17 inch wheels, how do they look & perform?
09-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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oh btw david...do you know if 03-06 Z brakes remain the same size? non track models that is..
on the nissan website, they say 06 Z non track is 12.6 rotors...was this the same throughout 03-06? if so, that means whatever rims I get, should fit for any model, whether older or newer?
on the nissan website, they say 06 Z non track is 12.6 rotors...was this the same throughout 03-06? if so, that means whatever rims I get, should fit for any model, whether older or newer?
09-10-2006, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
LOL. Jesus do you plan ahead.
The Enthusiast has TCS. 90 percent of members with TCS can run the same size tires all around and have no problem.
The Enthusiast has TCS. 90 percent of members with TCS can run the same size tires all around and have no problem.
09-11-2006, 01:34 AM
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it is refreshing to have a thread discussing running smaller wheels than reading all the crap about how i can fit my 22's on my lowered z without rubbing. love it.
09-11-2006, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpha
I run on MB motorsport 17x9 wheels w/ 275 tires all around. Lowered on KW variants, w/ sways. Looks sharp and handles great.
09-11-2006, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
it is refreshing to have a thread discussing running smaller wheels than reading all the crap about how i can fit my 22's on my lowered z without rubbing. love it.
09-11-2006, 01:49 AM
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btw, can you guys step in and answer this thread as well? it would be greatly appreciated! thanks!
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/216237-speedometer-odometer-issues-with-shorter-tires.html
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires/216237-speedometer-odometer-issues-with-shorter-tires.html
09-11-2006, 01:54 AM
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it is refreshing to have a thread discussing running smaller wheels than reading all the crap about how i can fit my 22's on my lowered z without rubbing. love it.
+1, I myself am still considering going with some 18" forged monoblock volks ....
09-11-2006, 03:41 AM
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alright, i read through the FAQ...and it seems like if you want to run 9.5 rears, ideal offset is 15-25, is this true? according to that picture, Kolia seems fine with the 10 rears with a 35mm and 275 wide...i would have thought they would sink in alot more...
Kolia, do you get any rubbing issues on the inside of the fender? i'm askin, becuz there are some 9.5's at 35mm available...and was wondering if they clear the 350z fine...at stock height, and mild drops?
Kolia, do you get any rubbing issues on the inside of the fender? i'm askin, becuz there are some 9.5's at 35mm available...and was wondering if they clear the 350z fine...at stock height, and mild drops?
09-11-2006, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by steven88
what is your offset? jeez, 275 on a 9 inch rim is too wide??? do you have any problems with the sidewall flexing when cornering?
Nope, fit fine. RT615s fit on a 9'' rim.
None, again RT615s are a stiff sidewall tire.
09-11-2006, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by steven88
alright, i read through the FAQ...and it seems like if you want to run 9.5 rears, ideal offset is 15-25, is this true? according to that picture, Kolia seems fine with the 10 rears with a 35mm and 275 wide...i would have thought they would sink in alot more...
Kolia, do you get any rubbing issues on the inside of the fender? i'm askin, becuz there are some 9.5's at 35mm available...and was wondering if they clear the 350z fine...at stock height, and mild drops?
Kolia, do you get any rubbing issues on the inside of the fender? i'm askin, becuz there are some 9.5's at 35mm available...and was wondering if they clear the 350z fine...at stock height, and mild drops?
I can’t mount my 17x10 +35mm rear wheels on the front as the rim of the wheel (not the tire) will rub against the knuckle’s vertical arm. A 9.5 rim with +35mm offset should give you ~6mm of clearance. Assuming the same type of construction as my 5Zigen wheels. It would barely fit. You'd have to test mount them.
09-11-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
You’ll have to be careful at that width. You shouldn’t have any problem with fender clearance. I’d be more concerned with the rim-to-suspension clearance in the front.
I can’t mount my 17x10 +35mm rear wheels on the front as the rim of the wheel (not the tire) will rub against the knuckle’s vertical arm. A 9.5 rim with +35mm offset should give you ~6mm of clearance. Assuming the same type of construction as my 5Zigen wheels. It would barely fit. You'd have to test mount them.
I can’t mount my 17x10 +35mm rear wheels on the front as the rim of the wheel (not the tire) will rub against the knuckle’s vertical arm. A 9.5 rim with +35mm offset should give you ~6mm of clearance. Assuming the same type of construction as my 5Zigen wheels. It would barely fit. You'd have to test mount them.
09-11-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
+1, I myself am still considering going with some 18" forged monoblock volks ....
09-11-2006, 10:31 PM
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btw, does anybody know the weight of a 05 track/35th or 2006 base-enthusiast rim? i believe the 05 track/35th first started to use those 5 spokes...then it carried over onto the 06 base and enthusiast...they are the same rims right?
anybody know the weight for these?
anybody know the weight for these?
09-12-2006, 01:00 AM
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I dont know if the GT-V's are monoblock forged, but i love those ones a lot... ever since i saw them in gunmetal w/ polished lip on another DB Z. I like the split spoke look, like the work emotions.
12-01-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by steven88
btw, does anybody know the weight of a 05 track/35th or 2006 base-enthusiast rim? i believe the 05 track/35th first started to use those 5 spokes...then it carried over onto the 06 base and enthusiast...they are the same rims right?
anybody know the weight for these?
anybody know the weight for these?
12-01-2006, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
I dont know if the GT-V's are monoblock forged, but i love those ones a lot... ever since i saw them in gunmetal w/ polished lip on another DB Z. I like the split spoke look, like the work emotions.
12-01-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by scottycameron
I can weigh the rim w/ an inflated tire. I have mine off for the winter. i'll try this weekend.