SPEC Z wheels, What do you use?
SPEC Z wheels, What do you use?
Looking for some help before I order some new wheels I want to make sure I get the Sizes and offset correct.
So what are you guys running? Did you square up your tire sizes? or are you still running staggered?
Any help would be great, also if any one knows where I can find some Black RPF1 18's that would be great!
So what are you guys running? Did you square up your tire sizes? or are you still running staggered?
Any help would be great, also if any one knows where I can find some Black RPF1 18's that would be great!
I run RPF1 18x9 ET 35 front and 18x10 ET 38 rear ....with 20 MM spacers all around.
However, the fronts tires fit real tight on the fenders and have some rubbing (rolled and pulled/beat with a rubber hammer/etc), with real close to the Calipers...so no room for playing with the spacers in front. And with no camber adjustment you are screwed there as well.
If we just had some camber adjustment this problem (and others) would go away. 
The rears fit fine with no issues....
It you have plenty of money... look at the other versions of the Enkie racing wheels...Consider the RP-03 Enkei, slightly more weight but does not require spacer and is a very strong wheel.
, otherwise the RPF1 works and are reasonably priced.
And yes you could run the 18x9 all around no problems..you can play with spacers in the rear as needed. I do this on occasion and can't tell the difference.
BTW: I do know where a 2 or 3 sets of used 18x8.5 ET 35 wheels are...but obviously they are not optimal for Spec Z https://my350z.com/forum/9948450-post1.html
Also check with Phils Tires service...he has a package deal for Spec Z
Spec Z wheel sale !!
Enkei RPF1 18x9 +35 $299 Silver
Enkei RPF1 18x10 +38 $299 Silver
Limited time only - plus shipping
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http://www.philsracetires.com
Toyo Hoosier BFGoodrich
949 Racing Enkei DForce TSW
Team Dynamics
However, the fronts tires fit real tight on the fenders and have some rubbing (rolled and pulled/beat with a rubber hammer/etc), with real close to the Calipers...so no room for playing with the spacers in front. And with no camber adjustment you are screwed there as well.
If we just had some camber adjustment this problem (and others) would go away. The rears fit fine with no issues....
It you have plenty of money... look at the other versions of the Enkie racing wheels...Consider the RP-03 Enkei, slightly more weight but does not require spacer and is a very strong wheel.
, otherwise the RPF1 works and are reasonably priced.
And yes you could run the 18x9 all around no problems..you can play with spacers in the rear as needed. I do this on occasion and can't tell the difference.
BTW: I do know where a 2 or 3 sets of used 18x8.5 ET 35 wheels are...but obviously they are not optimal for Spec Z https://my350z.com/forum/9948450-post1.html
Also check with Phils Tires service...he has a package deal for Spec Z
Spec Z wheel sale !!
Enkei RPF1 18x9 +35 $299 Silver
Enkei RPF1 18x10 +38 $299 Silver
Limited time only - plus shipping
_________________
http://www.philsracetires.com
Toyo Hoosier BFGoodrich
949 Racing Enkei DForce TSW
Team Dynamics
Last edited by laze1; May 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM.
I would love to see some A B testing of running 9's square and with the stagger. I doubt I would see much difference with my driving so I'm on the lookout for a set of 9" wheels for ease of rotation.
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We've found that with the 350Z, the 9 inch PF01 tends to fit better on the front than the RPF1, while the 10 inch RPF1 fits best on the rear (PF01 is not made in a 10 inch size unfortunately). That's what we've been running in T2/T3 recently and what I'd recommend if you want the ideal sizing/offsets:
Front: PF01 18x9 +35mm
Rear: RPF1 18x10 +38mm
The PF01 spokes provide more space around the front Brembo calipers but they are slightly more expensive. I now carry these wheels as well - I'll PM you with info.
Brian
Front: PF01 18x9 +35mm
Rear: RPF1 18x10 +38mm
The PF01 spokes provide more space around the front Brembo calipers but they are slightly more expensive. I now carry these wheels as well - I'll PM you with info.
Brian
