Anyone modded their 2005 sedans
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Originally Posted by Wingsprint
They are 18x8.5 with a 45mm offset and 245/45/18 tires. It is going to be a tight fit, but I have 5mm H&R spacers on hand just in case (which will change the offset to 40mm).
I will post pictures.
I will post pictures.
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Whew, let me tell you about my prayers earlier today. With my 19x8.5s with a +38 offset and 245/40/19s, there is about a quarter inch of clearance in the front to the spindle arm (errr, whatever its called), that was a damn close call....rear on the other hand....wow that's a lot of room!
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Originally Posted by Wingsprint
They are 18x8.5 with a 45mm offset and 245/45/18 tires. It is going to be a tight fit, but I have 5mm H&R spacers on hand just in case (which will change the offset to 40mm).
I will post pictures.
I will post pictures.
#21
Originally Posted by Gsedan35
Oem Coupe mid pipe is a direct bolt on, the oem Z mid pipe is not since it's too short. You can have a muffler shop make it longer, but G owner's in general have a adversion to doing that.
I guess I'm out of touch with G owners in general - I must've missed the referendum on this
#23
Originally Posted by Wingsprint
They are 18x8.5 with a 45mm offset and 245/45/18 tires. It is going to be a tight fit, but I have 5mm H&R spacers on hand just in case (which will change the offset to 40mm).
I will post pictures.
I will post pictures.
Why not go with 245/40/18. Tires are choices are more abundant and the ride quality should not be too affected.
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New G Games 77s are on!
As promised, here is a picture of my newly installed G Games 77s (made by Rays) on my 05 Sedan. The wheels are 18x8.5 with a 45mm offset front and rear. I am using 245/45/18 tires. Just for reference the 8.5 wheel with a 45mm offset will require the use of a H&R 5mm spacer in the front to have a better margin of clearance between the tire and the strut support on the suspension. I did not have to change the wheels studs, the stock studs are well within H&R's spec's.
I know many have questioned the use of 245/45's on the sedan. I am very happy I did not go with shorter 245/40's. The 45's help fill the wheel well up much nicer than the 40's. By using a 8.5 wide wheels the difference in diameters between the 45's and 40's (on a 8" wheel) is only .025". After a 30 minute "test drive" two things are very clear, ride quality has not changed and the handling is vastly improved over the stock 17's
https://g35driver.com/forums/attachm...tid=6748&stc=1
I know many have questioned the use of 245/45's on the sedan. I am very happy I did not go with shorter 245/40's. The 45's help fill the wheel well up much nicer than the 40's. By using a 8.5 wide wheels the difference in diameters between the 45's and 40's (on a 8" wheel) is only .025". After a 30 minute "test drive" two things are very clear, ride quality has not changed and the handling is vastly improved over the stock 17's
https://g35driver.com/forums/attachm...tid=6748&stc=1
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I got the spacers from Options Auto Salon.
Just an update, as it turns out I have taken the spacers off. The 45mm offset is fine. I was totally shocked! There is plenty of room between the wheel/tire and the suspension. Here is a picture without the spacers.
https://g35driver.com/forums/attachm...tid=6809&stc=1
Just an update, as it turns out I have taken the spacers off. The 45mm offset is fine. I was totally shocked! There is plenty of room between the wheel/tire and the suspension. Here is a picture without the spacers.
https://g35driver.com/forums/attachm...tid=6809&stc=1
#29
Awesome news!! The 18s are going on this weekend. I can't wait to see how they look. I hope the Modas look good on the G. I know they aren't fancy or anything, but I am a fan of the classic 5 spoke wheel design. Plus, the bright silver finish of the Modas matches the bright finish of the 05 wheels (which look great against DG).