Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Need some help understanding wheel and tire specs please...

otacon88 · 08-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Can someone explain to me in layman's terms what exactly I'm supposed to be looking for when buying wheels? I've read some articles, still can't figure it out, maybe they're not good at explaining.

I have a 370z base with NO sports package, so currently have 18 inch wheels and tires. wanting to upgrade to 19inc wheels.

what's the difference between 19x9.5 and 19x10.5? And what type of offsets should I be using? Is it different for every wheel? How can I buy a wheel that has similar offsets to the stock wheels?

And how do I buy tires to match to they fit on the wheel? Will all 19inch tires fit on any 19 inch rim?

thanks in advance!

08-11-2012, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
otacon88 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 155 Drives: Red 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Need some help understanding wheel and tire specs please... Can someone explain to me in layman's terms what exactly I'm supposed to be looking for when buying wheels? I've read some articles, still can't figure it out, maybe they're not good at explaining. I have a 370z base with NO sports package, so currently have 18 inch wheels and tires. wanting to upgrade to 19inc wheels. what's the difference between 19x9.5 and 19x10.5? And what type of offsets should I be using? Is it different for every wheel? How can I buy a wheel that has similar offsets to the stock wheels? And how do I buy tires to match to they fit on the wheel? Will all 19inch tires fit on any 19 inch rim? thanks in advance! __________________ Performance: FI CBE 18inch resonators and CF mufflers \| Pending - CAI Show: CF License Plate Frame, Amuse Rear Bumper and side skirts, Seibon SR Front lip, Aerojacket Vented Fenders\| Pending - SSR Type F, Springs, Tint, Sport Rear spoiler