18's on a 370z

coolvans1988 · 02-21-2013, 08:11 PM

Would like some suggestions on what tire sizes i may get for a wider set.

18" x 8.0" (front)
18" x 9.0" (rear)

Current tire stock set: 225/50WR18 / 245/45WR18

Not sure on the offset, but everything is still stock. No springs or spacers.
Will most likely add spacers in future when its time to get new tires.

silentnightz · 02-25-2013, 08:01 PM

Is anyone running stock 18's on a sport package z? I'm trying to build my winter set early. I was thinking stock 18" with Bridgestone LM-60. My concern is the front caliber is so big it might not fit.

Mike · 02-25-2013, 08:15 PM

stock 18s clear the sport brakes. In other world markets, thats how they come on the car.

Illmatic370z · 03-06-2013, 08:44 PM

Question just installed my nitto 285/40/18 on the rear, and my brake, abs n traction indicators are on any clue on what's going on?

Illmatic370z · 03-10-2013, 05:27 PM

Well upgraded front and rear tires to 255/45 & 285/40 . Now just need to lower the car and work on suspension.

MJB · 03-10-2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illmatic370z

Question just installed my nitto 285/40/18 on the rear, and my brake, abs n traction indicators are on any clue on what's going on?

Did you get the problem fixed?

Illmatic370z · 03-10-2013, 06:00 PM

Yes the problem has been resolved , front tire diameter were to small causing a Christmas tree effect of lights to come on.

diddy535 · 03-10-2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentnightz

Is anyone running stock 18's on a sport package z? I'm trying to build my winter set early. I was thinking stock 18" with Bridgestone LM-60. My concern is the front caliber is so big it might not fit.

They'll fit, only thing is since they are staggered you won't be able to rotate them. Not a big deal they'll still work but if its just a winter set up a square set might be more beneficial/last longer. Just a thought, good luck!

hoyauyau · 06-21-2013, 02:43 AM

thank you so much for showing the pics guys, finally i made my decision that i just ordered a set of 18" Rays wheel today!

Tward · 06-21-2013, 11:13 AM

Post them up once u get installed!

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MJB · 06-21-2013, 11:27 AM

I test fitted some oem 18" 350z wheels on my Nismo. I was just trying to get an idea of what size tires I should go with since I have a set of 18" TC105N's on the way. The tires on the test fit wheels were 245/40 and 275/40. My front lip was literally 2 inches off the ground and I still had about an inch of wheel gap. I was thinking about going with 245/45 and 285/40 so at least my Z would be drivable on the street. Is that too tall of a tire? I'll have about the same overall diameter as if I was stock with 19"s. I'm just worried about the look.. I mean I could go with a smaller profile tire but I'll have to raise the suspension and have ugly wheel gap, but there is no way in hell I can go any lower.

MJB · 06-21-2013, 11:32 AM

See what I mean? With the test fit wheels with 245/40 fronts my front lip barely off the ground. So do you guys think with my new 18" wheels a 245/45 and 285/40 would look ok?

iamwagz · 06-25-2013, 10:23 PM

Wow, that's too low. Tbh I think with the Nismo kit you need 19s mate. 18s look good on a stock-ish body, but add a bodykit and you need 19s.

Your Nismo would look great with some Work Kiwami in 19" imo!

martin82 · 06-25-2013, 11:16 PM

Here's another good pic of 18x10.5 Enkei Nt03 *edited lol thanks for the heads up Clint

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MJB · 06-25-2013, 11:18 PM

martin82, is your set up drivable on the streets? Looks to be pretty low.

02-25-2013, 08:15 PM	#168 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	stock 18s clear the sport brakes. In other world markets, thats how they come on the car. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-21-2013, 02:43 AM	#174 (permalink)
hoyauyau Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 7 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2013 BK Rep Power: 12	thank you so much for showing the pics guys, finally i made my decision that i just ordered a set of 18" Rays wheel today! VDC_OFF likes this. __________________ iAN Ho Driving in Toronto

06-21-2013, 11:13 AM	#175 (permalink)
Tward Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 318 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 14	Post them up once u get installed! Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 4 Beta hoyauyau likes this. __________________ Nismo S - Tune Body Kit/ UAM Fenders / Fast Intentions CBE 12/ Stillen CAI/ PWD JDM Shift Knob/BlueBat Vinyl' R.I.P Garrett Uekman

06-21-2013, 11:27 AM	#176 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	I test fitted some oem 18" 350z wheels on my Nismo. I was just trying to get an idea of what size tires I should go with since I have a set of 18" TC105N's on the way. The tires on the test fit wheels were 245/40 and 275/40. My front lip was literally 2 inches off the ground and I still had about an inch of wheel gap. I was thinking about going with 245/45 and 285/40 so at least my Z would be drivable on the street. Is that too tall of a tire? I'll have about the same overall diameter as if I was stock with 19"s. I'm just worried about the look.. I mean I could go with a smaller profile tire but I'll have to raise the suspension and have ugly wheel gap, but there is no way in hell I can go any lower. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

06-25-2013, 11:16 PM	#179 (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	Here's another good pic of 18x10.5 Enkei Nt03 edited lol thanks for the heads up Clint Photo by DRIVE Energy DRIVE Energy Drink Redline Time Attack Round 4 Willow Springs International Raceway M7 Japan M7 USA Last edited by martin82; 06-25-2013 at 11:33 PM.*

02-21-2013, 08:11 PM	#166 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	Would like some suggestions on what tire sizes i may get for a wider set. 18" x 8.0" (front) 18" x 9.0" (rear) Current tire stock set: 225/50WR18 / 245/45WR18 Not sure on the offset, but everything is still stock. No springs or spacers. Will most likely add spacers in future when its time to get new tires.

02-25-2013, 08:01 PM	#167 (permalink)
silentnightz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Jersey Posts: 90 Drives: 12 370z Silver Auto Rep Power: 13	Is anyone running stock 18's on a sport package z? I'm trying to build my winter set early. I was thinking stock 18" with Bridgestone LM-60. My concern is the front caliber is so big it might not fit.

03-06-2013, 08:44 PM	#169 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Question just installed my nitto 285/40/18 on the rear, and my brake, abs n traction indicators are on any clue on what's going on?

03-10-2013, 06:00 PM	#172 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Yes the problem has been resolved , front tire diameter were to small causing a Christmas tree effect of lights to come on.

06-25-2013, 10:23 PM	#178 (permalink)
iamwagz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 39 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Wow, that's too low. Tbh I think with the Nismo kit you need 19s mate. 18s look good on a stock-ish body, but add a bodykit and you need 19s. Your Nismo would look great with some Work Kiwami in 19" imo!

06-25-2013, 11:18 PM	#180 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	martin82, is your set up drivable on the streets? Looks to be pretty low. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

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