I am having trouble envisioning the difference that 18's and 19's will make to my stock '03 sedan. I need new tires, and want to close the wheel well gap without loosing the stock ride on my daily driver. Can you post photos of your 03--04 sedans, with more-or-less stock suspension with the 18 and 19 inch wheels? I am attaching a couple of pictures of my stock stance w/17's. Thanks

 

I think you would need to go to 20s to get it to look better. Then you would also be 1" further off the ground, agrivating the problem.

 

Haha...That's not an option Mate. I like the way she drives, but now that I need to spend some cash on her, I realize I hate the look. I thought about a set of Tein's, but that is overkill ($$$) for what I use her for. I just want an accurate smooth ride, hard stopping, good (fast) acceleration and good mileage. I've got a few minor changes to the great running engine, including plenun spacer, cold-air induction, and Stillen big oil pan (lube her up with more oil). I'm changing the suspension to a Bilstein PSS9 kit. This will give me several stance and firmness settings. Also, planning a set of Infiniti logo'd Akebono 14 Brakes.

My challenge is that the brake set up won't run on 17 inch wheels. I like the 19 inch Rays, but don't want to screw up the speedo. 18" Rays may be an option. Also looking at the OZ Racing Ultraleggera wheels. Haven't decided on tires yet. Thoughts?

 

19" with 245 35 19 before I dropped it.


19" with 245 40 19 after a 1" drop.

This kept the exact rolling circumference as my stock 18" and 235 45 18

 

Definitely like the "After"!