2003 350Z Touring Wheel Question

[chitony]

Hi Z owners,Common question I have the OEM 17" wheels on my 03 Touring and would like to upgrade to the 2005 Z 18" OEM wheels, the five spoke 18.8.0 fronts and 18.8.5 rears also called Touring V.2 wheels,will these fit my car with issues or add-ons? Thanks Tony

[BusyBadger]

The Touring V2 will work with with no problems on your Z. You will want to go with the recommended tire sizes in order to keep the VDC happy and cooperative. Those are 225/45/18 in the front and 245/45/18 on the rear.

Why the 17's on your touring model, it didn't have the Touring V1's on it?

Welcome to NICO!

[chitony]

Hi Thanks! Im the second owner and I have the original window invoice and it does show 17 inch Alum alloys front p225/50wr17 and rear p235/50wr17,But I prefer the 5 spoke 18" type wheels.

[BusyBadger]

If, as your name sort of suggests, you're in Chicago you should hold on to the 17's (if you have space) and throw some all-season or winter tires on them and use them when when the weather turns foul and save the nicer 18's for the better weather.

[chitony]

Yes good plan,This past Chicago winter was 3rd worst on record,just hit 13.000 miles before winter set in!