Wheels / Tires for Track Time

adamste · 03-19-2019, 04:46 PM

I'm looking for a new set of wheels and tires for my 2018 Nismo Tech to use strictly for track days. Has anyone or does anyone know if I could drop to 18" wheels which seems to have more cost effective options than the 19" wheels and tires?

AlWakRa · 03-19-2019, 05:42 PM

Many of us using 18 inch wheels, I have 18x10.5 square, even though I have a sport touring, it has the same Akebono calipers.

CRiZO · 03-19-2019, 05:58 PM

Most any track oriented (lightweight) wheel from a reputable brand will fit.

If you want something affordable, check out the Konig Hypergram. Can get 18x10.5 and looks really good with meaty tires. I bet the red would look dope on a white Nismo.

Hotrodz · 03-19-2019, 06:49 PM

You just got to decide what your budget for wheels are and then pick reputable company. I have two sets of 18s...Enkei nt03 10.5 +30 square. I run a 15mm spacer on the rear. My other set are Volk te sl 11 +18 square. Both these setups allow me to rotate tires as I need without having to dismount and mount the tires on a different wheel. My car is a 2010 Nismo and I am lowered on Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. They fit with no rubbing issues.

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Brendan · 03-19-2019, 08:44 PM

There is a thread all about 18's on the 370z in the wheel section.

I would give it a read for some ace examples of what 18's look like on these cars and some of the set-ups people go with.

adamste · 03-20-2019, 02:02 PM

Great information. Thank you!

osbornsm · 03-20-2019, 04:24 PM

Allow me to sum up:

Buy the OEM 18" wheels for track duty.
- They clear the Akebono brakes.
- Pay no more than $300 + shipping for used OEM 18's.

Put 245 on the front and 275 on the rear with as much stickyness as you'd like.

Proceed to drive as if on fire.

adamste · 03-25-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

You just got to decide what your budget for wheels are and then pick reputable company. I have two sets of 18s...Enkei nt03 10.5 +30 square. I run a 15mm spacer on the rear. My other set are Volk te sl 11 +18 square. Both these setups allow me to rotate tires as I need without having to dismount and mount the tires on a different wheel. My car is a 2010 Nismo and I am lowered on Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. They fit with no rubbing issues.

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Did you modify your front fender for 10.5s? A vendor I contacted said they would not recommend a wheel wider than 9.5 on the stock fender and height.

Spooler · 03-25-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by adamste

Did you modify your front fender for 10.5s? A vendor I contacted said they would not recommend a wheel wider than 9.5 on the stock fender and height.

I run 19x10's lowered with no issues and 285/35/19 tires on the front. Find another vendor. Their knowledge is lacking.

RN SHARK · 03-26-2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adamste

Did you modify your front fender for 10.5s? A vendor I contacted said they would not recommend a wheel wider than 9.5 on the stock fender and height.

I run the same wheel/spacer set up as Hotrodz, the nt03 18x10.5 +30 square with the rear spacers. Lowered on Swifts only. No fender modifications needed. Camber is -3.3 front and -2.6 rear.

cossie1600 · 03-26-2019, 04:06 AM

I have 2 set of TSW Nurburgring with tires on it. They are 18x9.5 and 18x10.5. Interested?

AlWakRa · 03-26-2019, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by adamste

Did you modify your front fender for 10.5s? A vendor I contacted said they would not recommend a wheel wider than 9.5 on the stock fender and height.

I ran 10.5 +18 on stock suspension with -2.5 camber front and 275/40/18 with no issues, the same I am running now lowered with -2.65 camber, rarely rub. I didn't do fender roll or modified anything. I will go with 285/30/18 (lets say it is 295 or 305 as bfg run wider) now and I am planning on going with -3.5 front camber, and I don't think it will be an issue as I was at that camber when I took my car for the alignment.

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-26-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by adamste

I'm looking for a new set of wheels and tires for my 2018 Nismo Tech to use strictly for track days. Has anyone or does anyone know if I could drop to 18" wheels which seems to have more cost effective options than the 19" wheels and tires?

The OEM Nismo wheels are strong and light, Forged Rays. 18" is a good option for a track only setup and a number of people do that. Just stay away from cast wheels, they tend to crack, unlike forged wheels which tend the just bend, fixable. Enkie track wheels are well proven and the lowest price generally.

Hotrodz · 03-26-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by adamste

Did you modify your front fender for 10.5s? A vendor I contacted said they would not recommend a wheel wider than 9.5 on the stock fender and height.

I haven't had to do anything to the fenders everything clears easily. You just need to get the appropriate off sets and you will be good to go.

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///maestro · 04-03-2019, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

I ran 10.5 +18 on stock suspension with -2.5 camber front and 275/40/18 with no issues, the same I am running now lowered with -2.65 camber, rarely rub. I didn't do fender roll or modified anything. I will go with 285/30/18 (lets say it is 295 or 305 as bfg run wider) now and I am planning on going with -3.5 front camber, and I don't think it will be an issue as I was at that camber when I took my car for the alignment.

got any pics?

I just picked up some 18x10s all around. Going a little beefier with 275/40/18 tires.

03-19-2019, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
adamste Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 18 Pearl White Nismo Rep Power: 14	Wheels / Tires for Track Time I'm looking for a new set of wheels and tires for my 2018 Nismo Tech to use strictly for track days. Has anyone or does anyone know if I could drop to 18" wheels which seems to have more cost effective options than the 19" wheels and tires?

03-19-2019, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13450	Many of us using 18 inch wheels, I have 18x10.5 square, even though I have a sport touring, it has the same Akebono calipers. Brendan likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	You just got to decide what your budget for wheels are and then pick reputable company. I have two sets of 18s...Enkei nt03 10.5 +30 square. I run a 15mm spacer on the rear. My other set are Volk te sl 11 +18 square. Both these setups allow me to rotate tires as I need without having to dismount and mount the tires on a different wheel. My car is a 2010 Nismo and I am lowered on Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. They fit with no rubbing issues. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

03-19-2019, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	There is a thread all about 18's on the 370z in the wheel section. I would give it a read for some ace examples of what 18's look like on these cars and some of the set-ups people go with. osbornsm, Hotrodz and wideglideleon like this.

03-20-2019, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Allow me to sum up: Buy the OEM 18" wheels for track duty. - They clear the Akebono brakes. - Pay no more than $300 + shipping for used OEM 18's. Put 245 on the front and 275 on the rear with as much stickyness as you'd like. Proceed to drive as if on fire. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

03-20-2019, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
adamste Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 8 Drives: 18 Pearl White Nismo Rep Power: 14	Great information. Thank you!

03-26-2019, 04:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have 2 set of TSW Nurburgring with tires on it. They are 18x9.5 and 18x10.5. Interested?

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