zlex

I'm ordering Racing Hart J8s soon 19". I'm getting a lot of mixed advice on what width they should be.

19x8.5/19x9.5
19x9/19x10
19x9.5/19x10.5

I have a 2003 Base Z. It is my daily driver plus weekend racer. I understand that with a wider rim, its more for looks and will decrease speed somewhat. Still, I want my rims to look good.

What does everybody suggest or personal preference? Thx.

Zquicksilver

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Hmmm, the best of both worlds...

For track you probably want the same rubber front and back. For looks you might want the staggered setup. Check this link out. It's not a bad look and they pulled 1g.

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr.../0404scc_350z/

I"m going for pure looks since mine is a daily driver and will always be... 245/295_35_19. I may go 255/295 when they wear out. That day will come...

Strife350z

iTrader: (4)

well 19s typically mean you're going for looks... even a superlight weight 19 is going to yield lower performance than an 18 rim of equal weight (due to rotational mass)

so really, you can't go wrong w/ any of those widths

my preference for those rims would be 9.5f and 10.5r (if they make it)

Hazade

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imo the 9.5/10.5 is too thick for me
i'd go with the 8.5/9.5

but either will work. just depends on what you like

2003z

iTrader: (7)

from past experience, wishing I did different, I would go with the widest rim that will fit the most narrow tire you will ever use. its much better to go wide now than regret it later. If a 275 will fit on a 10.5,, get them for the rear, if a 255 will fit on a 9.5 get them or a 9 if thats the size.

zlex

Thanks everybody. Should I include road conditions into consideration. I'm in Boston and roads here are typically pretty bad.

bwzabodyn

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I'm thinking of going with Volk GT-C's in 9.5/10.5 w/ 255/35 and 275/35 Toyos... that is the setup I would recommend (or 9/10 w/ same tire sizes)

synth19

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I have the J8's: The offset in the front are 26 on (19x9) & on the rear 19 (19x10), Toyo T1S (245-35-19 & 275-35-19) No problems at all...love this setup.

zlex

That shizz looks HOT.

Hey Synth, r u gonna garage your car over the winter? Or rather have you driven this setup in the snow b4?

zlex

Been checking a couple of resources and people seem to say that 19x9.5 is too big for the front. So I might go with 19x9 and 19x10.5.

Jason@Performance

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im running 9.5 / 10.5 but on an 18" rim...

on a 19 i wouldnt go more then 9 / 10 IMHO...

PhoenixINX

275s all around... 9" front 10" rear.

Handles beautifully. (Once the Toyo's broke in!)

zlex

Ordered yesterday 19x9/19x10.5. After long deliberation i believe this to be the optimum setup.

ttsupra94

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PICS?? I'm about to order the same setup

zlex

I will post when i receive everything. Along with the rims i've also got JIC camber kit and tein coilovers. I should get everthing this week or next. I still have to order tires.

I've done a lot of research and i believe we've chosen the best setup.

roydiculous

Zlex, I hate boston roads. I would never get 19"s especially since I though once or twice I bent the hell out of my rim with 18"s...