Wheel Set up...........
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Wheel Set up...........
Trying to get some feedback on wheel/tire setup. I have searched the FAQ and other threads and most dance around what I am trying to find out. I am buying wheels after the first of the year and the look I am going for is a wide enough wheel that both front and rear are flush with the fender. Stock 17s are slightly recessed from the fender and I am not crazy about the stance this give my Z.
Question: Will an 8.5"(+23) front and 9.5"(+27) rear with 245/35/18 and 275/35/18 achieve this without spacers?
Question: Will an 8.5"(+23) front and 9.5"(+27) rear with 245/35/18 and 275/35/18 achieve this without spacers?
Survey say's..............................
No. To give you an idea. I used to run 19x9.5 +22 255/35/19 and 19x10.5 +22 285/35/19 and that set-up was pretty flush.
My advice would be to buy wheels from Andy@performance (SN here) or Rick at Status, both are so familiar with the Z and different wheel/tire set-up that they'd be able to set you up.
No. To give you an idea. I used to run 19x9.5 +22 255/35/19 and 19x10.5 +22 285/35/19 and that set-up was pretty flush.
My advice would be to buy wheels from Andy@performance (SN here) or Rick at Status, both are so familiar with the Z and different wheel/tire set-up that they'd be able to set you up.
Last edited by MethodRN; Dec 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM.
If you searched you would know that we need a 275/40 rear tire when run with a 245/40 front. Our cars need a stagger in tire height.
Flush in the rear will be closer to +15, i run a 10.5 rear +10 and sit pretty dam flush.
Flush in the rear will be closer to +15, i run a 10.5 rear +10 and sit pretty dam flush.
