Would this be a bad idea?

Enkie RPF1
17x10+18 front and 18x10.5+15 rear????

Some stock wheels come with 18 front and 19 rear, so why not do the above? I have had the RPF1's before win 18's all around and I have had 17" FN01RC's. So why not mix it up? Would it look stupid? What tire size would I go with? 285/35 or 295/35 rear is a must, but what about the front?

Reason I ask... Just picked up a pair of 18x10.5+15 at a decent deal in silver. But... the 9.5+15's are backordered for forever it seems. No one has them that I have called.

 

I dont see where it would be a bad idea. I personally don't think it'll look that great but if you can clear the brakes... Why not try it.

 

That's what I was a little worried about.... Stock Brembos so it will all clear, just don't want it to look too stupid. Just wondering how I would do the tires to get max grip and not look all goofy.

 

I'm guessing this isn't for a 370z?

The Nismo RS Concept runs 17" front 18" rear but is slammed..

 

I'm sure if you use the right tire profile it'll look fine. As long as they're functional.

 

Waizzz - Im a noob, should be in the 350z wheel forum. My BADDDDD.....

Yes, it's all going for function.

 

I think running 2 different light weight wheels on the street says:

a) I drift to the store and back

or

b) I can't afford 4 of the same wheel

Not that I don't think you can afford them but it seems like a setup you would normally see on a boi racer S13 or a track car.

 

275/40-17 would be the proper front tire

 

you're gonna have to get pretty low to pull off that 17in look.. i say go for it

 

Considering that you are a 7 year member you know that this combination will be fine. Its tire height that matters- not wheel diameter.

295/35x18: Actual speed 100.0 MPH. Speedometer will read 102.11 MPH. THis is acceptable.

Do you have VDC?

 

It's the same wheel doofis, just a different size up front.

Davidv - I know it will work just fine. More worried about it looking retarded with a slightly larger sidewall in the front than rear. But I think I found some 18's for the front too. They were backordered till Dec something and im just being impatient, but I think I found some.

 

Here's some pics 17s front 18s rear:
Looks good to me.

 

I used to run a 17x9 front and 18x9.5 rear for a while... I ran a 245/45/17 and 275/40/18 and it looked pretty good... I'll see if I can find a pic

 

17” front wheels with 18” rear wheels provides a great handling 350Z with good ride comfort. Personally I think it’s a better setup than 18" front wheels with 19” rear wheels.

--Spike

 

Bump this thread since I'm about to do the same. OP post pics if you installed the rims.

 

http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...t/viewall.html

 

check out the weight saving on just rims

then

check out the money saving on just tires

then go out and buy a set!


If I was stateside I'd be snacking up a used set of rpf1s in seconds...

 

I just went with 18' all around. 17's were basically the same price.

 

Not even close, tires are almost $100 a tire cheaper for 17's when you are dealing with sticky street or R comps. I would still have the 17/18 combo if RPF1's in 17 fit over my front calipers.

 

What are you running now? (brakes)