18" on Nismo

GeauxTigers1 · 01-02-2016, 02:32 PM

Hey guys,

Having some troubles getting information on 18" wheels. A few people I have talked to seem to think that the 18" is too small bc of the larger brake caliper. I feel like their are a ton of 18" wheels on Zs but not sure if anyone knows where I can find which 18" actually fit? Seems the rear are no problem, but the front is where we have issues. TireRack doesn't even give the option at all to view 18". Does anyone else know?

cooltoy · 01-02-2016, 03:22 PM

Possible answers here.

18's on a 370z

18x9 Wheel Fitment With Ackebono Brakes

18"x10" and 18"x10.5" Track Wheels Options?

18" vs 19" Comparison

Pic Request: 18" wheels with Sport Brakes

19">18" Pros/Cons

18 inch rims for 2011 Nismo....

aggressive 18" wheel pic thread (370z) only

Fitment Question for 18's

Is a 18x7.5 +42 too small? See photo

18" vs 19" Wheel Comparison Video!

18" on 370z with sport package

18" or 19" Wheels?

18" Nismo LMGT4s on black 370Z

same size 18s on all 4 w/sport package?

18s vs. 19s vs. 20s: Form over Function?

Seeking pics of 18" F14s on a 370!

GeauxTigers1 · 01-02-2016, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Possible answers here.

18's on a 370z

18x9 Wheel Fitment With Ackebono Brakes

18"x10" and 18"x10.5" Track Wheels Options?

18" vs 19" Comparison

Pic Request: 18" wheels with Sport Brakes

19">18" Pros/Cons

18 inch rims for 2011 Nismo....

aggressive 18" wheel pic thread (370z) only

Fitment Question for 18's

Is a 18x7.5 +42 too small? See photo

18" vs 19" Wheel Comparison Video!

18" on 370z with sport package

18" or 19" Wheels?

18" Nismo LMGT4s on black 370Z

same size 18s on all 4 w/sport package?

18s vs. 19s vs. 20s: Form over Function?

Seeking pics of 18" F14s on a 370!

Thanks man, I was doing some searching on the first one you submitted, but this will help to go through the others as well. Reped and appreciated!!

cooltoy · 01-02-2016, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the reps.

BOLIO 671 · 01-03-2016, 06:56 AM

18 ' s will clear both front and back...these are the size of rims I use for my drag set up.....Also our spare is an 18 in rim.....

GeauxTigers1 · 01-04-2016, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

18 ' s will clear both front and back...these are the size of rims I use for my drag set up.....Also our spare is an 18 in rim.....

IDK why it seems to be such a problem with these wheel companies I'm calling :/ Do you remember what kind of 18's you purchased? Thanks for the help!

BOLIO 671 · 01-05-2016, 05:44 AM

I only have a set on my rears for my Drag Radials and use the stock spare rims to run Mickey Thompson Skinnies up front....my rears are 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear). From what I've read 18 X 9.5 +22 (Front) 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear) will clear all around

GeauxTigers1 · 01-07-2016, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

I only have a set on my rears for my Drag Radials and use the stock spare rims to run Mickey Thompson Skinnies up front....my rears are 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear). From what I've read 18 X 9.5 +22 (Front) 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear) will clear all around

Perfect info thanks brotha! Repped!

GeauxTigers1 · 01-07-2016, 09:10 PM

Alrighty so I think I have it all set! I'm going

Gramlight 57Dr 18x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rear.
R888s 275s on the front, 305s rear (this is for the circuit track setup)
Mickey Thompson or Hoosier DR2s 305s rear. (this will be an extra set of rear wheels for drag setup)

I'm a total newb when it comes to tires, does this sound about right to everyone? Anyone with experience see any red flags with this set up. Ty!

Hotrodz · 01-07-2016, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

Alrighty so I think I have it all set! I'm going

Gramlight 57Dr 18x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rear.
R888s 275s on the front, 305s rear (this is for the circuit track setup)
Mickey Thompson or Hoosier DR2s 305s rear. (this will be an extra set of rear wheels for drag setup)

I'm a total newb when it comes to tires, does this sound about right to everyone? Anyone with experience see any red flags with this set up. Ty!

Somebody stop him he has gone full stupid!

GeauxTigers1 · 01-07-2016, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Somebody stop him he has gone full stupid!

Damnitt Bob, this scares the Sh1t out of me...

Jerkstore

Hotrodz · 01-07-2016, 11:02 PM

Lol I'm just so jelly that I can't do it right now.

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GeauxTigers1 · 01-08-2016, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Lol I'm just so jelly that I can't do it right now.

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Jealous?! Sir you have a full blown race car. I can just go fast. LOL you can go fast AND turn!

Hotrodz · 01-08-2016, 01:41 PM

Lmao, but just like you...I want it all!!!

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GeauxTigers1 · 01-08-2016, 05:42 PM

So just found out the Hoosier Dr2s only come in 315/30/18 for the smallest size on an 18" wheel. Crap. Now I'm really nervous. Maybe a little fender rolling? LOL My tire guy feels confident it will fit, but I'm a little pessimistic on stuff.

01-02-2016, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
GeauxTigers1 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 590 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 6745	18" on Nismo Hey guys, Having some troubles getting information on 18" wheels. A few people I have talked to seem to think that the 18" is too small bc of the larger brake caliper. I feel like their are a ton of 18" wheels on Zs but not sure if anyone knows where I can find which 18" actually fit? Seems the rear are no problem, but the front is where we have issues. TireRack doesn't even give the option at all to view 18". Does anyone else know? __________________ Fast Intentions Kit Stage 2 #076 2017 Twin Turbo 370z Nismo. JMS Built Block, Closed Deck 874whp, 803lbs Tq e85 Ecutek Tune

01-02-2016, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Possible answers here. 18's on a 370z 18x9 Wheel Fitment With Ackebono Brakes 18"x10" and 18"x10.5" Track Wheels Options? 18" vs 19" Comparison Pic Request: 18" wheels with Sport Brakes 19">18" Pros/Cons 18 inch rims for 2011 Nismo.... aggressive 18" wheel pic thread (370z) only Fitment Question for 18's Is a 18x7.5 +42 too small? See photo 18" vs 19" Wheel Comparison Video! 18" on 370z with sport package 18" or 19" Wheels? 18" Nismo LMGT4s on black 370Z same size 18s on all 4 w/sport package? 18s vs. 19s vs. 20s: Form over Function? Seeking pics of 18" F14s on a 370! kenchan, BGTV8, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-02-2016, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Thanks for the reps. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

01-03-2016, 06:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	18 ' s will clear both front and back...these are the size of rims I use for my drag set up.....Also our spare is an 18 in rim..... Brendan likes this. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

01-05-2016, 05:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3399	I only have a set on my rears for my Drag Radials and use the stock spare rims to run Mickey Thompson Skinnies up front....my rears are 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear). From what I've read 18 X 9.5 +22 (Front) 18 X 10.5 +15 (Rear) will clear all around GeauxTigers1 likes this. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

01-07-2016, 09:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
GeauxTigers1 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 590 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 6745	Alrighty so I think I have it all set! I'm going Gramlight 57Dr 18x9.5 front, 18x10.5 rear. R888s 275s on the front, 305s rear (this is for the circuit track setup) Mickey Thompson or Hoosier DR2s 305s rear. (this will be an extra set of rear wheels for drag setup) I'm a total newb when it comes to tires, does this sound about right to everyone? Anyone with experience see any red flags with this set up. Ty! __________________ Fast Intentions Kit Stage 2 #076 2017 Twin Turbo 370z Nismo. JMS Built Block, Closed Deck 874whp, 803lbs Tq e85 Ecutek Tune

01-07-2016, 11:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Lol I'm just so jelly that I can't do it right now. Sent from my SM-N910P 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\|

01-08-2016, 01:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Lmao, but just like you...I want it all!!! Sent from my SM-N910P 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\|

01-08-2016, 05:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
GeauxTigers1 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 590 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 6745	So just found out the Hoosier Dr2s only come in 315/30/18 for the smallest size on an 18" wheel. Crap. Now I'm really nervous. Maybe a little fender rolling? LOL My tire guy feels confident it will fit, but I'm a little pessimistic on stuff. __________________ Fast Intentions Kit Stage 2 #076 2017 Twin Turbo 370z Nismo. JMS Built Block, Closed Deck 874whp, 803lbs Tq e85 Ecutek Tune

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