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My parents have the Z pictured below. They are conservative, but also like sporty. Hope that makes sense. Mom hit a guard rail (only accident in 10 years with it) so its in the body shop and they decided they want to upgrade the wheels while they are at it.
We went to tire rack and pretty much decided on Enkei Raijin in silver. But they are also open to suggestions. Suggestions? Also, what offset? Will the OEM Nissan centercaps replace the Enkei ones in terms of size, if we go with those?
Thanks for that pic. I'm good with the rears (cant believe those are 35 offset) but the front I'd like just a hair more stance to match the rears. So, I guess I'd be looking for something in the +25 range?
Arent these like 23-25lbs, how bad did that hurt your track time? Thats like 7lbs from the rpf1. You HAVE to feel the difference
The Raijins are mounted with BFGoodrich rain tires, so they might affect lap times a bit, but nothing like what rain and a greasy track will do! For a dry track, I use the RPF-1s and PF-01s for less unsprung weight.
I use 20mm H&R spacers up front with all the Enkeis.
You use bolt on spacers at the track? Or do you have extended studs with slip on spacers? Just curious...
Op enkei seems like a great option, think tire rack recommends the 15offset 18x9.5 rear 18x8.5 25offset front... This setup is very attractive.and probably 67 year old friendly
You use bolt on spacers at the track? Or do you have extended studs with slip on spacers? Just curious...
Op enkei seems like a great option, think tire rack recommends the 15offset 18x9.5 rear 18x8.5 25offset front... This setup is very attractive.and probably 67 year old friendly
The 20 mm H&R spacers just slip on over the extended ARP studs in the front of the race Z. Not my preferred solution, but cheap and durable.
The Raijins are mounted with BFGoodrich rain tires, so they might affect lap times a bit, but nothing like what rain and a greasy track will do! For a dry track, I use the RPF-1s and PF-01s for less unsprung weight.
I use 20mm H&R spacers up front with all the Enkeis.
Wait, in that pic, are there spacers installed? If so that's something I need to take into consideration. Misleading pic!! I kid.
Originally Posted by dboyzalter
You use bolt on spacers at the track? Or do you have extended studs with slip on spacers? Just curious...
Op enkei seems like a great option, think tire rack recommends the 15offset 18x9.5 rear 18x8.5 25offset front... This setup is very attractive.and probably 67 year old friendly
Thanks for the hard numbers. My dad just says he does NOT want the tires sticking out from the car. Flush is max. Are your numbers compatible?
Wait, in that pic, are there spacers installed? If so that's something I need to take into consideration. Misleading pic!! I kid.
Thanks for the hard numbers. My dad just says he does NOT want the tires sticking out from the car. Flush is max. Are your numbers compatible?
They will look like this, you judge.
Originally Posted by SPM350Z
Excited to finally contribute to this thread! So here’s my base 2005 with 18 inch Enkei Kojins on stock suspension. Fronts 8.5 w/25 offset and Rears 9.5 w/15 offset with 255 40 and 275 40 Bridgestone RE760 Sports. I’m loving how flush both front and back look(I know…front isn’t as aggressive as back but it’s perfect for me) No rubbing or modifications or spacers…PERFECT.
I know some will say “needs moar lows” and see this….
But I am totally happy with the height…plenty low and no drop needed for me.
Thanks again to members Waiz, Terrasmak, and Spike100, MicVelo, Travlee, GPD and Dboyzalter for the knowledge and advice.
05-17-2016, 10:25 PM
Wheel suggestion for... my 67 year old parents!
