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are 350z wheels/tires a direct fit?

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Old 10-13-14, 08:28 AM
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Yes, I did a search but want to be on the safe side.

I'm able to get a set of 350z wheels with Blizzaks on them for winter use for basically free.

rear/front tire sizes are 225/55/17 and 225/50/17

Front wheel is 7" wide and rear is 8" wide

Any fitment issues or anything special I need to make them fit, or just bolt on and go?

Am I unable to rotate the tires back to front since the rears are slightly wider?

Thanks.
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My stock wheels are 235/45R17 and 8" wide so based on that they should fit without any issues.
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Originally Posted by Lutkis
My stock wheels are 235/45R17 and 8" wide so based on that they should fit without any issues.
Thanks. Good to know.

If the rear wheel/tire is wider than the front, are we then unable to rotate tires back to front. i.e. do the rears stay at the rear until they wear out?
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Originally Posted by mulasien
Thanks. Good to know.

If the rear wheel/tire is wider than the front, are we then unable to rotate tires back to front. i.e. do the rears stay at the rear until they wear out?
Correct, you will not be able to rotate them normally.. I would just leave them till they are worn out..

Also the wheels will not be hubcentric, so you may feel a slight shake in your wheel at higher speeds
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Originally Posted by Beaugs4
Correct, you will not be able to rotate them normally.. I would just leave them till they are worn out..

Also the wheels will not be hubcentric, so you may feel a slight shake in your wheel at higher speeds
Looks like I might want to get some hubcentric spacers. The wheels are stock 350z wheels, so I'll look for a 350z wheel > Lexus hub spacer, unless someone already knows of the correct size.
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350z centerbore is 66.1
2GS centerbore is 60.1
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