Which E9X ZCP style wheels will fit??

It has taken a little while, but I have a vision for some mods for my ZHP. I'm not looking to do a lot, but wheels are on my list and probably the most expensive thing I want to do. I want E9X ZCP style wheels. There are few options:

1. Avant Garde M359 Will any of these fitments work on a ZHP sedan, stock suspension? If not, are any sizes worth trying to get to work?

2. China knock-offs Also, available on ebay...I kind of assume they are all the same.

3. The real deal

This would be the first car that I've changed the stock wheels. Will I have fitment issues in the rear with all of these? Mafia wheel masters can I get any of the above to work? If so, which route is best? easiest? Are there other options that I am missing?

Thank you so much.

Play around on willtheyfit.com; all you need are:

1. The specs of your current wheels (225/40ZR18 8x18" ET47 front, 255/35ZR18 8.5x18" ET50 rear)
2. The amount of free space between current wheels & fenders (usually 10 – 20 mm on a stock suspension ZHP w/135Ms)
3. The specs of your hypothetical new wheels

Na shame in those Avant Garde's. The ET35's should work great.

I'd do suspension first. Otherwise 19's with stock suspension looks a bit 4x4ish.

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Originally Posted by mimalmo

I'd do suspension first. Otherwise 19's with stock suspension looks a bit 4x4ish.

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Alright, so let's say I do the Avant Garde 19x9 et35 all around. What do you recommend to get looking less 4x4ish? Do I just need springs? I want to do this right...but in a somewhat budget friendly way if possible. Your setups looked awesome on your zhp. I very much appreciate your help.

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Alright, so let's say I do the Avant Garde 19x9 et35 all around. What do you recommend to get looking less 4x4ish? Do I just need springs? I want to do this right...but in a somewhat budget friendly way if possible. Your setups looked awesome on your zhp. I very much appreciate your help.

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Originally Posted by nickershocker

Alright, so let's say I do the Avant Garde 19x9 et35 all around. What do you recommend to get looking less 4x4ish? Do I just need springs? I want to do this right...but in a somewhat budget friendly way if possible. Your setups looked awesome on your zhp. I very much appreciate your help.

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You can do springs but then you'll need shocks shortly afterwards as the OEM shock/strut valving isn't setup for shorter springs. I'd look into affordable coilovers for maximum adjustability.

Buy nice or buy twice.

Thanks Dane. I have never heard of a cup kit. Going to do a little more research, but probably looks like the right way to go. It doesn't seem like the touring cup lowers all that much...should I be thinking sport cup? Or is that too aggressive? Maybe I'll poke around and try to find some photos.

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Originally Posted by mimalmo

You can do springs but then you'll need shocks shortly afterwards as the OEM shock/strut valving isn't setup for shorter springs. I'd look into affordable coilovers for maximum adjustability.

Buy nice or buy twice.

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You like the cup kit? It seems like I'm in for much over a grand if I do coilovers, Or am I just looking in the wrong places?

I prefer coilovers for the most flexibility in ride height. It helps a TON when you're messing with different wheels, tires, ride heights, etc, etc...

^ listen to this guy. His nickname is "stance"

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Thanks Dane. I have never heard of a cup kit. Going to do a little more research, but probably looks like the right way to go. It doesn't seem like the touring cup lowers all that much...should I be thinking sport cup? Or is that too aggressive? Maybe I'll poke around and try to find some photos.

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The H&R Touring Cup Kit is pretty well liked around here (IIRC) for a ride that's very close to original with just a touch moar lowerz. :thumbsup

I have the cup kit. I like it. If I had the $, id get coilovers, but to close the front gap and ride well, the hr cup touring is perfect. I like my stance now much better.

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