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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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I'm trying to find out if I can use 15" wheels on my 08 350z. Since 2 tires & wheels can cost more than a bit of $$$$, I'd like to be sure. There are also many type & fits of 15" wheels. Anyone here actually used & can recommend some brands & styles.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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15?...you might be able to find 18's for the same price of 15's
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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hahaha i know i drifted on s14 stocker's once in the rear 16's

but if you really want to ride around on 15's and not have people laugh at you your highly mistaken
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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15 that's kind of small don't you think. Its not a honda. Why not try 17 atleast?
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15 inch wheels are well covered in the drag racing forum.
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As long as you don't have brembo's you can....I assume this is what you want to mount your slicks on? I ran 15's on the back w/o issue. You just need to make sure you get the correct bolt pattern, offset, and backspacing.
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Either I wasn't very clear, or you guys have a problem with reading/understanding
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
As long as you don't have brembo's you can....I assume this is what you want to mount your slicks on? I ran 15's on the back w/o issue. You just need to make sure you get the correct bolt pattern, offset, and backspacing.
Did you use Weld wheels? Model? Even the tech guy wasn't sure. I don't want to buy a set of 15" slicks & wheels only to find out they don't fit. 08 might hae different brakes set up than sime older ones.
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Yes, I used welds. +25 offest, 5x4.5" bolt pattern, and 5.5" backspacing. Keep in mind this was with only an 8" wide wheel. I still ran the 275/50/15 MT DR's without issue, and it is a common set-up.

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Pics on car from early last year:

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Originally Posted by andre12031948
Either I wasn't very clear, or you guys have a problem with reading/understanding
If you would have said 15" wheels for drag or track use I would have understood. Meh bad......
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Originally Posted by hwcustoms
If you would have said 15" wheels for drag or track use I would have understood. Meh bad......
meh bad too
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
Yes, I used welds. +25 offest, 5x4.5" bolt pattern, and 5.5" backspacing. Keep in mind this was with only an 8" wide wheel. I still ran the 275/50/15 MT DR's without issue, and it is a common set-up.

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Thats what I've been looking at. Any issues with log nuts?
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No, I used the lugs from weld. They are fairly long closed end lugs. I just checked them every few runs or so.
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Originally Posted by andre12031948
Thats what I've been looking at. Any issues with log nuts?


Log nuts.

Anyone have issues with them?
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
No, I used the lugs from weld. They are fairly long closed end lugs. I just checked them every few runs or so.
Thanks-I'm going to give it a shot-in a couple of weeks you'll have to make a change to the list-12.8 coming
If things go well, I'd like to go race that 370z guy in Florida. Need a mod for 10 more hp-nah, Ill just change the oil
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