Wheels Specialist Advice Needed...

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-25-2010, 11:49 AM

Yeah. I'm pretty sure toe eats up tires faster than camber does. Even when lowered, everyone talks about camber specs going all over the place, but nobody talks about toe, or at least as often.

bullitt5897 · 02-25-2010, 03:07 PM

Shoot I need to make a video to explain all this lol

Cause these questions will never end and I have had debates on this with people for years!

OMGWTFBBQ is right excessive toe will eat up tires! I know first hand!!! I had my suspension done at NTB once and told the guy .2 total toe in the rear and he slammed it to 2.0 total toe in the rear (this was in my s2k) lets say I barely got it 3/4 mile before turning around and having him fix it. *note* always look at the sheet even if the mech says and repeats back the same specs you gave them!!! When we took the wheels off to look at the wear I literally was peeling thousands of miles of rubber that had rolled upon the edges of the tires! the tires were shreading sooooo bad!

A little toe can go to help rear end stability as well as help curb camber wear and induce a more normal flat wear.

kevr6 · 02-25-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Yeah. I'm pretty sure toe eats up tires faster than camber does. Even when lowered, everyone talks about camber specs going all over the place, but nobody talks about toe, or at least as often.

Correct!!!! I just purchased new rear tires for my "new" wheels due to my toe
setting!

bullitt5897 · 02-25-2010, 07:00 PM

Kevin,

what are ur specs?

kevr6 · 02-26-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Kevin,

what are ur specs?

My tires are just hitting wear bars on the inside so i bought some PZero Neros.
They are sitting in storage at work waiting for install!

bullitt5897 · 02-27-2010, 10:29 AM

lol I meant wheel specs hahaha

kevr6 · 02-27-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

lol I meant wheel specs hahaha

I knew that! Just testing you!

20x9.5 +15
20x11 +10 (w/ 3mm spacers now makes it +7)

abgyak · 02-27-2010, 07:36 PM

How about this offset for a Work VSXX on a 370Z:

Front 19x10 +36 (O-Disk 84mm Deep)
Rear 19x11 +23 (O-Disk 108mm Deep)?

Damn! Offsets are just too Confusing!! How do you guys actually know if the offsets fits a specific car nicely? You compare it with the original offset is it?

abgyak · 05-19-2010, 06:07 AM

Finally i got my hands on the VS-XX...

Front 19x10 Inset F +38
Rear 19x11 Inset E +23 (O)

But to my disappointment, the wheels touched the calipers

have to send it back to Japan tomorrow & will have to wait for another 3 more weeks or so....

Is there anyone out there who have used a VSXX on a 370Z or have any experince using them, or anyone who has good knowledge on wheels, please do suggest me some offsets with large lips.

Here's some pictures:

02-25-2010, 11:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Yeah. I'm pretty sure toe eats up tires faster than camber does. Even when lowered, everyone talks about camber specs going all over the place, but nobody talks about toe, or at least as often. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

02-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Shoot I need to make a video to explain all this lol Cause these questions will never end and I have had debates on this with people for years! OMGWTFBBQ is right excessive toe will eat up tires! I know first hand!!! I had my suspension done at NTB once and told the guy .2 total toe in the rear and he slammed it to 2.0 total toe in the rear (this was in my s2k) lets say I barely got it 3/4 mile before turning around and having him fix it. note always look at the sheet even if the mech says and repeats back the same specs you gave them!!! When we took the wheels off to look at the wear I literally was peeling thousands of miles of rubber that had rolled upon the edges of the tires! the tires were shreading sooooo bad! A little toe can go to help rear end stability as well as help curb camber wear and induce a more normal flat wear. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-25-2010, 07:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Kevin, what are ur specs? __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-27-2010, 10:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	lol I meant wheel specs hahaha __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-27-2010, 07:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
abgyak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 378 Drives: 370z - 260z - 280zx Rep Power: 15	How about this offset for a Work VSXX on a 370Z: Front 19x10 +36 (O-Disk 84mm Deep) Rear 19x11 +23 (O-Disk 108mm Deep)? Damn! Offsets are just too Confusing!! How do you guys actually know if the offsets fits a specific car nicely? You compare it with the original offset is it? __________________ Brunei Darussalam: Abode Of Peace

05-19-2010, 06:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
abgyak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 378 Drives: 370z - 260z - 280zx Rep Power: 15	Finally i got my hands on the VS-XX... Front 19x10 Inset F +38 Rear 19x11 Inset E +23 (O) But to my disappointment, the wheels touched the calipers have to send it back to Japan tomorrow & will have to wait for another 3 more weeks or so.... Is there anyone out there who have used a VSXX on a 370Z or have any experince using them, or anyone who has good knowledge on wheels, please do suggest me some offsets with large lips. Here's some pictures: __________________ Brunei Darussalam: Abode Of Peace

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