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Old 06-28-2023 | 07:24 PM
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I have a 07 350z. I want help with buying new wheels, I want tandems and I wanna know how to achieve this figment in the pictures I attach to this

Old 06-28-2023 | 08:56 PM
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That's a pretty aggressive setup, you will most certainly need to roll the fenders and the negative camber will cause uneven tire wear issues. The vehicle is also lowered 1-2inch, which will make for quite a bumpy ride. Without knowing the wheel specs of the Z in the picture (diameter, width, and offset), it's even possible the owner is using spacers. Just by looks, they appear to be 19-20-in diameter. There are some good threads on here about wheel sizing, I suggest doing some homework on the forums with the search function, as this topic has been thoroughly covered.
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Old 06-28-2023 | 09:15 PM
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Pretty sure those are 18x10.5 +12ish, the Kansei Tandems are not offered in 20's IIRC. Look on Fitment Industries, they have examples of 350z with those wheels. If you want your car slammed, skinny stretched tires, and cambered like that, you'll have practically no issues making them "fit" under the fenders.
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Old 06-29-2023 | 06:28 AM
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Here's some help for ya: don't slam your Z and sacrifice ride, handling and tire wear just for appearance. The Z33 can be lowered, but that look will not only damage the car, it'll reduce its resale value and utility as a daily driver. Read some of the threads on here and find the components that can safely lower your Z.
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Such spoilsports! Go ahead and do it. We need more contenders for the Dugan Day festivities.

J/K!

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Old 06-29-2023 | 07:48 AM
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dont do it!
Old 06-29-2023 | 09:54 AM
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I hope that's on air suspension. Otherwise, you could not clear a credit card without bottoming out.
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Pretty sure those are 18x10.5 +12ish, the Kansei Tandems are not offered in 20's IIRC. Look on Fitment Industries, they have examples of 350z with those wheels.
Damn Sparco! You know your wheels, thanks for setting the record straight. I honestly didn't recognize the brand, so many wheels today are clones (literally or with tiny changes). The Z in the pics is so slammed it makes the wheels appear much larger under the fenders. The tires aren't super thin though (sidewall appears to be 35 or 40), I guess that's a sign they aren't as big as 19"s.
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Old 06-29-2023 | 11:17 AM
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BC coilovers (their low and slow series), wheels of choice, adjustable front upper control arms, adjustable rear camber arms, rear fender roll (and minor pull if wheels are 10.5 wide or more with +12 or lower offset) and a disregard for the longevity of the car and its ride quality will get you pretty close to where you want to be. If youre gonna be on a square tire setup maybe dont go wider than a 245/40-255/40 (18's) or 245/35-255/35 (19's).
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
Such spoilsports! Go ahead and do it. We need more contenders for the Dugan Day festivities.

J/K!
Hah- the LAST person I'd guess would be throwing shade at my suggestion(s) would be Mic (even if he's kidding)! Looks like most of the posts here are folks who WANT the OP to slam his/her Z. Hard to believe that styling trend still continues, despite known hazards to the car. It also seems to appeal to Z owners who still use their cars as a DD and can ill-afford to fix their Zs from the damage incurred by slamming them. But who knows? Maybe Mic has seen one too many slammed cars come his way with various complaints from their owners. What say you, Mic?
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Op wants it low and slowww
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If you're going to do it, go staggered.

Will be practically undriveable, but man it does look really cool. Maybe you can just park it in your garage as a 'thing' that makes you happy just looking at it.

If you want a driveable car, don't go so aggressive.

Greg

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Where's my cowbell...

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Originally Posted by dkmura
Hah- the LAST person I'd guess would be throwing shade at my suggestion(s) would be Mic (even if he's kidding)! Looks like most of the posts here are folks who WANT the OP to slam his/her Z. Hard to believe that styling trend still continues, despite known hazards to the car. It also seems to appeal to Z owners who still use their cars as a DD and can ill-afford to fix their Zs from the damage incurred by slamming them. But who knows? Maybe Mic has seen one too many slammed cars come his way with various complaints from their owners. What say you, Mic?
No shade at all, just a clown speaking out of line after years of being civil and polite here. Plus, after reading some of "that other thread", just wanna throw a book across a room. Ehhhh.

But I'm also old school and when I see the camber kids running around - actually not many on a daily basis - I just laugh and feel pain for those poor tires. And the sluggishness of the steering and response makes me cringe. Laff.....
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Which one did you buy? And can you share some photos of them?

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