I'm looking at running TE37's in 18x9.5 rear with a +12 offset. I found a thread with a guy running 19x9.5's with a +12 offset and he said no problems (https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64660). I just want to double verify this cause no rubbing on a .8" dropped (Hotchkis) Z with 275/40-18's and if fender rolling is manditory.

I really just love the look of a ultra curved TE37.

 

They look excellent. You're probably right on the ragged edge re: fitment.

 

A 10.5 rear with 22+ should yield the same concave look.

 

18x10.5 in +22 would actually stick out about 3mm further than the 18x9.5 in +12 and plus, I don't want to stretch the 275's over 10.5's

 

Hmmmm...
If this will work, then my Enkei RPF1's at 18X9.5 +15 should work just fine.

 

I saw a pic of the JIC Z drift car running +12 offset and it looked absolutely incredible. The concavity effect is better than the 19x9.5 +22 IMO.

 

I'll cast my vote, 275 in the rear with 9.5 +12 should be fine regarding rubbing.

Maybe you'd run into problems if you had zero camber...

 

If you take a ruler and see 3mm is a tiny difference

I think you will still rub if you run 90 degree sidewall on those offsets. Might as well go with 10.5 in the back with a 295 and cut/roll the fenders. But that's just me.

 

PLEASE post pics when you get them mounted. I've narrowed down my choice of wheel to LMGT4's or silver TE37's, 18" of course.
Would love to see the pics

 

2 of my favorites, for sure. You might want to take a look at the Do-Luck Double Six, though pricier and the wait will be longer (shipping, etc.).

 

Hoping to see if anybody else can comment on this.....thanks.

 

I tried a little experiment that I believe confirms that your +12 offset will work. I used the "offset calculator" on this site to determine the additional amount that your new wheels will stick out beyond the stock wheels. That amount is 37mm. I then took a soda straw (the bendy kind) and taped a 37mm long piece of it to the edge of the fender pointing inward toward the wheel. My reasoning is the this will simulate the new amount of clearence under the fender. Then I went driving to see if the tire/wheel would hit the straw. Over railroad crossings, speed bumps, etc. Result? The straw was not bent over. Conclusion: 9.5 +15 won't rub. What do you think?

 

well, I'm running with 18" (9.5) TE-37's 275/40/18 tires... with a +30 offset and a +15 spacer... I'm guessing this makes my final offset +15 in the rear?

I'm also lowered with a set of Cusco zero-2's.... so low that i can't really slide a finger in between the tire and wheel well on top.. I also have a set of SPC camber arms pulling me back to factory spec.. So I have little negative camber..

I have no rubbing issues .. i think i may be able to go to +12 without rubbing but it's REAL close.. You will probably clear it fine because you are not as low as I am..

--mike

 

Thanks for the info mike...are your fenders rolled?....I am not as low as you I wouldn't think (Hotchkis Springs=no need for camber arms because of mild drop). That is so crucial, glad I went with the Hotchkis spring setup (just installed last night, haha). I'm probably gonna call around see what the best price I can get is and the time it woudl take to get them (2-3 months I am expecting).

Oh yeah...thanks for the straw experiment bilinghm

 

My fenders are not rolled...

 

all depends how low you go and what exact tire you use (not the size)

18x9.5 +20, lowered as much as leemik's car in the rear, never rubbed with 275/40/18 T1S.

With S03's, no matter how much camber I dialed in, it rubbed - had to roll the fenders

 

i have 18 x 9.5 +22 offset te37 and it's concaved pretty deep... I guess it would be ok if you don't plan on getting a BBK... i heard +12 wouldn't clear...

 

I called Steve at Evolution Autosports just a little bit ago and we discussed this idea a bit. At first he was skeptical about it, but then realized that it would have about the same concavity of the 18x10.5 +22, but just wouldn't go in towards the strut as much, making it easy for me to have 275/40's and not having to stretch them over a 10.5" rim. Chances are I am going to go with this setup (18x9.5 +12 and 18x8.5+22). Only problem is since its such a random size I get to go through with the good old 90 day wait with upfront payment. As far is fender rolling goes, I will just have to play that by ear once I get the wheels.

*On a good note about the 90 day wait though...you get to pay for wheels then wait 90 days and pay for the tires. (While your still paying the same it feels like less since it is two payments )

EDIT: Another question....would by doing this effectively be like running a +22 with a 10mm spacer or am I just looking at that aspect wrong?

 

i have a set of 10mm spacers for sale if you need them.

 

I'm going with +12 so I get the same effect as a 9.5 +22 w/ 10mm spacer, but get the look of the 10.5 +22. I love the concavity.