Wheel offset

Post by **albert_ey** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:36 am

ok, I searched, but I didn't find anything on here about this (maybe I'm horrible at searching).

I googled it, but I found myself getting more confused because i'm not sure what offsets will fit a Z.

ok, so I want to buy wheels for my Z. I want something similar to the ones in the picture. Something with a nice deep lip, and also pretty wide on the back.

I have no idea what offset, or size or any of that suff. I'm still learning.

I want to fit in the widest wheel with a fat lip without having to do any major modifications. Give me some info and numbers.

pls excuse my inexperience.

Thank you!!

Post by **rmezz13** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:06 pm

i'm not positive but i believe that +17 to +25 is ideal for the 350Z... i could be off a bit, long week!

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:49 pm

OK here is where you start and learn after you find the wheels you want post them up and I am sure someone like JTPILOT or Evil will help you narrow down better.

350Z Wheel Overview

Standard 17"17-inch Base/Enthusiast wheels

2003-2005 Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 17x7.5 Offset: +30mm Weight: 23.26lbs Tire: 225/50/17

Rear Size: 17x8.0 Offset: +33mm Weight: 24.14lbs Tire: 235/50/17 _____________________________________________________________

Touring 18" v.118-inch Touring wheels V1

2003-2005 Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 26.56lbs Tire: 225/45-18

Rear Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 26.56lbs Tire: 245/45-18; 265/35-18 will also fit _____________________________________________________________

Track 18" v.118-inch Track wheels V1 2003-2005 Super-light Forged Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 18.19lbs Tire: 225/45/18

Rear Size: 18x8.5 Offset: +33mm Weight: 18.62lbs Tire: 245/45/18 _____________________________________________________________

Touring 18" v.218-inch Touring wheels V2

2005-2007 Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 24.4 Tire: 225/45/18

Rear Size: 18x8.5 Offset: +33mm Weight: 25.8 Tire: 245/45/18 _____________________________________________________________

Track 18/19" v.218/19-inch Track and GT wheels V2

2006 Super-light Forged Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 18x9.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 245/40/18

Rear Size: 19x10.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 29 lbs 8 oz Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 265/35/19 _____________________________________________________________

2007 Nismo Rims2007 Nismo 350Z Wheels

2007 Nismo 350Z Super-light Forged Aluminum Alloy Front Size: 18x9.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 21 lbs 4 oz Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 245/40/18

Rear Size: 19x10.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 29 lbs 8 oz Tire: Bridgestone RE050A 265/35/19

Post by **albert_ey** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:19 pm

So as long as I stay with that offset, i'll be ok? Also, what is the offset range that will fit the Z without mods?

I really like the wheels in that picture, does anyone know what wheels they are?

I like the whole 6 "spoke" thing. I'm gonna have to do some photshop magic and see how they look on the solar orange.

Thanks for your reply's thus far.

Have a good one!

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:49 pm

Well this is how it goes there will be many different application. For instance JETPILOT was saying in another thread that 295 tire works good on 10" wide wheel with a +25mm offset and a 275 tire witrh a 9" wide wheel and +22mm offset works good. So you can see the way this works it all depends on your width ands ratio (profile) of your tire. Like I said find those wheels and then post us back we will do all we can to make sure you get the right fit. I will seee if I can find those wheels for you.

Post by **rmezz13** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:36 pm

with a 295 your probably gonna have to roll the quarters and 275 fronts the same.... (im not good on this subject just trying to help with what i do understand of it)...

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:17 pm

Sorry Mezz I have to go with experience.

zerothread/359495

Post by **albert_ey** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:35 am

I really like these.

There's more info on sizes and offsets on This site.

I wonder if these would look good on the solar orange.

Does anyone know what the ones in the picture above are? Or something similar?

Thanks!

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:10 am

As far as a 295 rear... yes you wil have to roll your fender lip. No big deal. The 275 front requires no modifications.

If you like mesh wheels check out the WORK VS-XX. They are very hot.

Modified by JETPILOT at 9:24 AM 8/15/2008

Post by **rmezz13** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:25 am

JETPILOT wrote:As far as a 295 rear... yes you wil have to roll your fender lip. No big deal. The 275 front requires no modifications.

BlackSmoke wrote:Sorry Mezz I have to go with experience.

zerothread/359495

rmezz13 wrote:with a 295 your probably gonna have to roll the quarters and 275 fronts the same.... (im not good on this subject just trying to help with what i do understand of it)...

it felt almost right!

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:26 am

No roll on 275 rear right?

Sorry about that one Mezz I understand now.

I am really liking web look on these cars, wonder on black.

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:32 am

Depending on your wheel offset and how low your car is you will likely not have to roll your quarter panel lip wit ha 275 tire.

Post by **rmezz13** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:40 am

hey man i am learning as much as you are.... mine was just a guess yours had info to back it up... i just did all that to mess with you...

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:44 am

Yeah JET I plan to keep my car at this height no suspension mods or lowering and would like a 275 rear and 245 front sort of what I have now staggered just different wheels because they change the whole look of the car. Thanks for explaining this.

Mezz just ordered my JWT popchargers.

EDIT: OH JET the Volk (GT-F's) II am thinking of getting offer 18 x 9 and 19 x 10.5. I will keep the 245 in the front so I should stay with 30mm offset right but what about the 10.5 in rear do I add or subtract from 30mm for .5 difference.

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:49 am

You're probably going to want to lower your car to give it a more agressive stance so it sits right even more so when changing wheels. Changing wheels and leaving the OE ride doesn't really look good.

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:54 am

How low are we talking and how much of a difference in ride being my daily driver? Any suggestion on lower kit if I do that.

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:58 am

I would suggest the Eibach Pro Kit. it lowers approx 1" and improves the handling.

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:01 am

OK fair enough but you have to Louisiana roads are horrible and I cant afford any more stiffness, will it change that or stay about the same.

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:13 am

The springs increase performance by increasing stifness.

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:17 am

All I need is the Spring for that, no other stuff. They are price about $250-$300 sound about right?

Post by **albert_ey** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:38 am

WOW! Those WORK VS-XX are beautiful!

Too sexy!

Will those fit my car? No mods?

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:44 am

Yes.... they will fit with no modifications. Just get the right size and offset.

Post by **rmezz13** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:27 am

BlackSmoke wrote:
Mezz just ordered my JWT popchargers.

very nice you'll notice a difference.... if you will maybe take some pics of a detailed install and all for me/us and i will link it in the sticky thread as a DIY.... thanks man

Post by **albert_ey** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:18 pm

That's the problem, I don't know what offset range I will be good with. The original are +30mm front and +33mm rear, But how much can I give or take?

Thanks again!

Post by **JETPILOT** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:59 pm

You can't talk about offset without talking about the wheel width. A +30 offset is meaningless. A +30 on a 10.5" wheel means something.

I don't know the offsets available, but I do know they are pretty much a custom wheels and you can spec your own offsets.

Rick @ Status has these in stock for the Z. These look like good offsets. (310) 618-8886

19X9.5 et28 59mm Lip19x10.5 et29 97 mm Lip

Post by **albert_ey** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:16 pm

ohhhhhh! I see, this is all starting to make a little more sense.

Thank you very much!

Post by **L33TZOR** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:48 pm

Post by **BlackSmoke** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:09 pm

C-Kwik where you at? Vacation? 40 something links to another forum and you flamed me for one. WOW.

Post by **bschram** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:53 am

Hello

I noticed you were considering 20: staggered for your car.I would be interested in buying the 18/19 GT wheels if youhave them or if you are planning on proceeding with your 20" purchase.I am a serious buyer.

My name is Bob SchramT. 1-800-265-5957 ext 201E. [email protected]

Would love to hear from you.

regards

Bob

Post by **spitalul2bad** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:22 pm

Just budging in here a little.

I am also looking for a set of wheels and tires.

After looking at this list of wheel weights...Quote »Volk CE28N 18×9.5: 16.76 lbs (7.60 kg)Volk CE28N 18×10.5: 16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)Volk CE28N 19×9.5: 20.61 lbs (9.35 kg)Volk CE28N 19×10.5: 20.50 lbs (9.30 kg)

Volk RE30 18×9.5: 17.86 lbs (8.10 kg)Volk RE30 18×10.5: 18.85 lbs (8.55 kg)Volk RE30 19×9.0: 19.84 lbs (9.00 kg)Volk RE30 19×10.0: 20.39 lbs (9.25 kg)Volk RE30 19×11.0: 21.38 lbs (9.70 kg)

Volk TE37 18×9.5: 18.65 lbs (8.45 kg)Volk TE37 18×10.5: 19.40 lbs (8.80 kg)Volk TE37 19×9.5: 20.94 lbs (9.50 kg)Volk TE37 19×10.5: 21.82 lbs (9.90 kg)

Volk SF Challenge 19×9.5: 26.79 lbs (12.15 kg)Volk SF Challenge 19×10.5: 27.67 lbs (12.55 kg)

Volk GTS 19×9.5: 26.79 lbs (12.15 kg)Volk GTS 19×10.5: 27.67 lbs (12.55 kg)

Volk GTV 19×9.5: 26.57 lbs (12.05 kg)Volk GTV 19×10.5: 27.45 lbs (12.45 kg)

Nismo LM GT4 18×9.5: 18.51 lbs (8.40 kg)

350Z Stock weights:Touring v1 18×8.0: 26.56 lbs (12.05 kg)Track v1 18×8.0: 18.19 lbs (8.25 kg)Track v1 18×8.5: 18.62 lbs (8.45 kg)Touring v2 18×8.0: 24.40 lbs (11.05 kg)Touring v2 18×8.5: 25.80 lbs (11.70 kg)Track v2 18×9.0: 21.25 lbs (9.65 kg)Track v2 19×10.0: 29.50 lbs (13.40 kg)

370Z Stock weights:Sport 19×9.0: 23.20 lbs (10.52 kg)Sport 19×10.0: 23.80 lbs (10.80 kg)[/quote]...I have selected the lightest ones to be my new purchase.

I will be getting the Volk CE28 N.

Volk CE28N 18×9.5 - Front & Volk CE28N 18×10.5 - Rear

However, there are a number of offsets for each.

The 18x9.5 fronts have the following offsets: +25 +30 +40 +47 +52The 18x10.5 rears have just one offset: +18

So... what tire sizes should I buy? And what offset?

I would be looking at a 245 front and a 265 or 275 rear? Again, what offsets would be best?

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