The "Will it fit?" thread

[Volk Z]

Originally Posted by delusional

I was thinking of running a square setup. 18x10.5 +22 all around. would it fit? and what tires size should I be running? I'm currently not lowered but looking to throw on some eibachs or swifts in the near future. also what's our center bore size?

You may be dissapointed with this look... The front will end up looking pretty nice and be very aggressive and the rear will be sunk in... To match that front i would say you would need a 10.5 +0...

THe distance from the rotor to out to be flush with the fender is different on the front and rear... You may want to get a 20 MM spacer for the rear.

You will see what i mean when you put these wheels on.

Tire sizes for a 10.5 depends on what you like
255- Super stretched
265- Stretched
275-285 Slightly stretched
295-305 Squared look

[delusional]

Originally Posted by Volk Z

You may be dissapointed with this look... The front will end up looking pretty nice and be very aggressive and the rear will be sunk in... To match that front i would say you would need a 10.5 +0...

THe distance from the rotor to out to be flush with the fender is different on the front and rear... You may want to get a 20 MM spacer for the rear.

You will see what i mean when you put these wheels on.

Tire sizes for a 10.5 depends on what you like
255- Super stretched
265- Stretched
275-285 Slightly stretched
295-305 Squared look

i see. i already have a set of 25mm spacers for my rear stock wheels. so i guess i can throw those on if they're too sunk. thanks for the help man

[Volk Z]

Originally Posted by delusional

i see. i already have a set of 25mm spacers for my rear stock wheels. so i guess i can throw those on if they're too sunk. thanks for the help man

Absolutely! The 25MM spacer would be perfect actually! And glad I could help... That's what the forums are for!

-Chad

[Csquared]

thanks guys for the help. Will be putting on my tires soon!

[symple84]

Just got wheels which are 19X9.5 +15 and 19X11 +11.... will these offsets sit flush and what tires sizes should I run for a semi stretched setup

[Volk Z]

Originally Posted by symple84

Just got wheels which are 19X9.5 +15 and 19X11 +11.... will these offsets sit flush and what tires sizes should I run for a semi stretched setup

Way to pick widths and offsets!! I would almost say personally you couldn't have really gotten much better offsets... Maybe a 11 width +5 offset but very minimal difference.

Semi stretched I would go 255-35-19 on the 9.5 and a 285-35-19 on the 11... This is if you want stretched. If you google Volkdb350z and see my blue Z you will see my Gloss black TE37s (9.5 with a 255 and a 10.5 with a 275) the 275 should be a similar look to the 285-35-19 on an 11 inch width so looking at my 350z u should get a good visual of how the tire will look.

If you want more of a stretch. Go 245-40-19 and 275-35-19 rear.

Goodluck!

[symple84]

Thanks for the feedback I got good advice from a friend for the offsets. The rear is actually +10 it was a typo.

[Volk Z]

Originally Posted by symple84

Thanks for the feedback I got good advice from a friend for the offsets. The rear is actually +10 it was a typo.

Nice, that 1MM will make a huge difference... Lol

Well goodluck with the tire choices hopefully I gave you enough info.

[Volk Z]

Originally Posted by symple84

Thanks for the feedback I got good advice from a friend for the offsets. The rear is actually +10 it was a typo.

What wheels did you go with if you don't mind me asking? I assume a 3 piece wheel?

[mdxj]

I am still trying to wrap my head around offsets and what will prevent any rubbing so hopefully this combo will work. I am looking at a set of Enkei PF01 in 18x9 front and 18x10.5 rear. The front offset is 45mm with the rear at 15mm. Will the 45mm front offset prevent me from running a wider tire? I am looking at a 245 front and 275 rear. I am tracking this car but the suspension will stay mostly stock. I raced my 350Z in the stock class and loved it but with the oil cooler being added I am out and in a slightly new arena. the 370Z will be used for autoX and high speed touring. Enkei seem to be pretty good wheels and they are light which is must. I am keeping the stock 18" wheels for my winter tires. With a 10.5" rear, what kind of tire fitment am I looking at?

[mikey1600]

Tyre choices for those width's will be fine, the stock sport wheels are 19x9 with 245 and 19x10 with 275 tyres to give you an idea.

for your offset choices, depending on which wheels you have...

if you have stock 18's, fronts with your new wheels, 15mm less clearance between wheel/strut, stick out 11mm further then now.
if you have stock 18's, rears with your new wheels, 19mm less clearance between wheel/strut, stick out 19mm further then now.

if you have stock 19's, fronts with your new wheels, 2mm more clearance between wheel/strut, stick out 2mm further then now.
if you have stock 19's, rears with your new wheels, 9mm more clearance between wheel/strut, stick out 21mm further then now.

hope I've helped!

Originally Posted by mdxj

I am still trying to wrap my head around offsets and what will prevent any rubbing so hopefully this combo will work. I am looking at a set of Enkei PF01 in 18x9 front and 18x10.5 rear. The front offset is 45mm with the rear at 15mm. Will the 45mm front offset prevent me from running a wider tire? I am looking at a 245 front and 275 rear. I am tracking this car but the suspension will stay mostly stock. I raced my 350Z in the stock class and loved it but with the oil cooler being added I am out and in a slightly new arena. the 370Z will be used for autoX and high speed touring. Enkei seem to be pretty good wheels and they are light which is must. I am keeping the stock 18" wheels for my winter tires. With a 10.5" rear, what kind of tire fitment am I looking at?

[mdxj]

I think so, most the info out there is related to the 19" and I have the base 18". I want to make sure that whatever i ended up with would clear the sport brakes (adding them this fall) and not rub. Since I don't plan on doing any suspension work for a little while I am also trying to stay away from having to adjust camber. The more I look at it, I will probably end up with 255 fronts.

If I understood everything I have been reading correctly, the greater the offset, the less tucked in the wheel is and the less clearance I will have between the wheel and strut.

Edit: The PF01 are offered with 35mm and 45mm for 18x9, 15mm, 35mm, 45mm for 18x9.5 and 15mm, 38mm for 18x10.5. I still need to see if they will fit the sport brakes.

[Ni55anPat]

mdxj -

offsets closer to zero will stick out more.....example: +5 offset will be more aggressive (sticking out wise) then a +20.

If you have sport brakes, you are limited to 19's and bigger....18's will not clear the sport brakes!

Hope i helped alittle bit

Your setup will depend on what tire size you want to run, how much camber (i see you dont want to run much), wheel offsets and suspension height.

[mdxj]

Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

mdxj -

offsets closer to zero will stick out more.....example: +5 offset will be more aggressive (sticking out wise) then a +20.

If you have sport brakes, you are limited to 19's and bigger....18's will not clear the sport brakes!

Hope i helped alittle bit

Your setup will depend on what tire size you want to run, how much camber (i see you dont want to run much), wheel offsets and suspension height.

Its starting to make more sense and sense i am not wanting to go super agressive I need to use more offset. I have read that the base wheels do clear the sport brakes a d quite a few other 18" wheels work. I have till Oct to decide so there is no rush at this point and i can spend that time getting smart on this stuff. Thanks for the help.

[Unique_Z]

Hi, anyone can chime in on this?

I wanted a 'functional flush' look with max lip, with 20X9.5 +5 fronts and 20X11 0 offset rears, will this suffice?

Any suggestion on what size of tire i should run and how many camber needed?

Thanks!!