Wheel choice
Wheel choice
Okay, so recently I bent one of my stock SE chromed wheels. I need to replace the tires but the rear tires are still at 80% or so.
This is a good excuse just to replace the wheels. Right now I'm considering 2 options:
1) Z32 wheels. These have been said to be lightweight (16lbs) but upon further investigation it seems that they're not really any lighter than stock 16s. But they're wider. I'd ideally be running 245/50-16s on these... would these even safely fit a) on the rim, and b)without rubbing? I'm lowered on Progress springs. I'm also not a huge fan of their looks, but they've grown on me a little... plus then I could definitely run 300zx calipers and rotors up front. I've also heard that you also have to install small spacers in the rear to make them fit... has anyone run NA Z32s with 245/50 rubber?
I'd also need to pick up a set of these for much cheaper than what I see them going for, say maybe $250 or so picked up.
2) G35 Sedan 6MT wheels. They're 17*7:
They're probably around 23-24lbs, and come with G35 OEM 215/55-17s at 50% or so. If I ran this tire lowered on Progress springs, would I scrape or rub at all? I'd get 225/45-17s or maybe 235/45-17s after they wore out.
And lastly, which would you choose given the situation? I'm sort of torn between them.
This is a good excuse just to replace the wheels. Right now I'm considering 2 options:
1) Z32 wheels. These have been said to be lightweight (16lbs) but upon further investigation it seems that they're not really any lighter than stock 16s. But they're wider. I'd ideally be running 245/50-16s on these... would these even safely fit a) on the rim, and b)without rubbing? I'm lowered on Progress springs. I'm also not a huge fan of their looks, but they've grown on me a little... plus then I could definitely run 300zx calipers and rotors up front. I've also heard that you also have to install small spacers in the rear to make them fit... has anyone run NA Z32s with 245/50 rubber?
I'd also need to pick up a set of these for much cheaper than what I see them going for, say maybe $250 or so picked up.
2) G35 Sedan 6MT wheels. They're 17*7:
They're probably around 23-24lbs, and come with G35 OEM 215/55-17s at 50% or so. If I ran this tire lowered on Progress springs, would I scrape or rub at all? I'd get 225/45-17s or maybe 235/45-17s after they wore out.
And lastly, which would you choose given the situation? I'm sort of torn between them.
Originally Posted by irish44j
ahem, yes..... 
the 6MT always makes me think "coupe"
hey, at least I added a pic, right?
the 6MT always makes me think "coupe"
hey, at least I added a pic, right?
Anyway, let's post some opinions people.... c'mon, I can't trust my sh!tty judgement alone here, can I?
I guess my main questions here are... has anyone ran 245/50-16s on NA Z32 wheels on a max? Do Z32 wheels fit without spacers? I read that you need a very small spacer in the rear. I'll look around for a sticky on the subject.
I'm pretty sure that stock G35 Sedan wheels and tires will fit without rubbing too badly on a 4th gen, it'd only be a temporary fix.
The other obvious question... given my situation, which would you go for?
I'm pretty sure that stock G35 Sedan wheels and tires will fit without rubbing too badly on a 4th gen, it'd only be a temporary fix.
The other obvious question... given my situation, which would you go for?
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