Thinking about getting wheels
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Thinking about getting wheels
I'm thinking about getting rims and have a few questions. First. what is the front wheel width and rear wheel with on a 04 touring(18's). Next question, what is the better route to take? re-use my tires (Front:225/45/18 Rear:245/45/18) and just get wheels or get the wheel and tire package. Also, I currently am not lowered and do not plan to be.
If anyone has any suggestions on some wheels to go with my car, that would be great. My car is silver btw and has 20% tint.
If anyone has any suggestions on some wheels to go with my car, that would be great. My car is silver btw and has 20% tint.
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I never like the idea of going with the same OEM diameter or width when changing wheels. I go with at least a plus-one. The Z33 was designed with lots of wheel well room in the front and in the rear.
Your OEM wheel sizes are probably 18x8 & 18x8.5.
Your OEM wheel sizes are probably 18x8 & 18x8.5.
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I'm thinking about getting rims and have a few questions. First. what is the front wheel width and rear wheel with on a 04 touring(18's). Next question, what is the better route to take? re-use my tires (Front:225/45/18 Rear:245/45/18) and just get wheels or get the wheel and tire package. Also, I currently am not lowered and do not plan to be.
If anyone has any suggestions on some wheels to go with my car, that would be great. My car is silver btw and has 20% tint.
If anyone has any suggestions on some wheels to go with my car, that would be great. My car is silver btw and has 20% tint.
If you buy the rims and tires from tirerack.com I would pass on new tpms, unless you decide to install the new wheels by yourself. I got my tires installed at tirekingdom and they wouldn't install the tpms that I got with the tires. They wanted to install their own tpms, so they could use their computer handheld device to sync with car.
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Well thanks for the opinions everyone, I have done a little more research and have found that the Z (in my eyes) looks fine with the stock suspension and aftermarket rims. There will be a gap in the rear, but I have the gap now and it doesn't bother me. Does anyone recommend a website or vendor that has quality wheels, possibly a wheel and tire package; for a good price(meaning below 2k)
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This is what I got. I got Enkei Rpf1 18 8.5 in front and 18 9.5 rear. They look really nice on car and fit perfect. I am lowered so you will have a little bit bigger wheel gap from bumper. I also got new tires with the setup. I went for a cheap tire got the Sumotumo HRT III. They are pretty good for the price, and I feel they are a better tire than the Nitto 555 that I had on before. Much stronger sidewalls which was one of my main determining factors when deciding on tires along with tire wear. The Enkei rpf1 are much lighter than my previous set up and they make the cars handling improve dramatically.
If you buy the rims and tires from tirerack.com I would pass on new tpms, unless you decide to install the new wheels by yourself. I got my tires installed at tirekingdom and they wouldn't install the tpms that I got with the tires. They wanted to install their own tpms, so they could use their computer handheld device to sync with car.
If you buy the rims and tires from tirerack.com I would pass on new tpms, unless you decide to install the new wheels by yourself. I got my tires installed at tirekingdom and they wouldn't install the tpms that I got with the tires. They wanted to install their own tpms, so they could use their computer handheld device to sync with car.
I would start with our vendor marketplace:
https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires-342/
Also, this post from the FAQ is a good starting point if you're thinking about upgrading from your OEM wheels:
FAQ Thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html
Specific post:
https://my350z.com/forum/2487452-post8.html
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https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-tires-342/
Also, this post from the FAQ is a good starting point if you're thinking about upgrading from your OEM wheels:
FAQ Thread:
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html
Specific post:
https://my350z.com/forum/2487452-post8.html
: What wheel sizes and offsets do I need?
A: Generally speaking, there are a LOT of different combinations that people are running on their Z or G.
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)
From this, you get the idea of what is required to go with smaller wheels like 17's, (typically lighter, faster acceleration), or bigger wheels like 20's (bigger, heavier, usually makes you feel slower).
Get to know how to use the following tools and you will be able to figure out for yourself the correct offsets and tire sizes you need:
Tire size calculator (click)
Wheel Offset Calculator
Certain combinations of LOW OFFSET and/or WIDE WHEELS will require what is known as "fender rolling" or "fender cutting".
If you are not familiar with the term "fender rolling", here is a quick but useful lesson you can learn in a couple of minutes: Go outside to wherever your Z is parked. Run your fingers along the inside edge of a REAR fender just above your tires. You will feel a sharp edge and a flap of metal sticking inward towards the car. Now, go up to the FRONT fender, and feel the inside of the fender again. You should notice that the flap of metal has been "rolled" upwards on the front fenders. This is exactly what fender rolling is all about. The rear fenders will need to be rolled to make room for wide wheels or low offsets, or else your tires may rub on the metal when you take hard corners or hit bumps. Any experienced wheel/tire shop should know how to roll a fender. If you go to a shop that does not seem like they know what they're doing, get out of there.
A: Generally speaking, there are a LOT of different combinations that people are running on their Z or G.
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)
From this, you get the idea of what is required to go with smaller wheels like 17's, (typically lighter, faster acceleration), or bigger wheels like 20's (bigger, heavier, usually makes you feel slower).
Get to know how to use the following tools and you will be able to figure out for yourself the correct offsets and tire sizes you need:
Tire size calculator (click)
Wheel Offset Calculator
Certain combinations of LOW OFFSET and/or WIDE WHEELS will require what is known as "fender rolling" or "fender cutting".
If you are not familiar with the term "fender rolling", here is a quick but useful lesson you can learn in a couple of minutes: Go outside to wherever your Z is parked. Run your fingers along the inside edge of a REAR fender just above your tires. You will feel a sharp edge and a flap of metal sticking inward towards the car. Now, go up to the FRONT fender, and feel the inside of the fender again. You should notice that the flap of metal has been "rolled" upwards on the front fenders. This is exactly what fender rolling is all about. The rear fenders will need to be rolled to make room for wide wheels or low offsets, or else your tires may rub on the metal when you take hard corners or hit bumps. Any experienced wheel/tire shop should know how to roll a fender. If you go to a shop that does not seem like they know what they're doing, get out of there.