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Technical Information => Suspension/Brakes/Wheels => Topic started by: Rion_The_Lion on February 29, 2012, 01:47:38 PM

Title: 350z wheels
Post by: Rion_The_Lion on February 29, 2012, 01:47:38 PM

Hey I got a set of factory base04 350z wheels 17  8.5 wheels  with +30 offset  I was wondering if I could fit 275/50/17 nitto555r on a fc with factory suspension?

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: 87dumpsterfc on February 29, 2012, 05:21:10 PM

These sites are linked in the sticky at the top of this forum very helpful

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm (http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm)

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp (http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp)

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: frijolee on February 29, 2012, 07:49:25 PM

Quote from: Rion_The_Lion on February 29, 2012, 01:47:38 PM

Hey I got a set of factory base04 350z wheels 17  8.5 wheels  with +30 offset  I was wondering if I could fit 275/50/17 nitto555r on a fc with factory suspension?

Offset is about right but that's a lot of tire width to jam on a 8.5" wheel.  The bigger problem is going to be diameter.  A 275/40r17 is already taller than you really want so a 275/50 is going to be ridiculous.  Add in the extra soft stock suspension and you'll be running a mile high to avoid rubbing at squat. 

A 235/40 255/40 split in a summer compound would be a better call if you want to go around corners.

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Rion_The_Lion on February 29, 2012, 08:53:28 PM

Yeah I think im gonna get some 9 inch wheels for the rear I want as much tire as I can out back.  I was looking at Rota P45r's.  Ive heard alot of ppl saying these are bad wheels I got circuit 8's on my civic for the last 3 yrs but that car makes about 180hp I was wondering maybe it would be an issue with the higher hp and tq with the Ls1 but I dont got the money for the big name wheels.  I really like how these Z wheels look on the 7 but they will have to go. [attachimg=2]

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: largeorangefont on February 29, 2012, 10:58:43 PM

There is nothing wrong with Rotas at all.. many time attack guys use them.

I was looking at doing P45rs as well, 17X9 in front and 17X9.5 in back.

The larger rear 350z wheels may fit.. but I don't know what offset they are so I can't say for sure.

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Rion_The_Lion on March 01, 2012, 01:08:20 AM

P45r's in gunmetal=sex

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Adam P on March 01, 2012, 03:46:47 AM

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/darkevildrifter/rotas-1.jpg)
I actually know the owner of this car..he ended up selling them, all 4 made it..He was also cut outta the car and put on life support for awhile..hes fine now

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Rion_The_Lion on March 01, 2012, 07:31:30 AM

Holly shit what happened there?

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: digitalsolo on March 01, 2012, 11:59:34 AM

Speed bump.

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Adam P on March 01, 2012, 08:13:48 PM

Quote from: Rion_The_Lion on March 01, 2012, 07:31:30 AM

Holly shit what happened there?

Quote from: digitalsolo on March 01, 2012, 11:59:34 AM

Speed bump.

he did hit a speed bump after he fell asleep at the wheel hit a wall, was going so fast he ended up point up the wall

Title: Re: 350z wheels
Post by: Rion_The_Lion on March 01, 2012, 09:34:59 PM

Well that's no good at least he is ok