18's on a 370z

chrischhorn · 01-02-2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

Have run 18s exclusively on my Nismo since I bought it in 2010

Pics of your car on the TC105n's is actually what made me 150% sure those were the wheels I wanted!!!

Btw, what tire sizes are you running on your car?

Bigviet23 · 01-03-2013, 03:20 PM

Mine. Need spacers or wider tires or both. But overall, pleased

nasm · 01-05-2022, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

Have run 18s exclusively on my Nismo since I bought it in 2010

Looks awesome! Wheels and tiers specs please?

Rusty · 01-05-2022, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasm

Looks awesome! Wheels and tiers specs please?

He's no longer on the forum. He rolled the Z doing a hill climb event some time ago. The Z is a full blown race car now.

clintfocus · 01-04-2013, 11:20 AM

18x10.5 or bust

gomer_110 · 01-05-2013, 10:11 PM

Squared or

chrischhorn · 01-05-2013, 10:18 PM

Not sure why spring setup and tire set up changes at all but whatever. Square if you are gonna track it would be best but you will need spacers on front and rear to flush it up. It shows +40 as the offset. Gonna need a 20/35 spacer set to make it look flush. RE-11 or Michelin SS all day long. Forget the Sumitumo if you want some real good grip. Swift springs all day long.

Ill · 01-05-2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrischhorn

Not sure why spring setup and tire set up changes at all but whatever. Square if you are gonna track it would be best but you will need spacers on front and rear to flush it up. It shows +40 as the offset. Gonna need a 20/35 spacer set to make it look flush. RE-11 or Michelin SS all day long. Forget the Sumitumo if you want some real good grip. Swift springs all day long.

Spring and tires change because of my budget. Saving a few hundred dollars here and there add up, broke college student here. It was worth asking, if it didn't make a huge difference I figured somebody would have spoken up like you did

Appreciate the answers though,
Ill

VDC_OFF · 01-07-2013, 11:32 AM

Sorry dude but the only thing I like out of those choices are the RE11's. No disrespect but TSW makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Also stay in the 0-22 offset range. I recommend

Square widths:
9.5 +15 with spacers in the rear.
10 +22 with spacers in the rear.
10 +15 ( very aggressive) with spacers in the rear.

Staggered widths:
9.5 +15 or 10 +22 up front
10.5 +15 or 11 +15 in rear, hell you can even do a 12!

Ill · 01-08-2013, 02:15 AM

No need to apologize, different strokes for different folks.

I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work?

I have three months so I'm in no rush

Once again for the suggestions.

VDC_OFF · 01-09-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ill

I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work?

Enkeis are pretty cheap and good JDM quality. Contact Top Speed in Dallas, they have the best prices on those. I was quoted like $275-$300 for new RP03's in 18x10's. They have a new lineup coming soon for 2013

Enkei Wheels - Motor Sports, F1 Racing, Formula Drift, Time Attack, Tuner News, Custom Wheel, RPF1 Colors

valpozguy · 01-08-2013, 04:03 AM

Subed

sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

Tribalpinoy91 · 01-16-2013, 01:05 PM

I plan on going with 18x9, 18x10.5
245/40/18
275/40/18

Or perhaps 275/45/18

VDC_OFF · 01-16-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

I plan on going with 18x9, 18x10.5
245/40/18
275/40/18

Or perhaps 275/45/18

What offsets, +15?

chrischhorn · 01-17-2013, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribalpinoy91

I plan on going with 18x9, 18x10.5
245/40/18
275/40/18

Or perhaps 275/45/18

245/40 is 4% smaller then OEM and 275/45 is 4% LARGER then OEM. Your ABS will go insane due to the front and rear tires rotating at a large difference of rotations per minute. If you want a 245/40 up front then run a 275/35 in the rear. If you want a 275/40 in the rear, run a 255/45 up front so atleast they match or atleast much closer to matching. You also have the option of 255/40 or 245/45 for the front with a 275/40 rear.

01-05-2013, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	Squared or __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

01-05-2013, 10:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 18	Not sure why spring setup and tire set up changes at all but whatever. Square if you are gonna track it would be best but you will need spacers on front and rear to flush it up. It shows +40 as the offset. Gonna need a 20/35 spacer set to make it look flush. RE-11 or Michelin SS all day long. Forget the Sumitumo if you want some real good grip. Swift springs all day long. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

01-07-2013, 11:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 46 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 19	Sorry dude but the only thing I like out of those choices are the RE11's. No disrespect but TSW makes me throw up a little in my mouth. Also stay in the 0-22 offset range. I recommend Square widths: 9.5 +15 with spacers in the rear. 10 +22 with spacers in the rear. 10 +15 ( very aggressive) with spacers in the rear. Staggered widths: 9.5 +15 or 10 +22 up front 10.5 +15 or 11 +15 in rear, hell you can even do a 12! carlitos_370z and nasm like this. __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos Last edited by VDC_OFF; 01-07-2013 at 11:40 AM.

01-08-2013, 02:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 15	No need to apologize, different strokes for different folks. I was / am looking because of the price and they have the color I would like. I'm open to other brands its just money makes it hard to find a replacement. Know of any off the top of your head that might work? I have three months so I'm in no rush Once again for the suggestions. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
any lightweight 18's for this car?	boosted180	Wheels & Tires	60	05-05-2013 05:06 PM
aftermarket 18's	Bigviet23	Wheels & Tires	15	01-31-2012 07:10 PM
[WTB] 370Z Roadster 18's	Baliztik	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	11	07-29-2011 05:52 PM
18's or 20's	Dzel	Wheels & Tires	13	07-11-2011 06:40 AM
[FOR SALE] Volk RE-30 18's	TheProphet	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	4	04-18-2011 04:07 PM

01-04-2013, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 17	18x10.5 or bust

01-08-2013, 04:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 18	Subed sent from my SAMSUNG- SINGLE TURBO SGH-1717

01-16-2013, 01:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 16	I plan on going with 18x9, 18x10.5 245/40/18 275/40/18 Or perhaps 275/45/18