wheel size and spacer question... NEED HELP

mbenetto · 07-10-2011, 04:22 PM

i have a 2009 base 370z and just bought the following size wheels... will these look funny on the car or similar stance as the factory 18s???

front: 20 x 8.5 with a 32 offset
rear: 20 x 9.5 with a 35 offset.

Please advise what size spacers I need to get to make them a little bit more flush (NOT STICKING OUT THOUGH!)

thank you!!!

mbenetto · 07-10-2011, 05:45 PM

no one?

TypeOne · 07-10-2011, 06:57 PM

Take the offset that you have on you wheels now, subtract that number by the thickness of the spacer that you want to use.

20x8.5 + 32 (add 20mm spacer) and it changes it to a +12 offset. I think you need at LEAST a 20mm and 25mm I don't think even then you are going to be flush.

OEM rear Rays sport wheel is 19x10 +30, so your 20x9.5 +35 is going to need a negative offset in order to be flush.

Just as a reference for you, my wheels are 19x10.5 +0 and you can see it sits flush.

mbenetto · 07-10-2011, 07:06 PM

tahnk you so much! do you think the wheels as they are will look strange? would you recommend spacers? and will the spacers effect the way the car drives?

kenchan · 07-10-2011, 09:36 PM

Try your front as is if stock height. Rear can use 20mm spacers.

RavSpec · 07-13-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TypeOne

Take the offset that you have on you wheels now, subtract that number by the thickness of the spacer that you want to use.

20x8.5 + 32 (add 20mm spacer) and it changes it to a +12 offset. I think you need at LEAST a 20mm and 25mm I don't think even then you are going to be flush.

OEM rear Rays sport wheel is 19x10 +30, so your 20x9.5 +35 is going to need a negative offset in order to be flush.

Just as a reference for you, my wheels are 19x10.5 +0 and you can see it sits flush.

hey .. u sending me more install pics ?

mbenetto · 07-14-2011, 06:34 AM

I should get rims tomorrow... I will send a pic when they're on the car. Thankss.

07-10-2011, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mbenetto Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72 Drives: PG 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	wheel size and spacer question... NEED HELP i have a 2009 base 370z and just bought the following size wheels... will these look funny on the car or similar stance as the factory 18s??? front: 20 x 8.5 with a 32 offset rear: 20 x 9.5 with a 35 offset. Please advise what size spacers I need to get to make them a little bit more flush (NOT STICKING OUT THOUGH!) thank you!!!

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07-10-2011, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
mbenetto Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72 Drives: PG 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	no one?

07-10-2011, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Take the offset that you have on you wheels now, subtract that number by the thickness of the spacer that you want to use. 20x8.5 + 32 (add 20mm spacer) and it changes it to a +12 offset. I think you need at LEAST a 20mm and 25mm I don't think even then you are going to be flush. OEM rear Rays sport wheel is 19x10 +30, so your 20x9.5 +35 is going to need a negative offset in order to be flush. Just as a reference for you, my wheels are 19x10.5 +0 and you can see it sits flush.

07-10-2011, 07:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
mbenetto Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72 Drives: PG 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	tahnk you so much! do you think the wheels as they are will look strange? would you recommend spacers? and will the spacers effect the way the car drives?

07-10-2011, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Try your front as is if stock height. Rear can use 20mm spacers.

07-14-2011, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
mbenetto Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72 Drives: PG 2009 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	I should get rims tomorrow... I will send a pic when they're on the car. Thankss.