davidm350

Can anyone help me?

PP08HR

iTrader: (2)

most def be rubbin'

BigBoss8

What offset do you guys suggest the most on the rear:
18 x 9.5 +15
Or
18 x 9.5 + 30

I'm debating on the Enkei TSP6 or Enkei Kojin.

OR
Enkei PF01 in
F18x8.5 +30
R18x9.5 +35

The offset is just what throws me off. I have used calculators to check clearance, but I don't know if +15 Or +30 in the rear would look/be best.

Thanks

travlee

iTrader: (8)

+15 front and rear

BigBoss8

The PF01 only has:
F +30, +35
R +15, +30

TSP6:
F +25
R +15, +30

Kojin:
F +25
R +15, +30

The tires have to come off tire rack. Family friend runs a tire shop and is going to get them to me for cost as he doesn't stock Enkei.
The offsets are all offsets available in the rim widths I am after (previously mentioned)

Gunkata

You can order a set of 4 "rears" at +15:







I am running a square set of 245s all around, which is stretched slightly, but these are just A/S tires and usage for winter right now, as my Star Specs extreme summers are on the stock oem track wheels for now. Once those are burned out, I will most likely move the A/S to them and then look to go 265 all around on these Enkei's. that said, it will require front control arms and a new alignment to get more negative camber up front. You could also run +25 up front and +15 in the rear, and not worry about it at all, but I was going for a completely square setup for rotating down the line, more so for the track tires. but if just street/DD, I'd say best is their +25 F and +15 R recommendation/setup.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

this

Gunkata

^ indeed, plus, you get the concave faces all around

davidsk8er7

Hey guys I've been searching the web/forums to see if anyone was running the same set up I'm about to run but haven't had much luck.

I have a '03 Z enthusiast, lowered on top speed adjustable coilovers, fenders rolled. I previously had a 18x10.5et22 squared set up wrapped with 235/40 all around

Trying to do something different this time. I'm about to purchase some wheels with basically new tires on them from a private seller this week.

Specs are 19x9.5et0 19x10.5et0 wrapped in 245/35 and 265/35

So my question is, being lowered will these wheels fit without rubbing?

davidsk8er7

Here's a picture of my ride hight on the 17" OEM's

Mercutilis

Hey Guys;

Got an '04 Performance that's currently running 245/35ZR18 , 275/35ZR18 on stock rims and stock suspension from what I can tell there is no stretching or bulging. My question is this, my local tire shop has discontinued the tires I'm using and the closest I can get 245/40ZR18 , 275/40ZR18 to replace them. Am I going to have an issue with rubbing or just when I go into corners. Dealership was no help.

Thank-you in advance

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Well the tires you found are the proper size for the car, just not for your wheels. Until you get a proper width wheel, 245/40-18 front and 245/45-18 rear is a much better choice

Mercutilis

Could you pls elaborate on this suggestion? Why is it better/preferred and how it would affect ride/suspension.

Thanks

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Tires are the same height as stock , just wide. Keeps your gearing like OEM and of course looks better ( properly filling the wheel well)

A 275 needs a minimum of 9 inch wide wheel for proper handling, 10 is actually prefured , you have 8 inch wide wheels. A 255 needs an 8.5 inch wide wheel , 9 is better, and you only have an 8 inch wide front wheel.

PiPPiNiZED

2008 stock 350z and hoping to mount a square set up with the rims/tires

Rims- 18 x 9.5" with 40mm offset (Probably TSW Nurburgring irms)
Tires- 245/45 r18 (Probably Bridgestone G-force Sportcomp 2)
I currently have 20mm spacers on the rear axle.

I'll be reading this whole thread to see if anyone has a similar set up, as well as learning the whole offsets thing. Coming from a bike background, so offsets are fairly new to calculate.

Gunkata

Rears will be good, but fronts should have same spacers too, as 40 is very high, higher than stock by like 7-8mm, iirc.

terrasmak

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If you haven't bought the wheels yet, don't. Look for something with better specs

MicVelo

^^^^ What Terrasmak and Gunkata said.

40mm is about what a 370Z uses. Z33 run 30mm offsets as stock.

And just word to the wise, think you're confusing the G-Force tires.... which are made by Goodrich. But no worries, I know what you meant. Heh heh.

Offset: See THIS LINK.

PiPPiNiZED

Many thanks, guys. One can only google soo many websites before info gets crossed

neilca

First the car,


2008 Grand Touring Roadster, stock, no lowering, or shocks, all stock.
I bought 4-8.5X18 +30 offset Miro 111's. I want to run 235x45x18 tires all around. I am willing to use the stock 225x45x18 front and 245x45x18 rears if I have to.


My problem is with the front Brembos. They do not clear the wheel. The rears are fine. I need to use a 1/2 inch spacer to clear the caliper. I am afraid this is going to drive the wheel too far outboard. I think it will work using the 225 tire.


What does the board think, will it rub?