2018 Base wheel upgrade question

ITGUY

I've had my Z for about 6 months now. Very happy with it but it could sure use some more tire and wheel (18" factory). Lowering the car to reduce the fender \ wheel gap is not something I want to start right now.

IMHO the car needs more tire.

I understand the 18" stock wheels are better for ride quality but since I drive a Z you know that road noise, NVH, etc are the least of my concerns

So, I have a line on some factory Rays....19"x 9.5" front 19" x10" rear. All I know is they are off a 2014 Z

I'm thinking that since i own the lowest trim model (no big brakes) there should be no issue with fitment, no matter what model the rims came from.

Any thoughts?

Thank You

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JARblue

No fitment issues. Base wheels fit over the sport brakes with stock suspension. You're going the other way; there will be tons of room. Definitely didn't need to start a thread for this question.

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ITGUY

That's what I thought, however I didn't find a lot of information on 2018 models regarding wheel fitment and by the time I buy rubber we're at about 4 grand (Cad) so I thought I'd ask for a little peace of mind.

Thank You for the reply.

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JARblue

$4K CAD for used stock wheels and new tires? Ouch...

I just recently picked up a set of Nismo wheels with lightly used tires for $1500 USD.

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ITGUY

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

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cooltoy

You can do better then 4K.

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Nixin

op, check your local kijiji. There were at least half a dozen classifieds ads for 19" Z wheels.

ITGUY

I will look for a better deal, but the Michelin Pilot Sports are darn close to $500.00 a corner.

So with 19 x 10.5" rear and 19 x 9.5" fronts, what non-square tire size \ setup would be close to max for the car?

Maybe 285 front and 305 rear?, or is that a bit much? 305 might be a little TOO massive on the rear?

Like i said, no plans to drop the car til warranty is over. I know if the engine puts a rod through the side of the block, warranty should NOT be affected by unrelated mods like lowering springs or coil-overs...but I dont feel like tempting fate.

I am keeping the 4 factory 18" wheel \ tire setup in storage and I also have already purchased 4 x 18" RAY replica wheels and snow tires for the Winter.

I know, I know....Winter.....but i can only store one car for the Winter and thats my other car so the Z is going to get driven.

Thanks for the input

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cooltoy

You never mentioned PSS before. I guess it depends on the condition.

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ITGUY

I didn't explain properly the first time, my mistake. I was looking to buy wheels only, then buy my own tires and have them put on the wheels, balanced, etc.

I am currently talking with a fellow with OEM wheels at a better price than before.
The prices seem to be all over the map...another seller is asking (probably wont see it) 3k CAD for a set. 500 miles only on them.

Sorry for taking the thread off topic somewhat, I appreciate the replies and thank you again for (everyone's) input.

Peter

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CM370z

You can expect to pay around these prices for stock wheels with no tires (in USD):

Sport Rays: $700-$900
09-14 Nismo Wheels: $1400-$1600
15+ Nismo Wheels: $1500 - $1800

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ITGUY

Thanks for your post and to everyone else who replied as well.

I have purchased 4 19" sport wheels from a 2014 vehicle, they are not 10/10 but Id give them a solid 9. Apparently less than 5k miles but who knows.....the price was over the upper end of the above list from CM370z but I want that particular style etc etc.

When I pick them up this weekend I'll update the thread with fitment (which Im sure will be fine).

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