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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Here..........These wheels fit and work well with these cars, as if they were made for them...Oh wait, they were Haha!....... tire sizes are 285/30/18 front and 315/30/18 rear
IMO, these sizes work and look the best on these wheels
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by HyperSprite
Waiting for my wheels is killing me, Chris
I know the feeling I get mine either Wednesday or Thursday also and the Z well it is sitting on jack stands waiting for the wheels. I got them from someone who got them from Tony. It amazes me how many of our mods end up on other cars in our community. We gotta post pics of the wheels on our cars
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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by WA2GOOD
Here..........These wheels fit and work well with these cars, as if they were made for them...Oh wait, they were Haha!....... tire sizes are 285/30/18 front and 315/30/18 rear
IMO, these sizes work and look the best on these wheels
According to the specs at tire rack the recommended rim size for a 285/30R18 is on a 10" to 11" rim and the 315/30R18 is 10.5" to 11.5", isn't a 9.5 wheel a little small for them? It looks good in the pictures though.

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Old Feb 6, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by HyperSprite
According to the specs at tire rack the recommended rim size for a 285/30R18 is on a 10" to 11" rim and the 315/30R18 is 10.5" to 11.5", isn't a 9.5 wheel a little small for them? It looks good in the pictures though.

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I wish I had a dime for everytime I have been asked that question. .....No these tire sizes work GREAT and look good as well. This combo has been used on the street and abused on the track by us and our customers for years, no problems.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by WA2GOOD
I wish I had a dime for everytime I have been asked that question. .....No these tire sizes work GREAT and look good as well. This combo has been used on the street and abused on the track by us and our customers for years, no problems.
What are the front and rear offsets?
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts300
What are the front and rear offsets?
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The LMGT4's offsets we run are 25mm front and 30 rear.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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9.5 +30 all around...



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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by WA2GOOD
I wish I had a dime for everytime I have been asked that question. .....No these tire sizes work GREAT and look good as well. This combo has been used on the street and abused on the track by us and our customers for years, no problems.

While I believe this statement, I would argue that while I'm sure they're killer on the track and street on cars that make over 400WHP, those tires are complete overkill on a non-FI street car and will likely slow you down.

Also, what BRANDS/STYLES of tires have you guys been running in those sizes? Those sizes are technically outside the manufacturers ranges for the Nismo wheels and while what you guys are/have been using may work ok, the same might not be able to be said for ALL tires in those sizes.

As for looks, that is subjective; they're balooned out way too much for my taste. I prefer the slightly stretched look that seems to be more JDM/drift car popular. I run Falken RT-615s, 235/40 F, 255/40 R and they look great and have LOADS of grip on my NA '03 Track with bolt-ons; more than I'll ever need on the street. They run a bit wide in tread widths and are actually equivalent to a 245 in F and 265 in R on other brands, which is the size they put on the '06 Rays wheels from the factory.

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
While I believe this statement, I would argue that while I'm sure they're killer on the track and street on cars that make over 400WHP, those tires are complete overkill on a non-FI street car and will likely slow you down.

Also, what BRANDS/STYLES of tires have you guys been running in those sizes? Those sizes are technically outside the manufacturers ranges for the Nismo wheels and while what you guys are/have been using may work ok, the same might not be able to be said for ALL tires in those sizes.

As for looks, that is subjective; they're balooned out way too much for my taste. I prefer the slightly stretched look that seems to be more JDM/drift car popular. I run Falken RT-615s, 235/40 F, 255/40 R and they look great and have LOADS of grip on my NA '03 Track with bolt-ons; more than I'll ever need on the street. They run a bit wide in tread widths and are actually equivalent to a 245 in F and 265 in R on other brands, which is the size they put on the '06 Rays wheels from the factory.
Sounds great As long as you are happy, thats all that realy matters. I will keep using what works for me, us, and our customers. Over the years, we have tried pretty much EVERY size combination of wheels and tires on these cars, and we have decided to stick with what works best (NA and FI)
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Ninja your car is sick. The photos really help too!

1) What camera?
2) I have the same seats, was wondering how you had your harnesses installed. I didn't see a harness bar or roll cage.
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I'm sure I know the answer already but can anyone with either the +25/+30 or +30/+30 offset 18" Nismo rims advise whether or not a 355mm/328mm Stoptech BBK will fit underneath without any spacers, etc?
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by skidmarq
I'm sure I know the answer already but can anyone with either the +25/+30 or +30/+30 offset 18" Nismo rims advise whether or not a 355mm/328mm Stoptech BBK will fit underneath without any spacers, etc?


the 18" LMGT4s +25/+30 will clear 355mm bbk easily. thats what i run. no spacers needed.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Damn that purple chameleon Z is siiiiiccckkkk!!!
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks Chebosto, appreciate you taking the time to confirm that for me!
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