joey502

im about to buy some 17x8.25 rims for my z and it says the backspacing is 5.61 Is this the correct fitment for me? thanks in advanced guys

RUNWDVL

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Umm no.

travlee

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just say no on 17's.... they look small on the car. 18s at least, and look at 9.5 width with a +15 (ish) offset

joey502

thanks guys. i only have a $1000 budget. Any suggestions on rims? Gram light titanium finish are on my wishlist but unfortunetly i dont have that kinda cash

travlee

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thousand bucks will get you some decent xxr's or mb's.....

i have the mb battles and they look decent, and will be just over 900

joey502

im looking at the xxr 530s in chromium black. Its probably what ill end up getting

travlee

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do 18x9.5 on all corners... OR 18x9 front and 18x10 rear

joey502

would i have to roll fenders on the 18x9 with 20mm offset?

travlee

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no, you could do an 18x9.5 +23 in rear and not rub, i even added a 5mm spacer (essentially a +18) and didn't rub, but when i went to a +15 i rubbed (with a 275/40 tire)

joey502

can someone help me out on these specs? Will they fit properly. I have tried searching for fitment guides but no luck

http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-530-Wh...n.htm?CartID=1

travlee

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did you not read what i posted???? they will fit, but they will be narrow and sunk in

joey502

i did but they only come in these odd sizes. i just ordered the 18x9.75 20mm offset... now for tires

travlee

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you will be okay with those... to keep traction control liking you, try 255/40 front and 275/40 rears

joey502

first thing i do when i start my car is turn tc off. is that bad? ive always heard better mpg when is off

travlee

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i do the same, unless it is raining or something

joey502

thanks for your help and advice man. Its appreciated

travlee

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anytime......

travlee

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just fyi, on my car with a 9.5 +23 up front with a 255/40 tire, and almost zeroed out on camber, i was rubbing on the screw that holds the fender liner in.... you might want to go 245/40 up front, this will roll the shoulder of the tire in some giving you more clearance

Waiz

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