Winter Tire Help!

mr_sparkle · 09-13-2010, 07:06 PM

Winters in chicago can be a huge pain in the a$$ so I'm looking to get a dedicated wheel+tire setup for the winters. I already saw Ak370's setup and I might go that route, but I honestly hate those wheels.

So... I did a little ebay searching and I came across these:

18" Rota Wheels 18x9 G-Force HB 370Z G37 EVO 8 9 X STI: eBay Motors (item 300423406153 end time Sep-28-10 16:14:24 PDT)

*i know, i know.... knock-off rotas.... but i'm not looking to spend big $

Does anyone know if I can mount 225/50R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 all around on these 18x9 wheels, and do you all think the wheels will clear the akebono sport pkg brakes?

Any help is truly appreciated!

cossie1600 · 09-13-2010, 08:00 PM

I got this you can have for the same price, no knock off, 18x9.5.

On a serious note, 18" should fit. I have exactly 5mm clearance between my wheel weights and the caliper.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-13-2010, 08:25 PM

Judging by the amount that the mounting point is offset from the spokes, I'd think those would work fine. Seems kinda pricey for winter wheels though.

< wheel tightwad.

mr_sparkle · 09-13-2010, 08:52 PM

thanks for the replies... currently talking to chris@wheelsdirectonline about a set of drag dr31 with tires. I figure i'm just gonna go with those and call it a day, and not spend a fortune.

09-13-2010, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 15	Winter Tire Help! Winters in chicago can be a huge pain in the a$$ so I'm looking to get a dedicated wheel+tire setup for the winters. I already saw Ak370's setup and I might go that route, but I honestly hate those wheels. So... I did a little ebay searching and I came across these: 18" Rota Wheels 18x9 G-Force HB 370Z G37 EVO 8 9 X STI: eBay Motors (item 300423406153 end time Sep-28-10 16:14:24 PDT) *i know, i know.... knock-off rotas.... but i'm not looking to spend big $ Does anyone know if I can mount 225/50R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 all around on these 18x9 wheels, and do you all think the wheels will clear the akebono sport pkg brakes? Any help is truly appreciated!

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09-13-2010, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I got this you can have for the same price, no knock off, 18x9.5. On a serious note, 18" should fit. I have exactly 5mm clearance between my wheel weights and the caliper.

09-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Judging by the amount that the mounting point is offset from the spokes, I'd think those would work fine. Seems kinda pricey for winter wheels though. < wheel tightwad.

09-13-2010, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr_sparkle Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 88 Drives: '10Z Tour SP Nav 6MT Rep Power: 15	thanks for the replies... currently talking to chris@wheelsdirectonline about a set of drag dr31 with tires. I figure i'm just gonna go with those and call it a day, and not spend a fortune.