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I was under the impression the OP was looking for the optimum fitment
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I think op was just looking to use his garbage sized 245/45/18s...
I have 245/40/18s on a 9.5 wheel its not exactly stretched but doesn't sit flush with the wheel. I kinda wish I went with 265/35s up front but o well.
A 245/45 is a different story because of the larger sidewall... My set of 245/45/18s are on 18x8s...
Once a set of tires is mounted and balanced I don't get why people want to swap them over to another set of wheels. For like $100 more you can just get a new tire that fits better.
I have 245/40/18s on a 9.5 wheel its not exactly stretched but doesn't sit flush with the wheel. I kinda wish I went with 265/35s up front but o well.
A 245/45 is a different story because of the larger sidewall... My set of 245/45/18s are on 18x8s...
Once a set of tires is mounted and balanced I don't get why people want to swap them over to another set of wheels. For like $100 more you can just get a new tire that fits better.
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Hey, noob here.
Looking at rims for my 04 performance. I have brand new 245-45-18 tires and am trying to fit rims with them. whats the biggest wheel I can fit on them?
I'm looking at 18x8.75 +20mm or 18x9.75 +20mm wheels right now. I'll be putting on Koni Yellows on after as well so i can adjust the ride height.
Any help is appreciated.
Looking at rims for my 04 performance. I have brand new 245-45-18 tires and am trying to fit rims with them. whats the biggest wheel I can fit on them?
I'm looking at 18x8.75 +20mm or 18x9.75 +20mm wheels right now. I'll be putting on Koni Yellows on after as well so i can adjust the ride height.
Any help is appreciated.
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Thanks everyone for the responses.
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Good stuff but waaaaay overkill for street cars.
Wasn't aware they did late model Nissan though. I know they do stuff in the Datsun, BMW, Porsche, domestic (Corvette, F-body) world. Or did, the last time I looked.
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Ground Control has been around for a long time. They do offer high end stuff like shock-to-coilover conversions (using quality components, usually starting with Konis) and adding perches, custom wound springs, you know, race shid. Essentially, you tell them your needs, e.g. type of racing - road, autocross, etc. and they build it (or supply the parts) for you.
Good stuff but waaaaay overkill for street cars.
Wasn't aware they did late model Nissan though. I know they do stuff in the Datsun, BMW, Porsche, domestic (Corvette, F-body) world. Or did, the last time I looked.
Good stuff but waaaaay overkill for street cars.
Wasn't aware they did late model Nissan though. I know they do stuff in the Datsun, BMW, Porsche, domestic (Corvette, F-body) world. Or did, the last time I looked.
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Fridays_Ftw (03-25-2017)
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sound pretty good for $1k and some good reviews. Thanks for the advice.
They would require an allignment after so should i do new wheels and suspension at the same time so I only need 1 allignment?
They would require an allignment after so should i do new wheels and suspension at the same time so I only need 1 allignment?
Last edited by Fridays_Ftw; 03-25-2017 at 03:20 PM.
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Now keep in mind that alignment on a Z consists of.... toe adjustment. Thazzit. Caster and camber are not adjustable UNLESS you install adjustable FUCA and rear toe arms. You might want to consider that option when doing suspension.
Here's a thought.... If you don't buy the Ground Control stuff and buy Bilstein ProKit (a "mere" $850 for Bilstein and Eibach - best deal in the suspension department), you'll have saved enough money to spend on good alignment gear.
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Absolutely do wheels and suspension at one time. BUT.... Don't know where you are but other option is to purchase a "lifetime alignment" and never worry about paying again. Pays for itself the second time you bring it in for alignment.
Now keep in mind that alignment on a Z consists of.... toe adjustment. Thazzit. Caster and camber are not adjustable UNLESS you install adjustable FUCA and rear toe arms. You might want to consider that option when doing suspension.
Here's a thought.... If you don't buy the Ground Control stuff and buy Bilstein ProKit (a "mere" $850 for Bilstein and Eibach - best deal in the suspension department), you'll have saved enough money to spend on good alignment gear.
Now keep in mind that alignment on a Z consists of.... toe adjustment. Thazzit. Caster and camber are not adjustable UNLESS you install adjustable FUCA and rear toe arms. You might want to consider that option when doing suspension.
Here's a thought.... If you don't buy the Ground Control stuff and buy Bilstein ProKit (a "mere" $850 for Bilstein and Eibach - best deal in the suspension department), you'll have saved enough money to spend on good alignment gear.
Theres a firestone downtown that offers lifetime alignment.
Last edited by Fridays_Ftw; 03-25-2017 at 08:43 PM.
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I run SPC on recommendation of my chassis guy (well, they do everything Z but they're really good with chassis/suspension). No problems ever.
When you go to Firestone, make sure the guy you get knows what the stuff is and knows how to adjust. Not every alignment tech gets stuff beyond "Well, the Hunter rack says you can't adjust camber...."
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I keed, I keed!
Sorta.
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19x10
Found a good deal on these wheels, only thing is i'll have to run converting spacers. That's why the offset is so slow. Will this be a problem to run? I'm at stock rideheight atm.
19x10 ET +5
Front 235/35/19
Rear 255/35/19
19x10 ET +5
Front 235/35/19
Rear 255/35/19
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Clarify "converting spacers"....
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That's already a crazy offset and spacers are just going to make it worse. Aggressive on a 10 inch wide wheel on the the Z is +15 and OE is +30.