19x9.5 +5 up front anyone?

forza370z · 02-27-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by karotZ

I had 19x9.5+18 on my SSR MS3. It might look good on stock height, just a heads up though, once you go lower, you will have to shave your bumper mounts and camber in a little bit, and also roll the fender. I did all three plus a fender pull - I'm sitting on H&R springs. I can text you pics or post one later. The offset can make the tires look like balloons when not setup correctly.

Hmm... Interesting. So how much camber you ran? And what tire size you had? What is shaving bumper mounts? I thought the front fenders are factory rolled you only can pull them. I didn't know you have to do that. 19x9.5 +18 is like stock wheels adding 20mm spacers. I didn't know it's gonna be that aggressive. I don't mind to run some negative cambers as long as it's not -3.0+ or something.

karotZ · 02-27-2014, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Hmm... Interesting. So how much camber you ran? And what tire size you had? What is shaving bumper mounts? I thought the front fenders are factory rolled you only can pull them. I didn't know you have to do that. 19x9.5 +18 is like stock wheels adding 20mm spacers. I didn't know it's gonna be that aggressive. I don't mind to run some negative cambers as long as it's not -3.0+ or something.

The front left and right has areas where your bumper screws on. This will require shaving if you have a tire size of 265/35/19 or higher since it will cut and rub your tires just like it did on mine, hence folks will tell you to keep front offset up to +22 since it's perfectly just flush without rubbing issues. The rear fenders are rolled from factory, but not the front. What I'm trying to say is if you plan to lower your car in the long run, might as well get the right wheels instead of buying multiple sets unless you have deep pockets lol.

forza370z · 02-27-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by karotZ

The front left and right has areas where your bumper screws on. This will require shaving if you have a tire size of 265/35/19 or higher since it will cut and rub your tires just like it did on mine, hence folks will tell you to keep front offset up to +22 since it's perfectly just flush without rubbing issues. The rear fenders are rolled from factory, but not the front. What I'm trying to say is if you plan to lower your car in the long run, might as well get the right wheels instead of buying multiple sets unless you have deep pockets lol.

Gotcha! My z is not my DD. It's my weekend car. I usually bring it to car show or car event. So I don't really mind running some negative camber as long as it's not stupid. I am planning to run the stock 245x19x35 up front. I guess I will survive. Thanks for the heads up bro!

synolimit · 02-27-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by karotZ

The front left and right has areas where your bumper screws on. This will require shaving if you have a tire size of 265/35/19 or higher since it will cut and rub your tires just like it did on mine, hence folks will tell you to keep front offset up to +22 since it's perfectly just flush without rubbing issues. The rear fenders are rolled from factory, but not the front. What I'm trying to say is if you plan to lower your car in the long run, might as well get the right wheels instead of buying multiple sets unless you have deep pockets lol.

H&R springs though are the most aggressive drop you can buy though. If you're talking this is a performance car, that drop is way to low! The lower you go the more you bind the suspension components. That's why that $3000 billet shorter aftermarket spindle arm is a great idea. Its shorter than OEM and keeps everything at the right angle but lowers the car an inch.

synolimit · 02-27-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Hmm... Interesting. So how much camber you ran? And what tire size you had? What is shaving bumper mounts? I thought the front fenders are factory rolled you only can pull them. I didn't know you have to do that. 19x9.5 +18 is like stock wheels adding 20mm spacers. I didn't know it's gonna be that aggressive. I don't mind to run some negative cambers as long as it's not -3.0+ or something.

Check your math. That's like adding a 35mm spacer to stock wheel.

forza370z · 02-27-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Check your math. That's like adding a 35mm spacer to stock wheel.

I know my math. I have a nismo.

synolimit · 02-27-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I know my math. I have a nismo.

Ok its a 22mm then. But take your wheels out of the equation. You ever see a 370 guy asking for a 35mm front spacer? We have the same body. 35mm would look horrible. Most go 25mm. I agree with KarotZ, plus 22 offset or even way more.

forza370z · 02-27-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Ok its a 22mm then. But take your wheels out of the equation. You ever see a 370 guy asking for a 35mm front spacer? We have the same body. 35mm would look horrible. Most go 25mm. I agree with KarotZ, plus 22 offset or even way more.

I kinda agree with you on that. If I am planning on keeping the car stock height I will probably get +25ish offset. But eventually I am going to lower my car. So +17 will tuck a bit with -2.5 camber. +5 might be perfect for me in that case. But then again, there is a chance I might raise my car back to stock height again. Then the +5 will have ridiculous poke I guess that I don't want. Just trying to find the middle ground that best suit my case.

synolimit · 02-27-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I kinda agree with you on that. If I am planning on keeping the car stock height I will probably get +25ish offset. But eventually I am going to lower my car. So +17 will tuck a bit with -2.5 camber. +5 might be perfect for me in that case. But then again, there is a chance I might raise my car back to stock height again. Then the +5 will have ridiculous poke I guess that I don't want. Just trying to find the middle ground that best suit my case.

Well here's stock with 9.5 +25. That's about -0.5 camber.

forza370z · 02-27-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Well here's stock with 9.5 +25. That's about -0.5 camber.

That's not too bad if you ask me. A little poke up front but probably won't be very noticeable.

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