18's on a 370z

zguynate · 03-23-2012, 02:40 PM

After being on the forums for a little while im a little disappointed to see that very very very few people are running aftermarket 18's. I am a big fan of 18's due to the cheaper tire cost and many more options for <3k. I test fit my Work CR Kai's on my 370z that I had on my 350z and was really pleased. I need a little taller tires to fill the wheel well but I needed tires on them anyway.

Not the best pictures (iphone) but just to give an idea. Are there anyone else currently running aftermarket 18's?

Aizen Sosuke · 03-23-2012, 02:53 PM

Also they are much lighter than 19s if you care about that.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-23-2012, 02:54 PM

I'm debating whether to go with 18's or 19's whenever I upgrade my wheels. 18's are more functional (assuming the widths are the same), but most 19's look better. I'm leaning towards the Forgestar F14s in 18's.

christian370z · 03-23-2012, 03:20 PM

If you are considering handling dynamics, a taller sidewall will likely mean less precision as there will be more sidewall flex.

ChipsWithDips · 03-23-2012, 03:23 PM

Good work dragonbreath. I'm not a fan at all of these oversize heavy as **** "bling" wheels people put on their cars. All show and no go. I was starting to think I was the only one.

I plan on going with some lightweight aftermarket 18's whenever I have enough cash set aside.

Pelican170 · 03-23-2012, 03:36 PM

Anyone happen to know the weight of the stock Nismo rims? I know they call them "super lightweight" rims or something like that but just curious...

TerribleONE · 03-23-2012, 03:32 PM

doesnt look that bad but I am happy with my 19s... I just feel 18s look to small even though you do save weight and they are ideal for a track rim.. my 19 TE37s are still very light though.

corbin09 · 03-23-2012, 04:08 PM

18s are awesome.... Enkei PF01

rebe945 · 03-23-2012, 06:20 PM

Man, i too was debating for the longest time. Thought about the Forgestars F14s TSWs, Enkies, Stance and many others. Since i was going to spring for new tires also, i had to go with 19s. More options and better offsets. I also plan on keeping the 19s wheels for my next Z when they re-do a new model.

MJB · 03-23-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by corbin09

18s are awesome.... Enkei PF01

Very nice! Specs on the wheels and tires please.

corbin09 · 03-23-2012, 08:30 PM

18x10.5 +15 f +5(10mm spacer) rear with 275/35/18 295/35/18

Verbal21 · 03-24-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by corbin09

18x10.5 +15 f +5(10mm spacer) rear with 275/35/18 295/35/18

I like those wheels and I just checked Tire rack.com and the options it's giving me for the front are 18x9 and rear with 18x10.5, would that be right?

zguynate · 03-24-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Verbal21

I like those wheels and I just checked Tire rack.com and the options it's giving me for the front are 18x9 and rear with 18x10.5, would that be right?

I would try to buy the wheels from a vendor who will let you pick your offsets. I just checked tirerack and the fronts are +45. Thats really high. The wheels will be sunk. I would shoot for a +20ish for the front. The rear sounds about as good as you will get with those wheels.

MJB · 03-24-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal21

I like those wheels and I just checked Tire rack.com and the options it's giving me for the front are 18x9 and rear with 18x10.5, would that be right?

He is running 18x10.5 all the way around. I'm probably going to buy the same wheels but I'm thinking i'm going 9.5 +15 in the front. I'm going to order them from OAKOS Automotive - STi & WRX Performance Parts . They are a vendor on My350z but not sure about here. I've ordered from them before, great company.

kinitox · 02-13-2016, 10:16 PM

18's are great!

03-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 74	18's on a 370z After being on the forums for a little while im a little disappointed to see that very very very few people are running aftermarket 18's. I am a big fan of 18's due to the cheaper tire cost and many more options for <3k. I test fit my Work CR Kai's on my 370z that I had on my 350z and was really pleased. I need a little taller tires to fill the wheel well but I needed tires on them anyway. Not the best pictures (iphone) but just to give an idea. Are there anyone else currently running aftermarket 18's? Initial Z, 1st, abm89 and 3 others like this. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

03-23-2012, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aizen Sosuke Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami Age: 41 Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	Also they are much lighter than 19s if you care about that. Jordo! and 1st like this.

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	I'm debating whether to go with 18's or 19's whenever I upgrade my wheels. 18's are more functional (assuming the widths are the same), but most 19's look better. I'm leaning towards the Forgestar F14s in 18's. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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03-23-2012, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChipsWithDips Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 279 Drives: '11 Gunmetal 370Z MT Rep Power: 15	Good work dragonbreath. I'm not a fan at all of these oversize heavy as **** "bling" wheels people put on their cars. All show and no go. I was starting to think I was the only one. I plan on going with some lightweight aftermarket 18's whenever I have enough cash set aside. 1st likes this.

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Pelican170 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 972 Drives: Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Anyone happen to know the weight of the stock Nismo rims? I know they call them "super lightweight" rims or something like that but just curious... __________________ Fast Intentions CF Exhaust - Fast Intentions HFC's - HPS Tubes w/ AFE Dry Flow Filter's

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	doesnt look that bad but I am happy with my 19s... I just feel 18s look to small even though you do save weight and they are ideal for a track rim.. my 19 TE37s are still very light though. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	18s are awesome.... Enkei PF01 1st, carlitos_370z, Ni9TFiVE and 2 others like this.

03-23-2012, 06:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 16	18s Man, i too was debating for the longest time. Thought about the Forgestars F14s TSWs, Enkies, Stance and many others. Since i was going to spring for new tires also, i had to go with 19s. More options and better offsets. I also plan on keeping the 19s wheels for my next Z when they re-do a new model.

03-23-2012, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	18x10.5 +15 f +5(10mm spacer) rear with 275/35/18 295/35/18

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kinitox Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 52 Drives: 370z Basic auto 2009 Rep Power: 11	18's are great!

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