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Old 09-12-2010 | 10:34 PM
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Opinions on this wheel/tire setup?

I've scowered through classifieds (here, 350z, Lexus, etc.) and can't find any damn setups that I like that are around the $2k range, but I ran across these new wheels on TireRack and am actually digging them, but wanted to get your opinions on the look and what spacer you'd recommend since they're limited in the sizes.

Here's the rims: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Price

As you can see they only come in 19" 8.5 +45 (the silver ones come in 9.5" +45) and I'd just run 245/40/19 all-around, which I'm actually ok with since I can rotate the tires around this way. This would be going on my 07 G35S 6MT in Liquid Platinum if it helps at all...of course the flush look is nice, but I'd rather have more tire life and have the wheels tucked a bit for better tire wear.

Give me your thoughts...Ideally I'd like to run 8.5 +37 and 9.5 +45, but obviously it doesn't always work out if you can't find what you're looking for.

Thanks!
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 04:48 AM
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If you're looking to sacrifice looks for tire life then just run those wheels with 10mm spacers all around.
I say get the wheels first, toss them on and see if you like the look. If you feel they're too tucked even with the stock springs then 10mm would bring them out just enough.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 05:58 AM
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Personally I like a stockish look better...How about the 19's that come on the G37 coupe?
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 12:38 PM
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Toe kills tires not camber.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LightsOut
Toe kills tires not camber.
Any idea how this setup would affect my Toe?

Also, I'm dropped on Tein H-Tech's, so about 1.5" all around.

Thanks so far guys...trying to figure out what route I'm going to go.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 01:49 PM
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get an alignment to see your specs, correct them as close as they can to oem specs.


once you lowered your car, your toe went out of spec. Front and rear toe can be corrected without camber/toe kits. No kit- Front camber cant be touched but rear can be adjusted slightly.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 01:52 PM
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I'd like to run 8.5 +37 and 9.5 +45,

if you run these specs, go with 245/35 275/35

I think it will give the best look your looking for without sacrificing ride quality, and still give you the look you desire.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 04:36 PM
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Nice looking wheels.
The only downside is that black wheels like this tend to look smaller than they actually are because of the silver ring around the inside. What colour is you G?
Opinions on this wheel/tire setup?-lp.jpg
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rpm&my_G35
Nice looking wheels.
The only downside is that black wheels like this tend to look smaller than they actually are because of the silver ring around the inside. What colour is you G?
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That's what I'm thinking...the inside lip will look like the outer edge, since the black will blend in with the tire.

My car is LP...so silver.
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 05:31 PM
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Those would look nice. Too bad it was not all black. I've seen this car on a 3 series bmw and it looked good (all silver).
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 07:04 PM
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check out forgestar f14s
 
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Old 09-13-2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyhuangster
check out forgestar f14s
Ah, loving the Forgestars...specifically the F10 in Piano Black. Anyone know a good place to get them (been reading about the horror stories)? Checked out element and vivid...
 
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Old 09-14-2010 | 07:50 PM
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Alright...got another question for you Sedan Guru's...

Will this fit with no problems and rubbing?

19x8.5 front +29
19x9.5 back +34

I'm lowered about 1.5" and I assume the above is pushing it. Looking at a set of used Volks, since I'd prefer to go with a set of used Volks instead of brand new Forgestars (although I love the F10) for the same price.
 
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Old 09-15-2010 | 01:53 PM
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lets just say im way more aggressive than that.


so yes, it will fit.
 
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