2002 Q45 Wheel sizing
2002 Q45 Wheel sizing
This is a crosspost; I've been looking all over the web and this forum, so my question is: Will 19x9.5 ET38 fit on the rear of the 2002 Q45?
Re: 2002 Q45 Wheel sizing (marksport)
In the interest of keeping good info together, I'm copy/pasting Szhosian's post from infiniti general:
SzhosianA tough question. It might!I'd be more comfortable with a 33 or 35mm offset with a 9.5" width, although this might make it stick out a bit - under the fender (which is a better choice than having it rub on suspension components.)Do be careful to use a tire that is not too different from the rolling diameter of the OEM 18" wheel/tire combo. Since the 19" wheel diameter would cause the actual tread and section width of the tire to become important in this case (in other words, an 18x9.5 with a /40 or /45 aspect ratio tire has a different profile than a 19x9.5 with a /35 or /40 aspect ratio tire), I would be even more careful with the actual offset value.______
SmithSRHe's right, the main issue will be the placement of the outer wheel lip. Although not exact, a useful reference is the 19x9.5 +43 volks on a fellow member's M45. His kit was possible even with lowering suspension.Usually what happens is the wheel will tuck nicely and then the sidewall bulge or tread shoulder is what complicates things. Do the homework on matching the new tires to the oem overall diameter, and keep in mind that the widest possible tire isn't always the best performing. I'll check tomorrow at work to find some matches to your application question.
SzhosianA tough question. It might!I'd be more comfortable with a 33 or 35mm offset with a 9.5" width, although this might make it stick out a bit - under the fender (which is a better choice than having it rub on suspension components.)Do be careful to use a tire that is not too different from the rolling diameter of the OEM 18" wheel/tire combo. Since the 19" wheel diameter would cause the actual tread and section width of the tire to become important in this case (in other words, an 18x9.5 with a /40 or /45 aspect ratio tire has a different profile than a 19x9.5 with a /35 or /40 aspect ratio tire), I would be even more careful with the actual offset value.______
SmithSRHe's right, the main issue will be the placement of the outer wheel lip. Although not exact, a useful reference is the 19x9.5 +43 volks on a fellow member's M45. His kit was possible even with lowering suspension.Usually what happens is the wheel will tuck nicely and then the sidewall bulge or tread shoulder is what complicates things. Do the homework on matching the new tires to the oem overall diameter, and keep in mind that the widest possible tire isn't always the best performing. I'll check tomorrow at work to find some matches to your application question.
Re: 2002 Q45 Wheel sizing (SmithSR)
The sizes I plan to run are 245/40/19 and 275/35/19
Re: 2002 Q45 Wheel sizing (SmithSR)
any new info?