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Old 06-10-2010, 12:12 AM
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I recently bought a set of xxr 522 19x8.5 +38/19x10 +42. These wheels are on my 04 350z. This wheel offset is too high and i would like to get a set of wheel spacers to bring the wheels out flush with my fender wells for a more aggressive stance. I am running 245 40 19/275 35 19 tires. the wheels sit close to an inch inside the fender well giving the car a look that appears way too stock for me. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Old 06-10-2010, 12:14 AM
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Why didn't you just buy some wheels with decent offsets instead of buying bad offset wheels and then having to get spacers?
Old 06-10-2010, 12:27 AM
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because the lower offset size that i wanted is on back order for like 2 months.
Old 06-10-2010, 12:59 AM
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You shoulda waited. At any rate:

https://my350z.com/forum/8425619-post5.html
Old 06-10-2010, 03:12 AM
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Sorry bro, hate to say it but you'll need 30mm spacers to flush that out. Sell the wheels and do it right.
Old 06-10-2010, 03:25 AM
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How far do you want to move the wheels? 10 mm? 20 mm? 30 mm? This is not rocket science.
Old 06-10-2010, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
How far do you want to move the wheels? 10 mm? 20 mm? 30 mm? This is not rocket science.
i think for some it is
Old 06-10-2010, 07:21 AM
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I would start with new wheels, a good set of spacers is going to set you back $250, and thats more than those wheels are worth.
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I would start with this -
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...er-thread.html

measure, purchase ....Done..
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15-20 front and 20-25 rear would make it look better. If your car has VDC, you may have some slip issues with those tire sizes.
Old 06-10-2010, 08:31 AM
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30mm to look good
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38mm and add an extra 3mm on top and your set
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you should aim to be at 0-12mm with your spacers.
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Always happy to help. If you have other questions please do not hesitate to waste my time.
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