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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 03:16 AM
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Hey folks, i'm looking at buying a R34 GTR V-Spec and was wondering if anyone know the best 19" wheel spec.

Can you run staggered on it like you can on the GTR?

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:16 AM
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I would not suggest running a staggered setup as the R34 has a pretty intricate 4WD system, and you would be messing with it. I've always loved the TE37 or the LMGT4 on the R34.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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That's what i thought, what specs are best.

I love TE37 and was hoping to use my 350z ones but they are staggered.

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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Colin, you can run a staggered setup on a R34 but you must have the same tyre sizes all round Most R34s are running with 19x10.5 with around a +12 offset
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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Nice, means i can use my wheels just need new tyres

I got ET22, 10.5 rear and 9.5 front, hows that offset look, would it be fairly flush?

Just fyi heres the car, already got TE37s but in bronze and 18.

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 02:15 AM
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And spacers. +22 won't be flush. Most of them are running +10-+15 on a 10.5 wheel. so you will need atleast 10mm spacers. TBH id sell what you have and just rebuy them
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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looks good as is...i'd leave it
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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that car is too beautiful to be changing
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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leave it alone. do not go from 18 to 19.

no appearance improvement, increased tire costs, less performance, etc.

everyone runs 18s on these cars. don't let the street guys fool you.

save your money.

(as an aside - i own 19" te's staggered in +12 config. - and would prefer
18s)
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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nice Colin, glad to see you finally get her!

enjoy it..looks really clean
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Thats the one from HJA? Very nice car, was slightly over my budget though
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you'd be crazy to change it. Those 18's look sick. The stance is perfect.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by leykias
you'd be crazy to change it. Those 18's look sick. The car is perfect.
Fixed.
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That car is perfect ,for the love of god, leave it alone
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Originally Posted by lgear080
leave it alone. do not go from 18 to 19.

no appearance improvement, increased tire costs, less performance, etc.

everyone runs 18s on these cars. don't let the street guys fool you.

save your money.

(as an aside - i own 19" te's staggered in +12 config. - and would prefer
18s)
why not trade or sell your 19 for 18, then advise others later?
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mother of god dont touch it! its beautiful
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^^ 100000+
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awesome. i wouldn't change a thing.
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same here ^^^^^^^^^
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by IanP
Colin, you can run a staggered setup on a R34 but you must have the same tyre sizes all round Most R34s are running with 19x10.5 with around a +12 offset
yup, otherwise atessa is going to be engaged constantly, and bad things will happen.
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