15" Wheels on Back of '05 G35 Coupe? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Dec 18, 2008 | 12:28 PM

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Jb go to this site they usually have some good used stuff on there. This link isnt that cheap but just to show you the wheels are more common than you think. I didnt get extended lugs. if you need more info pm me or give me a call talk at you then

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/14049...5x4-5-Lug.html

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Dec 19, 2008 | 08:54 PM

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First time I see a picture of a G like that... Very different.. If you don't mind me asking what did you run on the 1/4 mile.. '60 foot?

Dec 19, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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From: St.Pete, FL

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Originally Posted by DaveB

Finding 15s to fit will probably be more expensive because you'll have to go with something pretty specialized. If it were me, I'd pick up a set of 90-96 Nissan 300ZX 16X8 rims. They're cheap, they're light (18lbs), and they're plentiful. There are lots of available DRs in that size as well because so many F-Bodies run the 16X8s with DRs. If stock suspension F-bodies can pull 1.6 60 foots on the 16"- 26" tall DRs, then you're G shouldn't have any traction problems. The biggest problem you'll have is bogging. The VQ doesn't have the torque and I believe you have a lightened flywheel plus those cams won't help on lowend power either. All of those things will work against you when trying to launch the car hard. You'll need to probably do a 6000rpm clutch slip launch to get into the 1.8 60 foot range.

Yea, the light flywheel was more for fun on the street than serious drag racing. The 4.08 final drive does effectively lower the 1st gear ratio, so It probably won't bog as easily as expected.

I'm looking at the Mickey Thompson P255/60R15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Radials. I think a 10.5 inch wide tire is probably plenty for my car. Alternatively, I'll try a set of P255/50R16's if I get 16 inch wheels.