Flush with no spacers

Felix 808 · 10-16-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

I would be curious to know how 18s compare to 19s on a road course. My goals were to drop weight, maintain speedometer accuracy, and get this look.

I am very new to my 370 and my last car (e92 335i) saw a huge improvement switching to 18s.

Well it all depends on the tire you go with. When you had mentioned meaty sidewall, you are going to get less precise feel, whether you are going to go with 19" or 18". Stay lower profile & it will handle better when pushing the car in the twist & turns.

40 to 332 · 10-16-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

I would be curious to know how 18s compare to 19s on a road course. My goals were to drop weight, maintain speedometer accuracy, and get this look.

I am very new to my 370 and my last car (e92 335i) saw a huge improvement switching to 18s.

What wheels are those? They look classic.

Rags · 10-19-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

What wheels are those? They look classic.

They are the Varrstoen ES2 (aka 2.2.2) replica of the TE37. Great looking wheels and in my opinion they hug the calipers/rotors better in 18s than in 19s.

LAVA · 10-19-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

What tire are you running on this?

And does anyone know what specs on an 18" wheel/tire setup could reproduce this? (Yes I want the sidewall to be so meaty it would be the overall same diameter as this 19 setup)

This is a handy tool, click the "visualize" button after you enter in your sizes for a visual reference.

zero · 10-19-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

What tire are you running on this?

It's Michelin Pilot Super Sport.

40 to 332 · 10-19-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

They are the Varrstoen ES2 (aka 2.2.2) replica of the TE37. Great looking wheels and in my opinion they hug the calipers/rotors better in 18s than in 19s.

Thanks! Good to know. They are good looking wheels for sure.

BlackZMamba · 03-15-2016, 09:28 PM

What about base 370z suspension for 19s? I am on BC coilovers. Vendor had recommended 19 x 9.5 F and 19 x11 R both +18mm offset

Aviator44 · 03-15-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZMamba

What about base 370z suspension for 19s? I am on BC coilovers. Vendor had recommended 19 x 9.5 F and 19 x11 R both +18mm offset

Look at the white Z on the first page. It's running on KWV3s with 19x9.5+22 front and 19x10.5 +12 rear.

A 19x11 +18 is equal to a 19x10.5 +12.

If you set your ride height close to that Z, your car will essentially look exactly the same. Your front wheel will sit out an additional 4mm with the 19x9.5 +18.

So in a nutshell, those are good wheel sizes/offsets for coils.

Ghost116 · 03-16-2016, 12:10 AM

If I'm not mistaken and correct me if I'm wrong (I'm basing my sizing and purchase) off rustys sizes. I'm pretty sure he's at stock height and camber settings which I'm not sure how different the nismo camber/hieght is to a non nismo. But to anyone looking I would go off his sizes. Depending on tire man as well.

Rusty · 03-16-2016, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghost116

If I'm not mistaken and correct me if I'm wrong (I'm basing my sizing and purchase) off rustys sizes. I'm pretty sure he's at stock height and camber settings which I'm not sure how different the nismo camber/hieght is to a non nismo. But to anyone looking I would go off his sizes. Depending on tire man as well.

I'm a stock height Nismo. Front camber is -2, rear camber -1.75 when the pictures were taken. Front rims - 9.5x19, +25. Rear 12x19, +28.

Ghost116 · 03-16-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm a stock height Nismo. Front camber is -2, rear camber -1.75 when the pictures were taken. Front rims - 9.5x19, +25. Rear 12x19, +28.

Little out of spec on camber but close

. do u by any chance know if you were to add 5mm or so to your offset (push wheel in more) and remove camber of the 12 would fit and not touch the inside anywhere?

Rusty · 03-16-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost116

Little out of spec on camber but close

. do u by any chance know if you were to add 5mm or so to your offset (push wheel in more) and remove camber of the 12 would fit and not touch the inside anywhere?

Give me some time to look under the Z and see what's close. I know as I sit now. The top of the tire is about 1"~1.5" away from the top of the rear shock. If I had true coilovers on. It will be a lot closer because of the spring.

Ghost116 · 03-16-2016, 05:45 PM

Thanks man no rush it's still **** weather up here. And that is an interesting call about the true coil over. I want to run twelves but want to stay within spec on camber. Was also looking at a set of bc racing coils but they are true coils so maybe not

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Ghost116 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 167 Drives: Up coming Rep Power: 367	If I'm not mistaken and correct me if I'm wrong (I'm basing my sizing and purchase) off rustys sizes. I'm pretty sure he's at stock height and camber settings which I'm not sure how different the nismo camber/hieght is to a non nismo. But to anyone looking I would go off his sizes. Depending on tire man as well. Rusty likes this.

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Ghost116 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 167 Drives: Up coming Rep Power: 367	Thanks man no rush it's still **** weather up here. And that is an interesting call about the true coil over. I want to run twelves but want to stay within spec on camber. Was also looking at a set of bc racing coils but they are true coils so maybe not