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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Have you tried posting here:

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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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You mean these...?

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-tire...0z-wheels.html
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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My baby needs new shoes, and I'm having a hard time finding any that fit my rims. Most of the tire models in this thread are no longer in stock. I have the 18" Nismos, 8.5" front and 9.5" rear rims. I'm taking off RA1's, 245/40 and 275/35.

Does anyone have suggestions for tires that are currently available? TIA.

I have a 2003 350Z, Track edition, Redline red, too many mods to list.

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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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I am running the Potenza RE760's on my LMGT-4's and have really liked them
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks, I've had several previous Potenza models on the car and didn't like any of them but may have to try again. How do you find the grip? Dry and wet? What about road noise?

The only things I'm finding available in the sizes I need are the RE760's, Mich PS2's, and Sumi HTR Z III's (and some junk I wouldn't put on the car). I wanted MPSS's but there aren't any available, nor anything from Toyo. This tire replacement has become more difficult than anticipated.
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Why not the Hankook v12? I've got them on my LMGT4's, 245/40 and 275/40. Tirerack.com was almost giving away the version 1 since the version 2 are out, but even at regular price they're great tires.
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Hi guys thanks for all the info. I am always reading the forums trying to learn more about my car.
it took me most of the day to read through the whole thread.
My goal was to find some info on the OEM 370z Nismo wheels.
So anyways, yesterday I bought a set and of course they didnt fit!
After doing some research I ordered 5mm spacers for the front and ill get the rear fenders rolled I might roll the fronts just in case.
I will try to get it all done tomorrow.
Fingers crossed.
PS: I have the OEM suspension non brembo brakes.

Wheel and tire specs.
front 19x9.5 +40, 245/40/ZR19 RE050A
19x10.5 +23 285/35/ZR19 RE050A
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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What do you mean that they don't fit, did they not clear your calipers?

You can't roll the front fenders, I would have suggested switching to 245-35-19 to give you some more room in the front wheel wells
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Well, I got the eibach 5 mm spacers so I mounted one front wheel and there is about 1 or 2 mm between the wheel and the suspension arm. I was able to slide a paper folded 4 times between them. I am not sure if that's enough clearance Im a noob. I talked to a body shop around here and they also said they don't roll front fenders because they are not strong enough. So I am going to take the car there and see what we can do about the rears. I know a lot of people have done this in the past however I am having doubts about all this. I don't want a half *** fit. If the wheels don't fit properly then Ill just sell them.
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:33 PM
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Ah gotcha, yeah the fronts are a high offset to clear the 370z's Akebonos, a small 3mm spacer should help clear the arm

You can have the rear rolled and that should help you out
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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So I installed the wheels today, 5mm spacers on the front and got my rear fenders rolled at Serious Motorsport in West Palm Beach FL. They did a great job!
I am very happy with the results.


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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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^ love the wheels but fronts need a 20-25mm spacer, and a drop of course.
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Old Oct 14, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Looking good, glad the wheels worked out for you

I would need to see a side shot but fitment looks good in the front
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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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Not the best picture since I took it with my cell phone, but here is my 2003 350Z with the new to me Nismo 350Z wheels.

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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ZPirate
Not the best picture since I took it with my cell phone, but here is my 2003 350Z with the new to me Nismo 350Z wheels.

I love the look and color combo!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by zyklon88
So I installed the wheels today, 5mm spacers on the front and got my rear fenders rolled at Serious Motorsport in West Palm Beach FL. They did a great job!
I am very happy with the results.


While I like the 370Z Nismo wheels on the 350Z (and I tried them on my 350Z) they just don't fit the car as well as they fit the 370Z. They are just about perfect for the 370Z.

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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Zpirate have you ever run a set of the NISMO 370z accessory wheel (LMZ-5's)

You have run every set of NISMO wheels for either the Z33 or Z34 otherwise.

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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
Zpirate have you ever run a set of the NISMO 370z accessory wheel (LMZ-5's)

You have run every set of NISMO wheels for either the Z33 or Z34 otherwise.

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LOL! Yes I am a (Nismo) wheel *****, what can I say. No, I haven't tried a set of LMZ-5s. Although I did look seriously at them one time as a lot of dealers were trying to get rid of them at one point, but decided against them because of the widths and the offsets. I just don't think they fit the 370Z as well as the Nismo 370Z wheels do. They also don't fit the 350Z very well without spacers, especially in the front.

All that being said, there is just something about Nismo wheels on Zs that I like, even better than aftermarket wheels. Since I have had my 350Z I have had multiple Nissan/Nismo wheels on the car, including the original OEM wheels, a set of 2003 Track wheels, Nismo LMGT-4s (which I still have), Nismo 370Z wheels and now Nismo 350Z wheels. I have also had two different sets of Volk G2s on the car. Out of all of them I like the Nismo 350Z wheels the best on the Z33 and the Nismo 370Z wheels best on the Z34 in terms of how they fit the car.
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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I can completely relate, I would rather sell my car then sell my LM's
It's funny I just can't find a wheel I like more so I just keep running my NISMO's

The LMZ-5's look good on the 370z but they need spacers for sure!
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
I can completely relate, I would rather sell my car then sell my LM's
It's funny I just can't find a wheel I like more so I just keep running my NISMO's
Me, too. I love my LMGT4's, and would never trade them for anything else. They're the perfect wheel for the 350Z.
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