The "Will it fit?" thread
 

I propose a single, unifying thread on this topic, instead of the many different threads that seem to pop up continually. When I used to participate on the RX-8 Club site, someone started such a thread and it became very popular. It developed into a wealth of information in one, central location.

Just a thought. :tiphat:

Props :tup: I can be a resident expert in the subject so if you need answers I can do it here just don't pm me as my pm box is almost full of these types of questions already ;)

OK Ill start...24" Chrome spinners, +52 offset, off an escalade, will i need spacers?

LOL just kidding, but serious this thread is a good idea but 'will it fit' and 'will it fit properly' is what matters. Too many peple just slap wheels on because 'they fit' but have the offsets all wrong, pizza cutter tires, sunken in wheels, etc etc

okay me first then? Im thinking about getting advan rs-d wheels but know next to nothing about offsets. Your input is greatly appreciated!

front:19*9 they come in 35 and 25 offsets
rear: 19*10 they come in 35, 25, and 15 offsets

size chart available here
ADVAN Wheels - ADVAN Racing RS-D

I actually have the rs-d's :
19X9.0 +25 F
19X10.0 +15 R

I'm running Hankook Ventus V12's: 245/40 F and 275/35 R (stock tire sizes for the sport package). They fit great, no rubbing.

You could probably go wider, maybe a 295/30 in the rear.

09 370Z Touring Sport. With the sport brakes of course.

Picking this set up this weekend.

20" Axis Shines
The offsets are et. 15 in the front and et. 20 in the rear.
255/35/20 (f) and 295/35/20 (r)

Will I need spacers anywhere to clear the sport brakes?

Thanks.

you both are in the clear... BTW any 350z standardized offsets will work on the 370z. They wont be aggressive or super flush but they will work.

Good luck gentlemen!

thank you for the feed back guys, I was fairly sure they would work just wanted some reassurance before dropping all that cash.

I dont know if this is possible but maybe some type of reference sheet would work better for this type of thread. you could list out all the wheel sizes + offsets that will work with the car and also add a field for each on wether a spacer would be needed and its size. might be too large of a undertaking though with all the different wheels out there and then you run into the issue of will a specific wheel clear the bigger brakes or not. Just an idea.

Ok here's one for you.

I have a 2009 NISMO with 10.5" rear rims. From what I've read here a 305-30-19 would be the largest tire for this wheel.

However a friend (self proclaimed expert) says "ah you can put a 325-30-19 on that wheel, I've seen it done all the time and those manufacturers min/max rim sizes are just guide lines."

Please help me with this guy. If it does fit which it doubt it's going to be totally unsafe or look like crap. I'm not sure I would even want to go with the 305, the 285 seems about right to me.

Thanks for any help.:D

Excellent idea! :tiphat: But I don't think it should be "instead of" or replace this thread. The stat sheet would be very helpful, but there will always be times when we want to ask each other questions, offer the benefit of our experience, etc.

BTW, I should point out to all concerned that I am no expert like Bullitt, RCZ and others. I just thought the thread would be a good idea. I am pleased to see such a healthy response already! :happydance:

Keeping O.G.'s in our thoughts & Prayers: AK370Z, XwChriswX and 2theextreme. RIP SVTRacer


Bullitt, did something happen to AK370? :(

was AK's father that was in the hospital a while back now.

Here is an interesting article. I don't entirely agree with everything said, and the writing is a little amateurish, but it's more information to throw into the hopper.

Performance Wheel Test - Modified Magazine

Thank you. My best to AK370 and his dad. :tiphat:

Wheel Style - Rota DPT
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9F/10R"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x100/114.3(dual drill)
Offset - +20F, +20Rmm
Hub Bore - 73mm

will it fit ???

Come on people, lets help each other out. (OP)

Striderx88: I think it will, mainly due to the offsets. But remember, as I've said before, I am not an expert. I hope someone else chimes in for you.

I would greatly appreciate opinions on the following sizes:

Front: 19x9.5 +15 , 245/40/19

Rear: 19X11 +10, 275/40/19

Need help on offset; want to be sure this will look right
 

Here's my current setup: 18 X 8 front/18 X 9 rear; 225/50 front and 275/40 rear.

I'm looking at getting the following setup: 18 X 8.5 front with +30 offset and 18 X 9.5 with +25 offset.

I don't know enough about offsets to say what will or won't work so I need help! I mostly worried about the rear offset, will it fill the rear wheel-well. Also, will I need a 245/45 tire for the front?

Thanks!

Hello all I've got this setup now wheels are VOLK GT-30 In Formula Silver Front - 20X9.5+35 Tires Toyo T1R 255/30/20 - Rear - 20X10.5 +10 Tires Toyo T1R 305/25/20 I was just wanting to get more sidewall on the rear and maybe wider, mostly wanting more sidewall what sizes would be right. The 370 is stock height with the sport pgk, thanks again for your time...

Kaien, your set-up is so different from what I would run that it is hard for me to comment from my limited knowledge. I hope someone else chimes in to help you.

EVERYONE: I still see thread after thread popping up one-at-a-time in the Wheels section, but all are in one way or another about, "Will it fit?" Let's spread the word and get more people who really know something (unlike me) contributing answers to posters' questions here. :tiphat:

I'd change front and rear tires if need be just looking for some help..THX

:tup: looks good on offsets but the rear needs meatier tires. I say go 295 on 11" wide tire or more. We got tons of room back there!

These sizes and offsets are very weak! I would as a minimum reccomend a 9.5" up front and a 10"+ rear. These are more suitable to our cars and will allow you a greater range of tire widths. I would also reccomend a 245 upfront and atleast a 275 in rear. Let's put it this way... I Could slide the 370z on 255/305 setup and do standing burn outs while my car was stockand don't forget I'm on 20's! If you go 9.5's try to get as close to +20 offset. Now for the rears if you go 10.5 I would say as close to +0 as possible!

Good luck

Ahhh. Thanks for the feedback/help. The setup I'm looking at now is:

18 X 9 +30mm and 18 X 10 +15mm. I'm going with 245/45 upfront and for now, a 275/40 rear. On a 10-inch wheel, what's the widest tire you would recommend?

Thanks for contributing!
 

Hey, Bullitt, thanks for helping with some specific information. I'm sure Drum1972 appreciates it, as do I. I sure hope we can get more knowledgeable people chiming in. And if not in this thread, I still advocate a "Central Clearinghouse", Sticky type thread to integrate all these questions about wheel fitment in one handy section.

Thanks again. :tiphat:

No problem fellas! I am currently at the point of pushing the envelope with what our cars can take. Now I have posted in many threads what I believe to be a good standard if you want an aggressive fitment. These fitments will only require some slight camber increase in the rear. This has it's + and -. By adding camber you will allow the car to corner better than stock. however you increase tire wear and increase rear end instability. But there is a fix called adjusting your toe. By adjusting the toe inward inthe rear (kinda like pointing your toes together) slightly you will regain tire life and keep rear end stability with the added benefits of the added camber. Now each persons setup and likes and dislikes will be different. I will be more than happy to help with suspension questions as well.

This really depends on the tire brand and model... No two tire sizes are the same (I.E. Dunlop 305s are not the same as toyo 305s in spec sizes). This is also going to depend on the cosmetic look you want too! Stretched/bulged... I will tell you this a 245 on a 9" wheel will look identical to a stock 19" profile but just a few mm taller in sidewall.

There is sooo much more that goes into picking a tire for me but that's because I know what to look for like tirewall stiffness and multiple compound tread. Actual spec'd size of tire and more...

So all in all you are fine with your choice but if you find yourself digging for that last .1 around the track every bit helps.

What would be the best tire for the track and what size would it need to be to provide the most traction?

That is really going to depend on sooo many different variables! That's like saying which gun is the best for hunting... The only good answer is it depends.

Say if you were going to do road racing in dry conditions

Ok let's see here:

I am going to make a few assumptions for you.

Say your running a 9.5" and 10.5" combo. I would run toyo R888 255/265 up front and 295/305 rear. This would I think be an ideal track setup on 19's or 18's

Thanks!

I agree. Excellent recommendation for dry-track racing. :iagree:

So I've decided to get the Hankook V12's in 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 for the Sport rims. Would 15mm F and 20mm R spacers work good for this setup? I'm assuming so, but I figured I'd ask before I ordered anything.

Actually it looks like Hankook doesn't have 265/35/19. What would be my next best choice for fronts then? Should I just fall back to the stock 245/40/19 size?

Go for 255's also the spacers will be just fine

255/40 or 255/35?

stick with the same aspect ratio of 35

I'd change front and rear tires if need be, just looking for some help.

Cool, thanks much. I'm going to order everything today.

I'm thinking about this combo what do ya'll think ? Will it fit and ride ok ?? 255/35/20 front...305/30/20 rear