Novice Wheel Guy, Could Use Assistance.

Love Your Z · 03-21-2012, 05:29 PM

So as stated above, I am clueless on the subject of aftermarket wheels. So I have a few questions to those who wish to help me out.

I have been searching around for some black rims, and i SAW the Volk te37's which are so often praised on this forum, but unfortunately there isn't 3k in the trunk of my Z that could pay for them.

I've got a budget of about $1,000 and i really love the way the Te37 wheels look, and i found these during my search. 18x9.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5x114.3/e20/73) Wheeldude.com - Professional wheel dealer.

What I'm wondering is if those would even fit my Z, (Non-sport pkg. 370z with 18" wheels)

And second, and forgive me if this is ridiculously nooby, but would I need to purchase new tires to fit the wheels into, if I am staying in the 18" spectrum?

Thanks in advance for your responses, whether it be help or flame on my cheaper look-alike esque wheel choice. - Alex

corbin09 · 03-21-2012, 05:32 PM

You will be able to fit those wheels on your car. You will need new tires though. The stock wheels are 8 inches wide.. you are adding another inch and half with these wheels, so you would probably want closer to a 265 or 275 tire.

Love Your Z · 03-21-2012, 05:36 PM

Thanks alot for the response Corbin, much appreciated!

ccdominic · 03-21-2012, 05:58 PM

i'd check out the varrstoen 2.2.2 if you want a replica te37.

Juruki · 03-21-2012, 06:01 PM

^^ I agree. I would buy Varrstoens over Rotas anyday, similar price too

Love Your Z · 03-21-2012, 09:05 PM

Do you think with a 265 tire, and the 20 offset of the Rota Grid, that i would need to get spacers due to rubbing? Because I really don't want to deal with the hassle. More looking for a get them in and drive deal. Thank you CcDominic and Juruki for the response, i will look into them!

kenchan · 03-21-2012, 10:12 PM

for 1000, just save your money and run spacers on your stock wheels. you'll like it better.

sparky · 03-21-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for 1000, just save your money and run spacers on your stock wheels. you'll like it better.

03-21-2012, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Love Your Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 9 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z B A/M Rep Power: 14	Novice Wheel Guy, Could Use Assistance. So as stated above, I am clueless on the subject of aftermarket wheels. So I have a few questions to those who wish to help me out. I have been searching around for some black rims, and i SAW the Volk te37's which are so often praised on this forum, but unfortunately there isn't 3k in the trunk of my Z that could pay for them. I've got a budget of about $1,000 and i really love the way the Te37 wheels look, and i found these during my search. 18x9.5 Rota Grid - Flat Black (5x114.3/e20/73) Wheeldude.com - Professional wheel dealer. What I'm wondering is if those would even fit my Z, (Non-sport pkg. 370z with 18" wheels) And second, and forgive me if this is ridiculously nooby, but would I need to purchase new tires to fit the wheels into, if I am staying in the 18" spectrum? Thanks in advance for your responses, whether it be help or flame on my cheaper look-alike esque wheel choice. - Alex

03-21-2012, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	^^ I agree. I would buy Varrstoens over Rotas anyday, similar price too __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler Last edited by Juruki; 03-21-2012 at 07:03 PM.

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03-21-2012, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	You will be able to fit those wheels on your car. You will need new tires though. The stock wheels are 8 inches wide.. you are adding another inch and half with these wheels, so you would probably want closer to a 265 or 275 tire.

03-21-2012, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Love Your Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 9 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z B A/M Rep Power: 14	Thanks alot for the response Corbin, much appreciated!

03-21-2012, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 15	i'd check out the varrstoen 2.2.2 if you want a replica te37.

03-21-2012, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Love Your Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 9 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z B A/M Rep Power: 14	Do you think with a 265 tire, and the 20 offset of the Rota Grid, that i would need to get spacers due to rubbing? Because I really don't want to deal with the hassle. More looking for a get them in and drive deal. Thank you CcDominic and Juruki for the response, i will look into them!

03-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for 1000, just save your money and run spacers on your stock wheels. you'll like it better.