Alright, thanks for all your help!

 

Hey all:

First post on this forum. I have also asked this question, because I think the width probably has nothing to do with the AWD system. It is only the outside diameter that woud have any affect on the differentials. The width could affect the traction from front to rear but that should not be an issue. I have another AWD car: '91 Porsche C4 and it along with all other AWD porsches run staggered set-ups - 225/45/17 in front and 255/40/17. The widths are different but the outside diameter is identical at 25". Unless I am missing something, you could run a staggered wheel width as long as you maintain the outside diameter.

 

I have read that they also do not reccomend running a staggered set-up with the atessa drive system on the X.

 

Agreed, the crucial thing is that all four be the same diameter.

But, don't forget that at some point you may have to use the OEM compact spare, and if it doesn't match the other three, all kinds of strange things may happen; not just the AWD, but the traction control and VDC may act up too. It's interesting that the Altimas equipped with VDC also come with a full-size spare.....

Just something to think about.

 

Is there a link to this? Im not saying you guys are wrong, I just think that the atessa design would make it easier to run a staggered setup just as long as the outsider(rolling) diamater remains the same.

With my Audi I was always told NOT to run staggered because the Quattro system is all time AWD and theres something about it constantly putting power to all 4 wheels. I dont fully understand the technical aspect of it and it would make a whole lot more sense if I could explain it to you...lol. Sorry for that.
Anyway, what im getting at is woudnt it be ok to run staggered on the G since the atessa system doesnt always put power to all 4 wheels? Its supposedly 100% rear wheel drive(read from the brochure, dont really know) until it senses slip and then it transfers up to 50% to the front.
So in theory, since it can sense slip and transfer as much away from the rear that it wants, wouldnt it be able to adjust transfer/power accordingly if it felt the tire size or diamater off?
Like I said, I dont really know. Im just throwing out ideas here.
Oh, and this is my first post. Im supposed to be picking up my 07 G35 X on saturday as long as everything goes well with the sale of my current car. Wish me luck! lol

 

It states it right in the Owner's Manual that running a staggered setup is not recommended and may cause damage to the ATESSA AWD system.

 

Right on Shane .
In the Owners manual it states that on Page 8-35.
I have also read it in numerous other places.

 

Gotcha. They should have just said that in the first post...LOL! I wouldnt know yet because I cant pick up the car until probably saturday. Oh by the way, its garnet ember with black interior. Ill have pics for the color thread if everything goes through.

 

Sweet, you'll have the same combo as I do. Make sure you post up some pics here when you get it.

 

I'd like two pairs of 18" rear wheels with tires from a sport for my x - I'll give $400 for the lot.

 

The M45 Sport Wheels are over $1k CDN a piece so that doesn't surprise me a bit. Dealer prices are always $$$$.

 

Hi! need your help.

I just has 08 G35x for 2 months now. Just bought 08 G37 Wheel Staggered and try to installed. however i heard there is no staggered for the X and all must be the same size.So i plan to buy 2 more front wheel from G37
in order to have all in same size.
Is that possible? Your recommended would be appreciate.
THX

 

What is the weight of the rim for the G35X?

 

I got a new '08 G35x last week w/ 17" rims and 225/55/17 RSA tires.
I'm thinking about factory 18" rims (not staggered).
Are there such rims for the G35 or G35x?
Alternatively, I may get 235/50/17 General Exclaim UHP tires.

The fender gap bothers me a little, but my previous car ('00 Lexus GS400) was dropped using L-tuned (Lexus) parts and it would scrape on humped driveways particularly w/ people in the backseat. I don't want that again.

Any suggestions?

 

I'm at work so I have X's next to each pic but here are the Factory 18" Sport wheels I have on my 2008 G35 AWD Sport.


(P.S. This isnt my car. Found it online.)