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Old 06-04-2008, 10:00 AM
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Default G37 Sport wheels fitment on a 350z: possible? pics?

As the title suggests, I would like to know whether the G37S wheels will fit on a 350z. First, I don't know the offset and, even if I knew, I'm too dumb to figure out if they will be a good match. If someone has pics and can post them, it will be great.

The other wheelset I like is a gun metal gray Nismo set (regretfully I don't know the name/model number) with 7 arms (or 8) that is used on Maximas. Can those be used on 350z's with the appropriate spacers?
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Offsets dont work
Old 06-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Offsets dont work

Ok, but why?

I'm not trying to fight you on this. If you say the offsets don't work, I believe you. I just want to understand what could happen. Will the wheels stick out too far? Or will they be sunk inside the fenders? And either way, why would it be like that? I'm telling you, I may or may not know a lot about what I do but when it comes to things like wheel offsets, you can feel free to consider me as dumb as a donkey.
Old 06-04-2008, 10:55 AM
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More sunken in. I believe the G37 has higher offsets. You can always get some spacers though.
Old 06-04-2008, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Voboy
More sunken in. I believe the G37 has higher offsets. You can always get some spacers though.
offset is a lot higher than z.
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It will fit. It'll just look retarded though. Spacers would definitely help.
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Originally Posted by Andy@Performance
It will fit. It'll just look retarded though. Spacers would definitely help.

To keep on bothering and making an a** of myself , I'll try to put this how I think it is and then you can set me on fire if you want. The higher the numerical value of the offset, the more the wheel sinks into the fender, right? Next question, which is the best offset for the 350Z? And, hopefully, last one, are offset values the same for all wheel manufacturers?
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Originally Posted by paco87
First, I don't know the offset
Neither do I. So that gives me nothing to work with. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by paco87
To keep on bothering and making an a** of myself , I'll try to put this how I think it is and then you can set me on fire if you want. The higher the numerical value of the offset, the more the wheel sinks into the fender, right? Next question, which is the best offset for the 350Z? And, hopefully, last one, are offset values the same for all wheel manufacturers?
I think that depends on the wheel size / width and how "aggressive" you want it. Aggressive meaning it sits close to flush with the fenders. I'm no expert in this matter, but I think people with 8.5-9.5 would run +15 to +20 offset (maybe even lower for those @_@ fits) for an aggressive fit.
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Here I got some info pulled off ebay on these rims:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-G3...mZ170223344057

"Fronts: 19" x 8.5"; offset 43mm with 225/45/19 tires
Rears: 19" x 9"; offset 45mm with 245/40/19 tires"

The offsets are more like sedan offsets... to make it look anywhere near normal you'd need at least 20-25mm spacers... maybe even 30mm to be a little more aggressive. If you really like them, go for it. But without spacers these wheels will have a huge gap width wise from the fender to the wheel.
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