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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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The MB Vectors are only available in 18x8+38 which is more sunk in than an OEM wheel; pass on those. The only Drag DR-37s in acceptable sizes for the Z is either 19x8.5+20 (front) 19x9.5+20 (rear) if you want a staggered set up or 19x9.5+20 all around if you want a square set up. If those are your only options I would opt for 19x9.5+20 all around.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
The MB Vectors are only available in 18x8+38 which is more sunk in than an OEM wheel; pass on those. The only Drag DR-37s in acceptable sizes for the Z is either 19x8.5+20 (front) 19x9.5+20 (rear) if you want a staggered set up or 19x9.5+20 all around if you want a square set up. If those are your only options I would opt for 19x9.5+20 all around.
They don't have to be out of those two, I just liked how those look. Do you have some suggestions for wheels? I would like to keep them close to the stock look in terms of offset. I think I'm still going 225/45 in the front and 245/45s in the back. I don't know much about wheels and tires obviously I appreciate the help!
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Thinking about buying Work M.C.O.
Front Spec: 18x9.5 +22 (semi concave face)
Front Spec: 18x10.0 +20 | 18x10.0 +15 (mid concave face)
Rear Spec: 18x10.5 +12 | 18x10.5 +20 | 18x11.0 +18 (full concave face)

What offset would guy recommend?
Trying to go for 265/35F and 285/35R for tires.
I'll be lower with coilovers.
Rear fenders are rolled.
Have rear camber but no front camber
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Face concavity is important for front brake clearance, if you don't have Brembos or bbk no worries.

I have 285/35/18 on 10.5 +15 with room to spare on a very mild roll. Go 10.5 +12 in the rear. Fronts will be fine with any of those.
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by iFOB
Thinking about buying Work M.C.O.
Front Spec: 18x9.5 +22 (semi concave face)
Front Spec: 18x10.0 +20 | 18x10.0 +15 (mid concave face)
Rear Spec: 18x10.5 +12 | 18x10.5 +20 | 18x11.0 +18 (full concave face)

What offset would guy recommend?
Trying to go for 265/35F and 285/35R for tires.
I'll be lower with coilovers.
Rear fenders are rolled.
Have rear camber but no front camber
Don't know much about the face and clearance think, just never dealt with that, but I would go with the 10 inch front and 11 inch rear combo.
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Face concavity is important for front brake clearance, if you don't have Brembos or bbk no worries.

I have 285/35/18 on 10.5 +15 with room to spare on a very mild roll. Go 10.5 +12 in the rear. Fronts will be fine with any of those.
Originally Posted by terrasmak
Don't know much about the face and clearance think, just never dealt with that, but I would go with the 10 inch front and 11 inch rear combo.
thanks!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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10.5 +10 on 255/40 square.
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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will a 225/45/18 fit on a 8.75 rim just fine? i dont want it to look stupid like these "stanced" people. Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 02:38 PM
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^^ Yes... a wheel 18x8.5" is within specifications and works perfectly with 225/45-18" tires.
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by joey502
will a 225/45/18 fit on a 8.75 rim just fine? i dont want it to look stupid like these "stanced" people. Thanks
Far from stance but not exactly ideal for a z.
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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Trying to figure out what tire size to go with up front. My current setup is
255/35/18 +15f
285/35/18 +15r
Continental extreme contact dw tires and
lowered on sport lines.

I screwed up when I got the 255 for the front and now wanting to change. I was thinking maybe a 275/35 or should I stick with a 265/35 up front?

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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zjunky
Trying to figure out what tire size to go with up front. My current setup is
255/35/18 +15f
285/35/18 +15r
Continental extreme contact dw tires and
lowered on sport lines.

I screwed up when I got the 255 for the front and now wanting to change. I was thinking maybe a 275/35 or should I stick with a 265/35 up front?
Either works well, but you didn't mention what width wheels you have
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Either works well, but you didn't mention what width wheels you have
Sorry bout that. I'm running 9.5 up front and 10.5in the rear.
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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18x8 +13 (30MM spacer) / 18X9 +15
245/40 front 265/40 rear BFG G-Sport Comp2
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Zjunky
Sorry bout that. I'm running 9.5 up front and 10.5in the rear.
Either will work fine on those wheels, without added camber the 275 will rub, the 265 will just hit the screw on the fender liner
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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Needing some help. Main goals include more aggressive fitment/look, lateral or increased performance from stock, works with Vdc, still functional. Wheels would be 18'x9.5 +12 up front 18'x10.5 +12 backs. Tires 245/45/18 & 275/40/18. Opinions and help greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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Run 245/40 front, roll the rears, and you'll be fine.
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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Any harm running that 245/45 up front. Got 2 new tires of that size I'd like to run through first
Thanks man.
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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IIRC a taller front tire will cause issues.
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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I did the calculations via tire calculator and the actual sidewall height is exactly the same. Am I'm missing something? I'm sure you've seen this question before, thanks again.
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