I got this from another area - but how do these combinations match up with lowering a car say an inch?




Let's get the basics out of the way first: You need a lug pattern of 5x114.3, width between 8 and 11 inches, and diameter of 17", 18", 19", or 20".

Here are some of the more popular wheel and tire sizes (for good reason) that people put on their Z's. There is no "RIGHT" answer but there is a limit to how big or small you can go.

18" combination:
Front 18" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/40/18
Rear 18" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/40/18
(lower offset such as +10 in rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 18" x 9.5" , Offset +25 to +30, Tires 255/40/18
Rear 18" x 10.5" , Offset +28 to +35, Tires 285/40/18 or 295/35/18
(lower offset such as +23 in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

19" combination:
Front 19" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/35/19
Rear 19" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/35/19
(lower offset such as +10 in rear is possible but may require rolling)

Front 19" x 9.5" , Offset +25 to +30, Tires 255/35/19 or 265/35/19
Rear 19" x 10.5" , Offset +23 to +32, Tires 285/35/19 or 295/35/19
(lower offset such as +23 or wider tires in the rear is possible but may require rolling)

 

lowering an inch?

You can run whatever you like

 

Why dont more people go with a 275/45 which is about the same width but a little taller than a 275/40 and a 275/30 ? Wouldnt that help fill the front/rear gap of the wheel well better?

 

"Best" is subjective

I prefer the look of a 19" wheel with at least 1" lowering. There is a couple good threads with examples in each:

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...ns-thread.html

https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...es-thread.html

 

Because stance brah #fatlace #yolo #fitted



OP, I would prefer 18's with fatter tires

 

Not a popular size tire, full inch taller , will kill the gearing badly. OEM height tire is perfect and makes closing the gap easier.

 

Well said!