I plan to do an all out effort autocrossing my 07 Nismo Z in SCCA stock class.I'm currently looking at BBS RGR wheels and Forgeline ZXR wheels.The car came with Rays 18"x9"+30 and 19"x10" +30 wheels which are way heavy.According to SCCA class rules I need to run stock width and diameter wheels with an offset within 1/4" of stock,but I can use wheel spacers to make up the difference.Does anyone have any suggestions as to what other wheels I can look at.

 

Have you taken a look at the Work Emotions XD9 or CR KAI? I think they both look good. There's also the Enkei RPF1.

 

I can't find a 19" work emotions XD9 and the Enkei has to much negitive offset.But thanks anyway, please keep the suggestions coming.

 

Yeah, that 19" size is really going to limit your choices.

 

Oh sorry, I totally ignored that you were looking for 19" lightweight wheels.

DavesZ#3 is right, you'll be lucky to find decent looking 19" lightweight rims. GL.

EDIT: BTW, I want to autocross my car too. I never have before.

 

Might wanna look at the 19" Nismo rims.

 

Has the Nismo Z actually been classed yet?

 

Size is going to be a limiting factor. Look at:

Enkei Racing Series RPF1
SSR Comp-H
SSR Type C RS
BBS RS-GT

 

I have not seen the classifications for 2008 but with the side skirts mods from stock 350Z, I would think it would be Street Prepared and not B Stock.

 

No, but the last discussion seemed to indicate that SCCA wasn't going to do anything different, it was going to run in BS.

https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-road/314037-update-nismo-350z-is-in-b-stock.html

 

Not yet,all I have heard is that it looks like it will have it's own line in the rule book.I guess that means it probably won't be B/S.Who knows,if they make me run street prepared I'll probably go with 17" wheels.I wish they would quite dragging their feet and class the car.

 

There has not been a single letter sent (I just searched our private SEB forum and did not see one) in by a member asking for it to happen, if no members care enough to send a letter the boards don't need to spend time on it when they can be on more urgent things. However, you have a few people on the various committees that have suggested it get looked at, so it is in the works. But again, without a letter from a member, and most importantly no factual data on the car, it will be a slow process.

I would strongly suggest any of you guys in the know on specs, send in some data on the car. seb@scca.com btw there is a meeting this week, so I would get on it right away. It is always good to have comparative data as well, I would show how it compares to the top Z???, 2005 track like Thompson drove, and how it compares to the standard 2007+ car.

 

stock classes allow race radials, which by far offer most bang for buck. unfortunately race rubber is hard to come by in 19' sizes. I would go 18s and race rubber. same problem I have. u will have much better chances of placing with race rubber. I have 19' nismos for daily driving. they do look great though.

 

If you are trying to stay in the stock class I would try and call CCW they may be able to help you out with light wheels.

and there are plenty of choices of Racing Rubber in 19s. as long as you want 295s and up...

 

Enkei and SSRs. Racing rubber in 19s is going to be $$$, but at least you can shoehorn a 295 -315 on there.

 

Ordered Enkei rpf1 18"x9"+35 fronts and 19"x10"+25 rears from racerbob and 285/30-18 and 295/30-19 A6 Hoosiers tires.I plan on using 10mm spacers up front.I bet I feel a big increase in cornering over the stock Bridgestones.

 

I think that is quite fair to say.

 

Whitt the wheels are on the way. While we use Kumho 710's and are very happy with them, the Hoosier tire is also pretty good. When you get the wheels call me before you install the blue aluminum valve stems. I will lead you thru it so they go in exactly right. Thanks for taking advantage of the 15% discount on the RPF-1 silver Enkei wheels. Bob