Guys I have an 08 350z and would like new rims. However, I want the staggered look (i think that's how is called) where the back wheels and tires are really fat and then stick out and then the ones in the front are normal giving the car that aggressive look. My friend told me to put 19's in the back and 18's in the front and to go really wide on the back like 10.5. But I have another friend that says that will mess up the car steering wise or something.Can anybody tell me the exact size that that I need to buy the rims (possibly with pictures) to give it the best look but not over exagerate to where it will mess up the car. I don't know how wide or whatever im kinda lost...yes im a noob. Thanks in advanced and I would appreciate any suggestions as to what rims to get too. Thank you.

 

take a look at the wheel and tire section for endless pictures

 

1 popular size to get you started:
19 x 9.5 +22
19 x 10.5 +22

search google for a wheel offset calculator and browse this site for pictures of wheels. You'll learn what you want pretty quick with a little work.

 

aside from actual width size, look on the descriptions of the wheels for "lip size"....4" seems to be the minimum to get that really aggressive look....5" is straight ballin!!!

 

Here's a few pix of what my staggered fitment looks like....angled them for your viewing pleasure. see if they help in your decisions!

 

thank you guys i appreciate all your replies i'll do more research cause im still a little lost...apothyosis what is +22?

thanks

 

and as far as the wheel offset calculator...im lost on all that, what is the stock offset for an 08? can anybody just tell me a rim and a wheel size that will go good together that will give me the staggered look and i can put in my car. thank you guys

 

+22 is your offset.


Do NOT buy wheels without knowing what the offsets are.

Search the Wheel&Tire forum for more information on this topic.

 

Hey Doctor how do you drive around NJ with those wheels? ive destroyed 2 sets of wheels already in the newark and exiting the Lincoln tunnel area already.
Im scared im goin to bend my nismo everytime i go over there

 

Check out the for sale forums and your local forum as well. This is important, DO NOT BUY CRAPPY CHEAP WHEELS. You car already comes with nice wheels. Do not buy some POS knock offs. Most people here will tell you Volk or Work wheels are the way to go. Beware that there are cheap immitation wheels called Rota, they take Volk and other high quality wheels, steal their design and make cheap knock offs. Honestly, search the "wheels" subforum for good ideas and looks for your car. Good luck and congrats on your new Z.

 

Yeah OP say away from those POS Rotas fing Garbage

 

Truth. I did that with my first set of rims..it was bad.

 

my friend told me to buy a brand called "5" or something like that they put on lexus or something idk...so for my stock 350z right now with my stock rims what is my offset? or does that even matter?

 

this op is lazy. lol

 

My friend i have a 1986 mazda b2000 pickup truck for those kinds of drives! I have a friend over in East Village so there's no way im driving the Z through that!!!

and i usually take the truck to unfamiliar places the 1st time to scope out the roads b4 the Z does any traveling to that destination so i know if the rims are safe.

 

That's the worst road ever .. (existing lincoln tunnel)

 

Yeah man i hear you.. I wish i could scope out my path first lol.. Parents live in Jersey so unfortunalty i have to visit them once in a while. I lost thousands on those 2 sets of wheels and im fed up with how bad these roads are. After i got my Z I swore to myself i would never again change out wheels again.6 months later i did .The Z unfortunatly just crys out for bigger wheels its a must

 

Its ridiculous the amount of taxes we pay and they cannot fix these focking roads... I drive like a bithc in the city fock the TLC and Cabs cuz i slow down for potholes. I get the finger everytime im in the city

 

If you're on a budget, and don't want to spend 3000+ on wheels, check out the Enkei RPF1s in 19s.

I think Gruppe-S has them for 1600 shipped without tires or something.

19x9.5/10.5 +22

As far as tires, you should run 255/35/19 up front and 275/35/19 in the back. If you want an even more aggresive stance, roll/cut your fenders and get a nice drop + negative camber and run some 285/295 out back.

 

PM me. I can hook u up with decent wheels and tires for a budget shopper. And not Rota's. crap.