18's on a 370z

NorthStyle · 08-10-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bswanny

Very cool. Any pics of your car? I think it's.the best of both worlds as the front deals with the bumps so the extra sidewall helps

Silver is mine and to not stray too far off topic, the red car is owned by a member of a 370 group on, on facebook so don't want to take credit.

Silver = 19F/20R
Red = 19F/18R

OptionZero · 08-10-2018, 06:04 PM

I really don't see why anyone would go 18 when the factory provides different 19 inch options. The body itself has big enough arches that it takes an 19 or 20 to fill them up properly visually

there are reasons to use 18 on the track, obviously, but most folks aren't tracking

so it comes down to folks cheaping out

danegrey · 10-18-2018, 03:57 PM

noob on 18s, I like the 19s and the originally rays, but I need to get winter tires and want to have another set of wheels for them, so I was thinking about 18s.

But after reading some of this thread, I get a little confused if I can do it. I have sports package brakes, and I added the Z1 370Z / G37 (Sport) Brake Upgrade Package.

So will I have trouble with 18s or should I just stay with the 19s.

Thanks for the help

OptionZero · 10-18-2018, 04:41 PM

You talking about this Z1 package?
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html

All it does is upgrade the lines, rotors and fluid. Doesn't change how the brake calipers fit within the wheels

danegrey · 10-19-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KapitalZ

You will have no trouble whatsoever. The 18" Work M8Rs on my 370z fit over my sports package brakes perfectly, including upgraded DBA slotted rotors (Brembo spec) and HEL braided brake lines - see photo.
Attachment 132426

thanks it is much appreciated

danegrey · 10-19-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

You talking about this Z1 package?
https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html

All it does is upgrade the lines, rotors and fluid. Doesn't change how the brake calipers fit within the wheels

Thanks much appreciated

Higgybub · 12-02-2018, 10:43 AM

Anyone run cosmis 206R? From what I’ve found the 18x9.5 will fit the front just like my 19” rays with a 20mm spacer I have now. And the 18x11 will fit the rear the same as well. Just curious if anyone has, and what tire sizes to run. Thanks!

OptionZero · 12-02-2018, 03:12 PM

look at the offset and width of the wheel you want to buy

compare to stock wheel

viola, you magically (or . . . through math) can tell how it will fit

or even easier - read this thread and copy the setup you like

bpchaos · 12-11-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Higgybub

Anyone run cosmis 206R? From what I’ve found the 18x9.5 will fit the front just like my 19” rays with a 20mm spacer I have now. And the 18x11 will fit the rear the same as well. Just curious if anyone has, and what tire sizes to run. Thanks!

From what I understand, none of the 18 inch Cosmis wheels will clear the Akebonos, due to the barrel. I would verify again with a vendor, but that's what I was told by Coz at CZP in 2016.

mini_cal · 12-14-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

I really don't see why anyone would go 18 when the factory provides different 19 inch options. The body itself has big enough arches that it takes an 19 or 20 to fill them up properly visually

there are reasons to use 18 on the track, obviously, but most folks aren't tracking

so it comes down to folks cheaping out

Absolutely correct. 18" snow tires are cheaper than getting 20". Why would I get a nice set of 20" wheels and rubber to beat up in the winter?

But also I take into account that the ride quality is better on 18" snow tires than 20"s. Especially in these pothole infested winter cities.

Everyone has reasons for different applications.

elhombre · 01-08-2019, 11:12 AM

Here is my 2009 RAE 370z on Cosmis MRII's

Specs are 18x9.5 +15 and 18x10.5 +7
Tires are Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 245/45/18 and 285/40/18

elhombre · 01-10-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KapitalZ

Here is my 2009 370z on Work Emotion M8Rs

Specs are 18x9.5 +37 and 18x10.5 +12
Tires are Pirelli PZero 255/45/18 and 275/40/18

Nice car! You should get some coilovers to really make it look aggressive!

Bswanny · 01-30-2019, 01:56 PM

Anyone have or had Gramlight 57CRs on there Z? I can't find any pics of what they would look like. Search function sucks on here if looking for pics

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OptionZero · 01-30-2019, 02:10 PM

NorthStyle · 01-30-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Damn bro, you started a trend... car needs spacers or a more aggressive offset and beefier tires... or both.

08-10-2018, 06:04 PM	#617 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I really don't see why anyone would go 18 when the factory provides different 19 inch options. The body itself has big enough arches that it takes an 19 or 20 to fill them up properly visually there are reasons to use 18 on the track, obviously, but most folks aren't tracking so it comes down to folks cheaping out littlejuanito and Steeles350 like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

10-18-2018, 03:57 PM	#618 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	noob on 18s, I like the 19s and the originally rays, but I need to get winter tires and want to have another set of wheels for them, so I was thinking about 18s. But after reading some of this thread, I get a little confused if I can do it. I have sports package brakes, and I added the Z1 370Z / G37 (Sport) Brake Upgrade Package. So will I have trouble with 18s or should I just stay with the 19s. Thanks for the help __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

10-18-2018, 04:41 PM	#619 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	You talking about this Z1 package? https://www.z1motorsports.com/z1-pro...ge-p-4490.html All it does is upgrade the lines, rotors and fluid. Doesn't change how the brake calipers fit within the wheels danegrey likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-02-2018, 03:12 PM	#623 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	look at the offset and width of the wheel you want to buy compare to stock wheel viola, you magically (or . . . through math) can tell how it will fit or even easier - read this thread and copy the setup you like Hotrodz and KapitalZ like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-30-2019, 02:10 PM	#629 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Brendan, carlitos_370z and imjello like this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

12-02-2018, 10:43 AM	#622 (permalink)
Higgybub Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 3 Drives: 2014 370z 6mt Rep Power: 8	Anyone run cosmis 206R? From what I’ve found the 18x9.5 will fit the front just like my 19” rays with a 20mm spacer I have now. And the 18x11 will fit the rear the same as well. Just curious if anyone has, and what tire sizes to run. Thanks!

01-30-2019, 01:56 PM	#628 (permalink)
Bswanny Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Mexico Posts: 135 Drives: 20 370Z Sport Rep Power: 7	Anyone have or had Gramlight 57CRs on there Z? I can't find any pics of what they would look like. Search function sucks on here if looking for pics Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

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