19's on coupe
 

Hello
Im picking up a g35 coupe in the next few days. Probabily 03 to 07. My g35 sedan was totaled so I'm looking to replace it. I do some major commuting very day so I'm looking to putting some 19's on the coupe but maybe a little more agressive than the 19x8.5-225/45 front and the 19x9-245/40 rear. I need to stay away from any rubbing issues. I know 245/35-19 and 275/35-19 is popular. I can't go as nice as all the car setups I see here but any pics or specs on a setup that gets me away from the stock look would be great. I know it a lame post but I would appreciate any help.

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Trying to get back in a g

To further answer your question, we will all need more information from you.

1. Budget?
2. Lowering?
3. Design of wheel?

And also, you just listed tire sizes here:

Nothing here states what kind of offsets you were looking at. We won't be able to recommend you anything if you don't at least give more information.

You said a "little more aggressive" then the OEM Rays, so what is your definition of "more aggressive?" The offsets on the OEM Rays are pretty weak for the "standard" coupe driver.

Budget I'm open on.
I may lower but not if it gets me into rolling my fenders.
Looked at some volks but I'm open to anything.

I didn't list any wheel sizes other than the stock because I'm not sure what is really available. I've seen some 19" 9.5 and 10.5 combos that looked nice. I'm not sure if those get me in the area where I have to roll my fenders.

I'm basically trying to stay away from rolling my fenders and rubbing issues. If I can't lower it to stay away from these issues and have to stay with a stock height, I would rather do that to have a little more wheel and tire width. So I don't know if 19x9.5 19x10.5 combo is going to keep me clear. I have heard of 245/35/19 255/40/19 on coupes but I don't know what wheel size they where running.

We could use volk ce28n, gts or sf challenges to start with.

Here's an old image I found that I think has 19"

https://g35driver.com/forums/wheels-...hallenges.html

Does that help any?

here's another wheel I was interested in.
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/product...y=44&wheel=141

19x9.5/19x10.5 is a good choice,if you keep your offsets in the low teens and don't lower your car more than 1.5 inch you wouldn't rub and don't have to get a camber kit. You could go lower, but will need a camber kit.

lsmooth81
Thanks for the info. I definitily don't want to get into a camber kit. Anyone know if 275/35-19 would clear in the back

If you don't want a drop or you don't want to roll your fenders, I would take Smooth's advice and go with offsets in the teens, preferably 15's and higher. And a mild drop without a fender roll would be perfectly fine too.

Here is an example of a +17 offset in the rear on a 19x10.5 wheel, 275/35/19. Moderate drop, 350Z H-Techs, rear camber kit, and no fender roll.

https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1298315549

Thanks konxeptionz

That info and pic really helps. So I have just seen offsets of +23 on an sf challenge and +29 on a sf winning. I take it this would be pushing it?

+23/+29 are higher than the pics he showed and thus will be more sunken in. That won't be pushing anything but the air cavity between your fender and rim.

Got it, Thanks. So if you go with a +17 is it necessary to go with a camber kit? Would the 23 or 29 steer you clear of needing one?

Its not the offset that will affect if you need a camber kit or not, it is the fact that you are lowering it.

If you aren't going to lower, you can just slap on some wheels and just drive. Where the hell is Blaine? He can explain it way better then I can.

got it

Offset is the distance from the center of the wheel inwards or outwards towards the edge of the wheel.
think of this as your driver side rear wheel. [] = rim edges | = the mounting point of the wheel to the hub.
[ | ], would be 0 offset since it's centered between the rim edges.
[| ] would be a high plus offset such as 40mm. since the mounting point is pushed out towards the outer edge of the wheel it will be "sunken" in.
[ |] would be a low negative offset. The mounting pad is closer to the inner edge of the wheel so the rim will stick out from the fender (or flush).
Positive offsets, the higher the number the more sunken in they will look.
Negative offsets, the higher the number the further out they will stick.

The camber kit comes into play when you lower your car. It will correct the negative camber from lowering your car. I believe you are safe up to about an 1" or so without needing a camber kit. As you go lower the tops of the wheels tilt in and the camber kit will allow you to correct that.

275/35/19 will be fine, a very common set-up is 245/35/19 and 275/35/19

Excellent, thanks for the info. I'm set to go. Much appreciation to all above
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Good explanation a well....http://www.millertire.com/FAQs.asp