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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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i'm looking at this used rims for sale locally and I was wondering if it would fit ok on my ppw 350z..
Size: 18x71/2 J, 114.3 5H, +48 offset
it's VOLK LE37t 18"
Also the rubber it comes with is 225/35/R18 all around so would it look wierd?
thanks for the time guys
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Yes it would look wierd.

offsets are weak as hell
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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plus they are just 7.5 wide, arent stock wheels 8?
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Fronts are 8", rear are 8.5"
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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No noob wheel questions from 4 year members. Sorry.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Do not do it
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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lulz@the offset. if you get volks do it right or don't do it at all
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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If tjhe price is right then do it.
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsnail
i'm looking at this used rims for sale locally and I was wondering if it would fit ok on my ppw 350z..
Size: 18x71/2 J, 114.3 5H, +48 offset
it's VOLK LE37t 18"
Also the rubber it comes with is 225/35/R18 all around so would it look wierd?
thanks for the time guys
those are sized for a Civic/Accord, not a Z
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
those are sized for a Civic/Accord, not a Z
You beat me to it.

To the OP , if the wheels arn't at a minimum of 8.5 inch up front a 9.5 wide for the rear with offsets less than 30, don"t bother asking
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Oh Geez.............Really OP?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dave079
Yes really
Dave please stop the insanity.........
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeddddooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tannoy
I just look there for ideas on what I want......lol. And on forums looking at pics And that style of rims I like Not sure of the quality or the fit though. I porefer not to drop my car but will do a .6 drop if I need to..to make it look good.....lol
wat?
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