cambo350z

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thought i'd start a thread on pics of aggressive offsets. like straight from the rear or side rear angle of the back or side front angle to all show the width of the wheels. Please post size of rim with offset please. looking for aggressive offet rims in the future.

Elohite

iTrader: (23)

look up GQ 350z

Kimosabe

19x10 +22R and 19x9 +26 F Racing hart CXs on nitto 555.

i<3myZ

so i'm definitely a noob. just started gettin into cars after i got my z. what exactly is the offset? like the + then the numbers afterwards?

farobaba

iTrader: (9)

I<3myZ, i don't want to be rude, but u can search for that on the forums, but a simple explanation would be the outward distance from the hub

azula

iTrader: (12)

i had the same question, and i will do my best to answer for you.
the larger the number the less lip you have....pretty simple actually. correct me if i'm wrong.

i<3myZ

now i know lol thanks.

cubu

iTrader: (21)

the offset number is how many mm the mounting surface is away from the center of the width of a rim....+33 is 33mm closer to the outer edge, or face of the rim, from the center of the rim

rvshehata

20 x 10 rear, (+24 wheel - 25 spacer) = -1 offset. With 245/35 Nitto Strezetched! 3000 + miles no issues, rolled fenders.

b.d.racing

iTrader: (3)

Holly jesus thats sticking out to far

redman333

iTrader: (8)

You got any more pics of the lip and some side shots of the car. It looks hot though.

bbs350z

iTrader: (85)

ya but when u stretch a tire, its performance goes 2 hell......

cubu

iTrader: (21)

sorry, but i think that looks like crap... the offset and the stretched tire

savvy

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tire is stretched WAAAAAAY too far man

rvshehata

Depends on what type of performance, it's easier to drift on my setup, just a little clutch kick and the rear ends goes out super easy, even on 20's chrome.

I never track my car, usually run me to and from work, and the occasional parking lot drift.

mg350ZR

You may want to read through this Top 100 Common Questions thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/197329-the-top-100-common-questions.html

It contains lots of useful information, including this info on wheel sizes and offsets:

Q: What wheel sizes and offsets do I need?
A: Generally speaking, there are a LOT of different combinations that people are running on their Z or G.

Let's get the basics out of the way first: You need a lug pattern of 5x114.3, width between 8 and 11 inches, and diameter of 17", 18", 19", or 20".

Here are some of the more popular wheel and tire sizes (for good reason) that people put on their Z's. There is no "RIGHT" answer but there is a limit to how big or small you can go.

18" combination:
Front 18" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/40/18
Rear 18" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/40/18
(lower offset such as +10 in rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 18" x 9.5" , Offset +25 to +30, Tires 255/40/18
Rear 18" x 10.5" , Offset +28 to +35, Tires 285/40/18 or 295/35/18
(lower offset such as +23 in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

19" combination:
Front 19" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/35/19
Rear 19" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/35/19
(lower offset such as +10 in rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 19" x 9.5" , Offset +25 to +30, Tires 255/35/19 or 265/35/19
Rear 19" x 10.5" , Offset +23 to +32, Tires 285/35/19 or 295/35/19
(lower offset such as +23 or wider tires in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

From this, you get the idea of what is required to go with smaller wheels like 17's, (typically lighter, faster acceleration), or bigger wheels like 20's (bigger, heavier, usually makes you feel slower).

Get to know how to use the following tools and you will be able to figure out for yourself the correct offsets and tire sizes you need:
Tire size calculator (click)
Wheel Offset Calculator

Certain combinations of LOW OFFSET and/or WIDE WHEELS will require what is known as "fender rolling" or "fender cutting".

If you are not familiar with the term "fender rolling", here is a quick but useful lesson you can learn in a couple of minutes: Go outside to wherever your Z is parked. Run your fingers along the inside edge of a REAR fender just above your tires. You will feel a sharp edge and a flap of metal sticking inward towards the car. Now, go up to the FRONT fender, and feel the inside of the fender again. You should notice that the flap of metal has been "rolled" upwards on the front fenders. This is exactly what fender rolling is all about. The rear fenders will need to be rolled to make room for wide wheels or low offsets, or else your tires may rub on the metal when you take hard corners or hit bumps. Any experienced wheel/tire shop should know how to roll a fender. If you go to a shop that does not seem like they know what they're doing, get out of there.

Abishop

iTrader: (19)

Holy hell! get bigger tires!

ChiBlack350

iTrader: (3)

Lay off him, You should see my 175/50's on an 8" wheel on my other car. I have a buddy with 165/45/15 on a 8" wheel. Its all a matter of perspective

THE TECH

iTrader: (154)

Watch what happens when you lose the bead on the tire.

josephchihweilu

iTrader: (10)

search for volk GT-S, those wheels have awesome offsets