[smoothz]

Let me see if I understand this correctly:

If I wanted to go to 18x9.5 in the rear, I could get tires up to 275's? With a negative offset of 45mm?

If I wanted 18x8.5 in the front, I could get tires up to 245's? With the same offset?

I'm browsing on Discount Tire Co. and am trying to put together the right combo. If I am doing it correctly, the site is allowing me to pick tires and wheels based on the car info I gave them. It's just a matter of size, right?

I noticed that Jinxxy(?) has the same wheel & tire size combo. I think the offsets I suggested are too big.

 

[MKFairladyZ]

SmoothZ,

I have 18x9 +22 245/40 front and 18x10 +25 275/40 rear. 45 offset seems too much. You should really contact Todd or Chance at Discount Tire Direct instead of using just the web site. They are extremely helpful and will make sure the offsets are correct for you.

What wheels are you considering?

Marc

 

[smoothz]

Marc,

Do you have pics of your setup? I'd like to see how they fill out the wells. Here are the wheels I'm considering: http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmexe.sm.ang.jpg

I could only find 18x8.5 and 9.5 for these wheels. What brand are you rolling on? Thanks.

David

 

[jinxxycat]

SmoothZ, yes I have that size set up but have no idea what the offset is, (dumbgirl) 350zonlinestore.com was great w/ me, they have more options than on their website, you could contact Byran at [email protected] and ask him if they have what you are looking for. Good luck!

 

[MKFairladyZ]

smoothZ

Here is a shot to see the offset.

Marc

 

[MKFairladyZ]

One more

 

[smoothz]

Look at those lips! Nice wheels. Definitely aggressive looking, just the way I pictured it in my dreamzzz...Thanks, Marc.

 

[JTS2005]

those look sick!! what rims are those?

 

[DiRN]

Yeah, what are those and how much did they cost? Oh, and do you have a profile shot?

 

[smoothz]

One major factor to my choice of wheels is how easy they are to clean and keep clean!

 

[MKFairladyZ]

Thanks. They are Boyd Coddington F-07 Forged. They cost about $2,800 with Nitto Extreme Tires

Here is a profile shot...

 

[MKFairladyZ]

Here is the rear lip...

 

[Richard 350z]

I have the Nismo forged 5-spoke wheels - silver finish. 18" x 8.5" front, and 18" x 9.5" rear. Competition tires are Kumho Ecsta MX, 245/40/18 front, and 275/35/18 rear. If I had it to do over, I would get 275/40/18 rear. I don't know what my offsets are, but any competent shop that can sell you that kind of gear should know what to do about offsets.

 

[DiRN]

**** guys, I like both of those (the BCs and the Nismos). Too bad I don't think I can afford either.