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Old 01-27-2009, 08:26 PM
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Ok so my friends and I all got free sets of slicks @ the Rolex 24.

The size is 305 660 18

From what I know 660=35 profile

So... what size/offset wheel would be ideal to run 18" 305's in the rear?

I'm looking for a relatively cheap pair or set of wheels.

I don't care if they're "zo6" wheels or whatever...
Old 01-28-2009, 06:24 AM
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anyone???
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Also, keep in mind a racing tire @ 305 is probably wider than a 305 street tire. Hoosier R6s in a 305 is 315 in comparison. With Pirelli Grand Am tire maybe even wider.

18 x 10.0-11.00 +20 with -2.5 toe might get close to tucking it in. Or, just run it wide with the coilovers set higher to reduce rubbing.
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you should have at least 10" wide rim
Old 01-28-2009, 07:15 AM
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Go for some 18x10 or 10.5 Enkei RPF1 or 5Zigen FN01RC
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Default I need wide 18" wheels for my Z

im looking for two rear 18" wheels to fit 305/35/18 tires and to fit my 350z... i thought mayb corvette rims would fit.. but i think the bolt pattern is diff. Any other oem rims you can think of? they have to be at least 18x9.5
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Why do you say its wider? 305 is a measurement in milimeters. If both are 305, they should be equally wide. No?


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Also, keep in mind a racing tire @ 305 is probably wider than a 305 street tire. Hoosier R6s in a 305 is 315 in comparison. With Pirelli Grand Am tire maybe even wider.

18 x 10.0-11.00 +20 with -2.5 toe might get close to tucking it in. Or, just run it wide with the coilovers set higher to reduce rubbing.

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nope. not all tire sizes are equal
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Originally Posted by tecni
Why do you say its wider? 305 is a measurement in milimiters. If both are 305, they should be equally wide. No?
Unfortunately it isn't that easy, it SHOULD BE, but it's not.
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corvette rims are definitely out of the question due to the bolt pattern differences.

ford cobra rims are the same bolt pattern, but the offset will be all wrong.

if its just 18x9.5, why dont u just get nismo LMGT4s?
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Are you planning on tracking these tires?
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305's on 18x9.5 are not goin to fit
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recommend at least a 10.5 inch for a 305.
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i had a 275 tire on a 18x8 rim in the past and i also had 315 tire on the stock supra 17x9.5!!!
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Enkei NT03's in 10.5 +30 is what you need.
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Originally Posted by WXSigns
Are you planning on tracking these tires?
I'd hate for someone to buy wheels just for a set of tires they got for free. Keep in mind that it's much easier and cheaper to get new tires than wheels! Buy your wheels in sizes/ offsets that you need and then select tires that fit.

What you can/ should do is sell the tires and then use that money to buy a set that you know you'll use.

Good luck.
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Enkei NTO3's , they come in 18x10.5 with +30 , that will be what you need to fit them.
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Originally Posted by boostintt
i had a 275 tire on a 18x8 rim in the past and i also had 315 tire on the stock supra 17x9.5!!!
yeah its doable but its gonna buldge out like rosanne's fupa.
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Originally Posted by boostintt
im looking for two rear 18" wheels to fit 305/35/18 tires and to fit my 350z... i thought mayb corvette rims would fit.. but i think the bolt pattern is diff. Any other oem rims you can think of? they have to be at least 18x9.5
I have a set of 4 18"wheels from a 2007 350z, let me know if interested.
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Just go with Nismo LMGT4's. I had 295s on them, worked fine.


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