18 inch wheels on a sport

debueller · 11-01-2016, 09:43 AM

Hi all, this is my first post.

I just bought a 2013 sport with a manual, leather, and navigation. It was a challenge to find, but we got it and the wife and I love it.......and it's not black, white, or silver.......it's gunmetal grey.

I've lurked a lot and learned sooooo much. Thanks to all who contribute here.

Anyway my first question is: will a stock set of 18 inch wheels fit on a sport? I understand the brakes are different (bigger?) on a sport and would like to know if the set of used, stock, 18" wheels I have found on craigslist will fit our new (to us) Z.

Thanks in advance.

Jerry

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2016, 09:44 AM

Yes, the OEM 18s will clear the brakes. But you'll end up with narrower tires all around, so it's a downgrade unless they're just for winter rubber.

debueller · 11-01-2016, 10:10 AM

Thanks.

That's what I was thinking.......tires for the winter.

Besides, our Z came with aftermarket wheels and I'm not sure the offset is right, so I want to know my options if the new tires start to wear funny.

Thanks again.....

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2016, 10:19 AM

If you need to replace the wheels that are on there, OEM Sport wheels are for sale here all the time and they can fit a lot of tire.

SouthArk370Z · 11-01-2016, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debueller

... I'm not sure the offset is right, so I want to know my options if the new tires start to wear funny. ...

Lots of discussion about offsets on this site:
https://www.google.com/search?query=...z.com%20offset

shirokenkami · 11-01-2016, 10:33 AM

Not to thread hijack but will 18" wheels in general clear the Sport brakes? I've been looking into this mostly for a upgrade for shedding some weight, less rotational mass and all that.

debueller · 11-01-2016, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirokenkami

Not to thread hijack but will 18" wheels in general clear the Sport brakes? I've been looking into this mostly for a upgrade for shedding some weight, less rotational mass and all that.

Chuck's post:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yes, the OEM 18s will clear the brakes. But you'll end up with narrower tires all around, so it's a downgrade unless they're just for winter rubber.

debueller · 11-01-2016, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If you need to replace the wheels that are on there, OEM Sport wheels are for sale here all the time and they can fit a lot of tire.

I'll keep an eye open. Local (western WA) would be best.......shipping four wheels might be pricey.

I found a set of nice stock 18" wheels local on craigslist for $700.....sounds kinda high.......whadda think:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/wto/5849536856.html

debueller · 11-01-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Lots of discussion about offsets on this site:
https://www.google.com/search?query=...z.com%20offset

Thanks for the link. I'll have to dig into it sometime.

debueller · 11-01-2016, 11:42 AM

I'm gonna hijack my own thread here:

I realize 18's would be a downgrade but how much more affordable are 18's vs 19's tires? My wife is going to use our Z as a commuter for now and I'm concerned about the cost of tires.

I am amazed how well our Z sticks to the road. I'm used to Wranglers, pickups, and cheap commuters. This sports car thing is new to me. A little less tire would probably be OK with us if there was a substantial cost benefit.

shirokenkami · 11-01-2016, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debueller

I'm gonna hijack my own thread here:

I realize 18's would be a downgrade but how much more affordable are 18's vs 19's tires? My wife is going to use our Z as a commuter for now and I'm concerned about the cost of tires.

I am amazed how well our Z sticks to the road. I'm used to Wranglers, pickups, and cheap commuters. This sports car thing is new to me. A little less tire would probably be OK with us if there was a substantial cost benefit.

In terms of aesthetics, sure it's a downgrade but in terms of performance an 18" wheel is right where you wanna be. It allows you to keep the weight to a minimum(more weight=more rotational inertia required) while allowing for larger brake packages.

Ghostvette · 11-01-2016, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by debueller

I'm gonna hijack my own thread here:

I realize 18's would be a downgrade but how much more affordable are 18's vs 19's tires? My wife is going to use our Z as a commuter for now and I'm concerned about the cost of tires.

I am amazed how well our Z sticks to the road. I'm used to Wranglers, pickups, and cheap commuters. This sports car thing is new to me. A little less tire would probably be OK with us if there was a substantial cost benefit.

IMHO, I'd invest in a set of all seasons. (dons flame suit)..... My logic is thus, you live in Washington state, a place not known for sunshine. The stock 18" tires (Advans) don't do well in rain, so unless you like driving a skateboard in the rain, all seasons are the answer. Save the 19" tires & wheels for when you want to carve some canyons and have the time to swap wheels before & after.

debueller · 11-01-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

IMHO, I'd invest in a set of all seasons. (dons flame suit)..... My logic is thus, you live in Washington state, a place not known for sunshine. Save the 19" tires & wheels for when you want to carve some canyons and have the time to swap wheels before & after.

My thoughts exactly. I haven't been shopping long for used wheels so I am not familiar with pricing.

How does these look for $700? Seem to me that is a bit high, even if I worked him down a hundred bucks or so and got them for $600.

Set of Factory OEM Used Nissan 370Z Wheels

What say the collective????

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2016, 01:59 PM

You can get Sport wheels for $1k here, so $700 for base seems steep.

Ghostvette · 11-01-2016, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You can get Sport wheels for $1k here, so $700 for base seems steep.

At that price, they should be pristine.

11-01-2016, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
debueller Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ravensdale, WA Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370z sport tech Rep Power: 9	18 inch wheels on a sport Hi all, this is my first post. I just bought a 2013 sport with a manual, leather, and navigation. It was a challenge to find, but we got it and the wife and I love it.......and it's not black, white, or silver.......it's gunmetal grey. I've lurked a lot and learned sooooo much. Thanks to all who contribute here. Anyway my first question is: will a stock set of 18 inch wheels fit on a sport? I understand the brakes are different (bigger?) on a sport and would like to know if the set of used, stock, 18" wheels I have found on craigslist will fit our new (to us) Z. Thanks in advance. Jerry

11-01-2016, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Yes, the OEM 18s will clear the brakes. But you'll end up with narrower tires all around, so it's a downgrade unless they're just for winter rubber. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-01-2016, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	If you need to replace the wheels that are on there, OEM Sport wheels are for sale here all the time and they can fit a lot of tire. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-01-2016, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
shirokenkami Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 38 Posts: 232 Drives: 2013 Z Tour Spt 6mt Rep Power: 23	Not to thread hijack but will 18" wheels in general clear the Sport brakes? I've been looking into this mostly for a upgrade for shedding some weight, less rotational mass and all that. __________________ “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”- Edmund Burke

11-01-2016, 01:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You can get Sport wheels for $1k here, so $700 for base seems steep. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-01-2016, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
debueller Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ravensdale, WA Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370z sport tech Rep Power: 9	Thanks. That's what I was thinking.......tires for the winter. Besides, our Z came with aftermarket wheels and I'm not sure the offset is right, so I want to know my options if the new tires start to wear funny. Thanks again.....

11-01-2016, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
debueller Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ravensdale, WA Posts: 14 Drives: 2013 370z sport tech Rep Power: 9	I'm gonna hijack my own thread here: I realize 18's would be a downgrade but how much more affordable are 18's vs 19's tires? My wife is going to use our Z as a commuter for now and I'm concerned about the cost of tires. I am amazed how well our Z sticks to the road. I'm used to Wranglers, pickups, and cheap commuters. This sports car thing is new to me. A little less tire would probably be OK with us if there was a substantial cost benefit.

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