Anyone have 300ZX TT 16 x 8-1/2 wheels on their Q?

[off2sobe]

I can't find any good tire options for my stock wheels so I'm considering trying to find 2 pair of rear 300ZX TT wheels for my Q. I would like to see some pics of a Q with the TT 16 X 8-1/2 wheels. Anyone have this setup? Could you post some pics?

Found a place that sells the completely refurbished/trued wheels $185/per ($325 for chrome). http://www.wheeltechnologies.com/

Check out their refurbish/repair process...pretty impressive. http://www.wheeltechnologies.com/repair.html

Anyone purchased from this company?

[Rex]

Here's a Q for sale with themhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/146775

[Q45tech]

I purchased an ebay set 4 years ago as a backup plan [sitting on the porch for 4 years] for when 235/60/15 where no longer available. I was going to 255/50/16 well that won't work now. 245 oh well.

Watch out almost every set I've seen had bends on inside lip......not sure they can handle the stress [extra weight] for a long time...........but this applies to everywheel that comes oem on a lighter and car.

[goody90q45]

I thought that Q looked familar. It's the one I bought this weekend.

[elwesso]

I would much prefer you buy G35 or 350Z wheels... LIkely the newer wheels have seen less miles.

[szh]

I would much prefer you buy G35 or 350Z wheels... LIkely the newer wheels have seen less miles.

Yes. Some years back, I went looking for 16" Z wheels for my 1995 Q and could not find ones in good shape. Dennis (Q45tech) also mentioned that he had to go through a dozen rims to find a good set (albeit his standards might be a bit higher than mine! ) I ended up getting 17" G35 rims.

Also, probably also a much better selection available in 17" tires with the correct load index for a Q45. Like 245/45-17 on an 17"x8" G35 or 350Z rim.

Z

[off2sobe]

szhosain--any pics you wanna share?

[Rex]

Here's some Murano 18'shttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/174634An auction ended today with no bids for $275

Also check these threadshttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/151060http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/151212

[szh]

szhosain--any pics you wanna share?

Sure! Here you go (click the images for slightly larger pictures) - these were 17"x7.5" rims, as I recall, and the tires were Falken Ziex 512 245/45-17:



There are a few more in the Gallery section under my name ...

Z

[maxnix]

Yeah, I coveted those wheels for a couple of years, then decided 17x8.5 would be better, then had to buy 18x9 (OZ Racing) to get the best tire (PS2) and fitment in OEM 26" diameter for the FY33.

Tires are expensive, but ride is good and performance is incredible.

[off2sobe]

245/45-17 on an 17"x8" G35 or 350Z rim.

--If you use Nissan rims, can you change out the center caps to Infiniti center caps? Where would you find them. How much $$?

[off2sobe]

Also, when you are talking about offset, are you adding spacers to provide additional clearance?

[Rex]

Check out these threads to better understand wheel terminology.

zerothread/81407http://forums.nicoclub. ... ead/153806

I think you can get the centers if you need/want them, but that "trim" piece shouldn't influence your wheel buying decision, IMHO. Wes' runs his 350Z wheels with the Nissan "hamburger" proudly, and I ran mine (as well as the current Murano set up) sans centers.

[szh]

--If you use Nissan rims, can you change out the center caps to Infiniti center caps? Where would you find them. How much $$?

Not strictly ncessary, but you certainly can if you want to. For most Nissan 5-lug wheels, you can change them to Infiniti center caps.

They tend to run about $15 to $20 each, as I recall. Joe Tsensky with Everything Infiniti (link is in our advert list and shows on the right too when the ads cycle) is the best source.

Z

[szh]

Also, when you are talking about offset, are you adding spacers to provide additional clearance?

The wheels I got were 30mm and 33mm offset, so they barely made it under the fender opening (see the pictures above!). Since I was not using lowering springs, it was okay.

So, no, I did not use any spacers at all ... these would have reduced the "offset" (for example, a 10mm spacer would have made the effective offset of the above wheels to become 20mm and 23mm) and made the tire sit too much under the fender - i.e., farther away from the axle hub. Indeed, an offset of 35mm to 38mm would have been a better fit for the car!

Larger offset values (like 45mm) would likely have caused contact with suspension components - particularly in front - and smaller values (like 20 or 25mm) would have made the tire sit more under the fender and caused tire-fender contact on hard bumps.

Z

[maxnix]

Like 245/45-17 on an 17"x8" G35 or 350Z rim.

Z

This is still a short tire. 255/45-17 would be the correct size. After driving a 245/50-16 (FY33) and a 225/60-15 (G50), I am never going short tired again. The correct size is best.

People constantly do this backwards - they buy wheels on looks and offsets, then try to find a tire that is adequate.

Since the tire should be the only part of the car in contact with the road, I believe it makes much more sense to research the tire that is correct in strength, weight bearing, size, and performance, then find a wheel to match that meets at least OEM minimum specifications.

Depends if you want a parking lot roller or a highway performer.

As always, Q45tech's posts are the most enlightening, with valuable contributions by several other senior board members.

[szh]

This is still a short tire. 255/45-17 would be the correct size.

Oh, yes, I know and agree!

But the number of available tire choices (certainly at that time and may still be true today) in 245/45 were much higher, so the prices were generally lower! The speedo difference was nominal enough (based on my detailed calculations - from my tire spreadsheet that I have) that I went for it.

At the time, I had also not done any detailed looking inside the wheel well, so I was also a bit concerned about having too wide a tire. In hindsight, a 255 would have worked, but ... it did not matter!

In general, yes, I agree that a 255/45-17, with the right load index, would be a better tire than the 245/45-17 from a speedo perspective. Definitely make sure to get an 8.0" or 8.5" rim though!

People constantly do this backwards - they buy wheels on looks and offsets, then try to find a tire that is adequate.

True. But, I definitely did the tire research first, decided I could live with the minor speedo error in a 245/45-17, and then settled on the appropriate OEM wheels that I could get at a fair price.

Made one mis-step at first though: I bought 17"x7" G35 wheels on the assumption that I could live with the slight error in minimum rim diameter for a 245/45-17 (really needs 7.5" minimum) - asked about it here as I recall.

Very shortly thereafter, before I actually did the installation, I found a set of 17"x7.5" G35 wheels, so I bought those and sold the 17"x7" wheels to a NICO member, who wanted a set to use with winter tires for his wife's car G35.

Z

[maxnix]

1.) But the number of available tire choices (certainly at that time and may still be true today) in 245/45 were much higher, so the prices were generally lower! The speedo difference was nominal enough (based on my detailed calculations - from my tire spreadsheet that I have) that I went for it.

At the time, I had also not done any detailed looking inside the wheel well, so I was also a bit concerned about having too wide a tire. In hindsight, a 255 would have worked, but ... it did not matter!

2.) In general, yes, I agree that a 255/45-17, with the right load index, would be a better tire than the 245/45-17 from a speedo perspective. Definitely make sure to get an 8.0" or 8.5" rim though!

1.) True, at 30 mph in a straight line on a smooth road, difference is minimal. Acceleration is better with a short tire. But over thousands of miles, one is sacrificing load capacity, ride, handling, braking and wear performance by going short. It is just not about speedometer error, which is minor. Bottom line, it is a false economy to skimp on tire size, or I would argue, performance (quality) for the slight difference when viewed as a component of the overall operating cost.

2.) This is where most OEM wheels from other lighter cars fail - rim width and sometimes strength (durability). Second is offset. One has to resign oneself to investing some of the tens of thousands one saved in buying the used Q45 into upgrading the wheel tire equipment to regain the performance of the original Michelin Sport on the 1990 G50. Springs, new bushings, shocks, new rubber are necessary, but do not touch the road.

[off2sobe]

A full set of 18" wheels off of a 2005 350Z with 2 decent tires. Auction still at $200 for the set of 4 because the guy doesn't want to ship...pickup only.

If you are in the houston area...

He sent me hi-res of each tire, the road rash on the one is noticable, but not horrific.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

[off2sobe]

Has anyone put on 245/50/18's on their Q? After looking at options I'm looking at migrating to the following setup:

From 15 X 6.5 45mm offset (94 Q OEM alloys)to 18 X 7.5 32mm offset (02 Q OEM alloys)

Per offset calculator: Inner Clearance: 3mm LESSOuter Position: Extend an extra 23mm

My Q is stock (not lowered) and I'm leaning toward the 245/50/18 instead of the 245/45/18 due to the load rating, but I'm concerned about the clearance (26" oem tire dia to 27.8"). Has anyone ran a 245/50/18? Any problems with going with the larger diameter tire?

Yokohama ADVAN S.4.Size 245/50 VR18 100V SLUTQG 400 AA AMax Load 1764 lbs.Max Inf. 51 psiTread Depth 11/32"Tire Weight 30 lbs.Rim Width 7-8.5"Meas. Rim 7.5"Sect. Width 9.8"Tread Width 8.7"Overall Diam 27.8"Revs Per Mile 746

[elwesso]

245-50 is a little tall... Almost 2 inches too tall, i wouldnt run it, however itd PROBABLY work..