I don't know why it would

Are you talking about the width? I and others have run wider and been fine

I know some people are using a wider tire than that on front... I think that the guy that told me that dont know what he are talking about... maybe he told me that cause our cars usually use a side wall of 40 insteed of 35... dont know really lol. Well thanks for tour help dude! Im going to buy the 265/35/18 for the front and 285/35/18 for the rear :)

Hello everyone!

I am super noob about rims. I am looking at getting some Vaarstoen ES222 wheels with Front 19x9.5+22 (255-35-19) Rear 19x10.5+12 (305-30-19). I am worried if I will need spacers to have clearance for Akebono brakes and if I will need to buy anything extra like aftermarket lug nuts and/or studs.

Thanks for replies in advance!

lug nuts yes
studs no unless you're running spacers

Spacers for brake clearance? leaning no, because the design that the wheel copies, the Volk Racing TE37, clears pretty much anything. However, they may have changed the design due to their manufacturing process (clearly not forged)

EDIT:
According to this thread, it will not clear brakes without spacer
http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...rt-brakes.html

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get some wheels that already come with the right amount of offset to fill the fenders. So I wont need spacers. What is a good amount of offset that would be safe for the track or does it matter?

A few forum members have shared with me the specs below. (Those who have helped please feel free to continue to chime in on this thread)

Front 19x9.5 +22
Front Tire 265/30
Rear 19.10.5 +12
Rear Tire 305/30

Stock Sport Suspension

They say no rubbing. Although there might not be any rubbing on the street, what about when the wheel goes deeper into the wheel well on the track. Also, any track concerns with that offset? Are you still able to manage the camber without upper control arms?

I'm running 19x9.5 +25 with 265/35/19 and 19x10.5 +12 with 305/30/19 with no rubbing problems, and I'm on Swift springs, so you shouldn't have any issues at stock height. There's only a 3mm difference between my front offset and yours, and I think the offsets are perfect for the Z. While I haven't driven it on the track, it has been driven very spiritedly on some technical roads with no rubbing issues. Also, you'll want to run 265/35 instead of a 265/30 on the front, or you'll have a nearly 1" difference in the diameter between the front and rear tires.

Hope this helps.

http://www.the370z.com/members/memph...detailed-2.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/memph...s-57xtreme.jpg

Thanks! Would you say Original TE37SL would fit in that size? I really love the look
Edit : Forgot to mention, I'm running stock suspension

Te37s clear everything

Base OEM rims whant to go meatier
 

Hey guys! Need a little help here...

So my 2013 base is running on OEM wheels 18x8 Front and 18x9 Back. I'm not particularly interested in changing wheels, but want to go meatier with the tires for the more aggressive look.

Would 245/45/18 and 285/40/18 work on this OEM wheels??? :confused:

I'm aware of the 0.25" higher on the back tire with this setup. Could do 275/40 for the more accurate/precise height.

Thanks!

:driving:

The height of the 285/40 wouldn't be an issue...but the tire will be more pinched on the rim...most have an 11.4'ish section compared to the 10.9 of the 275.
I've run a few sets of 245/45,275/40's & they do great....the 275 would actually fit a 9.5" wheel better/as it's snugger on the wheel than the 245's on the 8's.
I didn't look at your location...but this past summer i wanted Bridgestone's RE11 in this size & nobody had both sizes available....then looked at the bit higher priced PSS Michelin....same thing,,,both sizes un-available.
After 1 pair of front's & 2 rear's of the Goodyear F1's...they discontinued the tire,so curently have the Nitto555 & they aren't bad...just a bit heavy.(27,32lbs.)
I mount & balance my own stuff & the 275 is more difficult squeezing on the wheel than the 245's up front.
Hope this help's & other's may add to it.

Thanks for the feedback!

I'm actually running 245/45/18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S on the back set (approx. 3,500 miles on them) so those could go up front and I found the 275 and the 285 in the same MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S. If I change the setup will still be rocking same tires all four corners! :happydance:

The real concern as you know is that fitment to the 18x8 and 18x9's... I'm thinking it would be wiser to try the 275 on my back 9"s than the 285. **The 275 are actually more expensive at this time :s** jejeje

I'll wait and see if someone has another opinion, approach or experience.

Thanks again!

Btw, I'm from Puerto Rico, right in the Caribbean! Summer all year long!! :D

Hey everyone, wondering if the following would fit for the fronts (found a used set locally, rears are 19x11 +18, I plan to run 305/30/19, this is close to the "standard" f14 offset of 15mm):

19x9 + 14

I'll be lowered on Swift Springs only. And which tire size would best complement the rear 305s? I would want 265/35/19 if I were to get 9.5+20 up front, but as this is a 9" width wheel, considering 255/35/19. Would this be ok? or too much of a diameter difference from the rears?

Decided to get the rims, what would be the recommended tire size for 20x10.5 in front and 20x12 in back

what offset?

What offset wheels,camber setting & how much lower than stock are you?

You may be limited on sizes; if you're wanting to run stock diameter without any stretch...
Michelin makes a 25.8/26.3" 295/25 & 325/25 that would fit....but pending your suspension set-up....i just briefly cruised through different sizing & looking for oem diameter w/good fitment on your wheel choices & they are slim.
Michelin has run-flat's in the 285/30 & 335/25....26.5/26.6" diameter's also.
Good luck!

+20 back,+25 front, camber settings not sure but it's flush as possible, and I have no tire gap compared to stock

Your wheel lip is gonna be out pretty good/ as you more than likely will have a stretched look setup & possibly-2ish camber.
Is your car lowered any & did you want factory diameter tires?

so, 20x10.5 +25; 20x12 +20?

This is an aggressive fitment close to what I'm running, very good! Always glad to see someone go beyond the boring conservative fitments that most folks run

Please check my build thread for pictures! You can see what it looks like and go from there

I am running:
20x11 +15 in front, which is extends 16mm further outward than your fronts.
My tires are 275/30/20 (total diameter 26.5, about .2 inches shorter than stock 245/40/19)

20x12 +20 in back, same as yours. 315/25/20 (26.2 inches total diameter, .7 inches shorter than stock nismo 285/35/19)

Suspension is aragosta coilovers and full SPL adjustable everything. Height is top of tire to the fender, maybe a bit under.

Camber is -3 front, -2 rear.

According to my alignment shop (very good place, does tons of fitments for all sorts of cars, race and street), i could have run a 5mm spacer in rear EASILY, and there is still a finger gap from tire to fender.

Both front and rear have a slight stretch, so you have the angled shoulder of the tire, but not that much.

In back I could have easily run a 325/25/20 tire and been fine. The rears on the Nismo are already rolled from the factory, there is no fitment issue. Basically in the back of the Z, you can run ANYTHING. I have seen 20x11 +0 with a 285/30/20 fit just fine.

Fronts you are fine with a 275/30/20 and can run less camber than i did. If you wanted to be even more safe you can go to a 265/30 or 255/55.

EDIT:
If you haven't invested in SPL arms, i would highly recommend you do so. At minimum you should get their front upper control arms that adjust camber AND caster.

bumping up - wondering what people's thoughts here are on 19x9 + 14 up front. Rears are 19x11 + 18. If the fronts will fit fine (lowered on Swifts), then what tire size is recommended for this?

I've searched and can only find 19x9.5/11 rather than 9/11.

a half inch aint gonna be that much difference
245/40/19 is fine

if you wanna go to a 235/40/19 you'll also be fine (anyone even make that size)?

225/45/19 is a little tall but also in range. It'll be a stretch tho if ur against that stuff

ah ok thanks. What are your thoughts on 19x9+14 up front?

OEM sport is 19x9 + 47, and most ppl stick with 20mm spacers up front, which makes it effectively +27mm offset....so 14mm up front seems super aggressive.

I'll be lowered on Swift Springs. I feel like the 14mm will require alot of camber (+ purchase of adjustable control arms). Hoping someone on here has a similar set up in the front and can chime in. Otherwise I'll likely pass on the wheels since I can't test fit them (no tires included, and my car's in storage for the winter).

That's not aggressive

i'm running 20x11 +15 front with a 275/30/20, about -3 camber. That's aggressive.

Folks regularly run 19x9.5 +22 with 265/35/19 (standard TE37 fitment for 370Z), and that is only 1mm different than yours. That's people not particularly lowered either

Ah sorry, I just Re did the offset calculator, 19x9+14mm is the exact same clearance as 19x9.5+20mm.

So I should be fine with this set up.

Thanks alot! Repped.

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invest in some SPL front upper control arms and free yourself of ever worrying about front fitment ever again

ah, yea, I have a set budget to spend on mods this year haha I considered not getting wheels, and just doing spacers (which I just got) and putting the wheel/tire money towards coilovers/FUCA/Rear camber arms. But a decent deal came up locally for the F14s, which seem to be pretty rare here in Toronto.

genereally i'm always suspension before wheels
any worthwhile wheels will need the adjustment to dial in the fitment

Need help plz
 

Hi everyone

Need help for a friend. He got a monterey blue Z and he need tips for fitment. He want to have 19s or 20s. He want to stay stock camber and suspension and he want to have flush or a little bit inside the fender. Will it fit and what can be the best? Any advice will be really appreciate :)

Tires on 19s 255/45/19 285/40/19
Tires on 20s 255/40/20 285/35/20 Something in those ranges...


1st Stance SC-5 in 19s 19x9.5 +20 or +35 offset front and 19x10.5 +20 offset rear or in 20s 20x9 +20 or +32 offset front and 20x10.5 +27 offset rear

2nd Verde Insignia 20x9 +15 or +30 offset front and 20x11 +25 offset rear

3rd Varro VD10 20x8.5 +25 or +35 (245/40/20 tire) offset front and 20x10 +25 offset rear

4th Savini BM12 19s 19x9.5 any range +15 to +50 offset front and 19x10.5 any range +15 to +50 offset rear or in 20s 20x8.5 any range +15 to +50 offset front and 20x10.5 any range +15 to +50 offset rear

Tks! :)

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I'll look at wheels in a second; confirm tire sizes-those are 28" diameter tires.....they will fit,,,but will have to be cautious on offsets.

Your key word's are stock "camber & suspension"
after confirming tire sizes....would not hurt to measure or add spacer's to factory wheels & achieve desired look...but here goes,
Front 8.5 (+19-----+25) 9.0 (+25-----+32) 9.5 (+32-----+38)
Rear 10.0 (+12-----+19) 10.5 (+19-----+25) 11.0 (+25-----+32)
lowest number will be more aggressive & approx (4" [front-spacing] on front & 5" front spacing on rear) (higher offset # 3.75F & 4.75R)

also (for whatever it's worth) Factory Nismo wheel's are 19x9.5+40F & 19x10.5+23R
Have a nice day.

I ended up ordering +25 for my rears. It seemed the safest bet for fitting big rubber. I can add spacers and push out a bit if necessary, but can't take away offset if my starting point is too far the other way.

Tks Jchammond

My friend speaking...another question

What about on 19s or on 20s. I know the sujet is delicate but what is the best because I don't want my Z to look like a truck because i'm not lowering it?

What do you mean with this? It's the flushness in the fender but 4inches mabee more 4mm ???
approx (4" [front-spacing] on front & 5" front spacing on rear) (higher offset # 3.75F & 4.75R)

Tks

Backspacing vs Offset.

The inches refer to the former and mm to the latter.

Front spacing is measured from the hub out...if you're driving a nismo, it's worth the effort to try a few different spacers on your wheels to see what you like....28" tires could possibly put you looking more like a truck/if not dropped down a bit.
Good for snow though.

Please dont put 28 inch tires on a z, jesus

i can tell you're not a 1/4 mile guy:icon18:...

any iteration of a 28" tall tire will NOT work on factory suspension. not without significant camber, which, once again... cant be done on stock suspension. you might be able to slide by rolling fenders but i promise it will look like :icon23:. Its best to rule this size out and stick to the 26.5 area unless you can manage to convince your buddy to purchase some coilovers.

From his friend...not driving a Nismo but the 2010 monterey blue.

Tks for the info.I will go for Stance SC-5 19x9.5 +20mm or +35mm if my tires are 245/40r19 in the front and on the rear I will go on 19x10.5 +20mm and tires will be 285/35r19. Am I gonna be fine? Stock camber and suspension, I want to be little bit inside fender or flush.


If I'm not dropping the car (because road are hell) and 20s will look like a truck...I go 19s

If I want to buy swift lowering spring in future I will be fine?

Tks

You wont be remotely flush but i wont matter
Im sure itll clear everything

You really shouldnt buy any wheels until you decide aht your suspension setup will be

But thats just me. All those wheels are ...not good to me