I just picked up these wheels used recently http://vertiniwheels.com/images/whee...a/riviera.html 19"x8.5 in the front and 19"x9.5 in the rear. The rims came off a G35 and my 07' Z is completely stock as far as suspension and brakes go.

Nothing seems to be touching but when driving less than 10 mph I can hear a clicking noise coming from my front left wheel area. It's possible the sound also comes from the other wheels but I can only hear the front one while driving. Any ideas what this noise could be and how to fix it? The sound was present a couple days after installing the rims and seems to make the clicking sound more frequently over time. Thank you.

 

Of course, this is a guess. But… the clicking sound is probably coming from a wheel bearing.

Mounting new wheels that are wider with a greater offset may be stressing the bearings (which were fine with your old setup).

Check the wheel bearings.

--Spike

 

Recheck your lugnut for proper torque?

 

If it was like mine, the tire is ripping on the inside.

Initially, I thought it had to be the wheel bearings or the axle-clicking noise per TSB on the 03-05 miles. I went to the dealership, had both wheel bearings changed, regreased the axle...and to no surprise, the noise was still there. Over time, the noise got louder and more frequent...which prompted me to buy new tires, new lugs, and even new hub rings.

Took my car to America's tire, had them mount my new tires so I could check out the old tires. The entire circumference of my Bridgestone RE050A RFTs was cracked and the tire was turning into powder on the inside. I'm very fortunate that the tires didn't fall apart on me while I was driving...but it goes to show that sometimes the obvious answer isn't always correct. I was told by many members on here that it had to be the axle-click issue (the obvious answer), and it was actually my tires that were the issue (the correct answer).

Try to figure out your problem through process of elimination. If you have your car lifted in the air, and the click is still there when you accelerate, you know it's gotta be your axle or something along those lines. For me, the noise was nonexistent when the car was on the lift...which lead me to believe that it had to be my tires. I'll try and upload the pictures when I have a chance.

 

I'm a car maintenance noob so I don't know how to check the wheel bearings. Would an alignment alleviate the stress on the wheel bearings if that is indeed the issue? Also, if it is the wheel bearing what can i do to fix it?