Hello everyone!

Iam kind of new in the Z bussines. I live in Greece and I have my Z for about half a year. Ive got a greddy evo2 exhaust with random cats and a K&N panel filter. Thats all.... for now. The Z is a very expensive car here in Greece. 59k Euros for 6MT, leather seats and brembos with stock 18" rims (no rays!). Thats y I didn't get a TT kit yet. Anyway...

I have collected some money and i wanna spend them on wheels. GT-7 is my decision and the question is simple (I did a search before asking but i couldn't find a str8 forward answer). Will I need to roll the rear fenders with:

First case: 19x9.5@+30 with 285/35/19 contisportcon2?
Second case: 19x10.5@+30 with 285/35/19 contisportcon2?

Thanks in advance.

 

2nd case will rub but it will look better. You should have the rear fenders cut or rolled to make them fit.

 

Thx Plumpzz!

what about the first case. will it rub?

U see the problem is that where I live there are no good shops for tuning. I cannot find anyone with the machine for rolling the fenders and if i cut them I will have to repaint them to avoid rust (!expensive!).Help!

 

If you cut them, u can always use an outdoor silicone sealant. It should hold very nicely. You can also use the spray on truck bedding..that stuff is sold in small bottles and would be cheaper, easier and last VERY long.

 

You do not have to repaint. The area being cut is inside the wheel well and out of view. All you have to do is seal where the fender was cut and you are good to go. I am running 275's in back with a 5mm spacer and I had mine cut and sealed...

 

I'm running GT-7, 10.5 +24 offset{deep lip}, 275/35/19 no rubbing issues lowered on Hotchkis.

 

No you will not rub either case. I know two people on here that have the 285/35 setup one that has his car lowered and the other not lowered and they both don't rub. The person that doesn't have his car lowered has a +26 offset. Another person on here with the VOLK GTS with the crazy +18 setup not lowered on 285/35 doesn't have rubbing issues. Bubbles is the other. He has his Z lowered but I forget the offset. You'll be fine and just to make sure your talking about the rears right?

 

Thx everyone!.. yes Iam talking about the rears.

davidf u have gt-7 10.5 @+24 (offset "C" from rays catalog) with or without brembo rear 2pot calipers?

 

I dont think with a +30 and a 285 on a 10.5" wheel will rub. To be certian run the 9.5" wheel, Im positive that wont rub, but the second option will look better. Worst case if it does rub, roll the fenders...

 

thanx alberto!

I made my mind. I will get the 19x10.5 +24 for the rear with 275/35 like davidf. it will look better than +30 with 285. thank you all!

 

you will be fine, even lowered, on a 19x10.5.

Even with "wide" 275's (ala Bridgestones), you'll be fine on a lowered Z. The Conti's don't run particular "big" for their size...you should be fine

 

you'll be rolling like a baller with those in greece.... go 2nd

 

I woudlnt say "fine" Im on a +22 lowered and I rubbed BAD. To not have to roll his fenders he has to go with the 10.5" +30 offset. The +24 10.5" with even a 275 might rub, especially lowered.

 

might yes, had he made another tire choice...but not likely with the tires he is going with. Like I have said about a billion times before, tire sizes don't operate in a vacuum - saying a 275 will rub or a 285 won't is honestly meaningless, as it is all down to the specific tire choice. Given his tire choice (they dont run "big" like an S03/PS2/KDW do), he should be fine.

This should be stickid - the "will I rub, won't I rub" is hinged on factors that most people never bring up - the specific tire, the specific drop, the specific shock/spring, and the rear alignment settings.

 

I'm running Goodyear eagle F1's lowered on hotchkis and have zero rubbing issues, but then again there are springs out there lower than hotchkis.

 

I have the Stern 19" staggerred wheels, with bfg tires (245/35/19, and 255/35/19) They are 8.5 " and 9.5", 3.5 inch polished lip, and i forget the offset, but i never rub.

 

You having way narrower tires than the 275/285's in question, a rim in the back 1" narrower, and not even knowing the offset Id say your post is officially worthless. It didnt provide any helpful information, and has no meaning in this post. Thank you for your contribution

 

Just ordered... GT-7 Noble Gold 18x9 @+29 front 255/40/18 contsportcon2
19x10.5 @+24 rear 285/35/19 contisportcon2

I am gonna cut the fenders to be 100% sure!