Hey guys, I'm at a decision right now on getting some rims for my car. I looking into both 18's and 19's. Anyone have pics of 18's? I want to go 19's, but I have a 17 month year old son and I commute pretty far also live in LA and "DAMN THOSE POT HOLES" I just haven't seen that many "g's" with 18's and everyone seems to either have stocks or 19's. Pics would be awesome.

Thanks guys

 

If you want to go with 18 either coupe or the sport sedan ones. If you do the sport ones go with a 15mm spacer to push them out abit.

Edit. The wheels I suggested are would be the cheaper route.

 

Also look up VQ hotness, he has the same 18 inch volks I had.

IMO 18's is the best combination between performance, looks, and ride quality. Any bigger you sacrifice one of the three. It's not too small, very subtle, lightweight, and 45 series tires really make the ride a bit more less bumpy. Just make sure you at least do stagger 18s.

 

I never understood that. Why is staggering a must? Is it for performace or aesthetics?

I get how having more rubber in the rear would help on a launch, but how does it affect the cornering ability of the car?

 

More grip on a RWD car always helps whether you are going straight or in a corner.

As for the size, 20" forged wheels FTW!! Looks and still pretty light.

 

19" on a 40 series tire instead of 35 is good alternative





The sedan 18" wheels if you don't plan on lowering the car I would stick with a set of 18" the gap doesn't look as obvious

 

get at least 19's

 

My 18's.....

 

Also, to comment on a couple of the previous post. I think a 45 series tire on a 18" wheel, or a 40 series on a 19" is a good idea if you are NOT lowered and have some rough streets.

If you are lowered with those sizes, there is a good chance you will rub. I have run both 245/40/18's (twice) and 245/45/18's (twice) lowered on the 350Z Nismo suspension. I am really close to rubbing on the 45 series. I actually added a 1/2" spacer for some extra rear clearance. My wheels are 18x8 with a +35 offset which is not very aggresive. It just makes me think that a wheel that is even slightly aggresive, with a XXX/40/19 or XXX/45/18 will have a pretty good chance of rubbing.

Staggering your wheels will look good, and will help with traction off the line, but the affect it has on handling is debatable. You can make pretty good arguments for either (staggered vs. non-staggered). It produces more understeer (see the SportCompactCar where they did the suspension tech. on a 350Z, the link is below). You also loose the ability to rotate your tires. If you are like Ttrank, with an extra 100+HP via turbos, the extra meat in the rear with the stagger is great. If you are like most sedans out there, unless you want that look, there are as many advantages to a non-staggered setup (less understeer and you can rotate your tires). I personally like the staggered look, so I say it is a toss up. I really just wanted to point out you can go either way with the staggered thing and make yourself feel good about it.

Link to SSC article on handling and staggered tires/wheels: http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/pr...t_2/index.html

 

^If your close to rubbing, then a spacer is only going to make it worst.

I got 19's with 245/40 up front and 275/35 in the rear, it rides pretty much like the OEM 235/45/18 the car came with.

 

+1 on the spacers...it will make your rims and tires stick out closer to the fender thus raising the chance of a rub. I have no problems with 245/45/18 on a 8.5 inch rims at +30 offset. Im even lowered on Z springs and don't rub unless takign hard corners. I've solved the rubbing issue with rolling my fenders already though.

 

if you get rims, dont sacrifice looks for comfort. you have a G, not an M. Get 19's and youll never regret it.

 

If you can't go 20's, at least go 19"

You'll regret it later on if you don't

 

19's FTW. 20's feel a bit sluggish to me.

-AGThing1227

 

OK, let me clarify. I am NOT using a wheel spacer. The spacer is a urethane spacer on my rear springs to raise the rear of the car about 3/8". If you run any type of 350z suspension (In my case the Nismo) the rear will sit lower on a G sedan. This is why a lot of people use G coupe sport springs on the rear, with Z springs on the front. The Nismo suspension sits close to 1" lower than the Z suspension you have, and your fenders are rolled so I don't think you are comparing apples to apples. I don't really see the need to roll your fenders if it can be avoided. That was really my point. If you select the right wheels, tires, and springs there should be no need. If you run the larger series tire with an aggresive wheel or lowering it will rub.