Nissan 370Z Forum

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Wheels & Tires (http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/)
-   -   18's on a 370z (http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/51888-18s-370z.html)

martin82 06-25-2013 10:26 PM

my car is very low, I still DD the car but get a few scrapes here and there you can see it on the bumper and also have a few scrapes but nothing major. Car will be raised about 1/2", this car doesnt not like being dumped, I broke a rear camber arm that way on full compression.

clintfocus 06-25-2013 10:27 PM

martin, NT03, not NT05

martin82 06-25-2013 10:32 PM

lol yeah typo!

chrischhorn 06-26-2013 12:23 AM

Sorry MJB, I know you pm'd me a few weeks back about getting pics for you on my setup. 255/45/18 on front and 27/40/18 on the rears.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps1766f9d1.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...psbc8799bc.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps81604d73.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps7de3824a.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd80f40f4.jpg

Sorry for the blue tint on these, edited by a friend

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps69f08817.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps68ffc09a.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...psc05558dd.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...3127860818.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...3127856298.jpg

VDC_OFF 06-26-2013 09:11 AM

Just thought I would add these action shots. My current setup in these pics 18x10 +22 265/35/18 all around with a 20mm spacer in the rear.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...69458316_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...45095903_n.jpg

zilverbullet 06-26-2013 10:42 AM

WANT THESE 18's-----> WORK Emotion XD9 – 18×10.0 in Limited Edition Matte Blue Finish | RavSpec

iamwagz 06-29-2013 09:33 AM

Would love to see a set of XD9 on a 370! That's what I was thinking of doing, but when I asked the question of whether they'd clear the Akebono brakes, all I got was "they'd look too small get 19s".

MJB 06-29-2013 10:29 AM

I was just browsing around on Tirerack, and RE-11's now come in 275/40/18. What do you guys think? 245/45 and 275/40 for a 9.5/10.5 wheel setup.

chrischhorn 06-29-2013 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJB (Post 2385110)
I was just browsing around on Tirerack, and RE-11's now come in 275/40/18. What do you guys think? 245/45 and 275/40 for a 9.5/10.5 wheel setup.

It would work fine. I thought about going that route originally but decided to go another route. I actually just placed my order last night for my new set of BFGoodrich Rivals in a 275/35/18 and a 295/35/18. Shorter then OEM but I'm ok with that. Running same sizing as you on wheels of course. My current set up is a 255/45 and a 275/40 posted above.

MJB 06-29-2013 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrischhorn (Post 2385271)
It would work fine. I thought about going that route originally but decided to go another route. I actually just placed my order last night for my new set of BFGoodrich Rivals in a 275/35/18 and a 295/35/18. Shorter then OEM but I'm ok with that. Running same sizing as you on wheels of course. My current set up is a 255/45 and a 275/40 posted above.

Would going shorter in overall wheel/tire diameter with stock gearing cause slower acceleration or anything? I want to go with a 40/35 profile for front and rear but with the Nismo body kit, the car is just too dang low, unless I raise my coilovers and then I would have ugly wheel gap.

chrischhorn 06-29-2013 01:29 PM

Shorter tires actually cause shorter gearing which in turn would have QUICKER acceleration. Not too mention depending on the tires, it is also a bit lighter so less rotational mass can also help increase acceleration also. Is it going to be super significant? No but I've already got 4.08 gears installed and now I'll have shorter tires also lol. I'm fine with wheel gap. Won't be massive but there will be some cause function > form :driving:

jujubii 06-29-2013 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF (Post 2380203)

do you have a higher resolution of this picture? i love it and would love to make it my wallpaper or something

synolimit 07-02-2013 07:45 PM

What would you rather have for track duty??

18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 265/40, 295/35

Or

18x9 +20 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35

Or

18x9.5 +23 front, 18x10.5 +15 rear with 275/40, 295/35

Masa 07-02-2013 08:11 PM

Some crappy cell phone pics I took today. 245/45 - 265/40 PSS.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...60714796_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...61303574_n.jpg

MJB 07-02-2013 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masa (Post 2389517)
Some crappy cell phone pics I took today. 245/45 - 265/40 PSS.

What are the specs on your wheels? I've thought about going with a 245/45 for the fronts when I get my 18's put on, but it just looks like such a massive tire.. not sure how I feel about the look.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:07 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2