting the pics of your car with the wheels on. Once I knew they were available, I had to get them :D

[Snafu]

245/40-18 on 18x8.5" on front. 40mm offset.
275/35-18 on 18x9.5" on rears. 40mm offset.


Unless AZA changed their wheels, your fronts (8.5") are 35mm offset. Just an FYI for anyone interested in these...either way, they'll fit fine up front. :)

Well, I got them to stop rubbing as far as I could tell (I would suspect under "spirited driving" they might still rub slightly). I'm not sure if you saw my thread about it, but I realized they sent me the wrong offset for the rears :banghead: (35mm instead of 40mm) so that accounts for some of my issues. My rears are going back for a swap to the 40mm...hopefully the color will match now too.

Thanks for sharing your pics too...I was curious to see them on different color cars...I think I've started a trend here... :gr_devil:

[edgz06]

Unless AZA changed their wheels, your fronts (8.5") are 35mm offset. Just an FYI for anyone interested in these...either way, they'll fit fine up front. :)

Well, I got them to stop rubbing as far as I could tell (I would suspect under "spirited driving" they might still rub slightly). I'm not sure if you saw my thread about it, but I realized they sent me the wrong offset for the rears :banghead: (35mm instead of 40mm) so that accounts for some of my issues. My rears are going back for a swap to the 40mm...hopefully the color will match now too.

Thanks for sharing your pics too...I was curious to see them on different color cars...I think I've started a trend here... :gr_devil:

You definitely have! I guess I will check my rears to make sure they are 40mm offset. I could have sworn seeing the inside of the rim marked with the 40mm offset, but it still doesn't make sense that you have 35mm & I have 40mm and I rub and you don't. In a perfect world they should have a 60mm offset and they would fit 285s without rubbing.

Did you get the hubcentric rings? I didn't use them and I just made sure that I centered the rims and tightened them evenly to 80 f.p.t. and they balanced mint. I've gone over 100 without any vibrations. I'm really happy with the quality of the rims.

[City Goat]

BAD ASS, man!!!

They look really good, glad to see you got the fenders rolled, gonna be able to rip it up at the next NE meet I hope?

Last time was too much of a tease.

(btw, what psi are you running now that everything on the car is setup for the turbo?)

[ctaylor45]

What do you guys think of the AZA z-4 wheels? Just saw them on wheelmax.com. I like them too, something different also :D

[edgz06]

BAD ASS, man!!!

They look really good, glad to see you got the fenders rolled, gonna be able to rip it up at the next NE meet I hope?

Last time was too much of a tease.

(btw, what psi are you running now that everything on the car is setup for the turbo?)

Thanks Bro, I'm still waiting for my HPTuners to show up sometime this week. Unfortunately I'm going on vaca next week so no tuning until after that. I'm still waiting on a pod to mount the boost gauge so I don't know the boost but I have it turned down all the way which should be 5 lbs.

I will definitely ripp em up at the next meet. :burnout:

[Snafu]

You definitely have! I guess I will check my rears to make sure they are 40mm offset. I could have sworn seeing the inside of the rim marked with the 40mm offset, but it still doesn't make sense that you have 35mm & I have 40mm and I rub and you don't. In a perfect world they should have a 60mm offset and they would fit 285s without rubbing.

Did you get the hubcentric rings? I didn't use them and I just made sure that I centered the rims and tightened them evenly to 80 f.p.t. and they balanced mint. I've gone over 100 without any vibrations. I'm really happy with the quality of the rims.

Yeah, I was stupid and never checked the stamping until later on (doh!) The reason for the different offset is the same reason for the different color...I ordered the day after they got the shipment in from the mfr., they grabbed what was on shelf (from an older batch) and sent it to me. Hope all will be well soon.

The tolerances on our cars seem to be all over the place. Rear passenger side is the worst. How much did you roll the fenders...I only left about 1/4" unrolled and went from the bumper line to body line (9-3 o'clock), so maybe that's part of it. Ahh yes, in a perfect world...

I tried some 73mm-70mm but they wouldn't fit (too big for centerbore of wheel). I'm thinking CSiJason's billet rings will work (72.5mm-68.5mm) as they're designed for BMW wheels. In the meantime, I did just what you said and didn't have any vibration issues.

[ruquik]

i have had my aza wheels for 3 weeks now, there is a color diff from front to rear wheel, i finally got wheel max to agree with me that there is a difference in the color, will wait till tommorow to see what they tell me, i told them that your wheels match perfect, from front to rear they tried to tell me it may be the difference in size witch is bs, because me, edge, and snafu have the same size wheels

i cut my fender lips of with a cut off wheel, very slight rubbing on the rear tires, but i have a 265 tire coming to mount up on the wheels, there should be no rubbing at all then. either way they will need to be rolled or cut

[LSX Performance]

Dam those look great! Are the 18X8.5 lighter than the stock rims?

[PCMFORLESS]

I just ordered the 18 x 8.5 35mm's. I went with the 245/40/18's all around. I like the stagger look, but don't want to roll the fender much if any and like to be able to rotate as I do put miles on the car and am rough on rear tires. I may be a bit of a wuss for not getting the 275's or even 265's but I think they will still make the car look great.

[edgz06]

Dam those look great! Are the 18X8.5 lighter than the stock rims?

I never weighed them but I'm willing to bet that they are about the same or lighter.

[TypeR0149]

those are stupid looking rims ;)

[StlPhantom]

Finally got a chance to wash my car and take some decent pictures of her outside.

http://pages.cthome.net/edgcars/edgcars/

This is the sweetest looking wheel setup on the site! This is the only wheel that I have seen so far that carries the "attitude" that they should have on this car...I'm sold!!!

[Snafu]

I think wheelmax owes me some royalties! ;) Seriously, though you'd think after all the business I've gotten them, they'd deal with me better.

If you guys don't mind, would you mention that Sean McCartney sent you their way...I'm trying to resolve some issues with them and they're being stubborn (I started a thread about it if you want details). I'm not discouraging you from buying these...the wheels are great and most don't have any issues...it's just that the returns manager is not easy to deal with even though he knows I've helped them out.

ruquik,
What they initially told me was that they would give me a credit for the color mis-match, then I told them that they sent me the wrong offset, so they're going to switch them for 40mm which will hopefully match (catch is, they refuse to pay shipping :banghead:...it's always something).

[ruquik]

edge z06 when did you order your wheels, they are telling me this is the color the wheels are coming in know, and where did you order them from and when

they are telling me this is normal from aza witch is bs becuase your wheels match

[Juniorss]

I just ordered the 18 x 8.5 35mm's. I went with the 245/40/18's all around. I like the stagger look, but don't want to roll the fender much if any and like to be able to rotate as I do put miles on the car and am rough on rear tires. I may be a bit of a wuss for not getting the 275's or even 265's but I think they will still make the car look great.

Let me know if they fit without rubbing. Im a little skeptical on the 35mm offset and am afraid that there going to rub. I dont want to roll my fenders. BTW what tires you go with. I was looking at the proxes 4's

[Snafu]

Someone else here tried the 8.5's all around...said it didn't work without rolling due to the offset...

[PCMFORLESS]

I went with the Toyo proxies 4. If it rubs I think I will grind rather than roll and then respray the exposed edge. I'm hoping it will at least be close. We shall see and I will keep you all posted.
Bryan

[radandy]

nice setup and execution...looks GREAT!!

[PCMFORLESS]

Snafu, I ordered online, but if I have to call them for any reason I will make sure to mention you sent me :) I hope they hook you up.

[Andre]

Those are sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edgz06]

edge z06 when did you order your wheels, they are telling me this is the color the wheels are coming in know, and where did you order them from and when

they are telling me this is normal from aza witch is bs becuase your wheels match


I got them on April 1st and I ordered them about 2 weeks before that.

[94TransAmGT]

I just ordered the 18 x 8.5 35mm's. I went with the 245/40/18's all around. I like the stagger look, but don't want to roll the fender much if any and like to be able to rotate as I do put miles on the car and am rough on rear tires. I may be a bit of a wuss for not getting the 275's or even 265's but I think they will still make the car look great.

I plan on doing the same, 8.5's at all corners w/ 245/40/18's.

Post when you get them mounted!

94TA

[Snafu]

Snafu, I ordered online, but if I have to call them for any reason I will make sure to mention you sent me :) I hope they hook you up.

Thanks buddy! :)

[ctaylor45]

is the 18x8.5 only available in 35 offset?

Also, I really like staggered, but my gto is my daily driver. You think it would be crucial to go with 18.8.5 all around? Or would staggered not be a nig deal? And if I go with 18x9.5's, what offset would I want, 40mm?

[Snafu]

is the 18x8.5 only available in 35 offset?

Also, I really like staggered, but my gto is my daily driver. You think it would be crucial to go with 18.8.5 all around? Or would staggered not be a nig deal? And if I go with 18x9.5's, what offset would I want, 40mm?

Yes, 8.5" is only available in 35mm.

Only crucial if rotating tires is a must for you...I had 2000 vette as a daily driver (stock staggered setup)...wasn't a big deal to me.

Yes, if 9.5" then 40mm (it's the largest they make).

[PCMFORLESS]

I will keep you all posted. I placed the order on monday and they have finally billed my credit card yesterday so hopefully they will ship on Thursday.
Bryan

[Irocet305]

So Snafu and egdz06.....if some other fellas ended up with the same rolling stock that would be a form of flattery right? I love the look of those rims. Sets the car off just right. I think the splash gaurds work well with the rims on egdz06's car. Are they textured? Could they be painted to match to integrate them more? Sorry for the off topic....just wondered. I went over to wheelmax.com's web site and they offer some nice stuff. Thanks for the info snafu. They have some rims there that would look nice on my 91 Z28 too.....Hmmmm. Hope they hook you up with a discount for passing on the info snafu.

[edgz06]

So Snafu and egdz06.....if some other fellas ended up with the same rolling stock that would be a form of flattery right? I love the look of those rims. Sets the car off just right. I think the splash gaurds work well with the rims on egdz06's car. Are they textured? Could they be painted to match to integrate them more? Sorry for the off topic....just wondered. I went over to wheelmax.com's web site and they offer some nice stuff. Thanks for the info snafu. They have some rims there that would look nice on my 91 Z28 too.....Hmmmm. Hope they hook you up with a discount for passing on the info snafu.

Absolutely, go get 'em.

The splash guards are textured and I wouldn't recommend painting them due to their flexability. Even with a flex agent, I think they will end up cracking and looking lik sh it down the road.

I DO recommend getting them though.

[Snafu]

So Snafu and egdz06.....if some other fellas ended up with the same rolling stock that would be a form of flattery right? I love the look of those rims. Sets the car off just right. I think the splash gaurds work well with the rims on egdz06's car. Are they textured? Could they be painted to match to integrate them more? Sorry for the off topic....just wondered. I went over to wheelmax.com's web site and they offer some nice stuff. Thanks for the info snafu. They have some rims there that would look nice on my 91 Z28 too.....Hmmmm. Hope they hook you up with a discount for passing on the info snafu.

No problem man...glad I could help out. Heck, that's the reason I posted about these (that and to show off a little :D)

I guess my troubles are part of being the guinea pig for everyone. ;)

I doubt I'll see a discount, but a matching set of rears in the proper offset would be nice...guess I'll find out soon.

[Juniorss]

What about these SSR wheels (http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wh eelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=62&sizeIndex=0&showRear=no&setIndex=12&filterSize=18&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=Pricing) I know they are a lot more expense but a 18x8.5 and a +43 offset :confused: Would those fit without a fender rolling with a 245/40/18 tire?

edit: I know the link isnt working but they are an identical wheel made by SSR. 3 piece construction so they cost more.

[Snafu]

What about these SSR wheels (http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/CallJsp?target=wh eelSearchCloseUp&wheelIndex=62&sizeIndex=0&showRear=no&setIndex=12&filterSize=18&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=Pricing) I know they are a lot more expense but a 18x8.5 and a +43 offset :confused: Would those fit without a fender rolling with a 245/40/18 tire?

edit: I know the link isnt working but they are an identical wheel made by SSR. 3 piece construction so they cost more.

They're also known as Super Soft Rims and are reportedly going out of business...but yes, an option.

[cquist]

AZA Z-1s 245/40/18s all around with a 35mm offset. Do you think I will need a fender roll or not?

[DaddySS]

Looks great!

[ruquik]

i just put my 265/35r18 on and they do not rub at all, keep in mind my fenders lips have been cut off, with the 275/35r18 they still cleared also even with 4 people in the car

[edgz06]

AZA Z-1s 245/40/18s all around with a 35mm offset. Do you think I will need a fender roll or not?


They will fit. IMO.

[vice86]

that looks mean! You ever think of painting the splash guards (i hate "mud flaps") yellow?

[scottmraz]

that looks mean! You ever think of painting the splash guards (i hate "mud flaps") yellow?


See: http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showpost.php?p=324246&postcount=48

[PCMFORLESS]

245/40/18 with 35 mm offset do not fit without rolling :( Put mine on today and they rubbed horribly. We got the old baseball bat out and rolled my fenders and we are pretty good now with just minor rubbing.
I'll try to get pics if it does not rain here tomorrow.

[B.Young'04GTO]

I'm totally interested in those Rims edgzZ06 and was wondering if 255/40-18's in the rear with the 18 x 9.5 stance would work w/out fender rolling? Also, where did you get those mud flaps?

Thanks!

[edgz06]

I'm totally interested in those Rims edgzZ06 and was wondering if 255/40-18's in the rear with the 18 x 9.5 stance would work w/out fender rolling? Also, where did you get those mud flaps?

Thanks!


You have to get the mud flaps from Australia, yea, really.

Sean Beatty
Asst Parts Manager
Hunter Holden
603 Victoria Road
Ryde NSW 2112 (this is a suburb of Sydney)
www.hunterholden.com.au
(02) 8878 7878 Main
(02) 8878 7869 Direct
(02) 8878 9519 Fax
sean.beatty@hunterholden.com.au

Call him at 01161-2-8878-7869

This is what I ordered…
They are Made by Holden Service Parts Operations - Part Numbers:
Front Mudflaps VX Commodore SS # 92143000
Rear Mudflaps V2 Coupe Monaro # 92144285

The mudflaps for your GTO will cost you $66.00 plus approx. $20 - 25 for postage.

As far as the rims go, you'll have approximately 10mm more clearance than I which is a little less than 1/2". I rolled about 1/2" from the lips and they still rub a little. I am going to grind away any spots that are still rubbing. It will be close, that's assuming the tires don't run smaller or bigger than my Toyos, some manufacturers run slightly larger or smaller, BFGs larger, Nittos smaller.

I have to say that they will rub, unless you go with Nittos or another manufacturer that runs small.

[edgz06]

245/40/18 with 35 mm offset do not fit without rolling :( Put mine on today and they rubbed horribly. We got the old baseball bat out and rolled my fenders and we are pretty good now with just minor rubbing.
I'll try to get pics if it does not rain here tomorrow.

I'm really surprised that they rubbed. I know this isn't an exact science, but you should have about 22.7mm more clearance than I do. That's almost an inch.

What kind of tires did you go with?

[PCMFORLESS]

Toyo Proxies 4. I will get some pics. I just wrecked the car yesterday avoiding road debris and sideswiped a roadsign and destroyed the right side of my car :( Now the left rear really rubs....

[edgz06]

Toyo Proxies 4. I will get some pics. I just wrecked the car yesterday avoiding road debris and sideswiped a roadsign and destroyed the right side of my car :( Now the left rear really rubs....


Ouch! :mad: And I was pissed about a rock hitting my windshield.

Hope it gets fixed quick.