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Fri May 02, 2014 9:34 pm
I know this question has been asked dozens of times, but I still can't seem to find the best solution.
I have a 2012 G37S sedan 6MT. I have been wanting new wheels since I bought it because I am really not thrilled with with the factory wheels. I also wanted to lower it a bit to give it a more aggressive stance. Now that the factory tires need replacing, it seems like a good time to make the move (the stock tires only lasted 12000 miles, though).
Having read through many posts here and elsewhere, the Eibach kit seems to be the best approach in lowering the car. TireRack has a kit with springs and anti-roll bars that looks pretty nice for under 600. I'm going to do some more shopping, though.
My question, however, has to do with the wheels. Again, from reading around, 19 inch wheels seems to be the best choice. I want lightweight, rigid wheels that don't cost a fortune. I also want to preserve the staggered setup the RWD has. After going to a ton of wheel manufacturing sites, Enkei seems to be the best choice. I've narrowed it down to their RSM9 or RP03, each coming in at around 20/22 pounds (front and rear) with widths of 8.5 inches for the front and either 9.5 or 10 inches in the rear.
I went to look on TireRack, and it seems that for my vehicle, the only set of staggered wheels they have available for my car are Advanti Wheels, weighing 25/28 pounds or OZ wheels which not only are as heavy, but are kind of ugly (no offense to anyone who owns them). They carry both the Enkei wheels I am looking at, but only in 8.5 inch width.
Since I have no idea what the proper offsets would be, I called TireRack to get some help from their service people, hoping that perhaps they could get the wheels I wanted even though it wasn't listed on their site. However, the person I spoke to said that if it wasn't on their site, then it probably wouldn't fit on the vehicle.
Is this true? According to Enkei's specs, the RP03's have offets of 22 or 42 mm for both the 8.5 inch wheel and the 9.5 inch. Only the 22 mm offset is available for the 10 inch wheel. The RSM9 are available with a 30 or 42 mm offest for the 8.5 inch wheel, and either 35 or 45 for the 9.5 inch wheel. The 10 inch wheel comes only with a 43 mm offset.
Would these sizes not fit the rear of my car? If so, does anyone have any suggestions for other lightweight, rigid, and relatively inexpensive wheels? The Enkei's were around $600 each. Also, advice regarding the proper offsets with the Eibach kit would be greatly appreciated. I don't track the car - it is my daily driver, but I do enjoy, let's say, "spirited" driving.
Thanks in advance!