MaximaDrvr

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I'm considering a new set of wheels for the car. This would be set #2 for the car.
I currently run 20x9 et30 and 255/35/20 tires.

I was thinking more performance oriented, and not losing traction. Potential autoX setup.

Looking at 19x9.5" et40.
That is 10mm less than stock on the inside, and just under flush with the fender.
Tires would be 275/35/19.

Another option could be 20" and 275/30.

I'm fairly confident that it will fit with no problems. The only rub might be at full lock. I am lowered in Eibachs currently, but may switch to coils next year.

Does anyone know of wheels with those specs, or similar that will fit over the Akebono 370Z brakes? I have found wheels I like but don't know if they will fit. The offset and tire size is specific enough that I can't use spacers to fix it.

I know I'm adding a lot of tire weight. Am I better suited staying narrower with the wheel and tire package to save some weight?

Thoughts and opinions?

Shipwreck

This is what I currently have. I'm also dropped on the Eibach Pro Kit.

19x9.5 et42, 245/45/19

I also wanted to go 275 but didn't want to have to worry about rubbing issues. The roads here are pretty bad. If you go 275, roll fenders at least. I'm sure it'll look great with 275 and will fill out nicely.

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If you're concerned about weight, stick to 19s since you want to install the 370z Akebonos. You can find decently weighted 19s. Mine are about 20lbs each. I'm not sure how much they weigh with tires, but they feel close to, if not lighter than my stock 18s.

MaximaDrvr

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Thanks. Can you tell me how much the wheel is inset from the fender?

Shipwreck

The front is almost perfect from flush, about 3mm. The rears need about 5mm or so to be flush.