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Old May 8, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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You know the look I'm talking about. Flush. Tires right in line with the top of the fender. Here's what I have - tell me if I need spacers, please! And WHAT SIZE?

245/35/19x8.5 (front) - w/ 20mm offset
275/35/19x9.5 (rear) - w/ 35mm offset

Eibach Sportline Springs (1.2" f / 1.2" r)

Do I need spacers to get the right look? What SIZE?
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Edited: Thanks davidv!

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Old May 8, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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You left out a minor detail. The size of the wheels?
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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9.5+35 is going to be really sunken, spacers are definately needed
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Old May 8, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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+20mm or +25mm spacer!
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Old May 8, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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10-15mm in the rear will be fine.
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Old May 8, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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10mm front & 20mm rear would be nice..
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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10 in the front and your going to have to do fender work. The front should be fine. Stick a 15mm on the rear and it should be perfect.
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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10 in the front and your going to have to do fender work. The front should be fine. Stick a 15mm on the rear and it should be perfect.
No way a 10mm spacer is going to cause the wheels to rub the fender, remember this is only an 8.5" wheel. An 8.5+10 has the same out lip position as a 9.5+23. I say a 15-20mm spacer on the front would work fine. For the rear, if you are willing to roll your fenders, then a 30mm spacer will work with plenty of clearance. I'm running a rear 9.5+30 with a 25mm spacer and a 285/35/19 tire with my fenders rolled, and I clear fine. Planning on 20mm spacers for the front wheels next
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Old May 9, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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I think I goofed fellas.
The rear is a deep dish, front is not.

So I think the front is 19x8.5 +35 / rear is 19.9.5 +20

Sorry for the confusion. I believe I had it backwards.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:07 AM
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Pics. will help.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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I don't have any pics yet. In fact, if I had pics that would mean the wheels were on the car and it'd be easy for me to tell what size spacers I need. BUT, my patience is lacking and I wanted to see if I could pre-order the spacers and put everything on at once. I know it's a long-shot, but I thought some of you guys would have some insight on what spacers I need based on your experiences with your own cars and reading this forum for a year or more.

So, ignore the post if you wish, but if you have a firm idea on offsets for an '03 350z, I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Once again, what I'll be working with...

Front - 245/35/19x8.5 +35
Rear - 275/35/19x9.5 +20

Eibach Sportline Springs (1.2" drop all-round)

Thanks
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Old May 9, 2007 | 07:58 AM
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just get 15mm or 20mm spacer for the front and you should be good.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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1.2" drop? Your rear camber will be doo-doo if you don't get a rear camber/toe kit installed.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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the frts will be fine thats the set up i have and theyre pretty good, the neg. camber is gonna give the illusion theyre sunk in though. the rear... who the hell sold you a rim for a z with a 35 mm offset? thats sick. your gonna need a 15 0r 20mm spacer. see i have a 20mm offset wheel and its close to rubbing just a hair if it was lower. ( its only lowered .7in) better buy some stock in a tire co. if you dont plan on a camber kit! good luck
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Old May 9, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by big jon
the frts will be fine thats the set up i have and theyre pretty good, the neg. camber is gonna give the illusion theyre sunk in though. the rear... who the hell sold you a rim for a z with a 35 mm offset? thats sick. your gonna need a 15 0r 20mm spacer. see i have a 20mm offset wheel and its close to rubbing just a hair if it was lower. ( its only lowered .7in) better buy some stock in a tire co. if you dont plan on a camber kit! good luck
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