18's on a 370z

VDC_OFF · 02-08-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

By any chance you got a pic of the setup?

latest pic (still with no spacers, have yet to find the time):

Illmatic370z · 02-08-2013, 06:21 PM

Looks good Micheal... I just put 20mm H&R with extended studs on today here's what it looks like.

Zdar · 02-08-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

latest pic (still with no spacers, have yet to find the time):

wow man

martin82 · 02-08-2013, 08:17 PM

18x9.5+25 and 18x10.5+15, tires are 285/35/18 Hankook rs3 square. I just bought enkei nt03, 18x10.5+30 square setup, will run 15-20mm spacer in the rear.

Vichtz · 02-09-2013, 08:47 AM

18X8 5-114.3 20BCM
18X8 5-114.3 40BCM
18X9 5-114.3 35BCM

These are the sizes I have to work with, anyone have any suggestions? I don't track and would like to stay staggered, but I'm not sure that's possible. I have a Base and don't mind working with spacers, but I wont drop because of the atrocious roads around here...

chrischhorn · 02-09-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

18X8 5-114.3 20BCM
18X8 5-114.3 40BCM
18X9 5-114.3 35BCM

These are the sizes I have to work with, anyone have any suggestions? I don't track and would like to stay staggered, but I'm not sure that's possible. I have a Base and don't mind working with spacers, but I wont drop because of the atrocious roads around here...

I assume the "BCM" is offsets? If so and you wanna stay staggered, 18X8.5 +20 with a 10mm spacer. 18X9.5 +35 rear with a 35mm spacer. Not really good choices for the Z....

Vichtz · 02-09-2013, 05:21 PM

What if I went square with these 2
18X8 5-114.3 20BCM rear
18X8 5-114.3 40BCM front
would that be better?

chrischhorn · 02-09-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

What if I went square with these 2
18X8 5-114.3 20BCM rear
18X8 5-114.3 40BCM front
would that be better?

That would put your rear at skinnier wheels then the OEM wheels. Also you would need a 20mm spacer on the front and 35mm on the rear and it would still be sunk on the rear.....Reason for going with these terrible wheel sizes and offsets? No other choice? OEM base wheels are 18X8 +43 front. 18x9 +15 rears. I think you need to do a little more research on wheel sizes and offsets for our vehicles. If you want square, 9.5" wide is what would be recommended. Staggered is usually 9.5" fronts, 10.5" rears.

Vichtz · 02-09-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

No other choice?

Nailed it. They were a set of Konig deceptions. the local discounttire had some in stock and were trying to move them. Those were the only sizes they had and they look good. I have seen some on a Z before, a user here has them and they don't look that bad.

EDIT: found it

chrischhorn · 02-10-2013, 12:20 AM

I just checked and 18X9 is actually the size. Not 18X9.5 but do 18X9 +35 all around if you are set on those wheels. 10mm spacer on the front. 35mm spacer on the rear. A 15mm spacer would be more flush but your rears wont be as flush so it'll look weird. Use the same tire size all around so you can rotate. I think it's the only good option. I would run a 275/40/18 all around but a 245/45/18 will keep your stock size if you don't want wider.

Vichtz · 02-10-2013, 08:29 AM

yea they want 900 for the set, so I am really tempted. I guess Ill just hold out for now.

6MT-Z34 · 02-10-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

EDIT: found it

I think those are avant garde m368 19" not 18" he has

VDC_OFF · 02-11-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

yea they want 900 for the set, so I am really tempted. I guess Ill just hold out for now.

I wouldnt buy those, that is hella sunk status and Konig is a cheap brand. There are a lot of better options out there. I bought my Enkeis used with almost new Falken FK542's for that price. A brand new set of Enkeis 18x10's would come out to about $1100 if you went to Top Speed in Dallas.

Tward · 02-11-2013, 10:45 AM

Is there a set up that would look good with 18s at stock height while filling the wheel gap?

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Illmatic370z · 02-11-2013, 11:36 AM

This is how she sits after spacers and newly installed spoiler , now I'm just waiting on my rear tires to come in.

02-09-2013, 08:47 AM	#140 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	18X8 5-114.3 20BCM 18X8 5-114.3 40BCM 18X9 5-114.3 35BCM These are the sizes I have to work with, anyone have any suggestions? I don't track and would like to stay staggered, but I'm not sure that's possible. I have a Base and don't mind working with spacers, but I wont drop because of the atrocious roads around here... __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

02-09-2013, 05:21 PM	#142 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	What if I went square with these 2 18X8 5-114.3 20BCM rear 18X8 5-114.3 40BCM front would that be better? __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

02-10-2013, 12:20 AM	#145 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	I just checked and 18X9 is actually the size. Not 18X9.5 but do 18X9 +35 all around if you are set on those wheels. 10mm spacer on the front. 35mm spacer on the rear. A 15mm spacer would be more flush but your rears wont be as flush so it'll look weird. Use the same tire size all around so you can rotate. I think it's the only good option. I would run a 275/40/18 all around but a 245/45/18 will keep your stock size if you don't want wider. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

02-10-2013, 08:29 AM	#146 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	yea they want 900 for the set, so I am really tempted. I guess Ill just hold out for now. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

02-11-2013, 10:45 AM	#149 (permalink)
Tward Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 318 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	Is there a set up that would look good with 18s at stock height while filling the wheel gap? Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Nismo S - Tune Body Kit/ UAM Fenders / Fast Intentions CBE 12/ Stillen CAI/ PWD JDM Shift Knob/BlueBat Vinyl' R.I.P Garrett Uekman

02-08-2013, 08:17 PM	#139 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	18x9.5+25 and 18x10.5+15, tires are 285/35/18 Hankook rs3 square. I just bought enkei nt03, 18x10.5+30 square setup, will run 15-20mm spacer in the rear.

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