18's on a 370z

Masa · 07-03-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

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.

I'm running 18x8.5 +35 18x9.5 +15. 245/45 is same diameter as OEM for the fronts.

The reason it looks massive is because the Pilot Super Sport's sidewalls are just beefy. If you look at other tires there is a lip that comes out and breaks the look of the sidewall. The OEM Advans have these. On the PSS its just a fat sidewall lol.

Masa · 07-03-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

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.

That would be my set up if Michelin offered PSS in 275/40/18. 265/40/18 in the rear now will just have to do for now.

synolimit · 07-03-2013, 03:46 PM

Was just told my RPF1's are on the way and my tires too but will be here in a week or so because of the holiday.

18x9.5 +45 in silver because they didn't have black or any other size
18x10.5 +15 in black

255/40, 285/35 tires for DD and something just for now so the car will roll.

I'm going to plasti dip the silver fronts till I can get more money and have them powder coated later.

Anyone know what spacer ill need?? I know the 18x9.5 +38 will work with a 15mm spacer because Mike tried. But will the 15mm spacer work with the +45?

chrischhorn · 07-03-2013, 07:35 PM

15mm should work. 20 if you wanna play it safe.

synolimit · 07-03-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

15mm should work. 20 if you wanna play it safe.

Do hub centric spacers matter since the rpf1 has a 73mm bore? The rotor is 65.9mm so no spacer will fit the new wheel. But obviously I can get one to match the rotor. It's way cheaper to just buy a flat spacer with long studs.

MJB · 07-03-2013, 08:22 PM

Cool, where did you buy the Enkei's from?

chrischhorn · 07-03-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Do hub centric spacers matter since the rpf1 has a 73mm bore? The rotor is 65.9mm so no spacer will fit the new wheel. But obviously I can get one to match the rotor. It's way cheaper to just buy a flat spacer with long studs.

Hubcentric spacers for the hub with hubcentric rings on the spacer to fit the wheel bore is the ideal method. That's what I did with mine. The hub rings are so cheap that they are worth it in every scenario. The hubcentric spacers are more expensive though. Still a good peace of mind.

synolimit · 07-04-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Cool, where did you buy the Enkei's from?

Online, just searched forever.

synolimit · 07-04-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chrischhorn

Hubcentric spacers for the hub with hubcentric rings on the spacer to fit the wheel bore is the ideal method. That's what I did with mine. The hub rings are so cheap that they are worth it in every scenario. The hubcentric spacers are more expensive though. Still a good peace of mind.

Ahh never knew that. Ok so rotor is 65.9ish but doesn't matter because ill be buying spacers made for my car so I know they'll fit. Eibach for example says the bore is 66.10 ID. Obviously they will fit with a 0.2mm difference. But what's the outside bore that fits into the wheel? Would that be back down to 65.9 like the rotor? I found rings 66.05mm ID, 73mm OD. Seems to close since the wheel is 73mm.

chrischhorn · 07-05-2013, 01:03 PM

Hubcentric spacers will have basically the same bore lip as the vehicle. A hubcentric spacer of 66.1mm will have a 66.1mm bore kn the outer side also. I was running 15mm hubcentric spacers on the front. Then had hubcentric rings on the spacers. I no longer have the spacers on the vehicle but the hubcentric rings still fit perfect on my hub and wheels.

hoyauyau · 08-20-2013, 05:26 PM

Finally the "shoes" have arrived!

Tribalpinoy91 · 08-20-2013, 05:54 PM

Rice rice baby
Ops i meant ice ice baby

FairladyZ10PG · 08-20-2013, 06:11 PM

^huh? can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.
TE37rt is not rice.
Can't wait to see those mounted.

hoyauyau · 08-22-2013, 03:01 PM

Still have one more day to go, But i miss her so much already omg.....

FairladyZ10PG · 08-22-2013, 04:01 PM

^my only wish is that they come out in size 19s already...

07-03-2013, 03:46 PM	#198 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Was just told my RPF1's are on the way and my tires too but will be here in a week or so because of the holiday. 18x9.5 +45 in silver because they didn't have black or any other size 18x10.5 +15 in black 255/40, 285/35 tires for DD and something just for now so the car will roll. I'm going to plasti dip the silver fronts till I can get more money and have them powder coated later. Anyone know what spacer ill need?? I know the 18x9.5 +38 will work with a 15mm spacer because Mike tried. But will the 15mm spacer work with the +45? __________________ 13 370z-

07-03-2013, 07:35 PM	#199 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	15mm should work. 20 if you wanna play it safe. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

07-03-2013, 08:22 PM	#201 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	Cool, where did you buy the Enkei's from? __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

07-05-2013, 01:03 PM	#205 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 16	Hubcentric spacers will have basically the same bore lip as the vehicle. A hubcentric spacer of 66.1mm will have a 66.1mm bore kn the outer side also. I was running 15mm hubcentric spacers on the front. Then had hubcentric rings on the spacers. I no longer have the spacers on the vehicle but the hubcentric rings still fit perfect on my hub and wheels. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

08-20-2013, 05:26 PM	#206 (permalink)
hoyauyau Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 7 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2013 BK Rep Power: 11	18's on a 370z Finally the "shoes" have arrived! FairladyZ10PG, carlitos_370z, Zteven and 2 others like this. __________________ iAN Ho Driving in Toronto Last edited by hoyauyau; 08-23-2013 at 03:52 PM.

08-20-2013, 05:54 PM	#207 (permalink)
Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 13	Rice rice baby Ops i meant ice ice baby

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FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	^huh? can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. TE37rt is not rice. Can't wait to see those mounted. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

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hoyauyau Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: toronto Posts: 7 Drives: Nissan 370Z 2013 BK Rep Power: 11	18's on a 370z Still have one more day to go, But i miss her so much already omg..... gtkiller, FairladyZ10PG, FireDan50 and 4 others like this. __________________ iAN Ho Driving in Toronto Last edited by hoyauyau; 08-23-2013 at 03:52 PM.

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FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	^my only wish is that they come out in size 19s already... __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

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