18's on a 370z

TN.Z · 01-01-2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Being a 18's thread,,,Had to order a set of A/S's for my base wheel's-Cold weather sneaked up on me.
245/45,275/40/18's A/S 3+'s.

I am liking my A/S 3+ so far. I’d love to hear a second opinion on them when you get some miles on them.

jchammond · 01-04-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TN.Z

I am liking my A/S 3+ so far. I’d love to hear a second opinion on them when you get some miles on them.

Changed up on my sizes to 225/50,255/45’s....wanted to stay closer to 27”.
Gonna behave at low speeds/ as these will be quicker than them fat summer tires!

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OptionZero · 01-05-2018, 01:23 PM

There's only 1 way to pull off 18's on the Z34 wheel arches:

Full track setup (@TonyZ34)

everything else looks sad to me. even the stock nismos come with 19's

Eagle · 01-05-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

There's only 1 way to pull off 18's on the Z34 wheel arches:

Full track setup (@TonyZ34)

everything else looks sad to me. even the stock nismos come with 19's

You can certainly hit the track with Tony's old setup from 2016 as referenced in the picture, but i'd be hesitant to call it a "full track setup".

Also regarding 19's on a track car, most grassroots racers try to stay away from anything larger than 18's for the following reasons...

More limited tire choices than 18's
Cost of tires and wheels
Cannot rotate tires with the stagger of most 19's
Weight
Did i say cost?
Oh yeah and cost

Hotrodz · 01-05-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

You can certainly hit the track with Tony's old setup from 2016 as referenced in the picture, but i'd be hesitant to call it a "full track setup".

Also regarding 19's on a track car, most grassroots racers try to stay away from anything larger than 18's for the following reasons...

More limited tire choices than 18's
Cost of tires and wheels
Cannot rotate tires with the stagger of most 19's
Weight
Did i say cost?
Oh yeah and cost

Hey you need to add the cost to your list!

And the Z is more balanced with 18s and a square setup. All the GT4 and Grand Sport race cars are setup with 18 square.

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Eagle · 01-05-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Hey you need to add the cost to your list!

And the Z is more balanced with 18s and a square setup. All the GT4 and Grand Sport race cars are setup with 18 square.

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My ADD kicked in lol. An excellent point, the car rotates far better with the square setup! With the stagger it was understeer city for me!

jchammond · 01-05-2018, 02:52 PM

My 18’s are going back on just for winter use;
As mine doesn’t sit unless weather is poor...drive 3-400 mlles per week.
19’s going back on in the spring w/fresh PSS’s on it.

OptionZero · 01-05-2018, 04:22 PM

I have always said 18s for track are best for all the reasons you mentioned. Superior tire choices at better prices

i just think they look terrible, which is why i'd recommend 2 sets
20's for street
18's for track

Hotrodz · 01-05-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I have always said 18s for track are best for all the reasons you mentioned. Superior tire choices at better prices

i just think they look terrible, which is why i'd recommend 2 sets
20's for street
18's for track

Lol, I have three sets...two in 18s and one in 19.

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Eagle · 01-08-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Lol, I have three sets...two in 18s and one in 19.

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Must be nice!

carlitos_370z · 01-08-2018, 02:29 PM

I just want to change the front wheels setup of my Z

I have the 18x9.5+22 Enkei RS05RR and I want them in 18x10+22

But definitively I preferred the 18" for track

If I buy another set of wheels in the future are going to be in 19" but are going to be more for the look department lol!

Hotrodz · 01-08-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Must be nice!

Yeah, I am wheel and tire poor. I got a deal on the Volks I could not pass up so I am thinking about letting the Enkies go.

jchammond · 01-09-2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TN.Z

I am liking my A/S 3+ so far. I’d love to hear a second opinion on them when you get some miles on them.

Ride quality,handling,road noise,etc... Excellent; couldn’t have made a better decision on tire.
As these were installed for cold weather use.
I’m not gonna “Roast” the tread from these & hopefully get a few winters of driving out of them....they sure are narrow vs. 285/35,345/30/19’s,,,but are put on for serving a purpose & are doing well.

s2krazyyy · 01-14-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

There's only 1 way to pull off 18's on the Z34 wheel arches:

Full track setup (@TonyZ34)

everything else looks sad to me. even the stock nismos come with 19's

Anyone know the specs and tire size?

OptionZero · 01-14-2018, 11:49 PM

Enkei NT01RR
18x10.5 front
18x11 rear

295/40/18 (i believe all around)

I couldn't find the exact offsets, but i am confident they are whatever the lowest Enkei offers for those wheels

I bet his camber is close to -3 and -2

01-05-2018, 01:23 PM	#558 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	There's only 1 way to pull off 18's on the Z34 wheel arches: Full track setup (@TonyZ34) everything else looks sad to me. even the stock nismos come with 19's carlitos_370z and KapitalZ like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-05-2018, 02:52 PM	#562 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	My 18’s are going back on just for winter use; As mine doesn’t sit unless weather is poor...drive 3-400 mlles per week. 19’s going back on in the spring w/fresh PSS’s on it. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-05-2018, 04:22 PM	#563 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I have always said 18s for track are best for all the reasons you mentioned. Superior tire choices at better prices i just think they look terrible, which is why i'd recommend 2 sets 20's for street 18's for track __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-14-2018, 11:49 PM	#570 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Enkei NT01RR 18x10.5 front 18x11 rear 295/40/18 (i believe all around) I couldn't find the exact offsets, but i am confident they are whatever the lowest Enkei offers for those wheels I bet his camber is close to -3 and -2 carlitos_370z and s2krazyyy like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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