What wheels are people running for AutoX?

gomer_110

So after searching and reading various threads and it seems that the preference is to run a squared setup for AutoX?! Just wondering what the Nismo guys are running for their wheels and tire sizes. I know I keep seeing that 295's will fit all around but I'd rather hear that someone is actually running that size instead of just a "it should work" comment. I'm running ASP so I'm not restricted to the factory wheel size.

Also I'd really like to avoid using spacers if possible since I do drive my Nismo on the street also and will be switching between my Nismo wheels and AutoX wheels frequently.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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ChrisSlicks

I run Forgestar 10" front, 11" rear 18" diameter. Many more race tire options in the 18's. I run 315's.

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gomer_110

Can I assume the F14's? Also what are the offsets on those wheels and do you have to run spacers?

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ChrisSlicks

Yes F14's. 18x10 ET+37, 18x11 ET+28.

I ended up needing a 5mm spacer up front to prevent the tire rubbing the control arm under corner load so you could bump the front offset up a touch to negate the need for the spacer, the rears fit perfectly.
A little bit of extra front camber may be required to make it all fit nice. I use -3.0 but -1.5 to -2.0 is probably sufficient.

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whoady4shoady

What square tie setup do you recommend for a nismo on Re11s and dropped on swifts? I was thinking of doing 285/35/19 all around cause Mike recommended it. Do you think I can get away with more without much rub during heavy conering?

ChrisSlicks

You can fit up to a 315 up front with no rub if you have the right wheels with the perfect offset. The ideal offset varies depending on how much camber you have.

On the stock Nismo wheels 285 or 295 all around would work pretty well I think.

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whoady4shoady

I will be trying to stay in spec camber wise for the most part. I will be ordering spl arms for the rear to go with my swifts springs. From what i have read this should keep me in spec, and the front doesnt seem to need them. Thank you much Chris.

ChrisSlicks

You'll probably gain about -0.5 degrees or a little more up front from the swifts which will be good and help tuck the fatter tires. You won't need camber arms unless you were trying to get extra camber up front.

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whoady4shoady

I was pretty sure I would need the camber arms for the rear. Thats what I get from reading in the official swifts springs thread.

ChrisSlicks

Camber gain in the rear will be much greater. Without camber arms in the rear you would be looking at -2.0 as the minimum.

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whoady4shoady

ouch. Thanks for your knowledge. Do you think I should mess with any type of spacers on a square set up of 285/35?

ChrisSlicks

I would avoid the spacers if possible. Are you getting wheels with square offsets or staggered offset?

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whoady4shoady

Im new to all this, so Im not sure what you mean? I am putting the tires on the stock Nismo 19s.

Is this what you are looking for?

370Z NISMO Wheels and Yokohama ADVAN tires.
Lightweight forged aluminum-alloy 19" x 9.5" +40mm offset (front); 19" x 10.5" +23mm offset (rear) Weight: 20.5 lbs. (9.3kg) – front; 20.9 (9.5kg) – rear

ChrisSlicks

Okay that will be fine then. Wheel offset can be used as a tuning tool to alter the 'track' (width between wheels) and hence alter grip. Wider track from lower offset means more grip. With the stock wheels you have a little wider rear track which will keep things in check, if at some point you decide to go with a set of dedicated track wheels that have even offsets all around then you can decide on spacers.

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whoady4shoady

Got ya. So for now spacers are more for show it in my case it seems.