19x11 Wheels possible?

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 09:17 PM

Seems like the sweet spot for 305/30ZR tires is 11". Since I was thinking about going with 265 in the front, the proper rim size for that is 9.5 which is what I am going for. I could go 10.5 on the rear and just stretch the 305 a bit, but 11" is more proper, and the tires will look more uniform front and back, instead of the front looking regular, and rear looking a little stretched.

Has anyone tried 11" rears?

ilive2win · 10-06-2009, 09:38 PM

i was wondering the same thing

NewlyIMPORTed · 10-06-2009, 09:43 PM

im pretty sure that the nismo 370 comes with 11" in the rear

JoeD · 10-06-2009, 09:48 PM

No reason why you wouldn't be able to run a 19x11 wheel in the back given proper offsets. That's only 0.5" wider than what comes on the NISMO from the factory, so you know there is some room for leeway there.

I think even 11.5" or 12" wide wheels should properly fit under the car. The only problem is that with the relatively young nature of the car, not too many size/offset combinations have been tried out with varying levels of ride-height.

dlmartin81 · 10-06-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Seems like the sweet spot for 305/30ZR tires is 11". Since I was thinking about going with 265 in the front, the proper rim size for that is 9.5 which is what I am going for. I could go 10.5 on the rear and just stretch the 305 a bit, but 11" is more proper, and the tires will look more uniform front and back, instead of the front looking regular, and rear looking a little stretched.

Has anyone tried 11" rears?

I believe DDM has exactly what you're looking for here.

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 10:49 PM

Rep for you sir, thanks! Now I just have to ask him what his offset is on the rears, since his fronts are 9 instead of my ideal 9.5.

travisjb · 10-06-2009, 11:07 PM

I'll be running the same forgestars in 18x10 with 285s and 18x11 with 315s... using Hoosier R6's which tend to run a little big, so it will be like running 325 street tires in rear... can check my journal this weekend for update on how they fit

M.Bonanni · 10-06-2009, 11:07 PM

You can do up to 11.5" in the rears and probably even a 10" up front. I have personally put a 9.5" front on my car already but haven't seen anyone go with a 10" front yet. On the rear, in 19" there is a suspension arm that gets in the way at 11.5" wide, but if you go with 20s you can fit a 12" as the bigger diameter offers more clearance on that suspension arm.

dlmartin81 · 10-06-2009, 11:08 PM

DAMN!! you think they'll fit??

travisjb · 10-06-2009, 11:13 PM

yup... but won't know for sure until this weekend... they are getting mounted balanced tomorrow morning then I'll throw them on this weekend after cage is installed... it's going to be a GRIP MONSTER !

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 11:13 PM

I am just laughing at how large we can go theoretically on the 370Z. That's crazy wide.

Hey Mike, I meant these wheels: DDM Project 370Z

Do you mind telling me the offset you went with the 9.5 front, and the 11" rears? Thanks man! Rep for you guys

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 11:15 PM

Travis, do 18's clear your AP BBK???

I was thinking I had to go 19" to clear BBK's. If I would be able to go 18"... that's my style. Your set up is what I have always wanted. I would go 18x9.5 with 265 Toyo R888's, and 18x11 with 305's.

M.Bonanni · 10-06-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

I am just laughing at how large we can go theoretically on the 370Z. That's crazy wide.

Hey Mike, I meant these wheels: DDM Project 370Z

Do you mind telling me the offset you went with the 9.5 front, and the 11" rears? Thanks man! Rep for you guys

The 9.5" rim I had up front was an 18" SSR Type-F and it was +22 offset run with a 275/35/18 with no issues, but also had -3 camber.

The 11" rims you pictured are a 19" +33 offset, but sink in a little. If I could re-do them I would go with a +28. I run a 305/30/19 on those with plenty of room.

travisjb · 10-06-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Travis, do 18's clear your AP BBK???

I was thinking I had to go 19" to clear BBK's. If I would be able to go 18"... that's my style. Your set up is what I have always wanted. I would go 18x9.5 with 265 Toyo R888's, and 18x11 with 305's.

we have theoretically confirmed that they clear the ap racing bbk. was confirmed based upon cad drawings that there is plenty of margin. will find out for sure this weekend. suggest you standby a couple days and let me play guinea pig... I would have used r888s but am competing for hoosier contingency with nasa now... you might also want to think about getting 10s for front if I can confirm they fit

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 11:36 PM

That would be some crazy tramlining on the streets with your set up

Same with my previous said set up, but still. haha

In your opinion, is the R888's better than R6's?

Hope you get the contingency from Hoosier. Who would turn down free tires?

10-06-2009, 09:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	19x11 Wheels possible? Seems like the sweet spot for 305/30ZR tires is 11". Since I was thinking about going with 265 in the front, the proper rim size for that is 9.5 which is what I am going for. I could go 10.5 on the rear and just stretch the 305 a bit, but 11" is more proper, and the tires will look more uniform front and back, instead of the front looking regular, and rear looking a little stretched. Has anyone tried 11" rears?

10-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	I'll be running the same forgestars in 18x10 with 285s and 18x11 with 315s... using Hoosier R6's which tend to run a little big, so it will be like running 325 street tires in rear... can check my journal this weekend for update on how they fit __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	You can do up to 11.5" in the rears and probably even a 10" up front. I have personally put a 9.5" front on my car already but haven't seen anyone go with a 10" front yet. On the rear, in 19" there is a suspension arm that gets in the way at 11.5" wide, but if you go with 20s you can fit a 12" as the bigger diameter offers more clearance on that suspension arm. __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

10-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	yup... but won't know for sure until this weekend... they are getting mounted balanced tomorrow morning then I'll throw them on this weekend after cage is installed... it's going to be a GRIP MONSTER ! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

10-06-2009, 11:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	Travis, do 18's clear your AP BBK??? I was thinking I had to go 19" to clear BBK's. If I would be able to go 18"... that's my style. Your set up is what I have always wanted. I would go 18x9.5 with 265 Toyo R888's, and 18x11 with 305's. Last edited by carfr3ak; 10-06-2009 at 11:17 PM.

10-06-2009, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 17	i was wondering the same thing

10-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	im pretty sure that the nismo 370 comes with 11" in the rear

10-06-2009, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	No reason why you wouldn't be able to run a 19x11 wheel in the back given proper offsets. That's only 0.5" wider than what comes on the NISMO from the factory, so you know there is some room for leeway there. I think even 11.5" or 12" wide wheels should properly fit under the car. The only problem is that with the relatively young nature of the car, not too many size/offset combinations have been tried out with varying levels of ride-height.

10-06-2009, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	Rep for you sir, thanks! Now I just have to ask him what his offset is on the rears, since his fronts are 9 instead of my ideal 9.5.

10-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	DAMN!! you think they'll fit??

10-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	I am just laughing at how large we can go theoretically on the 370Z. That's crazy wide. Hey Mike, I meant these wheels: DDM Project 370Z Do you mind telling me the offset you went with the 9.5 front, and the 11" rears? Thanks man! Rep for you guys

10-06-2009, 11:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	That would be some crazy tramlining on the streets with your set up Same with my previous said set up, but still. haha In your opinion, is the R888's better than R6's? Hope you get the contingency from Hoosier. Who would turn down free tires?

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