I just got a pair of 7 spoke g35 rims on my 00 SE, they are 245/45/18 with an offset of 30 and they are rubbing on stock shocks and springs when i go over bumps at mid speeds. Any suggestion on why they are rubbing many people said they will fit with no rubbing. Wondering if it could be because of poor performance with the stock springs or shocks? Any ideas would be appreciated....

 

I think the way the car is sitting on stock springs, front higher then rear, makes the rear come down more when going over bumps. Have you located where its rubbing exactly?

 

Are you sure its rubbing your suspension and not your fender.!!?

 

Too much tire. Run a 40 sidewall instead. (245/40/18) G35s have more fender area to work with so they can use a more meaty tire. I had the same issue with a set of 18s with simialar specs to the G wheels.

 

Not sure where it is rubbing, getting it look at today. I will update later on with the information i found out. Thank everyone

 

yea run a 40...but still on stock suspension....i have mine lowered 2" w/ 40series and NEVER had rubbing issues...only ran into issues when i put on 265s on my 19s. then i did a mild fender roll and all is well

 

I had the same problem and it's the outside of the rear tire rubbing the inside of the rear fender. IMO, 245/40/18 is the way to go. I went that route and had no issues at all. I lowered my car 2" F/R and it only rubs with a 4 people in it or when I hit a big dip at decent speeds, not so much at quick, harsh bumps.

 

Im running 225/45/18 all around now. No problems with rub in the back anymore.

 

Thanks everybody i got to make a decision to either go to 225 45 18 or 245 40 18, not sure yet. I am leaning towards 245 40 18, i like thicker tires.

 

245/40/18 when i had my G wheels

 

The only reason i went 225/45/18 is because I already had the two fronts with alot of tread on them. So, I only had to buy two instead of four. It saved money.