Why 18inch, the Perfect Wheel Size for the 370Z
 

Recently, a lot of people tell me that 18inch rims are not as good looking as 19's or 20's. Although this is subject to personal taste, I think people should look at how well the 18' fit their car before blindly going to 19' and 20's. 18' rims gives you the following advantages:

-Lot Better performance with less rotational weight: my TE37SL weight 17lbs, stock weighs 23lbs
-More extreme summer tires options (some only come 18's)
-Cheaper everything (mounting, tires, etc)

In terms of the look department, I will share some pictures of me and my friend's Z.

If you have 18' aftermarket rims as well, feel free to share it in this thread!

TE37SL
Size:18x9.5(f) 18x10.5(r)
Offset:+22(f) +15(r)
Hankook RS-3 extreme summer
Size:245/40/18(f) 275/35/18(r)

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For weight savings alone, 18" wheels and tires are better.

...even stock 18's can look good on a car.

http://www.the370z.com/members/sixpa...d44-custom.jpg

Haha. I agree! Anyone pm me if you are selling ur 18' stockies. I am willing to buy it for dirt cheap

I wish I would of went with 18's. I'm still happy with mine though. You car looks sharp. Keep up the good work.

Hmmmm

I know ccastro went with 18's and his car looks really good

I totally agree with you, although it does get tricky if you have a big brake setup.

did this setup clear the brakes without spacers?

OEM 18" (8" front and 9" rear) clear the Akebono brakes with no problems ... wider front and rear are zero problems

^ yup. I think the stock 18's are standard in some countries with the sports package. I was thinking more along the lines of when someone upgrades to something like a 15" 8 piston setup.

My 18's fit over my AP Racing 6/4 setup without issue, but there isn't a ton of room to spare. It uses a 14.25 inch rotor, roughly the same size as stock. More pistons doesn't necessarily equate to better performance, all the hardcore track brakes use at most 6 - although rotor mass is a factor for heat tolerance.

Where's all the pics?:stirthepot::stirthepot:

I was going to get 18s, but I couldn't pass on the deal I found on 19s. I like the look of the 19s better, but agree on all other points. I really dislike 20s on z's

Yeah I cant stand the way 20s look on Z's. its also just asking for dented rims IMO