17" wheels for winter

free70 · 10-05-2015, 11:43 PM

New to the forum.

It's starting to get cold here in Canada, so I'm looking to buy winter wheels/tires. I noticed that almost nobody runs 17" wheels on a 370z. My question is would 17" wheels fit on a 370z? Or even if they did, would they look really awkward and small? 18" winters are so expensive!

(P.S. I have base '16 370z)

90 ST · 10-06-2015, 09:36 AM

You can run 17's if they will fit, but you'll have to find a shop that will help you find something that fits.

Nixin · 10-06-2015, 02:12 PM

Hi free70. Have you ever considered just getting a winter beater? That way, you can save your Z from the road salt and winter conditions that we face up here in the great white north. Plus you can just place fire and theft insurance on your Z and save a few more $$$.

Wheels3309 · 10-06-2015, 03:30 PM

I have a set of 17's with Michelin Pilot Alpin 3's (staggered sizes) i ran on my G35 Coupe w/ sport pkg that I'm actually looking to get rid of... (3/4 of the tread left)

But yeah, it's definitely possible to run 17's on your setup... I will say that compared to the stock 19" Rays, they did look kinda small but they had that meaty, ready-for-winter look with the taller rubber! I had no issues driving it through the CNY winters either...

Wheels3309 · 10-06-2015, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nixin

Hi free70. Have you ever considered just getting a winter beater? That way, you can save your Z from the road salt and winter conditions that we face up here in the great white north. Plus you can just place fire and theft insurance on your Z and save a few more $$$.

This is the route I've taken with the NISMO... just can't even think about driving her through these winters!

vividracing · 10-06-2015, 03:50 PM

Daily's and Winter Beaters are gifts from God. On my 2nd windshield this year on the daily. The first one they replaced the guy noticed a little bit of rust building up under the seal because the guy before him installed it wrong. So he asked me if I wanted him to grind it down, I said sure and went back to my desk. Few minutes later he was at my desk again saying "I need to show you something". Turns out the grinder got away from him and the next thing I know I am filing a claim and scheduling someone to come out and airbrush the roof of my car. Had that been my pride and joy, I would have lost my mind. Everything happens to my daily and it's genuinely nice not to care.

90 ST · 10-06-2015, 11:21 PM

I have a 370Z for a winter beater...

BC416 · 10-07-2015, 07:18 AM

I'm not going to put the car in storage for a 1/3rd of the year so I can drive around a POS. When I can afford a decent 2nd car, something like my brothers 06 Legacy GT, then I'll pick up a winter car. For now, the Z gets 18's and Blizzaks and the car handles winter fine. Check the classifieds as I've seen a few winter setups recently for sale.

imjello · 10-07-2015, 09:47 AM

i am also interested in this. i know 17's get a bad name on this site ( i want for track use ). What specs are the wheels you are using for winter? extra credit points for pics

free70 · 10-07-2015, 11:07 AM

I agree with the other guys about buying my car and planning to use it as much as I can

. Not interested in getting a winter beater.

I thought of getting the 17's just because it'd be the cheapest and simplest option (was even thinking of using steelies but not sure if that would be an insult to the car

)

Otherwise I'd be looking to get another set 18" alloys + new winter rubber (roughly twice as expensive as going 17's based on my quotes).

The other option I'm considering is getting new square winter tires on the stock rims, and then buying a set of new 19's in the summer...

Thoughts?

90 ST · 10-07-2015, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free70

I agree with the other guys about buying my car and planning to use it as much as I can

. Not interested in getting a winter beater.

I thought of getting the 17's just because it'd be the cheapest and simplest option (was even thinking of using steelies but not sure if that would be an insult to the car

)

Otherwise I'd be looking to get another set 18" alloys + new winter rubber (roughly twice as expensive as going 17's based on my quotes).

The other option I'm considering is getting new square winter tires on the stock rims, and then buying a set of new 19's in the summer...

Thoughts?

If you can afford, run the stock 18's for winter with winter rubber of course, then go to a 20 for summer, they will be cheaper then a 19"...

Personally I've been running a 350Z 18 for winter and the stock 19's for summer. But if you are starting from nothing for summers, 20's are the way to go, cost wise.

Where are you in Canada? the other thing that is a must is a clear bra, do the front everywhere you can and the side skirts.

BC416 · 10-07-2015, 11:51 AM

Winter Rims and Tires

Not a bad setup. Not sure if he will ship but might as well ask.

Wheels3309 · 10-15-2015, 10:17 AM

Winter wheel/tire set: 17" Voxx wheels + Michelin Alpin PA3s

Hedrowin · 10-20-2015, 10:44 AM

Will the TR Motorsport C2 rims fit a 2013 370z with sport brakes? I know the 2012 and down models it will. I am just not sure if they changed anything with the size of the sport brakes in the 2013 and up models. I really want to order that set soon since winter is here and i am testing fate driving on my summer tires still. If they do then i already know what tires I'm going to get. Thanks for anyone that confirm this quick question.

90 ST · 10-20-2015, 10:53 AM

What size? worst case you could add a spacer, if you stay under a 8-8.5 rear...

10-05-2015, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 9	17" wheels for winter New to the forum. It's starting to get cold here in Canada, so I'm looking to buy winter wheels/tires. I noticed that almost nobody runs 17" wheels on a 370z. My question is would 17" wheels fit on a 370z? Or even if they did, would they look really awkward and small? 18" winters are so expensive! (P.S. I have base '16 370z)

10-06-2015, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Daily's and Winter Beaters are gifts from God. On my 2nd windshield this year on the daily. The first one they replaced the guy noticed a little bit of rust building up under the seal because the guy before him installed it wrong. So he asked me if I wanted him to grind it down, I said sure and went back to my desk. Few minutes later he was at my desk again saying "I need to show you something". Turns out the grinder got away from him and the next thing I know I am filing a claim and scheduling someone to come out and airbrush the roof of my car. Had that been my pride and joy, I would have lost my mind. Everything happens to my daily and it's genuinely nice not to care. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

10-06-2015, 11:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	I have a 370Z for a winter beater... BC416, imjello and free70 like this.

10-07-2015, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	I'm not going to put the car in storage for a 1/3rd of the year so I can drive around a POS. When I can afford a decent 2nd car, something like my brothers 06 Legacy GT, then I'll pick up a winter car. For now, the Z gets 18's and Blizzaks and the car handles winter fine. Check the classifieds as I've seen a few winter setups recently for sale. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

10-07-2015, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 9	I agree with the other guys about buying my car and planning to use it as much as I can . Not interested in getting a winter beater. I thought of getting the 17's just because it'd be the cheapest and simplest option (was even thinking of using steelies but not sure if that would be an insult to the car ) Otherwise I'd be looking to get another set 18" alloys + new winter rubber (roughly twice as expensive as going 17's based on my quotes). The other option I'm considering is getting new square winter tires on the stock rims, and then buying a set of new 19's in the summer... Thoughts? 90 ST likes this.

10-06-2015, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	You can run 17's if they will fit, but you'll have to find a shop that will help you find something that fits.

10-06-2015, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Hi free70. Have you ever considered just getting a winter beater? That way, you can save your Z from the road salt and winter conditions that we face up here in the great white north. Plus you can just place fire and theft insurance on your Z and save a few more $$$.

10-06-2015, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wheels3309 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 301 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo 7/AT Rep Power: 10	I have a set of 17's with Michelin Pilot Alpin 3's (staggered sizes) i ran on my G35 Coupe w/ sport pkg that I'm actually looking to get rid of... (3/4 of the tread left) But yeah, it's definitely possible to run 17's on your setup... I will say that compared to the stock 19" Rays, they did look kinda small but they had that meaty, ready-for-winter look with the taller rubber! I had no issues driving it through the CNY winters either...

10-07-2015, 09:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
imjello Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: texas Posts: 285 Drives: F80 M3, S5 B9 Rep Power: 12	i am also interested in this. i know 17's get a bad name on this site ( i want for track use ). What specs are the wheels you are using for winter? extra credit points for pics

10-07-2015, 11:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	Winter Rims and Tires Not a bad setup. Not sure if he will ship but might as well ask. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

10-15-2015, 10:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wheels3309 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 301 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo 7/AT Rep Power: 10	Winter wheel/tire set: 17" Voxx wheels + Michelin Alpin PA3s __________________ Daily Driven 2015 370Z NISMO 7AT \| Pearl White \| R2C Black Hex Drop-ins \| HPS Post MAF Tubes \| Top Speed Pro 1 Axle-back Exhaust

10-20-2015, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hedrowin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: N.Y. state Posts: 3 Drives: 13 Black cherry M6 Rep Power: 10	Will the TR Motorsport C2 rims fit a 2013 370z with sport brakes? I know the 2012 and down models it will. I am just not sure if they changed anything with the size of the sport brakes in the 2013 and up models. I really want to order that set soon since winter is here and i am testing fate driving on my summer tires still. If they do then i already know what tires I'm going to get. Thanks for anyone that confirm this quick question.

10-20-2015, 10:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	What size? worst case you could add a spacer, if you stay under a 8-8.5 rear...

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