ZintheKeys

Hello Everyone,

I went to purchase new 18" rims today and was told that the rims i want only come in 18 inch width and that they do not have a 18.5 inch width for the rear tires and they did recommend the rims because the would be inset by half an inch. This does not really bother me at all, my question will this harm performance in anyway or will it be simply visual?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jesse

orhanz33

i read that about 3 times... still have no clue what your saying

ZintheKeys

Sorry, pretty much the stock rims in the rear are .5 inches wider then the front rims. The rims i want to get only have one width which would make the rims the same size on front and rear. Just trying to find out if from a performance standpoint if that would make a difference.

Thanks, sorry bout the confusion.

Jesse

orhanz33

it depends on the size/weight of the wheel/tires... what rims + tires are you getting,and what size... be sure not to get ripped off and check on this forum w/ people before you go out and get them

*p.s. which stock rims do you have?

ZintheKeys

I have the 6 star 18 inch rims that came with the new touring z that i got yesterday.

The rims that i am looking at getting are these

http://www.wheelsnext.com/product.phtml?p=808

I love the look of them. But definately seeking advice. They say the 17inch will work on the 350z but i want the 18's.

Jesse

Jason Bourne

He means that they are 18x8 all around instead of 18x8.5 all around.

Zinthekeys, the wheels are 8 inches wide not 18 inches wide. They are 18 inches in diameter. And yes, you can use them. I prefer having the same size wheels and tires all around but you could still do a slightly narrower front tire even with same size wheels. For example a 235/40-18 in the front and 245/40-18 in the rear would work.

edit: I just clicked on the link. I don't think you should get these wheels (and not because they are the wrong size). But hey, it's your money and your car, so do what you want!

ZintheKeys

Bad quality wheel you think? Defiantely looking for recommendations on sites to check out for wheels not set on my purchase yet at all, just liked the look of these.

Thanks,
Jesse

shift

$840 per wheel? Are you frickin' crazy??? I smell bling bling.

isugoo

iTrader: (6)

...
please please review our gallery section.
you will have some ideas what kinda of wheels Z owners put on theirs alll around world. and you will NOT see any single person put those kind of wheels.
please please DON'T abuse your Z with those. please....

ZintheKeys

Actualy it is $1049 for the 4 wheel and tire package for 18's. Thought maybe the quality was in question.

silverstoneTT

iTrader: (1)

Def. check the gallery out. A lot of the people on this site have great looking wheels that match the personality of the Z a lot better. Theyre also really expensive and almost all look the same but Im in agreement with the others, those are interesting but it would just be wrong to put them on a Z.

orhanz33

i wouldn't buy those rims... checking out the gallery is very good advice...
click here -> https://my350z.com/gallery/Wheels-Tires