::NISMO Wheels Thread::
Just read all 18 pages of this thread! Ugh!... I have an 03 Track Ed. I would like to find/buy a 9.5 front, 10.5 rear in 18" in black; does anyone know if that combination is produced/still available? If not then in silver same question?
As a backup, I was also thinking 9.5's all around (in black first then silver [order of preference]). It has been asked several times in the 18 pages of this thread so far, but never explicitly answered -- is there any need for spacers with 9.5 +30 in front to clear the Brembos and is there any rubbing with 275/35/18 tires? Owners with 9.5's all around, can you please let us know?
Thanks!
P.S. I'm sure the 9.5 275/35 clearance/rub question is dependent on suspension setup (at least it would seem that way to me). I am running -2.5 camber up front with like 3" to 3.5" ground clearance. Thanks...
As a backup, I was also thinking 9.5's all around (in black first then silver [order of preference]). It has been asked several times in the 18 pages of this thread so far, but never explicitly answered -- is there any need for spacers with 9.5 +30 in front to clear the Brembos and is there any rubbing with 275/35/18 tires? Owners with 9.5's all around, can you please let us know?
Thanks!
P.S. I'm sure the 9.5 275/35 clearance/rub question is dependent on suspension setup (at least it would seem that way to me). I am running -2.5 camber up front with like 3" to 3.5" ground clearance. Thanks...
Sk8fe
The only place I ever saw 10.5s for sale was at http://www.gruppe-s.com/350z.htm . From what I understand the lmgt4 is out of production now so I don't know how easy it will be to find what you are looking for. Post back if you do, I was considering some 10.5s out back to make tire sizing options a little easier.
If you use the 9.5 on the front there is no need for a spacer for brembos, I am running that setup right now with the brembos and they clear by a mile. The tires and rims are flush with the fender too so any spacer would make them stick out. A spacer might be useful in the back though, the +30 is conservative and it could take 10mm no problem. I have not done that yet, mainly cause I don't feel like taking the stuff apart.
The only place I ever saw 10.5s for sale was at http://www.gruppe-s.com/350z.htm . From what I understand the lmgt4 is out of production now so I don't know how easy it will be to find what you are looking for. Post back if you do, I was considering some 10.5s out back to make tire sizing options a little easier.
If you use the 9.5 on the front there is no need for a spacer for brembos, I am running that setup right now with the brembos and they clear by a mile. The tires and rims are flush with the fender too so any spacer would make them stick out. A spacer might be useful in the back though, the +30 is conservative and it could take 10mm no problem. I have not done that yet, mainly cause I don't feel like taking the stuff apart.
HyperSprite
Thanks. I got my Z used and focused on other areas first. Now it is time for new shoes as I am sick of looking at my stock Rays that the PO abused with the park-by-braille method. I always liked these wheels and read through this thread and after more research since my post I have found the same thing -- LMGT4's are out of production.
I'll have to see if I can still find them somewhere on closeout or a very well cared for set used.
Thanks for getting back to me. I *still* think that it would be useful and bring more value to this thread if owners of 9.5's all around; running 275/35's (front) & 275/40's (rear) would post and let us know if they needed spacers to clear the Brembo's and if they experienced any VDC or tire-rub issues. Although one could argue with these wheels being out of production that would be a moot point, but I (and perhaps others) would still like to know.
Thanks. I got my Z used and focused on other areas first. Now it is time for new shoes as I am sick of looking at my stock Rays that the PO abused with the park-by-braille method. I always liked these wheels and read through this thread and after more research since my post I have found the same thing -- LMGT4's are out of production.
I'll have to see if I can still find them somewhere on closeout or a very well cared for set used.Thanks for getting back to me. I *still* think that it would be useful and bring more value to this thread if owners of 9.5's all around; running 275/35's (front) & 275/40's (rear) would post and let us know if they needed spacers to clear the Brembo's and if they experienced any VDC or tire-rub issues. Although one could argue with these wheels being out of production that would be a moot point, but I (and perhaps others) would still like to know.
Quick question guys. Im currently waiting for my lmgt4 18x8.5+25/9.5+30 and was wondering how flush or sunken in they are with my almost 2" drop? Are they more flushed compared to my 2003 oem rays? The offsets are pretty similar. I would rather not run spacers so if anyone have pics of them with a drop that would be great.
Question:
Do you run the spacers for the "flushed" look or do you *have* to run the spacers for caliper clearance (can't tell from pic if you have Brembo's or aftermarket BBK), but at least that was the question I had earlier on?
BTW, nice Z! Looks like the Dark Knight's day-time ride when he isn't sport'n his night-time mad rocket ride! Ha! Seriously tho, nice stance, ride height, wheels fill'n the wells, etc. You cats in Cali! You should see the dam roads here -- and all the salt they throw down for the snow and ice! Ugh!...
Do you run the spacers for the "flushed" look or do you *have* to run the spacers for caliper clearance (can't tell from pic if you have Brembo's or aftermarket BBK), but at least that was the question I had earlier on?
BTW, nice Z! Looks like the Dark Knight's day-time ride when he isn't sport'n his night-time mad rocket ride! Ha! Seriously tho, nice stance, ride height, wheels fill'n the wells, etc. You cats in Cali! You should see the dam roads here -- and all the salt they throw down for the snow and ice!
Ugh!...
Last edited by Sk8fe; Jan 18, 2009 at 06:21 AM.
