18's on a 370z

josemartinrea · 04-04-2017, 11:01 PM

Actually it's a 275/40 rear. I just remembered I was thinking of my other car. 245/45 front. Wheel is a 18x9.5 front

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jamtinge · 04-08-2017, 06:54 PM

Happy to report that ive finally joined the club today.

Enkei pf01
18 x 9.5 et 35
18 x 10.5 et 15
Wrapped wirh Nitto NT555 G2
255-45-18 & 285-40-18
Kics racing r40 neo chrome lug nuts.

BlackZBunny · 04-09-2017, 11:00 PM

Hi guys,

new here, wanted some thoughts and advice for wheels. I'm looking to switch to a set of
18x8 +35
18x9 +30
aodhan ls002 found on ebay.

Was wondering if this would have any fitment issues and if not, what size tires should I get?

My current scenario is: daily driving, no spacers, stock height. Wanted to take the opportunity to change wheels since i'm also changing all 4 tires. (so i dont have to worry about changing tires again if i wanted to change wheels)

Z Runner · 04-10-2017, 12:10 AM

18x9.5 255/40/18
18x11 295/40/18

NRGz · 04-12-2017, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Runner

18x9.5 255/40/18

18x11 295/40/18

Mmmm can i get some close up shots of the front end

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fins · 05-07-2017, 07:25 PM

My contribution:

Front - 18 x 9.5 et 22 ; 275/40
Rear - 18 x 10.5 et 22; 20mm spacer; 295/35

Lowered on Tein S-Tech & SPC rear camber arms

I think front is too tall. Thinking about switching to 265/40. Not interested in rolling fenders.

carlitos_370z · 05-08-2017, 07:00 AM

the car looks great dude!

free70 · 05-08-2017, 08:31 AM

For people running 18x9.5" and 18x10.5" wheels, do you think 245/45 and 275/40 tires are too narrow for that setup? That seems to be a common setup used here but should I be worried of too much stretching or the wheel lip being exposed? Would that be okay or should I go 255/40 and 285/35 to be safe?

Thinking of using Michelin PSS or Continential ExtremeContact Sport for tires..

carlitos_370z · 05-08-2017, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free70

For people running 18x9.5" and 18x10.5" wheels, do you think 245/45 and 275/40 tires are too narrow for that setup? That seems to be a common setup used here but should I be worried of too much stretching or the wheel lip being exposed? Would that be okay or should I go 255/40 and 285/35 to be safe?

Thinking of using Michelin PSS or Continential ExtremeContact Sport for tires..

Hi dude!

I will chose the 255/40/18 & 285/35/18 tire combination. I run that setup before and fit just perfect. And both of the brands that you mention are great! Im currently running the Continentals and I like it. I want to try it in the track to see how they perform.

cjwsrt6 · 05-28-2017, 06:51 PM

Guys, I plan to buy a second set of 18's. Curious about the heights. I want to run 275/35 and 295/35, even thinking of 295/40/18.. what is the rule of thumb to not mess with the computers?
Anybody running these with no issues?
I've looked at calculators. People have ran 305/35/19 and the 295/40 would be the same height overall

jchammond · 05-28-2017, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

Guys, I plan to buy a second set of 18's. Curious about the heights. I want to run 275/35 and 295/35, even thinking of 295/40/18.. what is the rule of thumb to not mess with the computers?
Anybody running these with no issues?
I've looked at calculators. People have ran 305/35/19 and the 295/40 would be the same height overall

275,295/35's should be fine,,,just under 2%.
un-sure the maximum without getting Christmas tree effect...as mine are just under 2% with no problem's.
I've heard 3% was max differential,but not confirmed.

free70 · 05-30-2017, 07:49 PM

Here's mine:

Wheels: F 18x9.5+22 R 18x10.5+12 Gram Lights 57Xtremes in matte graphite
Tires: F 255/40/18 R 285/35/18 Michelin PSS
Suspension: stock for now

My thoughts so far: I am glad I went 255/40, 285/35s. I feel that 245/275 would be too much of a stretch on 9.5/10.5 wheels (not sure how other members seem to use that setup, as a lot of your wheel lip would be completely exposed

). Even now I feel I could go wider for my next set of tires (or use like 0.5" narrower wheels for anyone considering 245/275). Just IMO.

Memphis370Z · 05-30-2017, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free70

Here's mine:

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Wheels: F 18x9.5+22 R 18x10.5+12 Gram Lights 57Xtremes in matte graphite
Tires: F 255/40/18 R 285/35/18 Michelin PSS
Suspension: stock for now

My thoughts so far: I am glad I went 255/40, 285/35s. I feel that 245/275 would be too much of a stretch on 9.5/10.5 wheels (not sure how other members seem to use that setup, as a lot of your wheel lip would be completely exposed

). Even now I feel I could go wider for my next set of tires (or use like 0.5" narrower wheels for anyone considering 245/275). Just IMO.

Beautiful wheels.

I have the same color and specs as you, but run the 19s and absolutely love the way they look.

jchammond · 05-30-2017, 08:04 PM

i can't open pic's

TN.Z · 06-17-2017, 10:22 PM

It's not the difference for stock, it's the difference from front to rear I believe. Why not just run 265/40 295/35

04-08-2017, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jamtinge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 103 Drives: 2017 PW 370z MT Rep Power: 17	Happy to report that ive finally joined the club today. Enkei pf01 18 x 9.5 et 35 18 x 10.5 et 15 Wrapped wirh Nitto NT555 G2 255-45-18 & 285-40-18 Kics racing r40 neo chrome lug nuts. Last edited by jamtinge; 07-12-2017 at 08:47 AM.

05-07-2017, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
fins Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ellisville, MS Posts: 152 Drives: 14 370Z, T, PW/G, AT Rep Power: 15	My contribution: Front - 18 x 9.5 et 22 ; 275/40 Rear - 18 x 10.5 et 22; 20mm spacer; 295/35 Lowered on Tein S-Tech & SPC rear camber arms I think front is too tall. Thinking about switching to 265/40. Not interested in rolling fenders. Last edited by fins; 05-07-2017 at 08:41 PM.

05-28-2017, 06:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 12	Guys, I plan to buy a second set of 18's. Curious about the heights. I want to run 275/35 and 295/35, even thinking of 295/40/18.. what is the rule of thumb to not mess with the computers? Anybody running these with no issues? I've looked at calculators. People have ran 305/35/19 and the 295/40 would be the same height overall Last edited by cjwsrt6; 05-28-2017 at 06:58 PM.

05-30-2017, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
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04-04-2017, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
josemartinrea Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 81 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Actually it's a 275/40 rear. I just remembered I was thinking of my other car. 245/45 front. Wheel is a 18x9.5 front Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-09-2017, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlackZBunny Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bay Area Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z AT7 Rep Power: 10	Hi guys, new here, wanted some thoughts and advice for wheels. I'm looking to switch to a set of 18x8 +35 18x9 +30 aodhan ls002 found on ebay. Was wondering if this would have any fitment issues and if not, what size tires should I get? My current scenario is: daily driving, no spacers, stock height. Wanted to take the opportunity to change wheels since i'm also changing all 4 tires. (so i dont have to worry about changing tires again if i wanted to change wheels)

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05-08-2017, 08:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 11	For people running 18x9.5" and 18x10.5" wheels, do you think 245/45 and 275/40 tires are too narrow for that setup? That seems to be a common setup used here but should I be worried of too much stretching or the wheel lip being exposed? Would that be okay or should I go 255/40 and 285/35 to be safe? Thinking of using Michelin PSS or Continential ExtremeContact Sport for tires..

05-30-2017, 07:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
free70 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 370z coupe Rep Power: 11	Here's mine: Wheels: F 18x9.5+22 R 18x10.5+12 Gram Lights 57Xtremes in matte graphite Tires: F 255/40/18 R 285/35/18 Michelin PSS Suspension: stock for now My thoughts so far: I am glad I went 255/40, 285/35s. I feel that 245/275 would be too much of a stretch on 9.5/10.5 wheels (not sure how other members seem to use that setup, as a lot of your wheel lip would be completely exposed ). Even now I feel I could go wider for my next set of tires (or use like 0.5" narrower wheels for anyone considering 245/275). Just IMO.

06-17-2017, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
TN.Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 161 Drives: 09 BSM 6sp - 04 DBP Rep Power: 13	It's not the difference for stock, it's the difference from front to rear I believe. Why not just run 265/40 295/35