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[Dave07997S]

The Avant Garde 359M is a low pressure casting like the OEM ZCP wheels. In fact the weight are within 1lb of each other AG vs. OEM. I have obviously OEM wheels but I would not have any issues with the AG wheels, except one.

If you want to run GTS sizes (255/35/19 & 285/30/19) the fronts may rub. As the aggressive offset 18mm offset vs. the OEM ZCP front wheel of 31mm may rub because of the taller 255/35/19 tire.

Dave

[track_warrior]

I have M359's and think they are great for the money. The finish on them however is quite delicate. I started noticing a few chips on my wheels after about 2 months of use, then they got larger and one of them started to peel. mod-bargains offered to do warranty on them but i wanted them powedercoated gloss black anyways so i just coated them. Ive hit a few pot holes, done a couple of laps around the track and have not had a single issue with them except for the paint.

Here is how they looked:




And how they look now with a bit more drop and -camber.


v

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by Dashman

OEM 359s are not gravity cast, they are flow formed. This is well established already.

where in my post did I say they are gravity casted I said low pressure casting. Where did you get they are flow formed from,news to me.

[Weechard]

Great thread. I'm interested to know what you guys think would be better option as well, powder coating the oem zcp wheels or just purchasing AG M359?

[kawasaki00]

Originally Posted by Weechard

Great thread. I'm interested to know what you guys think would be better option as well, powder coating the oem zcp wheels or just purchasing AG M359?

I had the same dilema, I went with the zcp and did not coat, it seems coating the zcp kills the resale value so I would get the ag if coating.

[mike@x-ph.com]

let me guys know if you would like to pick a set of avant garde

[blast1st]

Originally Posted by track_warrior

I have M359's and think they are great for the money. The finish on them however is quite delicate. I started noticing a few chips on my wheels after about 2 months of use, then they got larger and one of them started to peel. mod-bargains offered to do warranty on them but i wanted them powedercoated gloss black anyways so i just coated them. Ive hit a few pot holes, done a couple of laps around the track and have not had a single issue with them except for the paint.

Here is how they looked:




And how they look now with a bit more drop and -camber.


v

luv your setup. what size tires are you running at the front and back? thanks