Is the 8.5/9.5 setup dead? Was it ever alive?
08-26-2010, 08:34 AM
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Is the 8.5/9.5 setup dead? Was it ever alive?
I recently hit a large pothole 
, leaving a couple big dents in my SF-Challenges. I originally bought the wheels back in early 2006. I seem to remember back then that 8.5/9.5 was a pretty common setup. Mine were 19x8.5 +21, 19x9.5 +23 with 245/35 275/35 tires. I was always pretty happy with the way they looked and handled.
Anyways, I'm thinking about trying something new and it seems like nobody runs these sizes anymore. Am I just imagining that this was a good setup? Is everybody with 9.5/10.5 having to roll the fenders?
, leaving a couple big dents in my SF-Challenges. I originally bought the wheels back in early 2006. I seem to remember back then that 8.5/9.5 was a pretty common setup. Mine were 19x8.5 +21, 19x9.5 +23 with 245/35 275/35 tires. I was always pretty happy with the way they looked and handled.Anyways, I'm thinking about trying something new and it seems like nobody runs these sizes anymore. Am I just imagining that this was a good setup? Is everybody with 9.5/10.5 having to roll the fenders?
08-26-2010, 08:45 AM
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I recently hit a large pothole , leaving a couple big dents in my SF-Challenges. I originally bought the wheels back in early 2006. I seem to remember back then that 8.5/9.5 was a pretty common setup. Mine were 19x8.5 +21, 19x9.5 +23 with 245/35 275/35 tires. I was always pretty happy with the way they looked and handled.
Anyways, I'm thinking about trying something new and it seems like nobody runs these sizes anymore. Am I just imagining that this was a good setup? Is everybody with 9.5/10.5 having to roll the fenders?
, leaving a couple big dents in my SF-Challenges. I originally bought the wheels back in early 2006. I seem to remember back then that 8.5/9.5 was a pretty common setup. Mine were 19x8.5 +21, 19x9.5 +23 with 245/35 275/35 tires. I was always pretty happy with the way they looked and handled.Anyways, I'm thinking about trying something new and it seems like nobody runs these sizes anymore. Am I just imagining that this was a good setup? Is everybody with 9.5/10.5 having to roll the fenders?
08-26-2010, 09:39 AM
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The most common setup is 9.5/10.5 with a +22 offset.
Now people are starting to go more aggresive on the Z with a 9.5/10.5 with a +12 offset.
Just a matter of taste, but either way both those setups look great.
Now people are starting to go more aggresive on the Z with a 9.5/10.5 with a +12 offset.
Just a matter of taste, but either way both those setups look great.
08-26-2010, 12:46 PM
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10.5 doesnt need a roll unless the offset is wrong.
remember that most set ups offered for 350z that uses 10.5 in the rear still has the proper offset to have enuff wheel moved out to the fender lip, but most likely has more offset towards the hub side of the wheel. Ie it sticks OUT a touch farther, but theres just more tire meat in the wheel well.
ANd yeah8.5x9.5 is dead. No point, tire prices are still good for wider wheels, etc.
And they all still fit the same cars.. even my 06 LEx GS300 4 dr sedan mom mobile has 20x9 and 20x10.5 on it.
remember that most set ups offered for 350z that uses 10.5 in the rear still has the proper offset to have enuff wheel moved out to the fender lip, but most likely has more offset towards the hub side of the wheel. Ie it sticks OUT a touch farther, but theres just more tire meat in the wheel well.
ANd yeah8.5x9.5 is dead. No point, tire prices are still good for wider wheels, etc.
And they all still fit the same cars.. even my 06 LEx GS300 4 dr sedan mom mobile has 20x9 and 20x10.5 on it.
08-26-2010, 02:44 PM
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I am making a selection to fit my needs. I'm just wondering about the pros and cons of moving to a wider setup. I don't need more tire than I already have, so unless I'm going after a certain look then I guess it doesn't really matter.
I just find it interesting how everyone wants the extreme flush look. Maybe I'm just getting old.
I just find it interesting how everyone wants the extreme flush look. Maybe I'm just getting old.
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08-26-2010, 06:41 PM
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I used to have a 8.5 et.20 9.5 et.25 setup on mine. Now i have 9.5 et.17 10.5 et.18 setup.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
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I used to have a 8.5 et.20 9.5 et.25 setup on mine. Now i have 9.5 et.17 10.5 et.18 setup.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
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I would agree with the 8.5/9.5 being dead. Now folks are going with the hellaflush/poke look that in most cases looks fuking retarded!
08-27-2010, 06:59 AM
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I used to have a 8.5 et.20 9.5 et.25 setup on mine. Now i have 9.5 et.17 10.5 et.18 setup.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
That being said, the car was a fair amount lighter on its feet with the thinner setup, and turning was much easier and more managable on the fly. So like others said, its not dead, it just depends on your needs.
If your into looks, go wide. If your into function, thinner is better.
08-27-2010, 08:04 AM
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i was just trying to playful instead of getting into this debate. fact: i quoted the word "wrong" for a reason.