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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Triple checking RIM size

Hi guys, just wanted to get a confirmation!!

I found a set of rims I want to get but wanted to swing it by you guys first.
They are 18x8, off set of +38 or +45, and 5/114.3 bolt pattern.
Would these fit on my 03 G35 sedan fine?

Thanks!!!
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Cool!! But I don't really get it.. -_- my apologizes..
Would you recommend +45 or +38 in terms of looks? and I want to minimiza possible complications..
 

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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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+38 to be more flush with body of the car
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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That chart is pretty much useless, alot of wrong info on it...


Go for the +38, it'll almost line up with the fenders.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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and the bolt pattern is fine?
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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+38 will look better and yea, the bolt pattern is good. Be sure you get hubcentric rings also.
 
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Originally Posted by (>")> G35
That chart is pretty much useless, alot of wrong info on it...


Go for the +38, it'll almost line up with the fenders.
What values exactly are inaccurate? The chart just doesn't account for tires or camber.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by (>")> G35
That chart is pretty much useless, alot of wrong info on it...


Go for the +38, it'll almost line up with the fenders.

+1

If I used that chart my wheels would not fit on my car.
 
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Originally Posted by bert039
What values exactly are inaccurate? The chart just doesn't account for tires or camber.


Then what good is it?

Where is the car when this chart is valid? On a lift? The car comes with negative camber from the factory.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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You have to have some sort of standard measurement though. The chart is a quick reference guide that shows a snapshot of the widths at 0 camber. How you shift the bars on the chart depends on each particular setup (drop height, camber, etc).

You're right though, this chart is limiting in the sense that it lacks complete information. It'd be nice to have a more detailed guide that takes into consideration the different setups.
 
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The best guide is all the members who have tried it.
 
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Old May 10, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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^+1

bert039, what values exactly are inaccurate? Pretty much all of them. From my own experience:
FRONT: 8.5" +38, it's still a few mm from the fender line, chart says it will stick out.
REAR: 9.5" +45, the rim pretty much lines up with the fender, chart says it will stick out almost 1/2".

My car isn't lowered, the suspension is completely stock and I have those results.
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks guys, I'll guess I'll go for 18x8, 5x114.3, +38
Any recommendations for tire size?

Assuming stocks are 17x7, +45 with 215 55 17s, I am guessing
225 50 18 or 225 45 18 would do?
 
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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
The best guide is all the members who have tried it.

soooo true
 
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