' WHEELS & TIRES '!!!
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Speaking if Yokohama, I currently have the DB's and they are great in a 225/50/16 wheel and the performance is incredible and they are quiet compared to the junkie Goodyear RSA's I had before, but I got the following from Yokohama regarding the 17 inch wheels on the Z:
Yokohama does not manufacture any tire in these sizes. The AVS DB will not be available in these sizes. Thank you for contacting Yokohama Tire Corporation.
So no Yokohama for the 17's at least and I guess it is the Michelin Sports after the Bridgestones wear out in about 10K
Yokohama does not manufacture any tire in these sizes. The AVS DB will not be available in these sizes. Thank you for contacting Yokohama Tire Corporation.
So no Yokohama for the 17's at least and I guess it is the Michelin Sports after the Bridgestones wear out in about 10K
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Originally posted by jrreed350togo
Is this thread locked or something...come on people how bout that off-set for 19's.....Hurry I need to order.
Is this thread locked or something...come on people how bout that off-set for 19's.....Hurry I need to order.
But, if you go any wider, you may have to wait till someone can test it out. You have some tollerance as far as offset, all it is, is the distance from where the wheel actually mounts, to the edge of the wheel itself (lip). It is usually safe to increase offset slightly, going down may effect brake caliper clearence, etc. Someone correct me if I am wrong....
I myself am ready to order a set of Volk LE37T's, problem is they come only in 18x8.5 and 18x9.5. I will probably use the 18x8.5 (30mm offset) on both front and rear, and use 235/40/18 and 255/40/18.... But, I will probably wait, as bad ad I want to order now. Any other suggestions?
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Wheeloptions.com, MVP Motorsports, check out inporthookup.com, they say you can get 15% off from wheeloptions.com.
There are some other places too. When I figure out what I need, I am going to call 10 places, or so, to see who has the best deal. There are only 3 authorized dist. in Texas, none in Austin, so I looked on the internet. MVP seems to have good prices, they list them for the Supra and 300Z, so I am sure they can get them for the 350Z. Do a search (internet) for (LE37T and) Volk and wheels, and you can see some sights that sell Volk's.
There are some other places too. When I figure out what I need, I am going to call 10 places, or so, to see who has the best deal. There are only 3 authorized dist. in Texas, none in Austin, so I looked on the internet. MVP seems to have good prices, they list them for the Supra and 300Z, so I am sure they can get them for the 350Z. Do a search (internet) for (LE37T and) Volk and wheels, and you can see some sights that sell Volk's.
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Originally posted by jran76
You have some tollerance as far as offset, all it is, is the distance from where the wheel actually mounts, to the edge of the wheel itself (lip). It is usually safe to increase offset slightly, going down may effect brake caliper clearence, etc. Someone correct me if I am wrong....
You have some tollerance as far as offset, all it is, is the distance from where the wheel actually mounts, to the edge of the wheel itself (lip). It is usually safe to increase offset slightly, going down may effect brake caliper clearence, etc. Someone correct me if I am wrong....
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Now that we know for sure the off-set for the Z thanks to the publication of the Manual...(I know Zisme said it awhile back but looking at hard facts is what I go by). Would it be any different for 19's with the 30 front and 33 rear offset? I'm thinking not much and you have atleast an inch or two plus front and rear to play with the width.
Example lets say you want to go with:
235/40/19x8 Front
255/40/19x9 Rear
I seems that this will work but I really don't want to be the first to find out. The Z will probably very easily fit 275 on the rear. Trying to be patient but I guess I'm hoping someone like Txstyle figures it out so we can place an order before delivery.
Again lets go TireRack....
Example lets say you want to go with:
235/40/19x8 Front
255/40/19x9 Rear
I seems that this will work but I really don't want to be the first to find out. The Z will probably very easily fit 275 on the rear. Trying to be patient but I guess I'm hoping someone like Txstyle figures it out so we can place an order before delivery.
Again lets go TireRack....
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As far as clearence (with caliper) the offset being the same should not matter, but that means the wheel will be closer to the shock/spring and closer to rubbing. Now, there should be plenty of room, but until someone actually can measure, who know's. Also, how will it effect balance and handling....
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Originally posted by jrreed350togo
Now that we know for sure the off-set for the Z thanks to the publication of the Manual...(I know Zisme said it awhile back but looking at hard facts is what I go by). Would it be any different for 19's with the 30 front and 33 rear offset? I'm thinking not much and you have atleast an inch or two plus front and rear to play with the width.
Example lets say you want to go with:
235/40/19x8 Front
255/40/19x9 Rear
I seems that this will work but I really don't want to be the first to find out. The Z will probably very easily fit 275 on the rear. Trying to be patient but I guess I'm hoping someone like Txstyle figures it out so we can place an order before delivery.
Now that we know for sure the off-set for the Z thanks to the publication of the Manual...(I know Zisme said it awhile back but looking at hard facts is what I go by). Would it be any different for 19's with the 30 front and 33 rear offset? I'm thinking not much and you have atleast an inch or two plus front and rear to play with the width.
Example lets say you want to go with:
235/40/19x8 Front
255/40/19x9 Rear
I seems that this will work but I really don't want to be the first to find out. The Z will probably very easily fit 275 on the rear. Trying to be patient but I guess I'm hoping someone like Txstyle figures it out so we can place an order before delivery.
Originally posted by jran76
Correction: the offset is the point where the wheel actually mounts to the center of the wheel.
Correction: the offset is the point where the wheel actually mounts to the center of the wheel.
Here's a better way of describing OFFSET: The distance from its hub mounting surface (where the wheel actually makes contact with the ends of the bolts) to the centerline of the wheel (if you cut the wheel from the side it would be straight down the middle). The more POSITIVE OFFSET you have, the more clearance you have for say: Big Brakes/Larger Callipers.
I've attached the below diagram for a visual.
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I'm looking at +40 offsets but I'm not sure whether they'll fit or not... I'd like to go fat in the back - 9.5 and decently fat in the front - 8.5.
I'm tore between 18's and 19's... seems like 19's would screw the ride quality BIG TIME. I live in Seattle and our streets pretty much suck.
Front - TE37's @ 18x8.5 with +30 offset fit?? (or 40mm??)
Rear - TE37's @ 18x 9.5 +40 or 35mm (don't know *shrug*)
I'm also confused about tire size. I'm completely lost here. I want something wide on the back and nice on the front...
Silver versus white...
I'm tore between 18's and 19's... seems like 19's would screw the ride quality BIG TIME. I live in Seattle and our streets pretty much suck.
Front - TE37's @ 18x8.5 with +30 offset fit?? (or 40mm??)
Rear - TE37's @ 18x 9.5 +40 or 35mm (don't know *shrug*)
I'm also confused about tire size. I'm completely lost here. I want something wide on the back and nice on the front...
Silver versus white...
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Originally posted by 3rdpower
I'm looking at +40 offsets but I'm not sure whether they'll fit or not... I'd like to go fat in the back - 9.5 and decently fat in the front - 8.5.
I'm tore between 18's and 19's... seems like 19's would screw the ride quality BIG TIME. I live in Seattle and our streets pretty much suck.
Front - TE37's @ 18x8.5 with +30 offset fit?? (or 40mm??)
Rear - TE37's @ 18x 9.5 +40 or 35mm (don't know *shrug*)
I'm also confused about tire size. I'm completely lost here. I want something wide on the back and nice on the front...
Silver versus white...
I'm looking at +40 offsets but I'm not sure whether they'll fit or not... I'd like to go fat in the back - 9.5 and decently fat in the front - 8.5.
I'm tore between 18's and 19's... seems like 19's would screw the ride quality BIG TIME. I live in Seattle and our streets pretty much suck.
Front - TE37's @ 18x8.5 with +30 offset fit?? (or 40mm??)
Rear - TE37's @ 18x 9.5 +40 or 35mm (don't know *shrug*)
I'm also confused about tire size. I'm completely lost here. I want something wide on the back and nice on the front...
Silver versus white...
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Hey thanks!
Those Toyo's sure look nice - I like the tread pattern. How do they stand against the P-030's? I'm looking at dropping 3 grand on the combination tire, rims
Gonna look nice though.. maybe the Toyo's can help me shave a few extra bucks
Those Toyo's sure look nice - I like the tread pattern. How do they stand against the P-030's? I'm looking at dropping 3 grand on the combination tire, rims
Gonna look nice though.. maybe the Toyo's can help me shave a few extra bucks
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Originally posted by 3rdpower
Hey thanks!
Those Toyo's sure look nice - I like the tread pattern. How do they stand against the P-030's? I'm looking at dropping 3 grand on the combination tire, rims
Gonna look nice though.. maybe the Toyo's can help me shave a few extra bucks
Hey thanks!
Those Toyo's sure look nice - I like the tread pattern. How do they stand against the P-030's? I'm looking at dropping 3 grand on the combination tire, rims
Gonna look nice though.. maybe the Toyo's can help me shave a few extra bucks
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According to Nismo you guys look like you were close atleast.
It seems 275/40/18 9.5 can fit the rear
+38 for standard car height &
+30 with Nismo Suspension system
Front
245/40/18 8.5
+30 for standard height &
+25 with Nismo Suspension kit
I noticed that the tire with (8.5) is the same for the front even with the Nismo Suspension but for the rear it says (8.5) but with the Nismo kit is says 9.5 with an offset of +30. This is confusing...Does this mean if we use 9.5 we need to use +38 or +30 with the standard height? I don't plan on buying the suspension systems.
It seems 275/40/18 9.5 can fit the rear
+38 for standard car height &
+30 with Nismo Suspension system
Front
245/40/18 8.5
+30 for standard height &
+25 with Nismo Suspension kit
I noticed that the tire with (8.5) is the same for the front even with the Nismo Suspension but for the rear it says (8.5) but with the Nismo kit is says 9.5 with an offset of +30. This is confusing...Does this mean if we use 9.5 we need to use +38 or +30 with the standard height? I don't plan on buying the suspension systems.
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Excellent news. I wish I had noticed we had offset info a long time ago. I'm hopefully placing an order for Advans sometime this week 18x8.5,18x9.5 And I'll probably go 245/40/18 in front and 275/40/18 in back, employing the S-03s, unless someone has a better idea. There'll be plenty of time to see if 18x10s will work in back; best to be safe for now, I think. It seems like I can go with 30 and 38 offsets, but hopefully someone can confirm this...
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I'm a little concerned that if we don't get the suspension to go with it will we be forced to go with 275 on just an 8.5 wheel. Will the tire bulge over the lip of the rim?
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I'm a little concerned that if we don't get the suspension to go with it will we be forced to go with 275 on just an 8.5 wheel. Will the tire bulge over the lip of the rim?
I'm a little concerned that if we don't get the suspension to go with it will we be forced to go with 275 on just an 8.5 wheel. Will the tire bulge over the lip of the rim?
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Originally posted by jrreed350togo
According to Nismo you guys look like you were close atleast.
It seems 275/40/18 9.5 can fit the rear
+38 for standard car height &
+30 with Nismo Suspension system
Front
245/40/18 8.5
+30 for standard height &
+25 with Nismo Suspension kit
I noticed that the tire with (8.5) is the same for the front even with the Nismo Suspension but for the rear it says (8.5) but with the Nismo kit is says 9.5 with an offset of +30. This is confusing...Does this mean if we use 9.5 we need to use +38 or +30 with the standard height? I don't plan on buying the suspension systems.
According to Nismo you guys look like you were close atleast.
It seems 275/40/18 9.5 can fit the rear
+38 for standard car height &
+30 with Nismo Suspension system
Front
245/40/18 8.5
+30 for standard height &
+25 with Nismo Suspension kit
I noticed that the tire with (8.5) is the same for the front even with the Nismo Suspension but for the rear it says (8.5) but with the Nismo kit is says 9.5 with an offset of +30. This is confusing...Does this mean if we use 9.5 we need to use +38 or +30 with the standard height? I don't plan on buying the suspension systems.
This suspsension crap is even more confusing!! ARgggHHH!!!
So hmm... Home much is this suspension stuff??? Where'd this information come from?