non staggered Wheels bad??
#41
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: G-boro, NJ
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
What kind of setup do u have? I'm thinking of 18x8.5 Axis Reverb all around with 245-40-18 or 245-45-18 tires.
Originally Posted by Ziggyrama
I switched to a square setup not too long ago from the stock staggered configuration and it's definitely the way to go. The handling is much better now. I will probably stay with this setup for a while and when it's time for new rubber, I'll just go up in size a bit but still stay with a square configuration. Staggered looks OK but if you go big enough in the front and the same size in the rear, it still looks good and most importantly, it performs ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#42
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by grey00lustre
What kind of setup do u have? I'm thinking of 18x8.5 Axis Reverb all around with 245-40-18 or 245-45-18 tires.
#44
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: norcal
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by finalforce
I don't blame you for feeling like that. Every time I see a Z without staggered wheels, my teeth just cringe ![Mad](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif)
![Mad](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif)
#46
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by gsingh350Z
![](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/icon16.gif)
I hate when people degrade the Z like that.
Yeah me to.. i wouldnt of bought the Z with the rims on it, but it was an amazing deal and the wheels were the only flaw.. Oh well ill change em ASAP
#47
New Member
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
^^ If you do buy new wheels, consider this setup:
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
#48
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Spike100
^^ If you do buy new wheels, consider this setup:
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
do you have experience with this setup? I am just trying to gauge what my next configuration should be. I really like the square setup because of the handling characteristics.
#49
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vancouver
Posts: 7,192
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Ziggyrama
Spike,
do you have experience with this setup? I am just trying to gauge what my next configuration should be. I really like the square setup because of the handling characteristics.
do you have experience with this setup? I am just trying to gauge what my next configuration should be. I really like the square setup because of the handling characteristics.
I'd go with the 265 square set up you wanted. Spike's setup is safe.
#50
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Spike100
^^ If you do buy new wheels, consider this setup:
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
Front: 18x8.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 245/40-18” tires.
Rear: 19x9.5” or greater-width wheels with at least 275/35-19” tires.
And… go with at least a 22 offset.
This setup provides a great ride (i.e., comfortable) with exceptional handling for the Z, and it looks great.
--Spike
Yeah but thats the thing. i wanna change the wheels without changing the tires and maybe just add some spacers. Any advice on this??
#51
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Valrico, FL
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I run a square set-up (same off-set front/rear) with 245/40-18"f and 245-45-18"r with BFG KDW2 with stock springs/sway-bars/shocks. My driving impression is that the car has more response turn-in (less understear). Also, I removed approx. 7lbs of unsprung weight in the front and apporx. 3lbs less in the rear by changing the stock braks/calipers with a BBK and stock Ray "track" rims. This set-up may not be for everyone, howver, it fits my driving style.
#53
Sponsor
Performance Nissan
Performance Nissan
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Socal, Duarte
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Holy hell, call the offset police!! I think the space saver spare has a better offset fitment then that.
jk Yeah i think you may want better wheels for your baby. Her shoes are too small.
![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![Frown](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#56
New Member
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Gag83
just wondering. Whats the largest size wheel could i fit with what offset with these current tires??
The best offset depends upon what wheel width you select.
--Spike
#57
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Kent, WA
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Spike100
You have a lot of leeway on the rim width with 245/45-18”. You go with a width from 8” to 9.5”
The best offset depends upon what wheel width you select.
--Spike
The best offset depends upon what wheel width you select.
--Spike
#58
New Member
![Default](https://my350z.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
^^ No problem, and thanks for kind words.
Some other things to consider:
Important Point: If you buy aftermarket wheels, your best source is a Vendor on my350z.com. Our Vendors know the Z and provide the best advice, products, and pricing.
--Spike
Some other things to consider:
- 18” wheels and the tires that fit this wheel-size cost much less than a 19” wheel/tire setup. That’s something to consider if you are on a budget.
- 17” is a popular size for the track while 19” wheels are favored by people who want the esthetics of a larger-diameter wheel. 18” wheels are the best compromise (utility/performance vs. appearance).
- Your 245/45-18” tires are very versatile, allowing an all-square setup (even on a VDC equipped Z). Your tires will fit 18x8.5” wheels on the front, and 18x9.5” on the rear (if you want a staggered setup on at least the wheels), or just 18x8" wheels. You can still use your 245/45-18” tires with this staggered wheel setup. The rear tires will be stretched on the rear 9.5” width wheel, but that isn’t a bad look.
- If you go with 8.5” wheel width on the front and 9.5” wheel width on the back, and when you replace your current tires, consider front 245/40-18” and rear 275/40-18”. That is a safe size that provides exceptional handling with the Z.
- A safe offset for 9.5” wheels is 22 (18 or less is pushing it a little). On 8.5” width wheels, anything from 22 to 16 is a safe offset. And… a small offset with a more narrow wheel can impinge upon the needed space for brakes.
Important Point: If you buy aftermarket wheels, your best source is a Vendor on my350z.com. Our Vendors know the Z and provide the best advice, products, and pricing.
--Spike
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post