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Old 08-19-13, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JesLet
Hey guys looking at this rims:

18x9.5 +22
18x10.5 +22

I would like to run meaty tires without camber, fender pulling is no problem. I am looking at 245,255,265 on fronts and 285 or 295 on rears.

My suspension is basic, Eibach and Tokico blues. Is this doable?
You'll need is a good roll all around. No need for camber up front. I have 18x9.5 +22 245/40/18 all around and I didn't have to touch any camber settings. The natural camber when lowering was all it needed. Nothing excessive. For your wider rears I'm not 100% that you wont need to camber it a bit but since you aren't slammed you should be safe with a roll.

This is what my fronts looked like before I rolled and dropped it more.
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Old 08-22-13, 01:24 PM
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Hi, Does anyone know if G37 and 370z wheels fit on our cars without needing spacers? I have a 99 SC400 if it matters.... Thanks
Old 08-23-13, 11:15 PM
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This is great! iIt really brakes it down and makes it easier to understand, its still going to take me awhile to find the perfect wheels though
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Originally Posted by daSC4
Does anyone know how a set of wheels in 18x8 -4, 18x9 -4 will fit? Assuming 225/40/18 front tires, and 255/40/18 rear tires
If you have -4 camber all around then the front will need a 15mm spacer to be flush and the rear will be flush.

edit: I had 215/40/18 for my 9.5 in the front, I think you should stretch your tires more. My rule is go 010 tire width every inch difference.

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Old 08-26-13, 02:48 PM
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That won't look right, don't get -4, trust me and spacers are not safe
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Originally Posted by ASTERiSK
If you have -4 camber all around then the front will need a 15mm spacer to be flush and the rear will be flush.

edit: I had 215/40/18 for my 9.5 in the front, I think you should stretch your tires more. My rule is go 010 tire width every inch difference.
Originally Posted by mikef
That won't look right, don't get -4, trust me and spacers are not safe
According to my calcs, If you're dropped, 18x8 -4 will be flush with the stock front fenders, however they will need to be rolled flat with 225/40/18s. You won't get much of stretch on x8's. Trust me, Im running 18x8 -6 in front. 18x9 -4 will give you a nice hellaflush look in back. With 255 tires you'll need to roll fenders completely flat, but even with that I think you'll rub-you'll need some negative camber, or easiest thing to do is run 225/40s all around or run a lil negative camber
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Originally Posted by 99custom
Hi, Does anyone know if G37 and 370z wheels fit on our cars without needing spacers? I have a 99 SC400 if it matters.... Thanks
Quick google brought up that the sizings are:
Front: 19"x8.5" Offset +43
225/45/19

Rear: 19"x9" Offset +45
245/40/19

That would fit just fine
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Looking at a staggered set of rims for stock ride height 96 SC400
Specs are 9.5" wide with 62 offset.
Offset calculator states 44mm less inner clearance than stock wheels.
Question: Does the SC have an extra 1&3/4" inner clearance so these will mount w/o spacers?
Thanks in advance.

Trying to decide between above set and G35/G37 and 350Z/370z
I calculated and researched these for a non aggressive but flusher fit.
Old 08-26-13, 08:36 PM
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CL Member Name: Tjmhillz
Rim Brand and Type: Privat Azents
Rim Size f/r: 18 x 8.5
Rim Offset f/r: +40
Tire Size f/r:
Suspension Setup: Tien Super Sports
Comment On Ride: Rides nice and smooth
Fender Modifications: Fenders rolled
Any other comments: Wheels are sunken in and thinking about getting some spacers to push it out some.

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Originally Posted by moretoys
Looking at a staggered set of rims for stock ride height 96 SC400
Specs are 9.5" wide with 62 offset.
Offset calculator states 44mm less inner clearance than stock wheels.
Question: Does the SC have an extra 1&3/4" inner clearance so these will mount w/o spacers?
Thanks in advance.

Trying to decide between above set and G35/G37 and 350Z/370z
I calculated and researched these for a non aggressive but flusher fit.
The 9.5s +62 would appear to fit in the back, but not in front. You'll need spacers for the front
Old 08-29-13, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CP_Ree
DUDEEEEE , rear shot please? that's wide as fauck. And how did you get it to not rub on the inner wall. My 10.5 rear +45 offset was rubbing with slightly too tall of a tire (285/35), where as 295/30 didn't.
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Old 08-30-13, 08:15 AM
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CL Member, MDSC on the left, and me on the right.

Flush/ Tuck
SSR Wheels

Since Mr. Jadu wants specs,
My specs, 19x9.5/ 19x11 225/35 & 245/35 tires.
Fenders rolled flat up front, Panels rolled flat and pulled.


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^^^^ nice pic but sizings and/or fender mods would help
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Originally Posted by OhHiChris
CL Member, MDSC on the left, and me on the right.

Flush/ Tuck
SSR Wheels

Since Mr. Jadu wants specs,
My specs, 19x9.5/ 19x11 225/35 & 245/35 tires.
Fenders rolled flat up front, Panels rolled flat and pulled.

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Old 08-31-13, 06:14 AM
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Speczzzz

19x9.5/ 19x11 225/35 & 245/35 tires.
Fenders rolled flat up front, Panels rolled flat and pulled.







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