18's on a 370z

Hotrodz · 01-25-2018, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zcutty69

I understand, i didn't mean anything negative by it just asking since i wasn't sure. Im sure they look awesome on there. Currently running spacers in rear and car held up fine at the track past weekend nothing wrong with that. If i did go aftermarket wheels id want to ditch them out of pure preference.

Lol, sorry about the tone! There is just a lot misinformation out there and I was trying to make the point that if you can't get the fitment you want with your wheel of choice, there is no reason to settle if spacers will get you there. Now I agree if you are trying to bridge to big of a gap....that's not good!

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echoshotz · 01-27-2018, 07:05 PM

_D3L6352 by Kenny Moss, on Flickr

_D3L6311 by Kenny Moss, on Flickr

_D3L6350 by Kenny Moss, on Flickr

abm89 · 02-01-2018, 02:47 PM

Needs more Wheel Gap

SoCalZ34 · 02-12-2018, 04:53 PM

Hey Guys!

Loving all of these 18's setups

Im finally in the market to buy a set of wheels but had a question regarding wheel/tire size.

After hours of reading through all the forums and trying to understand wheel specs, I think I finally found a setup that i'd like.

Im thinking about getting the Enkei GTC01RR or RS05RR in these specs

F: 18x9.5 +22
R: 18x10.5 +15

As for the tires, Im looking at two different options and would like some input as to which tire size would work best. I plan on dropping the car on HKS Coils (already ordered) The tire specs I have in mind are

275/40/18
305/35/18
OR
285/35/18
295/35/18

Any help/insight would be highly appreciated!

echoshotz · 02-12-2018, 05:01 PM

Either setup will work, I'd opt for the 275/305. 285 is bigger than I'd personally go on a 9.5" but I know people do it.

abm89 · 02-13-2018, 05:45 PM

I would keep the tire width closer to square. I'm not a fan of the extremely staggered setup, but that's just my preference in driving feel.

Buzzkill247 · 02-13-2018, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalZ34

Im thinking about getting the Enkei GTC01RR or RS05RR in these specs

F: 18x9.5 +22
R: 18x10.5 +15

As for the tires, Im looking at two different options and would like some input as to which tire size would work best. I plan on dropping the car on HKS Coils (already ordered) The tire specs I have in mind are

275/40/18
305/35/18
OR
285/35/18
295/35/18

And now for some maths...
IIRC, stock diameter is F26.9 R26.7

Where desired tire size = (Diameter) x (tread width) R ) (rim size)
For 26" range diameter:
275/40R18 = 26.7x10.8R18
295/35R18 = 26.1x11.6R18
305/35R18 = 26.4x12R18

For 27"range diameter:
275/45R18 = 27.7x10.8R18
285/40R18 = 27x11.2R18
295/40R18 = 27.3x11.6R18
305/40R18 = 27.6X12R18

no matter how you look at it, those 10.5 rims are gonna be more bubbalicious than J-Lo with 305 on them. Good for straight I would think, but would also think gonna have a sloppy handling feel in corners and potential of roll n pop bead

If you are going to lower it too, you could end up with clearance issues as well on your diameter size once lowered

my .02

P.S. this site is great! https://tiresize.com/calculator/

echoshotz · 02-13-2018, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzkill247

no matter how you look at it, those 10.5 rims are gonna be more bubbalicious than J-Lo with 305 on them. Good for straight I would think, but would also think gonna have a sloppy handling feel in corners and potential of roll n pop bead

If you are going to lower it too, you could end up with clearance issues as well on your diameter size once lowered

my .02

P.S. this site is great! https://tiresize.com/calculator/

I tracked this entire year on a super lowered car (have raised it since just for performance reasons) with a 305/30/19 on a 10.5. Never really had an issue with feel or the bead (looked sweet too). Might just be preference though

Hotrodz · 02-13-2018, 06:39 PM

I'm running 18x11 square with 315 at the track with no issues. My buddy that runs c6 corvette runs 335 rear and 325 Hoosiers on 18" wheels. He got me thinking, lol.

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Buzzkill247 · 02-13-2018, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echoshotz

I tracked this entire year on a super lowered car (have raised it since just for performance reasons) with a 305/30/19 on a 10.5. Never really had an issue with feel or the bead (looked sweet too). Might just be preference though

I'm sure preference is a part of it. Another (BIG) part is 18 vs 19 rims when it comes to those sizes and performance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I'm running 18x11 square with 315 at the track with no issues. My buddy that runs c6 corvette runs 335 rear and 325 Hoosiers on 18" wheels. He got me thinking, lol.

Now THAT's good info! and rather impressive! that said, longer wheelbase of a C6 I can see how he can get away with it. That of course if my physics brain module is still working right with the silver rum and sweet tea I'm enjoying lol

Hotrodz · 02-13-2018, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzkill247

I'm sure preference is a part of it. Another (BIG) part is 18 vs 19 rims when it comes to those sizes and performance

Now THAT's good info! and rather impressive! that said, longer wheelbase of a C6 I can see how he can get away with it. That of course if my physics brain module is still working right with the silver rum and sweet tea I'm enjoying lol

This what a set of NT01s in 315 look like!

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Gregor12 · 02-27-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

This what a set of NT01s in 315 look like!

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NOM NOM

ill take those nismo wheels since you dont need them anymore...

Hotrodz · 02-27-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor12

NOM NOM

ill take those nismo wheels since you dont need them anymore...

Well if you were not so far away I might consider a sale.

Buzzkill247 · 02-27-2018, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Well if you were not so far away I might consider a sale.

I'm next door to ya and work for sweat equity lol

Gregor12 · 03-07-2018, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzkill247

I'm next door to ya and work for sweat equity lol

Just rub it in my face.... I don't mind lol

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SoCalZ34 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 9 Drives: 16 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 8	Hey Guys! Loving all of these 18's setups Im finally in the market to buy a set of wheels but had a question regarding wheel/tire size. After hours of reading through all the forums and trying to understand wheel specs, I think I finally found a setup that i'd like. Im thinking about getting the Enkei GTC01RR or RS05RR in these specs F: 18x9.5 +22 R: 18x10.5 +15 As for the tires, Im looking at two different options and would like some input as to which tire size would work best. I plan on dropping the car on HKS Coils (already ordered) The tire specs I have in mind are 275/40/18 305/35/18 OR 285/35/18 295/35/18 Any help/insight would be highly appreciated! KamiSpeed and carlitos_370z like this.

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echoshotz Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 218 Drives: 14 Nismo Rep Power: 72	Either setup will work, I'd opt for the 275/305. 285 is bigger than I'd personally go on a 9.5" but I know people do it. Hotrodz, carlitos_370z and SoCalZ34 like this. __________________ 2014 Solid Red Nismo 370z Motordyne\|Synergy Composites\|Stance Suspension\|Recaro\|RJM\|EVOR

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abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,299 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I would keep the tire width closer to square. I'm not a fan of the extremely staggered setup, but that's just my preference in driving feel. echoshotz and SoCalZ34 like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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