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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Apr 8, 2006 3:05:34 GMT -6
The 300C wheels I currently have are nice, but I'm starting to get bored with them. As I've expressed before, I'm not a big fan of aftermarket wheels, so I like to switch mine out with OEM wheels from other cars with the same bolt pattern and similar offset. Here's what I've decided to go with next:  They're 20" wheels from an Infiniti M45/Q45 (center caps look cool too, but they're not shown it the pic above). I'll be on the look-out for a good deal on some factory take-offs on eBay; Hopefully, I can find some on the cheap. Whaddya think? -Shawn |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Apr 8, 2006 5:29:37 GMT -6
Are those the same bolt pattern as the Aurora? They look nice.
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Apr 8, 2006 7:14:40 GMT -6
Are those the same bolt pattern as the Aurora? They look nice. Thanks Javi. The bolt pattern on those is 5x114.3, which will bolt right up just fine to the Aurora's 5x115  -Shawn |
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Post by scottydl on Apr 8, 2006 10:08:00 GMT -6
Work up a little Photochop on those, so we can see what they'd look like on your ride! ;D
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Post by JimW on Apr 8, 2006 10:15:57 GMT -6
Interestly enough, the Infinti logo is damn near like the Aurora "A', the A is a bit more organic though.
Whats the plan for the caps?
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Post by MBowen574 on Apr 8, 2006 16:08:17 GMT -6
Er... Those must be from the FX45. The largest wheels ever on the M or Q-series are the 19" new-for-2006 "five-dual" spokers shown here:  However, those look like the same design as the 18" wheels standard on the first-gen 2004 M45 (the old, unloved one) and optional on the 2002-05 Q45 Premium Sport. Show below:  |
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Post by MBowen574 on Apr 8, 2006 16:11:08 GMT -6
Here they are on a 2002 Q45:  |
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Post by stevensolds on Apr 8, 2006 19:22:51 GMT -6
Man, those cares are just fugly. How about something like these??  |
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Post by exiled350 on Apr 8, 2006 19:40:58 GMT -6
i think a set of 18" polished G6 rims would look pretty wicked on a classic. the coupes are swoopy and hippy in a similar way. heres a pic of the satin finish. Here |
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Post by TheLoveThatNeverDies on Apr 9, 2006 0:08:18 GMT -6
Interestly enough, the Infinti logo is darn near like the Aurora "A', the A is a bit more organic though. Whats the plan for the caps? Like you, I'm going to have to get creative  . However, as you mentioned, the Infiniti and Aurora emblems are similar, so that may help. Er... Those must be from the FX45. The largest wheels ever on the M or Q-series are the 19" new-for-2006 "five-dual" spokers shown here: Poop... I just did some looking around, and you're right - those wheels are from an FX35/FX45. That's too bad too, because I believe the FX is RWD. As a result, the FX wheels may have too high of an offset for the Aurora. I'll have to do some math... Either way, here are some pics of them on the FX models:   -Shawn |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Apr 9, 2006 9:55:32 GMT -6
Are those the same bolt pattern as the Aurora? They look nice. Thanks Javi. The bolt pattern on those is 5x114.3, which will bolt right up just fine to the Aurora's 5x115 -Shawn That's good to know, so those should bolt right on my Special M, I have the 5X114.3 bolt pattern. They would also look real nice on the Auroras. I say go for it. |
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Post by JimW on Apr 9, 2006 11:06:46 GMT -6
Javi, I may be biased, as the 300M Special is one of my favourite cars, but if I had yer car, I'd be leaving the stock 18's on, they look so proper. But anyhow, I'm all for OE rims on different cars |
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Post by Aurora40 on Apr 9, 2006 20:18:45 GMT -6
That's too bad too, because I believe the FX is RWD. As a result, the FX wheels may have too high of an offset for the Aurora. I'll have to do some math... The Q is RWD also, if they'd been Q wheels. |
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Post by MBowen574 on Apr 9, 2006 20:30:30 GMT -6
As are both generations of M35/45. It doesn't make a difference, as Infiniti offered the 17" Q45 "Five Star" touring wheels on the 2001-02 I30t, and then the 18" Q45 Sport wheels on the I35 Premium Sport for 2003 and 2004.
Incidentally, the Maxima-based I30/35 was the last FWD Infiniti.
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Post by 95mushroom on Apr 9, 2006 21:56:44 GMT -6
i think a set of 18" polished G6 rims would look pretty wicked on a classic. the coupes are swoopy and hippy in a similar way. heres a pic of the satin finish. HereThe G6 has a different bolt pattern then typical GM 5x115. I think 5x112? But, some did ask on the ebay sellers and he comfirmed they wouldn't work. The FX is built of the G35/350Z platform (forget the name). EDIT: Bolt pattern is 5x110 for the G6 |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Apr 10, 2006 9:48:32 GMT -6
Javi, I may be biased, as the 300M Special is one of my favourite cars, but if I had yer car, I'd be leaving the stock 18's on, they look so proper. But anyhow, I'm all for OE rims on different cars Yeah, I know what your saying, but I feel like something is missing, I did see something that I think it looked nice, the stock 18's from my Special, but chromed. that looked nice. |
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Post by exiled350 on Apr 10, 2006 20:19:32 GMT -6
meh... that sux. good to know for the future though.
[edit] I just realized that 5x114.3 is really 5x4.5 a normal bolt patern.
(<---old school)
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Post by luvmybravada on Apr 13, 2006 10:33:19 GMT -6
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Post by Mr. Javi on Apr 13, 2006 17:29:47 GMT -6
Yup those wheels fit the Aurora.  |
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Post by luvmybravada on Apr 13, 2006 20:09:44 GMT -6
I bet they would look great too!
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. However, as you mentioned, the Infiniti and Aurora emblems are similar, so that may help.
