18's on a 370z

Bigviet23 · 01-03-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Dont forget to post sizes

Are those Enkei Rajins?

Yep. They are. 18x9.5 +35 all the way around. Went with a square set up 255/45. Thinking I may go back to staggered later with 275 in the rear

VDC_OFF · 01-04-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

Yep. They are. 18x9.5 +35 all the way around. Went with a square set up 255/45. Thinking I may go back to staggered later with 275 in the rear

Yeah I probably would have gone with the +15 all the way around with a 20mm spacer in the rear. Would be similar to my setup. You still might be able to get away with a big spacer in the rear, the fronts look good.

clintfocus · 01-04-2013, 11:20 AM

18x10.5 or bust

Bigviet23 · 01-05-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Yeah I probably would have gone with the +15 all the way around with a 20mm spacer in the rear. Would be similar to my setup. You still might be able to get away with a big spacer in the rear, the fronts look good.

I actually just ordered 30mm. Got 20mm spacers on now.

Ill · 01-05-2013, 10:06 PM

Just a matter of opinion, if it was your Z what would you do?

1 - Staggered Set with these tires with Tein

or

2 - 18x9.5 all around and these tires with Swifts

The tires might change (family friend owns a tire shop, going to try and get a deal or two) but the general idea won't. Staggered or square? Swift of Tein? Do I need spacers or no?

I live in the midwest, the roads are not the best to say the least. They need to clear the Sport Akebono calipers. Snagging and installing those in a few weeks.

I have been reading thread and thread all day, cannot make up my mind.

Any questions feel free to ask. I appreciate the time anybody takes to reply to this message.

Cheers,

Ill

gomer_110 · 01-05-2013, 10:11 PM

Squared or

chrischhorn · 01-05-2013, 10:18 PM

Not sure why spring setup and tire set up changes at all but whatever. Square if you are gonna track it would be best but you will need spacers on front and rear to flush it up. It shows +40 as the offset. Gonna need a 20/35 spacer set to make it look flush. RE-11 or Michelin SS all day long. Forget the Sumitumo if you want some real good grip. Swift springs all day long.

Ill · 01-05-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

Not sure why spring setup and tire set up changes at all but whatever. Square if you are gonna track it would be best but you will need spacers on front and rear to flush it up. It shows +40 as the offset. Gonna need a 20/35 spacer set to make it look flush. RE-11 or Michelin SS all day long. Forget the Sumitumo if you want some real good grip. Swift springs all day long.

Spring and tires change because of my budget. Saving a few hundred dollars here and there add up, broke college student here. It was worth asking, if it didn't make a huge difference I figured somebody would have spoken up like you did

Appreciate the answers though,
Ill

VDC_OFF · 01-07-2013, 11:32 AM

Sorry dude but the only thing I like out of those choices are the RE11's. No disrespect but TSW makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Also stay in the 0-22 offset range. I recommend

Square widths:
9.5 +15 with spacers in the rear.
10 +22 with spacers in the rear.
10 +15 ( very aggressive) with spacers in the rear.

Staggered widths:
9.5 +15 or 10 +22 up front
10.5 +15 or 11 +15 in rear, hell you can even do a 12!

Ill · 01-08-2013, 02:15 AM

No need to apologize, different strokes for different folks.

I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work?

I have three months so I'm in no rush

Once again for the suggestions.

valpozguy · 01-08-2013, 04:03 AM

Subed

sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

Bigviet23 · 01-09-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by guru

haven't had the wheels on long enough to get that many good side shots. here are a couple of semi side shots. one from a local photo shoot and one from HIN in houston.

how tall are the sidewalls? i'm guessing 35's

VDC_OFF · 01-09-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill

I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work?

Enkeis are pretty cheap and good JDM quality. Contact Top Speed in Dallas, they have the best prices on those. I was quoted like $275-$300 for new RP03's in 18x10's. They have a new lineup coming soon for 2013

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guru · 01-09-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigviet23

how tall are the sidewalls? i'm guessing 35's

yes sir, 285/35/18 and 295/35/18

Bigviet23 · 01-16-2013, 09:44 AM

Got my spacers put on and wanted to share
image.jpg

01-05-2013, 10:06 PM	#110 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	Just a matter of opinion, if it was your Z what would you do? 1 - Staggered Set with these tires with Tein or 2 - 18x9.5 all around and these tires with Swifts The tires might change (family friend owns a tire shop, going to try and get a deal or two) but the general idea won't. Staggered or square? Swift of Tein? Do I need spacers or no? I live in the midwest, the roads are not the best to say the least. They need to clear the Sport Akebono calipers. Snagging and installing those in a few weeks. I have been reading thread and thread all day, cannot make up my mind. Any questions feel free to ask. I appreciate the time anybody takes to reply to this message. Cheers, Ill __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

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01-07-2013, 11:32 AM	#114 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Sorry dude but the only thing I like out of those choices are the RE11's. No disrespect but TSW makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Also stay in the 0-22 offset range. I recommend Square widths: 9.5 +15 with spacers in the rear. 10 +22 with spacers in the rear. 10 +15 ( very aggressive) with spacers in the rear. Staggered widths: 9.5 +15 or 10 +22 up front 10.5 +15 or 11 +15 in rear, hell you can even do a 12! carlitos_370z and nasm like this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos Last edited by VDC_OFF; 01-07-2013 at 11:40 AM.

01-08-2013, 02:15 AM	#115 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	No need to apologize, different strokes for different folks. I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work? I have three months so I'm in no rush Once again for the suggestions. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

01-04-2013, 11:20 AM	#108 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	18x10.5 or bust

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01-16-2013, 09:44 AM	#120 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 13	Got my spacers put on and wanted to share image.jpg gurneyeagle and nasm like this. __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

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