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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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So a couple of weeks ago I picked up an 04 Enthusiast 350z, and have been working on fixing some of the little issues it has and planning some upgrades as well. Anyway, I found a sweet deal on some Klutch SL5 18x8.5 in wheels, but best I can tell from measuring they are about a 40mm offset. Will these work on my 350Z, or will they need some kind of spacer to work (or at least look good)? Also, was thinking of running a 245/45-18 or maybe a 255/45-18 tire if I could fit. Any recommendations here?

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Old Dec 3, 2022 | 03:10 PM
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So a couple of weeks ago I picked up an 04 Enthusiast 350z, and have been working on fixing some of the little issues it has and planning some upgrades as well. Anyway, I found a sweet deal on some Klutch SL5 18x8.5 in wheels, but best I can tell from measuring they are about a 40mm offset. Will these work on my 350Z, or will they need some kind of spacer to work (or at least look good)? Also, was thinking of running a 245/45-18 or maybe a 255/45-18 tire if I could fit. Any recommendations here?

That narrow and that high of an offset isn’t a deal when offering zero advantage over stock AND adding weight with spacers to make it work. Save up for at least 9.5s with 245/40, 275/40-18 combo.
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Old Dec 4, 2022 | 03:37 AM
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As Mic mentioned, that wheel setup would not be an upgrade from the OEM configuration. Look for something in the lower offset range - like +20 - +25mm.

If you're committed to 18" wheels, take a look in this thread for some width/offset setups that work: https://my350z.com/forum/wheels-and-...on-thread.html
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Old Dec 4, 2022 | 03:56 AM
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Meh.... let him do it, will looks like a skateboard.
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Not a sweet deal, keep looking for a good deal
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Turned out to be a pretty decent deal.....




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Old Jan 3, 2023 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by X2elite
Turned out to be a pretty decent deal.....



they had different wheels with better specs for you ?
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Old Jan 3, 2023 | 06:26 PM
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Bought these from an individual.... for $300.
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18"s with a +40 offset weighing almost 30 lbs. each?

DEAL OF THE CENTURY
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Originally Posted by Heel Til I Die
18"s with a +40 offset weighing almost 30 lbs. each?

DEAL OF THE CENTURY
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hell, i can even see the pics... nothing showing up on work computer or phone
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Originally Posted by Heel Til I Die
18"s with a +40 offset weighing almost 30 lbs. each?

DEAL OF THE CENTURY
Actually only ended up being +35
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Originally Posted by travlee
hell, i can even see the pics... nothing showing up on work computer or phone
Nothing here either.

Originally Posted by X2elite
Actually only ended up being +35

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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by X2elite
Actually only ended up being +35
still no reason to purchase them, maybe to immediately flip for $400
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No mass hallucinations. The pics were there, user deleted.
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Originally Posted by MicVelo
No mass hallucinations. The pics were there, user deleted.
cant a mod restore the post? just saying

i wonder if he got these

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The pics still show up on my end....
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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
cant a mod restore the post? just saying

i wonder if he got these

Those are ballin'

I see what I did there
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