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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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I'm thinking about getting Boss 338 rims for my 03 Touring. The 338s are 18x8 with a +14 offset, Are these going to stick out to far, or am I going to get the same effect as having a 15mm spacer with the stock rims? They also make a 20x8.5 with +28 offset which should work, but I was really wanting to keep the tires I have as they're almost new. Any help is much appreciated.

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I didn't know you drove a Mustang.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I didn't know you drove a Mustang.
+1 lawl
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Welcome.

Use a offset calculator to compare your current wheels to the new wheels. With the new dimensions, check the car with a tape. Do you clear the suspension, brakes calipers and fenders? Reference: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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18x8 is weak. those rims will clear... but might I suggest a different choice on rims, you do drive a 350z
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Same as stock with 15mm. Won't stick out too far. Should not buy.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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+1 To everyone else saying they are Mustang rims.

Fail, try again!
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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It's not my fault Ford uses a knockoff of the Torq Thrust, which in my opinion, is one of the best wheels ever made... People don't knock any muscle car with Torq Thrusts, so I don't know why everybody here has such a problem with them. Thanks...
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by StarticusMax
Any help is much appreciated.
get wheels that fit properly

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by StarticusMax
It's not my fault Ford uses a knockoff of the Torq Thrust, which in my opinion, is one of the best wheels ever made... People don't knock any muscle car with Torq Thrusts, so I don't know why everybody here has such a problem with them. Thanks...
350z is not a domestic muscle car.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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take a look at your car, take a look at muscle cars, make a choice, but be carefull, the decision you take might hunt you for a long long time
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by StarticusMax
It's not my fault Ford uses a knockoff of the Torq Thrust, which in my opinion, is one of the best wheels ever made... People don't knock any muscle car with Torq Thrusts, so I don't know why everybody here has such a problem with them. Thanks...
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350z is not a domestic muscle car.
^ this.



Buy something from Rays Engineering and you'll get a top quality wheel that weighs half of what those Torqs do.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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I have some lm gt4's for sale/trade! pm me if interested
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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please do not put those wheels on your 350z
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Please continue your research.

Those wheels are nice on a Mustang but look awkward on a Z.

There are plenty of brands to choose from that look much better than those.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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So this car looks like crap?
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Yes sir
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Yes.
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