Wheel Help for the track.

Musashi · 05-28-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The 370Z offset requirements are a little different than the 350Z because of the position of the hub, not because of the brakes. +15 is not likely to work with a 10.5, especially up front. It certainly wouldn't work with that offset without fender rolling and additional negative camber.

Thanks Chris. What's frustrating is I can buy the Nismo Z wheels but then I'm limited to just hoosiers. I cannot find the right wheel, tire rack is not helpful at all, and wheel companies aren't sure. Any ideas??

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 10:18 AM

It would take too much time for me to search right now but I'm going based on people that have posted about test fitted 350Z wheels as well as vendors that have test fitted wheels.

Although there are some definite mechanical similarities between the 370Z and the 350Z there were also a lot of significant changes, there are very few old parts that are directly compatible.

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

Thanks Chris. What's frustrating is I can buy the Nismo Z wheels but then I'm limited to just hoosiers. I cannot find the right wheel, tire rack is not helpful at all, and wheel companies aren't sure. Any ideas??

We're in a tough place with wheels at the moment as not many of the manufacturers have done test fits, and customers like us aren't going to buy wheels just hoping they might fit.

What tire widths are you hoping to use?

Musashi · 05-28-2009, 10:33 AM

I was thinking of playing it safe and going with 265or275/35/18 in the front and 295/30/18 in the rear. I either want to go with Hoosier R6's or Yokohama Advan A048.

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

I was thinking of playing it safe and going with 265or275/35/18 in the front and 295/30/18 in the rear. I either want to go with Hoosier R6's or Yokohama Advan A048.

They would fit perfectly on the Forgestar's 9.5 or 10" front, 11" rear. I wish they were out already.

You could use the Hoosier R6's on the stock sport wheels in those sizes, but the Nismo wheels with their extra 0.5" inch widths would definitely be better.

Musashi · 05-28-2009, 02:46 PM

Chris,

Here's what I went with, did the best I could given that I'm in season now.

Got the Nismo S-tune wheels, 19x9 in the front 19x10 in the rear, about 20 lbs by rays and forged. For tires I ordered 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 Hoosiers R6's.

OMGWTFBBQ · 05-28-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm fairly new to the Z realm, but I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as to why someone would prefer a non-staggered setup as opposed to a RWD staggered fitment. The stock setup is a 30mm stagger (tire size wise) and I've seen a lot of people run a larger stagger than that. What advantages/disadvantages does the non-staggered setup offer? I know it all boils down to fine calibration regarding suspension/sway bars/alignment/etc., but I'm wondering if there's something more to it.

Thanks in advance!

RCZ · 05-28-2009, 04:00 PM

The only big advantage for our cars is that you can rotate the tires all around, saving you money...

ChrisSlicks · 05-28-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

Chris,

Here's what I went with, did the best I could given that I'm in season now.

Got the Nismo S-tune wheels, 19x9 in the front 19x10 in the rear, about 20 lbs by rays and forged. For tires I ordered 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 Hoosiers R6's.

That will work pretty good. An extra 0.5 inches on the wheel width would have been nice, but given the stiff sidewall of the R6 I think you'll do fine. It's all about compromise at the moment, I have 275/35/19 and 305/30/19 on the same size wheels as you until I can get the Forgestars. The R6's have a ton of grip, especially on a warm track.

Musashi · 05-28-2009, 08:19 PM

I look forward to seeing the forgestars released and their weights, nismos could always turn into my winter wheels lol.

NIZMOZ · 06-10-2009, 12:09 PM

Enkei RPF1 fit perfect with more than enough clearance verified.

RCZ's 370Z Journal.

Slow*Jim · 06-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Wheeldude.com Rota 18" wheels for $950 shipped *for all 4*. Lightweight enough and they look great.

Also, SPLparts sells 5zigen FN01R-C's in 18" - another lightweight, cheap wheel that is made in plenty of different widths and offsets.

miguez · 06-12-2009, 10:20 AM

That's for each wheel???

Musashi · 06-12-2009, 10:34 AM

you can kill this thread.... car is for sale.

05-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I'm fairly new to the Z realm, but I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction as to why someone would prefer a non-staggered setup as opposed to a RWD staggered fitment. The stock setup is a 30mm stagger (tire size wise) and I've seen a lot of people run a larger stagger than that. What advantages/disadvantages does the non-staggered setup offer? I know it all boils down to fine calibration regarding suspension/sway bars/alignment/etc., but I'm wondering if there's something more to it. Thanks in advance! __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

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NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 490	Enkei RPF1 fit perfect with more than enough clearance verified. RCZ's 370Z Journal. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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Slow*Jim Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Rep Power: 16	Wheeldude.com Rota 18" wheels for $950 shipped for all 4. Lightweight enough and they look great. Also, SPLparts sells 5zigen FN01R-C's in 18" - another lightweight, cheap wheel that is made in plenty of different widths and offsets. __________________ "Racing is life... everything before and after is just waiting." -Steve McQueen Last edited by SlowJim; 06-13-2009 at 11:40 AM.*

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05-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	It would take too much time for me to search right now but I'm going based on people that have posted about test fitted 350Z wheels as well as vendors that have test fitted wheels. Although there are some definite mechanical similarities between the 370Z and the 350Z there were also a lot of significant changes, there are very few old parts that are directly compatible.

05-28-2009, 10:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I was thinking of playing it safe and going with 265or275/35/18 in the front and 295/30/18 in the rear. I either want to go with Hoosier R6's or Yokohama Advan A048.

05-28-2009, 02:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Chris, Here's what I went with, did the best I could given that I'm in season now. Got the Nismo S-tune wheels, 19x9 in the front 19x10 in the rear, about 20 lbs by rays and forged. For tires I ordered 265/35/19 and 295/30/19 Hoosiers R6's.

05-28-2009, 04:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	The only big advantage for our cars is that you can rotate the tires all around, saving you money...

05-28-2009, 08:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I look forward to seeing the forgestars released and their weights, nismos could always turn into my winter wheels lol.

06-12-2009, 10:20 AM	#28 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	That's for each wheel???

06-12-2009, 10:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	you can kill this thread.... car is for sale.