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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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Hey guys,

I'm looking to get new rims for the roadster, but I don't want to lower my car. My last car, E36 M3 was lowered approx 2 inches and had -3.5 degress of camber in the back and I wore through tires every 3k miles. It also led to a pretty severe car accident because of tire wear.

Does anyone have pictures of 19's on the stock suspension? I want to see if I'm going to get the 4x4 look. I've heard the 350ZR suspension is lower than normal 350z's because of the added wieght, but I don't know how much that will effect new rims.

Thanks for your help guy!!!

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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right here:



I'm much less concerned about the 4x4 look than the necessity for a kidney belt if I lowered the car on the roads around Western NY.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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thanks....that looks a little higher than I would like. Thanks!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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I want to sell my rims. Pm me if you want them. C4 19's Racing Hart.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Far as I know the Roadster does not sit lower then the coupe... I installed the Nismo Type S Suspension on my car only lowered it 0.8" and I've yet to scrape on anything and I have a bodykit on it also...
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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just go with hotchkis then get an alignment .......... look

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...a-37e432196bbf

never had trouble
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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heres mine with 19s with stock suspension[IMG][/IMG]
looking to drop it soon
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ent0ne
heres mine with 19s with stock suspension[IMG][/IMG]
looking to drop it soon
what size wheels and tires do you have???
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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ZR's suspension springs are stiffer to compensate for the added weight, so it doesn't sit lower.
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Im riding on RH 451 19s toyo T1R t1 275 35/245 35
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ent0ne
heres mine with 19s with stock suspension[IMG][/IMG]
looking to drop it soon

this looks nice. It looks like the stock wheel gap.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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I know its not a roadster, but I figured you can at least get an idea of what it would look like. Racing Hart R5 19x9, 19x10.5, +26 all around
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by xedes


I know its not a roadster, but I figured you can at least get an idea of what it would look like. Racing Hart R5 19x9, 19x10.5, +26 all around

This looks good as well. What size tires?
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Front= 245/35/19
Rear= 275/35/19
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Thanks...this helps
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I know its not a roadster, but I figured you can at least get an idea of what it would look like. Racing Hart R5 19x9, 19x10.5, +26 all around
Fantastic looking Z Do you have the splash guards as I couldn't really tell from the pics? Any problem with tire scrub or rock chip from wider rims? I also want rims, but intend to go with 18x9/18x9.5 or 10 and the Nismo spring shock combo.

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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunset350ZR
Fantastic looking Z Do you have the splash guards as I couldn't really tell from the pics? Any problem with tire scrub or rock chip from wider rims? I also want rims, but intend to go with 18x9/18x9.5 or 10 and the Nismo spring shock combo.

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Yes, i have the splash guards.(for now) No, i don't have any problem with the wider tires, only improvements. Since the picture, i have lowered the car w/ Hotchkis springs and sways. Thanks for the compliment.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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19's with stock suspension
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Old Jul 1, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Default 20's stock suspension

TSW Mondello 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10
Fronts 255/30 and rears 285/30
BFG rubber, smooth, quiet and outstanding grip
looking to get new rims, but need some advice-z1.jpglooking to get new rims, but need some advice-z2.jpglooking to get new rims, but need some advice-z5.jpg
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xedes
Yes, i have the splash guards.(for now) No, i don't have any problem with the wider tires, only improvements. Since the picture, i have lowered the car w/ Hotchkis springs and sways. Thanks for the compliment.
if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for the rims and tires together.
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