My New Wheels

solteroblues · 11-02-2016, 12:32 PM

The Nitto's seem great so far, the guys who did the roadforce balancing said that they didn't have to add hardly any weight to any of the wheels to get them to balance, so I'd say the combination is pretty good.

OptionZero · 11-02-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

Wow! So you guys can pick apart anything. My tires are flush for the stock suspension and I have no desire to drop it after I got into figuring out all of the other issues with it. I think it looks good the way it is and I like it.

If you're at stock height, you aren't flush. You're just . . . whatever. It's not a qualitative statement - your car, if you like it, good for you. But it's not accurate to call it flush, at least how the term is most widely used

MadSciSnails · 11-03-2016, 12:35 PM

Any rubbing with this setup? Looks great!

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AntiVenom · 11-03-2016, 03:47 PM

damn folks you must be bored to be arguing about the term flush. the word flush was around a long time before the concept of hellaflush and whatnot came around.

adjective: flush
1. completely level or even with another surface.
"the gates are flush with the adjoining fencing"

OP is obviously talking about the tire width matching the fender, vs the factory wheel/tire that sits inboard by about an inch or more.

(anyways, it looks like i must be bored too

)

OP if you are comfortable at stock height then I would say your setup looks damn good. I was trying to size tires in the 27" diameter range for my setup, but finally gave up and went for the better performing tires (Michelin PSS). However, most of the sizes being run on this forum are too damn small for the wheel well. Don't even get me started on the #^@#% trying to stretch and scrape the road as they go.

OptionZero · 11-03-2016, 04:36 PM

why didn't you run a 285/30 and a 325/25? it looks monster truck as is

solteroblues · 11-03-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MadSciSnails

Any rubbing with this setup? Looks great!

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Thanks! no rubbing

solteroblues · 11-03-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

why didn't you run a 285/30 and a 325/25? it looks monster truck as is

No. Just no....

I'd love to see that monster truck drive over anything....

/Angelo350Z/ · 11-03-2016, 06:09 PM

OP, try putting 5mm spacers front and rear and see what happens. If your tires don't rub, remove the 5mm and use 10mm. Basically, keep trying on wider spacers until you rub, then back off a little

. Seriously, you can go wider than your setup if "flush" is what you're after. Remember, when your suspension compresses, the top part of your wheels move inward (towards the wheel wells) so your wheels and tires can literally poke out a little while the car is parked and you still won't rub when driving. In fact, when I ran the OEM Sport wheels, Swift springs, and 20mm front/25mm rear spacers, the rears stuck out about 5mm but the tires never hit the fender even during spirited driving.

jchammond · 11-03-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

OP, try putting 5mm spacers front and rear and see what happens. If your tires don't rub, remove the 5mm and use 10mm. Basically, keep trying on wider spacers until you rub, then back off a little

. Seriously, you can go wider than your setup if "flush" is what you're after. Remember, when your suspension compresses, the top part of your wheels move inward (towards the wheel wells) so your wheels and tires can literally poke out a little while the car is parked and you still won't rub when driving. In fact, when I ran the OEM Sport wheels, Swift springs, and 20mm front/25mm rear spacers, the rears stuck out about 5mm but the tires never hit the fender even during spirited driving.

Sounds like the way i would tune the squirter size on my Holley 850cfm carb....keep drilling & popping throttle,until you see a tad of black smoke & back off a bit....lol

Zerafian · 11-03-2016, 07:56 PM

not my style but I can say it looks good on the car. Tires seem a bit to big for a 10.5. Shoulda gotten 12" wide!

dvboy · 11-04-2016, 10:31 AM

I think the fitment is great,I've had cars in the past where I have to avoid speed bumps,this is a good compromise to me.Might have gone with a different style,but that's just me,looks good!!

OptionZero · 11-04-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

No. Just no....

I'd love to see that monster truck drive over anything....

did you buy a 370z because you thought it would make a good monster truck?

Tick64 · 11-05-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

did you buy a 370z because you thought it would make a good monster truck?

WTF man, you've already said it's not your style. We get it.

dvboy · 11-06-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

OP, try putting 5mm spacers front and rear and see what happens. If your tires don't rub, remove the 5mm and use 10mm. Basically, keep trying on wider spacers until you rub, then back off a little

. Seriously, you can go wider than your setup if "flush" is what you're after. Remember, when your suspension compresses, the top part of your wheels move inward (towards the wheel wells) so your wheels and tires can literally poke out a little while the car is parked and you still won't rub when driving. In fact, when I ran the OEM Sport wheels, Swift springs, and 20mm front/25mm rear spacers, the rears stuck out about 5mm but the tires never hit the fender even during spirited driving.

Why would the OP want to do this???It looks FLUSH to me at the stock height,it would look idiotic sticking out another 10mm unless he wants to lower it,and he's made it very clear he is sticking to the stock height.

Z-Girl 12 · 11-06-2016, 06:55 PM

OP love the setup and mad props for the sweet look without messing with the suspension. Enjoy!

11-03-2016, 03:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	damn folks you must be bored to be arguing about the term flush. the word flush was around a long time before the concept of hellaflush and whatnot came around. adjective: flush 1. completely level or even with another surface. "the gates are flush with the adjoining fencing" OP is obviously talking about the tire width matching the fender, vs the factory wheel/tire that sits inboard by about an inch or more. (anyways, it looks like i must be bored too ) OP if you are comfortable at stock height then I would say your setup looks damn good. I was trying to size tires in the 27" diameter range for my setup, but finally gave up and went for the better performing tires (Michelin PSS). However, most of the sizes being run on this forum are too damn small for the wheel well. Don't even get me started on the #^@#% trying to stretch and scrape the road as they go. ChopsZ likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

11-03-2016, 06:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	OP, try putting 5mm spacers front and rear and see what happens. If your tires don't rub, remove the 5mm and use 10mm. Basically, keep trying on wider spacers until you rub, then back off a little . Seriously, you can go wider than your setup if "flush" is what you're after. Remember, when your suspension compresses, the top part of your wheels move inward (towards the wheel wells) so your wheels and tires can literally poke out a little while the car is parked and you still won't rub when driving. In fact, when I ran the OEM Sport wheels, Swift springs, and 20mm front/25mm rear spacers, the rears stuck out about 5mm but the tires never hit the fender even during spirited driving. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

11-03-2016, 07:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	not my style but I can say it looks good on the car. Tires seem a bit to big for a 10.5. Shoulda gotten 12" wide! __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

11-04-2016, 10:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 26	I think the fitment is great,I've had cars in the past where I have to avoid speed bumps,this is a good compromise to me.Might have gone with a different style,but that's just me,looks good!! __________________ Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX,Hertz ML 1600,ScanSpeak D3004,Audison AV 5.1K,Helix DSP.2,Illusion Audio L10 Sub,RJM Clutch pedal,Stillen G3 long tube intake,Nismo exhaust,AAM S-line axle back,Ecutek tune

11-06-2016, 06:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	OP love the setup and mad props for the sweet look without messing with the suspension. Enjoy! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

11-02-2016, 12:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
solteroblues Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: atlanta Posts: 60 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 9	The Nitto's seem great so far, the guys who did the roadforce balancing said that they didn't have to add hardly any weight to any of the wheels to get them to balance, so I'd say the combination is pretty good.

11-03-2016, 12:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 9	Any rubbing with this setup? Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-03-2016, 04:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,238 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	why didn't you run a 285/30 and a 325/25? it looks monster truck as is

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