17" Wheel Question - Rota P45R
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17" Wheel Question - Rota P45R
So ill most likely get attacked for this thread because I'm new here but here it goes.
I have an 03 350z with oem 17" rims currently on it. I am looking to purchase Rota P45r's in either 17's or 18's. I have searched around on here and although i have a general idea of what i need i just wanted to be positive before i went ahead and bought them. My question is what is the best option offset etc. to buy that will fit on without the need of spacers or rolling my fenders to fit properly. Basically I want the same ride as stock just with different style rims.
specifically here is what I'm looking at,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-9-5-ROT...ht_3611wt_1413
Would these fit ok without any problems? Again sort for the newbie question but i want to be 100% positive before i make the purchase. Thanks for any help!
I have an 03 350z with oem 17" rims currently on it. I am looking to purchase Rota P45r's in either 17's or 18's. I have searched around on here and although i have a general idea of what i need i just wanted to be positive before i went ahead and bought them. My question is what is the best option offset etc. to buy that will fit on without the need of spacers or rolling my fenders to fit properly. Basically I want the same ride as stock just with different style rims.
specifically here is what I'm looking at,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-9-5-ROT...ht_3611wt_1413
Would these fit ok without any problems? Again sort for the newbie question but i want to be 100% positive before i make the purchase. Thanks for any help!
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So ill most likely get attacked for this thread because I'm new here but here it goes.
I have an 03 350z with oem 17" rims currently on it. I am looking to purchase Rota P45r's in either 17's or 18's. I have searched around on here and although i have a general idea of what i need i just wanted to be positive before i went ahead and bought them. My question is what is the best option offset etc. to buy that will fit on without the need of spacers or rolling my fenders to fit properly. Basically I want the same ride as stock just with different style rims.
specifically here is what I'm looking at,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-9-5-ROT...ht_3611wt_1413
Would these fit ok without any problems? Again sort for the newbie question but i want to be 100% positive before i make the purchase. Thanks for any help!
I have an 03 350z with oem 17" rims currently on it. I am looking to purchase Rota P45r's in either 17's or 18's. I have searched around on here and although i have a general idea of what i need i just wanted to be positive before i went ahead and bought them. My question is what is the best option offset etc. to buy that will fit on without the need of spacers or rolling my fenders to fit properly. Basically I want the same ride as stock just with different style rims.
specifically here is what I'm looking at,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17x9-9-5-ROT...ht_3611wt_1413
Would these fit ok without any problems? Again sort for the newbie question but i want to be 100% positive before i make the purchase. Thanks for any help!
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Yea I think i might, I don't mind 17's but if I'm going to go through the trouble of getting new rims i mine as well go at least 1 size bigger. Main reason i was considering 17's is so i could keep my current tires but they don't have too much life on them so its not that big of a deal. Thanks for the clarification on the rim sizing!
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Hate to keep asking questions because I'm sure you guys hear these all day, but in the 17's i was able to find the ones like i posted which are 9 in front and 9.5 in back. Looking at the 18's it seems everybody is selling them 9.5 all around, are there any benefits or down sides to this? Thanks again
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Hate to keep asking questions because I'm sure you guys hear these all day, but in the 17's i was able to find the ones like i posted which are 9 in front and 9.5 in back. Looking at the 18's it seems everybody is selling them 9.5 all around, are there any benefits or down sides to this? Thanks again
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Go for the 9.5s all around if you want 18s...no worries. You won't see any any problem with the tail comming around (oversteer) unless you are really hammering it in a corner. I do a lot of crazy diving, so to avoid the tail happyness, I put a bigger front sway bar on along with 5mm spacers in the rear. You'll be fine with 9.5s and no other mods..trust me. If you do that, go with 245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 rear. Perfect set up.
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Go for the 9.5s all around if you want 18s...no worries. You won't see any any problem with the tail comming around (oversteer) unless you are really hammering it in a corner. I do a lot of crazy diving, so to avoid the tail happyness, I put a bigger front sway bar on along with 5mm spacers in the rear. You'll be fine with 9.5s and no other mods..trust me. If you do that, go with 245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 rear. Perfect set up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-ROTA-...ht_2967wt_1413
Would a 20 offset all around be ok? I forgot what the stock offers were for the 17" rims so I'm not sure how different it would be. I don't want anything cagy, just something that looks like it belongs. Really appreciate the help btw i know a lot of other people would have just responded "search" lol
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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
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Alright i think ill trust you and give that a try then. 18's will definitely look nicer. Now one last question (i promise lol) These are the ones I'm looking at now,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-ROTA-...ht_2967wt_1413
Would a 20 offset all around be ok? I forgot what the stock offers were for the 17" rims so I'm not sure how different it would be. I don't want anything cagy, just something that looks like it belongs. Really appreciate the help btw i know a lot of other people would have just responded "search" lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-ROTA-...ht_2967wt_1413
Would a 20 offset all around be ok? I forgot what the stock offers were for the 17" rims so I'm not sure how different it would be. I don't want anything cagy, just something that looks like it belongs. Really appreciate the help btw i know a lot of other people would have just responded "search" lol
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Hate to keep asking questions because I'm sure you guys hear these all day, but in the 17's i was able to find the ones like i posted which are 9 in front and 9.5 in back. Looking at the 18's it seems everybody is selling them 9.5 all around, are there any benefits or down sides to this? Thanks again
#13
Alright thanks for answering all my questions, you really helped me out a lot, those will be the ones then. Ill be sure to post pictures even though it prob won't be for a month or two, mine as well let the crappy weather pass before i put on a new set of rims/tires. Have a great night/day!
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Alright thanks for answering all my questions, you really helped me out a lot, those will be the ones then. Ill be sure to post pictures even though it prob won't be for a month or two, mine as well let the crappy weather pass before i put on a new set of rims/tires. Have a great night/day!
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Just upgrade to 18's and the square setup is just fine. Even with a completely square tire setup your car will still understeer as it does now. If you look around you will see that 18x9.5 front and rear with Rota is popular and you will normal run a 255/40-18 front and 275/40-18 rear.