18's on a 370z

martin82 · 06-25-2013, 11:26 PM

my car is very low, I still DD the car but get a few scrapes here and there you can see it on the bumper and also have a few scrapes but nothing major. Car will be raised about 1/2", this car doesnt not like being dumped, I broke a rear camber arm that way on full compression.

clintfocus · 06-25-2013, 11:27 PM

martin, NT03, not NT05

martin82 · 06-25-2013, 11:32 PM

lol yeah typo!

chrischhorn · 06-26-2013, 01:23 AM

Sorry MJB, I know you pm'd me a few weeks back about getting pics for you on my setup. 255/45/18 on front and 27/40/18 on the rears.

Sorry for the blue tint on these, edited by a friend

VDC_OFF · 06-26-2013, 10:11 AM

Just thought I would add these action shots. My current setup in these pics 18x10 +22 265/35/18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the rear.

zilverbullet · 06-26-2013, 11:42 AM

WANT THESE 18's-----> WORK Emotion XD9 – 18×10.0 in Limited Edition Matte Blue Finish | RavSpec

iamwagz · 06-29-2013, 10:33 AM

Would love to see a set of XD9 on a 370! That's what I was thinking of doing, but when I asked the question of whether they'd clear the Akebono brakes, all I got was "they'd look too small get 19s".

MJB · 06-29-2013, 11:29 AM

I was just browsing around on Tirerack, and RE-11's now come in 275/40/18. What do you guys think? 245/45 and 275/40 for a 9.5/10.5 wheel setup.

chrischhorn · 06-29-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

I was just browsing around on Tirerack, and RE-11's now come in 275/40/18. What do you guys think? 245/45 and 275/40 for a 9.5/10.5 wheel setup.

It would work fine. I thought about going that route originally but decided to go another route. I actually just placed my order last night for my new set of BFGoodrich Rivals in a 275/35/18 and a 295/35/18. Shorter then OEM but I'm ok with that. Running same sizing as you on wheels of course. My current set up is a 255/45 and a 275/40 posted above.

MJB · 06-29-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

It would work fine. I thought about going that route originally but decided to go another route. I actually just placed my order last night for my new set of BFGoodrich Rivals in a 275/35/18 and a 295/35/18. Shorter then OEM but I'm ok with that. Running same sizing as you on wheels of course. My current set up is a 255/45 and a 275/40 posted above.

Would going shorter in overall wheel/tire diameter with stock gearing cause slower acceleration or anything? I want to go with a 40/35 profile for front and rear but with the Nismo body kit, the car is just too dang low, unless I raise my coilovers and then I would have ugly wheel gap.

chrischhorn · 06-29-2013, 02:29 PM

Shorter tires actually cause shorter gearing which in turn would have QUICKER acceleration. Not too mention depending on the tires, it is also a bit lighter so less rotational mass can also help increase acceleration also. Is it going to be super significant? No but I've already got 4.08 gears installed and now I'll have shorter tires also lol. I'm fine with wheel gap. Won't be massive but there will be some cause function > form

jujubii · 06-29-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

do you have a higher resolution of this picture? i love it and would love to make it my wallpaper or something

synolimit · 07-02-2013, 08:45 PM

What would you rather have for track duty??

18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 265/40, 295/35

Or

18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35

Or

18x9.5 +23 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35

Masa · 07-02-2013, 09:11 PM

Some crappy cell phone pics I took today. 245/45 - 265/40 PSS.

MJB · 07-02-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Some crappy cell phone pics I took today. 245/45 - 265/40 PSS.

What are the specs on your wheels? I've thought about going with a 245/45 for the fronts when I get my 18's put on, but it just looks like such a massive tire.. not sure how I feel about the look.

06-26-2013, 01:23 AM	#184 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Sorry MJB, I know you pm'd me a few weeks back about getting pics for you on my setup. 255/45/18 on front and 27/40/18 on the rears. Sorry for the blue tint on these, edited by a friend VDC_OFF, Shawa and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another.... Last edited by chrischhorn; 06-26-2013 at 01:26 AM.

06-26-2013, 10:11 AM	#185 (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	Just thought I would add these action shots. My current setup in these pics 18x10 +22 265/35/18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the rear. guru likes this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

06-26-2013, 11:42 AM	#186 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	WANT THESE 18's-----> WORK Emotion XD9 – 18×10.0 in Limited Edition Matte Blue Finish \| RavSpec __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

06-29-2013, 11:29 AM	#188 (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 was just browsing around on Tirerack, and RE-11's now come in 275/40/18. What do you guys think? 245/45 and 275/40 for a 9.5/10.5 wheel setup. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

06-29-2013, 02:29 PM	#191 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Shorter tires actually cause shorter gearing which in turn would have QUICKER acceleration. Not too mention depending on the tires, it is also a bit lighter so less rotational mass can also help increase acceleration also. Is it going to be super significant? No but I've already got 4.08 gears installed and now I'll have shorter tires also lol. I'm fine with wheel gap. Won't be massive but there will be some cause function > form __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

06-25-2013, 11:26 PM	#181 (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	my car is very low, I still DD the car but get a few scrapes here and there you can see it on the bumper and also have a few scrapes but nothing major. Car will be raised about 1/2", this car doesnt not like being dumped, I broke a rear camber arm that way on full compression.

06-25-2013, 11:27 PM	#182 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	martin, NT03, not NT05

06-25-2013, 11:32 PM	#183 (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	lol yeah typo!

06-29-2013, 10:33 AM	#187 (permalink)
iamwagz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 39 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	Would love to see a set of XD9 on a 370! That's what I was thinking of doing, but when I asked the question of whether they'd clear the Akebono brakes, all I got was "they'd look too small get 19s".

07-02-2013, 08:45 PM	#193 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	What would you rather have for track duty?? 18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 265/40, 295/35 Or 18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35 Or 18x9.5 +23 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35 __________________ 13 370z-

07-02-2013, 09:11 PM	#194 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	Some crappy cell phone pics I took today. 245/45 - 265/40 PSS. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

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