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Old 10-21-2007, 09:15 PM
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Default 350Z with Kinesis wheels...need help!!

What is your opinion on these kinesis supercup wheels on a Z...also would


Diameter: 18in.
Width: 9 .5in (Front), 10.5in (Rear) (Staggered fitment)
Bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3mm (5 lug)
Offset:
(F) +50mm offset (6.75" backspacing),
(R) +44mm offset (7.25" backspacing)

fit a track model (brembos) Thanks!







Old 10-21-2007, 09:20 PM
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Prob won't clear your brakes but like dave079 said the offsets are all messed up for a Z. You want closer to 0 not further away.
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+50!?
Old 10-21-2007, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Do you realize how horrible those offsets are?
actually to be honest I am completely unfamiliar with wheel sizing and fitments, i assume these wheels will not then then correct? Is there a certain offset I should be looking for? Thanks!
Old 10-21-2007, 09:34 PM
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I just don't see these working at all with the Z.
Old 10-21-2007, 09:35 PM
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Yeah wrong size. I am not feeling the styling on a Z either
Old 10-21-2007, 10:32 PM
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Definitely those offsets are for 996 Porsche 911s. Kinesis are nice wheels but you need way better offsets. For a 10.5" wheels you should look for +18 (aggressive) to +24 (well fit / not as aggressive but still flush to the fenders)

If you want ultra aggressive you can go for an 11" wide rear wheel with +17 which is the most aggressive you can go without running too much negative camber.
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Originally Posted by dave079
You are looking at an offset in the +20 to +24 range normally depending on the rim.
Closer to 30 if your looking to get the most in tire size on them.
Old 10-22-2007, 02:45 PM
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They might work if you turn them around.
Old 10-22-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dave079
No most aftermarket rims you see here are in the +20 to +24 range.
Correct , but if you want to put the larger width tires and not need them streched to clear you need what i said.
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Originally Posted by dave079
People are putting 285 fairly easily on a +24 9.5 without stretching.
Bet it would rub , remember 9.5 is his front , and 285 is about the limit for what we can put on the front of our cars.
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Originally Posted by dave079
Im not talking about those rims. I am just talking about rims in general on the Z. He has the option of putting any rims he wants on it now that he knows those wont work out. He can do a 9.5 rear with a 285 or 275 easily and a 8.5 front with a 245 or 255.
Well if he wants to stay with a 9.5 and 10.5 combo like he's interested in ( if you notice above thats what he was looking at ) i'm just letting him know what he would need. For narrow wheels , guess what , Yes you are right.
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Closer to 30 if your looking to get the most in tire size on them.

Might want to clarify what you mean by the "most" in tire size to the OP.
Old 10-22-2007, 10:26 PM
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Wow, those rims are screaming early 90's.
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