Notices
Northern California San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Pleasanton, etc.

Looking into some new rims

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:32 PM
  #1  
Adhesive's Avatar
Adhesive
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, Ca
Default Looking into some new rims

Hey guys, I was looking into buying some rims but was a little confused with what sizes to go with. The ones i am looking at have these specs: 19x8.5 in the front (with 25mm offset) and 19x9.5 in the back(with 65mm offset). I know some people go with the 8.5/9.5 set up , but was kind of confused with a 65mm offset... that seems pretty odd. Anyways i was wondering if someone could give me some insight if this would fit well on a Z. (I have a 2008 350z if that means anything, pretty sure it doesn't)

-Thanks in Advance
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:54 PM
  #2  
marques1's Avatar
marques1
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,094
Likes: 6
From: austin, texas
Default

IT WOULD FIT BUT LOOK REALLY HORRIBLE. YOUR OFFSET NEEDS TO BE IN THE LOW 20'S OR LESS TO GIVE IT A NICE AGGRESSIVE LOOK.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 12:18 AM
  #3  
Adhesive's Avatar
Adhesive
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, Ca
Default

ya that is what i figured, thanks for the input
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 09:18 AM
  #4  
Changvi's Avatar
Changvi
New Member
iTrader: (66)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,453
Likes: 1
From: Somewhere
Default

First thing, the offset you have just described is not the optimum offset designed for the Z. You would want to go 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 with +22 offset all around for semi aggresive look. Or, if u want to have an aggresive look, go with +12 all around. But you might have to either cut or roll your fenders. What type of look are you looking for?
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:20 AM
  #5  
Adhesive's Avatar
Adhesive
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, Ca
Default

I was looking for a semi aggressive look, but I do not want to roll out my fenders. What are the most aggressive specs i can go for without rolling?
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:25 AM
  #6  
mcarther101's Avatar
mcarther101
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 4
From: Pensacola, FL
Default

My wheels are 19x8.5, 19x9.5 wth +42 mm offset and they look perfect. So I'd say you're safe aesthetically up to 42mm offset.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 10:57 AM
  #7  
phorbo007's Avatar
phorbo007
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: N/A
Default

Originally Posted by mcarther101
My wheels are 19x8.5, 19x9.5 wth +42 mm offset and they look perfect. So I'd say you're safe aesthetically up to 42mm offset.
Sorry, most people will disagree with you.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:20 AM
  #8  
ZDi[R]tY3's Avatar
ZDi[R]tY3
Registered User
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: NorCal / Bay Area
Default

I would say 19x9.5 +28 w 245/35/19F & 19x10.5 +30 w 275/35/19R.
Will be pretty safe without rolling fenders or cutting fenders.
And if your planning on goineg 19x8.5F and 19x9.5R setup,
I would suggest 19x8.5 with +8 ~ +15 245/35/19F & 19x9.5 +10 ~ +22 275/35/19R.
Will be pretty safe without rolling fenders or cutting fenders.

GL finding your wheels.

Last edited by ZDi[R]tY3; Oct 5, 2008 at 11:25 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 03:47 PM
  #9  
jdmrwd's Avatar
jdmrwd
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
From: SF
Default

I am selling my SSR SP1
19x9.5+25 19x10.5+30 no fender mod no stretch tires needed.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:18 PM
  #10  
Changvi's Avatar
Changvi
New Member
iTrader: (66)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,453
Likes: 1
From: Somewhere
Default

Originally Posted by mcarther101
My wheels are 19x8.5, 19x9.5 wth +42 mm offset and they look perfect. So I'd say you're safe aesthetically up to 42mm offset.
Maybe if you want to have a stock look, then yes. But definitely not the semi aggressive look that the OP is looking for. It looks wayyyyyyy too tucked in.

Last edited by Changvi; Oct 5, 2008 at 05:23 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:10 PM
  #11  
M1r4cL3's Avatar
M1r4cL3
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 393
Likes: 1
From: Sac, CA
Default

I run 18x9.5 + 25 all the way around. I've staggered the tire sizes 245/40 in front and 275/40 in the rear. Next time i get tires tho imma run 275/35s all the way around.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 12:13 AM
  #12  
mcarther101's Avatar
mcarther101
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,492
Likes: 4
From: Pensacola, FL
Default

Originally Posted by phorbo007
Sorry, most people will disagree with you.
My rims on the front cover of DSport magazine on a 350Z 3 months after I bought them disagree with most people too... but hey there's nothin wrong with being a trend setter
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 07:38 AM
  #13  
scotts300's Avatar
scotts300
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (46)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 8,193
Likes: 7
From: Away
Default

Sounds like a Porsche offset. +65 is WAY too much, and your (rear) wheels WILL hit the calipers. As others have said, shoot for the ~+20 range for a 9.5" width.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 01:18 PM
  #14  
Tablist06's Avatar
Tablist06
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
Default

I have a brand new set of Enkei RPF1's for sale. Sizes are:

Front: 19x9.5
Offset: +22

Rear: 19x10
Offset: +22

These widths and offsets are perfect for a nice semi-aggressive stance. It will not require any fender modification at all. I'm also in San Jose.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 04:18 PM
  #15  
Chineseguy's Avatar
Chineseguy
New Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 1
From: Hong Kong, China
Default

Originally Posted by jdmrwd
I am selling my SSR SP1
19x9.5+25 19x10.5+30 no fender mod no stretch tires needed.
I can vouch for jdmrwd's SSR rims will not disappoint you if you want rims.

Last edited by Chineseguy; Oct 6, 2008 at 04:20 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 07:32 PM
  #16  
415mm's Avatar
415mm
Professional
Premier Member
iTrader: (103)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,812
Likes: 7
From: 818 via v-town
Default

Listen to what these people are saying. don't buy those wheels. you'll thank us all later.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 08:23 PM
  #17  
Adhesive's Avatar
Adhesive
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, Ca
Default

Ya for sure, I will probably wait till i find the right rims with the perfect sizes. One thing I wanted to add was if someone had rims for sale please feel free to private message me or email me at nav3264@yahoo.com. I have stock 06+ rims at the moment and could be interested in a trade + cash if necessary. I know i should probably post in the "for sale" section but the direction of the thread is already heading towards this way, so i decided to just throw it out there. Thanks for the help , and if someone has anymore input please feel free to post
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:09 PM
  #18  
Tablist06's Avatar
Tablist06
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
Default

Adhesive, check your email.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:30 PM
  #19  
jdmrwd's Avatar
jdmrwd
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 208
Likes: 0
From: SF
Default

Originally Posted by Chineseguy
I can vouch for jdmrwd's SSR rims will not disappoint you if you want rims.
Thank you Jon!
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:35 PM
  #20  
ZDi[R]tY3's Avatar
ZDi[R]tY3
Registered User
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: NorCal / Bay Area
Default

Originally Posted by jdmrwd
I am selling my SSR SP1
19x9.5+25 19x10.5+30 no fender mod no stretch tires needed.
I too can vouch for jdmrwd's SSR wheels that you will not be disappointed if you ever pick it up from him.
Very nice wheels
Only problem is I can't use those damn offsets!!

GL finding your wheels.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:37 PM.