Notices
Wheels & Tires 350Z Rollers and Rubbers

Apologize if this is repost. Using 4 rear track 18

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 6, 2005 | 01:38 PM
  #1  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default Apologize if this is repost. Using 4 rear track 18

on a 350z. I know it can be done if the front hub is modified. But is this a desirable combination? ie.. would most Z owners jump at the chance to swap their front 18x8 for some rear 18x8.5s? Thanks. I tried searching about 3-4 different ways and couldn't come up with a definate answer. Only that it was possible.
Reply
Old May 6, 2005 | 03:03 PM
  #2  
twenzel's Avatar
twenzel
Registered User
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
Default

I want to do this too. It will work but its hard to find someone willing to sell just the rear wheels.
Reply
Old May 24, 2005 | 03:24 PM
  #3  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

What if someone was willing to trade their rears for your fronts. Would most track edition owners be willing to do this as a straight up trade?

Originally Posted by tonywenzel
I want to do this too. It will work but its hard to find someone willing to sell just the rear wheels.
Reply
Old May 24, 2005 | 10:27 PM
  #4  
thawk408's Avatar
thawk408
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,939
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

I have been thinking about doing the same thing. I think I might go ahead and buy an entire set and put 255/40s on the rears and then use the fronts for some track rubber.
Reply
Old May 25, 2005 | 01:02 PM
  #5  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

Would you be willing to trade some rears for some stock fronts w/ good tires?

Originally Posted by thawk408
I have been thinking about doing the same thing. I think I might go ahead and buy an entire set and put 255/40s on the rears and then use the fronts for some track rubber.
Reply
Old May 25, 2005 | 01:24 PM
  #6  
thawk408's Avatar
thawk408
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,939
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Would you be willing to trade some rears for some stock fronts w/ good tires?
I want another set of track rears, just like you.

Last edited by thawk408; May 25, 2005 at 01:29 PM.
Reply
Old May 25, 2005 | 01:43 PM
  #7  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

Actually, I want another set of fronts. Sorry if it was unclear. I want to give someone a set of rears. In return, I'd like to receive a set of fronts (18x8 225-45-18)

Originally Posted by thawk408
I want another set of track rears, just like you.
Reply
Old May 25, 2005 | 01:51 PM
  #8  
thawk408's Avatar
thawk408
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,939
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Actually, I want another set of fronts. Sorry if it was unclear. I want to give someone a set of rears. In return, I'd like to receive a set of fronts (18x8 225-45-18)
You gotta deal!!! Do your rears have scratches and dings? How is the tire wear? My fronts are perfect with only 4500 miles on the tires.

Last edited by thawk408; May 25, 2005 at 02:08 PM.
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 05:57 PM
  #9  
FritzMan's Avatar
FritzMan
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 681
Likes: 1
From: Ottawa, Canada
Default

I'm running a set of rear Ray's Track rims on my front and rear. I sold the other four 8".

Combo works great. I don't know why Nissan didn't supply this originally.
Reply
Old May 28, 2005 | 01:59 PM
  #10  
1991TT's Avatar
1991TT
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Birmingham, AL
Default

Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I know it can be done if the front hub is modified. But is this a desirable combination?
Why would you have to modify the hub? I've known of Track guys that had their rears of the front by accident. The wheels get mixed up when mounting new tires and some people never know. On a side note, you'll find a lot of Z32 owners in this same situation, except they've got it one worse. Their wheels are actually directional. So, on top of being on the wrong end of the car, they're on the wrong side as well.
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 02:38 PM
  #11  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

I know the G35 coupes have a stud mounted on the front hub that prevents accidental mounting of the rears onto the fronts. ie.. the G coupe wheels are all 18x8 but come with 225-45 and 245-45 tires. But as mentioned, the stud is easily removed. I must have mistakenly assumed the Z was same/similar.
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 10:34 PM
  #12  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

Boxed them up tonight. Your pm box is full btw. I'll try to ship tomorrow via fed ex ground. But can you give me your full name for my reference? Mine is Jeff Iwata btw.

Originally Posted by thawk408
You gotta deal!!! Do your rears have scratches and dings? How is the tire wear? My fronts are perfect with only 4500 miles on the tires.
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 10:36 PM
  #13  
Jeff92se's Avatar
Jeff92se
Thread Starter
New Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 44,920
Likes: 1,080
From: nw
Default

Can I ask who would buy the fronts from ya? Curious to know who also would be interested besides someone like myself.

Originally Posted by FritzMan
I'm running a set of rear Ray's Track rims on my front and rear. I sold the other four 8".

Combo works great. I don't know why Nissan didn't supply this originally.
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 10:42 PM
  #14  
thawk408's Avatar
thawk408
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,939
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Hey I cleaned out my PM box. You got PM.

Last edited by thawk408; Jun 9, 2005 at 10:46 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Lt_Ballzacki
Brakes & Suspension
39
Aug 6, 2021 06:19 AM
hajwoj
Autocross/Road
27
Nov 1, 2015 05:25 PM
MicVelo
NorCal Marketplace
9
Oct 4, 2015 07:55 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:19 AM.