advice please.....18 inch rims???!!!

Shamrock · 11-04-2012, 03:21 PM

Hi guys,

I have been doing more driving and less forum lurking. Much better for the nerves. I have seen many people with the Z sport's package dropping there 19" rims for 18's. I drive a lot (a lot) of auto-x's and would definately like to try 18"s. The car definately will handle differently (maybe better) and I'll learn a new style of driving the auto-x's. Could you guys recommend the ultimate tire/rim set-up for me? The proper offsets, tire height, and tire width. My car is lowered on eibach's, as well. Thanks

kenny's 370z · 11-04-2012, 04:37 PM

in for results.want to drop my sport rims for 18's as well

binary0x01 · 11-04-2012, 06:58 PM

I was wondering actually if anyone's put 17's on their 370...

I'd like to try a set, but want to find 17x10 for rear 17x9 for front.

If anyone's tried that (not to hijack the thread) post up...

Shamrock · 11-05-2012, 12:46 AM

Hey guys pipe in. We've all seen the pics with the 18"s.

Waiz · 11-05-2012, 02:29 AM

Size:18x9.5 +22 (front) 18x10.5 +15 (rear)

Tires: 255-40-18 & 285-40-18

Wheels: SSR Type F's

clintfocus · 11-05-2012, 02:44 AM

This is 18x10.5 all around. Et38 with a 10mm spacer up front(effective offset et28), and Et15 rear. Lowered about a .5-.75 inch from stock on KW V3's. -3 camber front, -2 rear. Currently on 285/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear, but will soon be 285/35/18 all around. the offsets were carefully calculated in front to be as positive as possible without hitting suspension parts in the name of proper scrub radius and to eliminate rubbing during on track driving(road courses). Clears sport brakes with room to spare

clintfocus · 11-05-2012, 02:49 AM

here is a side view

here is a front inside view of the suspension clearence. I know a et30 can also fit in 18x10.5, but i wouldnt go much more positive then that

11-04-2012, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	advice please.....18 inch rims???!!! Hi guys, I have been doing more driving and less forum lurking. Much better for the nerves. I have seen many people with the Z sport's package dropping there 19" rims for 18's. I drive a lot (a lot) of auto-x's and would definately like to try 18"s. The car definately will handle differently (maybe better) and I'll learn a new style of driving the auto-x's. Could you guys recommend the ultimate tire/rim set-up for me? The proper offsets, tire height, and tire width. My car is lowered on eibach's, as well. Thanks Motinatan likes this.

11-04-2012, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I was wondering actually if anyone's put 17's on their 370... I'd like to try a set, but want to find 17x10 for rear 17x9 for front. If anyone's tried that (not to hijack the thread) post up... __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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11-04-2012, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenny's 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TN Age: 58 Posts: 243 Drives: 2012 frontier sv v6 Rep Power: 13	in for results.want to drop my sport rims for 18's as well

11-05-2012, 12:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shamrock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Israel Posts: 215 Drives: 370z 2011 AT White Rep Power: 13	Hey guys pipe in. We've all seen the pics with the 18"s.

11-05-2012, 02:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Size:18x9.5 +22 (front) 18x10.5 +15 (rear) Tires: 255-40-18 & 285-40-18 Wheels: SSR Type F's

11-05-2012, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	This is 18x10.5 all around. Et38 with a 10mm spacer up front(effective offset et28), and Et15 rear. Lowered about a .5-.75 inch from stock on KW V3's. -3 camber front, -2 rear. Currently on 285/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear, but will soon be 285/35/18 all around. the offsets were carefully calculated in front to be as positive as possible without hitting suspension parts in the name of proper scrub radius and to eliminate rubbing during on track driving(road courses). Clears sport brakes with room to spare

11-05-2012, 02:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	here is a side view here is a front inside view of the suspension clearence. I know a et30 can also fit in 18x10.5, but i wouldnt go much more positive then that