::NISMO Wheels Thread::
04-19-2011, 07:49 PM
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Hey guys! Awesome wheels by the way. I have the nismo setup in 18X9.5 front to back. Tire set up is 275/35/18 front and 275/40/18 rear. I have 2 questions. Do any of you guys have advice on adverse effects to front suspension going this wide in the front. Also, what sizes do you recommend for wheel spacers front to back in order to stay flush with the body. I was leaning towards front 15mm and rear 25mm. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
04-19-2011, 08:10 PM
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I have 19" 8.5 in front and 9.5 in the back. I run 15mm spacer in the front and 20mm spacer in the back. I started out with 20mm all the way around like Waiz, but I kept on rubbing in the front. So I swapped to 15mm in the front. I'm lowered 1" on the Eibach pro kit with new stock struts and SPC camber adjustment kit.
04-20-2011, 07:01 AM
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Dragon, there is nothing wrong with having a square set-up like you do. I would probably run a slightly smaller tire up front personally, but it's no biggie. Just make sure your Speedo is in check by using this link to be sure the tire overall diameters are the same. Off the top of my head, your front tires might be just a tad small, so your speedo might be reading a little high.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
As far as spacers, I can only speak for your rear with certainty. I tried both a 20mm and a 25mm with your wheel/tire size on the rear of my car. My fenders were rolled and neither rubbed so I went with the 25mm. The 20mm was nice too though and not *quite* as flush. So if you're worried about rubbing go with the 20mm rear. I would suggest either of these spacer set-ups:
15mm front / 25mm rear
..or..
10mm front / 20mm rear
Cheers,
John
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
As far as spacers, I can only speak for your rear with certainty. I tried both a 20mm and a 25mm with your wheel/tire size on the rear of my car. My fenders were rolled and neither rubbed so I went with the 25mm. The 20mm was nice too though and not *quite* as flush. So if you're worried about rubbing go with the 20mm rear. I would suggest either of these spacer set-ups:
15mm front / 25mm rear
..or..
10mm front / 20mm rear
Cheers,
John
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04-20-2011, 07:48 AM
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Yeah, I have 18" LMGT4's (bought from AadosX 
)and my spacers are: Front 15mm, rear 25mm. I tried 20mm on the front and was rubbing too often. I had the rear fenders rolled though so keep that in mind.
)and my spacers are: Front 15mm, rear 25mm. I tried 20mm on the front and was rubbing too often. I had the rear fenders rolled though so keep that in mind.
Last edited by 370zGatorman; 04-20-2011 at 07:50 AM.
05-01-2011, 02:38 PM
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18" LMGT4..(regret selling them, shouldve kept em for track/autox events)
19" lmgt4 (Track days and autox) Prolly sell these or trade them for a set of LMGT4 18's
370z Nismo wheels.. sorry car still needs to be painted... jus put the wheels on to take pics.
19" lmgt4 (Track days and autox) Prolly sell these or trade them for a set of LMGT4 18's
370z Nismo wheels.. sorry car still needs to be painted... jus put the wheels on to take pics.
05-09-2011, 05:42 PM
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I love my LMs, 2nd Z I had them on. I was in a car show this past weekend and the hood was popped showing the Vortech, the BBK calipers are bright red, and yet all of the Nissan people there were slobbering over the wheels! I got more questions/compliments on them than anything else on the car.
05-09-2011, 08:56 PM
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First G35 Sedan with 19" Nismo LMGT4s (2 or 3 Sedans have since gotten them IIRC)
EDIT: Just realized after going through this entire thread a few of you posted my car in here in Sept 2010...haha.
I added another set of Project Kics R40 lugs, now running TWO sets (I had extended studs prior to getting V2 spacers. So the second set was installed on the extended studs.)
EDIT: Just realized after going through this entire thread a few of you posted my car in here in Sept 2010...haha.
I added another set of Project Kics R40 lugs, now running TWO sets (I had extended studs prior to getting V2 spacers. So the second set was installed on the extended studs.)
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05-15-2011, 10:34 AM
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ok guys..thanks for all ur help...i swapped the stock tires on to the NISMO and plan to run them till worn out and get the correct width tires.
Here are some pics .
Now..i feel I do need for spacers to get the flush and make the tire stand out a bit..which would you recommend
these are original specs
Nismo LMGT4 18x8.5 +25 Front 18x9.5 +30 Rear
front:Tire: 225/45/18
rear:245/45/18
also do i need to roll my fenders...i would like to avoid rolling fenders.
Mike
Here are some pics .
Now..i feel I do need for spacers to get the flush and make the tire stand out a bit..which would you recommend
these are original specs
Nismo LMGT4 18x8.5 +25 Front 18x9.5 +30 Rear
front:Tire: 225/45/18
rear:245/45/18
also do i need to roll my fenders...i would like to avoid rolling fenders.
Mike
05-15-2011, 10:45 AM
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ok guys..thanks for all ur help...i swapped the stock tires on to the NISMO and plan to run them till worn out and get the correct width tires.
Here are some pics .
Now..i feel I do need for spacers to get the flush and make the tire stand out a bit..which would you recommend
these are original specs
Nismo LMGT4 18x8.5 +25 Front 18x9.5 +30 Rear
front:Tire: 225/45/18
rear:245/45/18
also do i need to roll my fenders...i would like to avoid rolling fenders.
Mike
Here are some pics .
Now..i feel I do need for spacers to get the flush and make the tire stand out a bit..which would you recommend
these are original specs
Nismo LMGT4 18x8.5 +25 Front 18x9.5 +30 Rear
front:Tire: 225/45/18
rear:245/45/18
also do i need to roll my fenders...i would like to avoid rolling fenders.
Mike