HELP PLEASE GUYS Wheels/tires......

jlbrenne · 08-27-2012, 08:09 PM

Alright guys, I found the wheels that I want (getting some custom made) but I dont know what widths or offsets that I want/need. I know there are tons of threads on here about offsets and such. However, since they are custom making the wheels they need me to tell them exactly what I want...However, I dont know what I want.

I'm looking for looks only..Im not racing or tracking my car...However, the car is my daily driver so i need it to be able to get through traffic.

I hear people mention "hella flush" and "aggressive" but i dont know what that means exactly. I DO WANT BIGGER TIRES ON THE REAR 295 OR 305'S.

I have scrolled through pics and like this type of look (pic below)... Hopefully this is enough info for you guys that know a lot more to be able to help me tell the guy what I might want..

If there is anything else you need to know please ask...Wanting to pay for the wheels tomorrow after i get some help from you guys.

Thanks!

Volk Z · 08-27-2012, 09:03 PM

That is 98 Intrigues car I believe.
He is rocking SSR wheels.
Looking at the pic I would say 19x9.5+23 front
And 19x11+11 rear. This isn't a super aggressive setup but does look
Good.
For tires run 255-35-19 front and 305-30-19 rear.
The lower the number on the offset (+XX) the more it sticks outwards from the hub.
Also a wider wheel with the same offset as a thinner wheel will yield a more aggressive stance as well.
Hope that helps.
If you want aggressive I would go 19x9.5+15 and 19x11+5

Good luck

jlbrenne · 08-27-2012, 09:15 PM

Volk thanks so much for the info. I should add that I'm getting 20" wheels.

enkei2k · 08-27-2012, 09:22 PM

"hella flush" is when your lip of the rim is millimeters from the fender and you're running stretched tires. Please for the love of all things that are alive, do NOT do this on a Z. One pothole and 'boom goes the dynamite' so to speak.

ex: the rear rim/tires of this RX7

Volk Z · 08-27-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlbrenne

Volk thanks so much for the info. I should add that I'm getting 20" wheels.

The width/offset do not matter for what size rim only the tire size.
So tires would be 255-30-20 and 305-25-20 tires

So if you want aggressive go 20x9.5+22 front and 20x11+11 rear
For the best look in my opinion a little more aggressive is 20x9.5+15 and 20x11+5

That RX7 is not hella flush its slammed... Hella flush means a very low offset that sticks out very far from the hub typically past the fender/bumper with a low ride height. That RX7 is 2 inches too low that's the issue not the offset/width which is what the OP is asking about....

W.O.W. 370Z · 08-27-2012, 11:26 PM

What wheel company you going with?

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bullitt5897 · 08-28-2012, 12:16 AM

He is going with Strasse Forged I believe. SM8's

bullitt5897 · 08-28-2012, 12:32 AM

Going from our previous conversation:

You will want to run a 9.5 up front and a 11 rear.

Since this is your daily driver and you want a good look without going crazy we would be running a low offset 11" rear. (This will allow you to run stock settings with no problems). The front we would run a 9.5" wheel with standard offsets to fit your brakes and still give you a nice lip. With the 9.5" and 11" combo you can run a myriad of tire combinations allowing you the choice of tire brands and sizes. My recommendations 255/305 combo or 265/305 combo.

Mike

jlbrenne · 08-28-2012, 08:09 PM

I also like this setup...what do i need to get close to this???

bullitt5897 · 08-28-2012, 09:13 PM

So you want a flush setup... that would be an 11 +0 and a 9.5+15 with camber arms and coilovers.

jlbrenne · 08-28-2012, 09:23 PM

Yeah, Im just trying to get ideas right now. Trying to figure out what and how to gauge different setups. Thanks for the help

bullitt5897 · 08-28-2012, 09:28 PM

no problem

Volk Z · 08-29-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

So you want a flush setup... that would be an 11 +0 and a 9.5+15 with camber arms and coilovers.

That's pretty much what I said above

Great choice for offsets with a 255/305 tire setup

bullitt5897 · 08-30-2012, 03:54 PM

Still need help deciding?

jlbrenne · 08-30-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Still need help deciding?

I'm actually going to hold off for a bit....My budget was $3k...I need to save just a little more to get what I want. In the meantime im going to research a little bit. I have never spent this much for a car item..lol. I think it will be worth it though.

08-27-2012, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	That is 98 Intrigues car I believe. He is rocking SSR wheels. Looking at the pic I would say 19x9.5+23 front And 19x11+11 rear. This isn't a super aggressive setup but does look Good. For tires run 255-35-19 front and 305-30-19 rear. The lower the number on the offset (+XX) the more it sticks outwards from the hub. Also a wider wheel with the same offset as a thinner wheel will yield a more aggressive stance as well. Hope that helps. If you want aggressive I would go 19x9.5+15 and 19x11+5 Good luck __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

08-27-2012, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jlbrenne Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 586 Drives: Roadster BLACK Rep Power: 14	Volk thanks so much for the info. I should add that I'm getting 20" wheels. __________________ Black Rdstr:GTHAUS Meisterschaft FCB.Tint(20%+50% windshield).3"Carb Stub Ant.Z Lisc Plt & LED.Rr fog.VF Fend.Cust Handles.EVO Cust Rdstr Wing.Varrstoen 19" Whls.Stillen HFC&CAI.Swift Spring.VQ37 Cust Mani.Z1 UPREV.Amuse.310whp/254torq

08-28-2012, 12:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	He is going with Strasse Forged I believe. SM8's __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-28-2012, 12:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Going from our previous conversation: You will want to run a 9.5 up front and a 11 rear. Since this is your daily driver and you want a good look without going crazy we would be running a low offset 11" rear. (This will allow you to run stock settings with no problems). The front we would run a 9.5" wheel with standard offsets to fit your brakes and still give you a nice lip. With the 9.5" and 11" combo you can run a myriad of tire combinations allowing you the choice of tire brands and sizes. My recommendations 255/305 combo or 265/305 combo. Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-28-2012, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	So you want a flush setup... that would be an 11 +0 and a 9.5+15 with camber arms and coilovers. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-27-2012, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	"hella flush" is when your lip of the rim is millimeters from the fender and you're running stretched tires. Please for the love of all things that are alive, do NOT do this on a Z. One pothole and 'boom goes the dynamite' so to speak. ex: the rear rim/tires of this RX7

08-27-2012, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	What wheel company you going with? Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

08-28-2012, 09:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
jlbrenne Track Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 586 Drives: Roadster BLACK Rep Power: 14	Yeah, Im just trying to get ideas right now. Trying to figure out what and how to gauge different setups. Thanks for the help __________________ Black Rdstr:GTHAUS Meisterschaft FCB.Tint(20%+50% windshield).3"Carb Stub Ant.Z Lisc Plt & LED.Rr fog.VF Fend.Cust Handles.EVO Cust Rdstr Wing.Varrstoen 19" Whls.Stillen HFC&CAI.Swift Spring.VQ37 Cust Mani.Z1 UPREV.Amuse.310whp/254torq

08-28-2012, 09:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	no problem __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-30-2012, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Still need help deciding? __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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