x_hawker

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Hi guys, I'm currently on 18's and am not satisfied with my wheel gap, I plan on getting coilovers soon, but then I found these 17 inch rims that are pretty cheap, and I want them. My question is will getting 17's make my car lower, reduce my wheel gap, or make my wheel gap bigger? Thanks!

AdvanZ33

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Depends on the aspect ratio on whatever tires you choose to use.

Waiz

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On a side note, just because wheels are "pretty cheap" doesn't mean you should get them just for the sake of modding OP.

JCITY

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17" WHEELS CHEAP?
This is a lame idea.
Forget about tire sizes and all that.
You really need to stay with 18's or better yet get 19's.

VMRWheels

+1

Agreed.

My personal recommendation of course would be to go with some 19s. I feel like they fit the size of the car.

davidv

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You are completely lost aren't you.

KingBaby

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17" would would be extremely hard to run unless your running fat tires!

x_hawker

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Hmm, I assumed that 17 was okay since alot of Z's came stock with 17's for base model. I really dont like high profile tires. The wheels i found were 17 inch rota grids. i planned on getting the lowest profile tire available for 17 inch wheels, but if u guys say so, i guess ill keep looking for varrstoen 2.2.2 then.

KingBaby

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Check the tire size for stock 17"!

Report back with your findings.

x_hawker

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This is for Base model 17"

F 225/50R17 R 235/50R17


actually.. i just checked my car, and it has the exact measurements.
I guess I dont have 18's afterall. I swear, i used a tape measure and i got 18 inches -______-"

KingBaby

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So with this new piece of exciting information, we've now learned that in order to run 17". We have to run a higher side wall! Where will your journey take you now?

x_hawker

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So if I get bigger rims, i'll balance it out using a lower sidewall?

VMRWheels

Yes, that is correct. You want the overall diameter close to stock (generally within 3% of your OEM wheels and tires).

huyrua

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LOL

davidv

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Learning is a journey. At the end of the road is enlightenment.

x_hawker

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Hmm, thanks for the help guys, but I have one last question.

A Top 100 questions thread said that this is the most common upsized tire combination for 18 inch wheels.

245/40/18 25.7"
275/40/18 26.6" (0.9" stagger)

So if the wheels i buy come with

225/40/18 tires all around, does that mean my TCS is going to be going all crazy? :P
I don't think the thickness of tire would affect it in any way would it?

Oh, and one more thing! The offset on my stock wheels are +30 and +33, if the wheels i get are +38 all around, it would fit still right?





EDIT: jk i apologize i think i've found the answer on the top 100 questions thread xD

mr. sparco

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^ Do much more research.

Sarahs350Z

If you get lost in all the sizes this helps:

http://www.performanceprobe.com/inde...calc&page=tire

Don't get 17's.. 50 sidewall on a sportscar doesn't look too sleek.

x_hawker

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aight guys its been a year now and I slammed my car but am still on oem 17s. There is a set of te37 legit for super cheap, but they are 17". Can't find a single picture of a Z with 17" te37 (i can imagine why). anyone know if it'll look good? LOL

AroundMyHorn

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To simply answer your question, no, it will not look good.