Would these wheels look good on a z?
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So ive been looking around and found some wheels with these numbers: 18x9.5 with 24 offsets. Would these look good on a Z? Ive looked online to learn more about widths and offsets, but they are all confusing. Could someone tell me what 9.5 signifies, im assuming the wheels width, correct me if im wrong, and what bigger or smaller offsets do. What would low offsets look like compared to higher offsets. And what exactly are offsets? What happens to the wheel when they have higher or lower offsets? How does it change the actual appearance of the wheel? Thanks guys.
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confused me to. was just shopping for rims today. and found the ones i wanted learning as i was there.
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
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google will help alot as the info you find will have pictures to go with it..
and yea.. the 9.5 or whatever means the width..
basically the lower the offset, the outer the tire is going to sit...
OEM offsets are in the 30s
wheels usually look better with lower offsets..
the best offsets would be in the 20s, though obviously depending on the width..
GO to the wheel section and look at the aggressive wheel thread.. that will give you a good idea on rims... plus it will show which rim goes well with which colored car
and yea.. the 9.5 or whatever means the width..
basically the lower the offset, the outer the tire is going to sit...
OEM offsets are in the 30s
wheels usually look better with lower offsets..
the best offsets would be in the 20s, though obviously depending on the width..
GO to the wheel section and look at the aggressive wheel thread.. that will give you a good idea on rims... plus it will show which rim goes well with which colored car
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confused me to. was just shopping for rims today. and found the ones i wanted learning as i was there.
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
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google will help alot as the info you find will have pictures to go with it..
and yea.. the 9.5 or whatever means the width..
basically the lower the offset, the outer the tire is going to sit...
OEM offsets are in the 30s
wheels usually look better with lower offsets..
the best offsets would be in the 20s, though obviously depending on the width..
GO to the wheel section and look at the aggressive wheel thread.. that will give you a good idea on rims... plus it will show which rim goes well with which colored car
and yea.. the 9.5 or whatever means the width..
basically the lower the offset, the outer the tire is going to sit...
OEM offsets are in the 30s
wheels usually look better with lower offsets..
the best offsets would be in the 20s, though obviously depending on the width..
GO to the wheel section and look at the aggressive wheel thread.. that will give you a good idea on rims... plus it will show which rim goes well with which colored car
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Back to the subject... OP, offsets seem normal. The concept is actually very easy to comprehend, and pictures do help so I have attached a link so that you can better understand this concept. Good luck with the new wheels.
http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp?type=wheels
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Back to the subject... OP, offsets seem normal. The concept is actually very easy to comprehend, and pictures do help so I have attached a link so that you can better understand this concept. Good luck with the new wheels.
http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp?type=wheels
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confused me to. was just shopping for rims today. and found the ones i wanted learning as i was there.
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
yes 9.5 is the width. offsets are The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
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The Z's body lets it use a huge variety of wheel styles and offsets. you're in the ballpark for good size + offset
im sitting on 19x9.5 in the front 19x10.5 in the rear with +22 offset all around.![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
heres a good shot of the offset.
![](https://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss-albums-z-picture11297-a.jpg)
And another for the rear+offset.
![](https://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss-albums-z-picture11296-look-at-dat.jpg)
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im sitting on 19x9.5 in the front 19x10.5 in the rear with +22 offset all around.
![Big Grin](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
heres a good shot of the offset.
![](https://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss-albums-z-picture11297-a.jpg)
And another for the rear+offset.
![](https://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss-albums-z-picture11296-look-at-dat.jpg)
Hope these helped...
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This should help.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
If you have an 8.5 (inches wide) rim with zero offset and a 9.5 with zero offset, the 9.5 will stick out 1/2 inch more than the 8.5.
If you had one 8.5 at zero offset and one 8.5 at +25 (mm) offset, the +25 would sit IN 25 mm (1 inch) further. -25 would stick OUT further.
So wheel width AND offset combine for how much the wheel stick out or in.
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
If you have an 8.5 (inches wide) rim with zero offset and a 9.5 with zero offset, the 9.5 will stick out 1/2 inch more than the 8.5.
If you had one 8.5 at zero offset and one 8.5 at +25 (mm) offset, the +25 would sit IN 25 mm (1 inch) further. -25 would stick OUT further.
So wheel width AND offset combine for how much the wheel stick out or in.
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There are several threads relating offset to wheel width to wheel position. Always curious why a 9 month member would not read and study.
EDIT: There is an endless variety of wheels for the 350Z. Generally we can tell if they will work. The confusion comes with the "Looks good?" question. Looks good is not a technician question. Its a personal decision.
There are several threads relating offset to wheel width to wheel position. Always curious why a 9 month member would not read and study.
EDIT: There is an endless variety of wheels for the 350Z. Generally we can tell if they will work. The confusion comes with the "Looks good?" question. Looks good is not a technician question. Its a personal decision.
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The distance between the rim's center line and its
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
mounting surface. it's important to retain proper offset when
you change rims because if the tire is not centered properly then it affects
driveability (negative roll radius changes), bearing load,
rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, etc
![](https://i41.tinypic.com/11hf33q.jpg)
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Hey Z chik, check out my rims in my photo gallery, they are "axis" 19 inch front has a 8.5 with a 2.2/3 inch lip, and rear with 9.5 with a 3.2/3 inch lip, they fit perfectly no rubbing on the struts or wheel arches, I think you will like'em....
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