will a rim that is (5x114.3/e44/73) fit on my 03 350z touring? i know they have the right lug pattern but will that offset fit?

these are the rims: http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5872

 

Not really, that +44 offset is way too high. OEM are in the 30-35 range. You would really want something in the low 20s.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I was just curious because I was going to order the 18x9.5 but I have 225 front and 245 rear tires and the 225's would be too small. I was trying to prevent from spending money on new tires when these tires aren't even a month old. Would spacers enable this offset to work?

 

I think you are better off finding wheels that are actually going to work well with the car. Spacers make me nervous and quality spacers will cost you money.

 

I would avoid spacers.

 

^^Me and almost everyone of my friends run spacers, some for a long time. I dont think dave recommends it because he is a track addict. For everyday driver use we've never had any problems.

 

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5774 same site , you just have to look under a 350z instead of an STi

 

 

I know they make these for the 350z. If you would be so kind as to read my second post, I stated I was going to originally purchase the 18x9.5, but had front tires that were 225 in width and are too small. I was asking to see if the 18x8.5 grids would work, that way I do not have to purchase new tires. Thank you.

 

Just order the 8.5 front and 9.5 rear stagger from Dan, its that easy.

 

I talked to him on the phone yesterday and he told me they no longer sell the flat back grids in a staggered set. hmmph

 

Sell your tires off and take a slight hit on them, its much better than buying the most ideal wheels in the sizes and offsets your car needs.

 

Just stretch the 225s on there if it matters that much to you. They will fit (Or just sell them like terrasmak said).

It is retarded to buy wheels based on tires you have. Thats like buying a new pair of shoes that are 2 sizes too small for you, but you bought them because you could re-use some laces you just bought.

 

Haha I never thought of it that way. I guess I'll just wait a few more weeks and try and sell my fronts to buy bigger rears like you guys said. Thanks for all of the help.

 

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

 

Buying rotas at the right offset is better than pricy wheels that wont really fit and just lookk like doodoo. think dude think.

 

Thanks a bunch. Ill be sure to take all of these into consideration before purchasing any wheels.

I agree thats why I'm wanting rotas in the first place. Not only do I think they look good, but they aren't nearly as pricy as most wheels.

 

Buy tires to fit the wheels, not the other way around. Your current tires will sell.

 

I hope so. What would be the best way to go about selling them? Locally or my350z classifieds?