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Old 08-29-2013, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ Not all tires of a same size are created equal. As mentioned above, check Tire Rack for specs.
I agree.
Old 08-29-2013, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Tearik
275/40 has the exact same sidewall height as 245/45

But yea I'm just waiting to do the rest of the blackout until I decide that's what I'm doing lol except wind shield prob since that actual gets you tickets around here
Using the tire size calculator isn't always accurate, but what do I know, only been here since 05 and have owned just about every tire size available.

I was being facetious with blacking everything out. lol

Originally Posted by redline06
18x10.5 zero offset thanks to a 15mm spacer, tire is 285/35/18 Nitto 555R Drag radial
I have the same tires, one of my favs, only drawback is winter and replacing them every 5k miles. lol

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Old 08-29-2013, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmlove1
yes.. this wat i wanted to know..but the problem every tire brand have a different profile..

for example my nitto invo 19-35 got the same side wall of Dunlap sport max 19-40!!

so am afraid that the potenza re11 18-40-275 will have a big side wall, and the total diameter will be bigger than the oem diameter.
Sizes will all be within 1/4 in height , width is a different story.
Old 09-01-2013, 07:29 AM
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Proud new owner of SBC Enkei RPF1's (18x10.5 +15 square)

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Springs/shocks next.
Old 09-01-2013, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Tearik
Anyone else rockin' Kojins?
18x9.5 +15 all the way around
275/40/18 rear
255/40/18 front

Coils are in the future...at some point.

This looks pretty awesome
Old 09-01-2013, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pyshin
Proud new owner of SBC Enkei RPF1's (18x10.5 +15 square)

Springs/shocks next.
Awesome, those look nice with your silver car.

You'll have to do a little work to your fenders when you lower it.
Old 09-02-2013, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Irontimmy
This looks pretty awesome
Hey thanks!
Old 09-02-2013, 12:46 PM
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Hey! Don't you be facetious with me.

Anyway, The only thing I really like on the black car is...more black.
Black car w/ red tails, and white backups, with silver handles and silver inside the headlights just doesn't flow to me at all

I'm thinking about wrapping it red. Going with a lighter tint on the tails and getting a set of those depo black 06 style headlights. And then painting the Door handles black. It will have more contrast and more 'flow' that way I think.

However, there may be a vinyl wrap in the future which will give me a lot more options on what to do with my color scheme.

Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Using the tire size calculator isn't always accurate, but what do I know, only been here since 05 and have owned just about every tire size available.

I was being facetious with blacking everything out. lol


Old 09-02-2013, 03:46 PM
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Sticking to your own style is the way to go. I get some grief here every once in a while for trying out new mods. Wrap FTW, my car is black but wrapped white, may go satin sky blue next.
Old 09-02-2013, 04:09 PM
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Oh i know your car. your thread is what has convinced me to wrap mine.
I just need to get some dings removed and a crack in my front bumper fixed

Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Sticking to your own style is the way to go. I get some grief here every once in a while for trying out new mods. Wrap FTW, my car is black but wrapped white, may go satin sky blue next.
Old 09-03-2013, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by David_2613
Awesome, those look nice with your silver car.

You'll have to do a little work to your fenders when you lower it.
Thanks I love how the SBC looks with the silver of my Z as well, Matt (seller) also complimented the flow of the colors.

And yeah, although the front are "rolled" from factory they can be rolled more so I'll getting all four corners rolled completely before I install springs/shocks.

Of course thanks for the headsup.

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Old 09-09-2013, 11:43 AM
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Old 09-12-2013, 08:41 AM
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Default Enkei PRF1 18x9.5 Offset Suggestions

Hey guys I'm not really into that hella flush stance, but I am looking at buying a set of Enkei RPF1's in silver, size 18x9.5 all the way around, and was curious what kind of offset I would need for stock height, and a very slightly lowered height.

Thanks!
Old 09-12-2013, 08:47 AM
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PM Terrasmak. He is a pro on all of the "hella flush" stance offsets, etc.... y0
Old 09-12-2013, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NFGZ
Hey guys I'm not really into that hella flush stance, but I am looking at buying a set of Enkei RPF1's in silver, size 18x9.5 all the way around, and was curious what kind of offset I would need for stock height, and a very slightly lowered height.

Thanks!
I have 19x8.5 +15 and I think it looks good.
Old 09-12-2013, 09:24 AM
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There are fundamental problems with your goal.

"Hellaflush" and stock height or slightly lowered are not compatible with one another.

RPF1's are not a good choice for a hellaflush setup both in design and principle. Rpf1's are ideal as a track wheel. Wheels chosen for drivers with a hellaflush stance in mind typically have big lips, are oversized, and in many cases weigh a ton.
Old 09-12-2013, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Phenom
There are fundamental problems with your goal.

"Hellaflush" and stock height or slightly lowered are not compatible with one another.

RPF1's are not a good choice for a hellaflush setup both in design and principle. Rpf1's are ideal as a track wheel. Wheels chosen for drivers with a hellaflush stance in mind typically have big lips, are oversized, and in many cases weigh a ton.
I think my original post was confusing. I do NOT want the hella flush / tucked look. Thats why I was curious about what would be a normal, neutral offset for a 9.5 wheel. Can I get away with a +22mm (stock offset correct?) and a 9.5 wide wheel with no issues rubbing? I'm thinking something like a 255x35x18 or something similar would be what I would wrap it in.

Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for the help!
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The OP says is post "hes not into hella-flush"....
Old 09-12-2013, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 07maximan
I have 19x8.5 +15 and I think it looks good.
Do you have any pictures I could check out?
Old 09-12-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Phenom
There are fundamental problems with your goal.

"Hellaflush" and stock height or slightly lowered are not compatible with one another.

RPF1's are not a good choice for a hellaflush setup both in design and principle. Rpf1's are ideal as a track wheel. Wheels chosen for drivers with a hellaflush stance in mind typically have big lips, are oversized, and in many cases weigh a ton.
Yeah I enjoy taking the car to SGMP, a 1/4 track in Georgia. Although my town is getting an 1/8th here on the 21st. I have a set of track wheels for that, I'm just looking for something clean and was inspired by a few rpf1 Z's I saw on google


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