just bought 07g35 need opinion on wheels size

[turbobrian]

just got me a 07 g35x, black on black, prem, nav. would like to get some new rims. prob black with chrome lip. my question is what should i choose for size. looks like i could fit 20" on it, but im thinking maybe go 18-19 with a fatter tire so i dont rish loosing a rim to potholes. i do a lot of driving and just dont want to be sorry later with super low profile. anyone have an 07 with some aftermarket rims on it so i can see what the size looks like?

thanks,

brian

[turbobrian]

anyone?

[RED_DET]

What are the specs of the OEM wheels? That would help determine what kind of offsets you could run on new wheels.

I did some research and this is what I found so far for wheel specs for the sport sedan:

OEM 18 inch RIMS on the Sport are:-Front 18" x 7.5" with 45mm offset-Rear 18" x 8.5" with 50mm offset

The wheels below are what one particular person is running as an upgradeThe Volk 19 inch RIMS I got are:-Front 19" x 8.5" with 34 mm offset-Rear 19" x 9.5" with 40 mm offset

As far as upgrading wheels on the X model. Keep in mind you probably don't want to run a staggered wheel setup. Some fear it will cause issues with the VDC.

My opinion on wheels is that if you are looking for a performance upgrade, stay away from 20's. Much better choices in 18-19" wheels.

[joe603]

Welcome to NICO!

19s look the best IMO...

Lets see some pics!!

[turbobrian]

thanks for the reply. im def going with 18-19, anyone have some pics of 18 and 19" on an 07? maybe its to early since the car just came out and most people dont throw new rims and tires on so soon!

but my question now is i wouldnt go with the same width for from to back, but would the offset throw off the vcd as well?

so i want to stay with a 19x9.5 for a wide look, but which offset 34 or 40? i want the rim and tire not so tucked, but out to the edge, but not to far that it throws rocks and sand on the paint....does that make sense?

[RED_DET]

As I posted earlier, you DON'T want to run a staggered wheel setup (different sizes front and rear). I would run either a 18x8.5 wheel with around 35-38mm offset all the way around or a 19 x 8.5 with same offset all the way around.

[turbobrian]

ok. will the 35mm bring the wheel out more, or tuck it under more?

[Railgunner]

Wheels: Volk SF Challenge's (Mercury Silver) from http://www.injectedperformance.com

Front: 19 x 8.5 34 mm offset Rear: 19 x 9.5 40 mm offset

Tires: Falken FK452's from http://www.edgeracing.com

Front: 245/40/19Rear: 275/35/19

No problems with rubbing and no rolling of fenders required.

Here's a wheel size calculator that will tell you how much new wheels will vary from your current wheel http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

I don't know about running staggered RIMs with the g35x. The Sport comes with OEM staggers RIMs but it's not 4-wheel drive.

You should be able to run 19" x 8.5" with 34 mm offset front and back with 245/40/19's with no problems.

Your front would look like my car (pushed out 24mm more than OEM) and the rear would also be pushed out 24mm more than OEM (my 9.5" rears are pushed out 30mm more than OEM).


Modified by Railgunner at 6:06 PM 12/3/2006

[whiterps13]

Wow! That '07 is nothing short of gorgeous. Awesome job choosing some aggressive yet tasteful wheels, your car is beautiful.

[paulp]

damn Railgunnerthose are already 19s on your gits still looks smallvolk racing man, im sure that hit the pocket hard

im getting the 07 sedan within the next monthi just gotta fund one with te 6mt and premium packagei would like to get somethimg that looks a little biggerbut not sacrafice a smooth ridedo you guys know how wide i can go on 20sand with 20s, can i still do 40 or 45 profilesthanks in advance

[Railgunner]

damn Railgunnerthose are already 19s on your gits still looks smallvolk racing man, im sure that hit the pocket hard

im getting the 07 sedan within the next monthi just gotta fund one with te 6mt and premium packagei would like to get somethimg that looks a little biggerbut not sacrafice a smooth ridedo you guys know how wide i can go on 20sand with 20s, can i still do 40 or 45 profilesthanks in advance

The non-sport comes with 17" and the sport comes with 18" rims. So actually I went 2" larger than the RIMS that came on the car. The overall tire diameter is the same as the factory so as not to screw up my speedometer.

For comparison, these were the factory 17" wheels vs. 19"'s





I'm not trying to see how big a rim I can go with, just looking for something about the same size as the 18" sport wheels except in a diferent style.

The 19"s do ride a little harder than the 17"s. Not bad but it's noticable.There's also more road noise from having 1" more rubber on the rd in the front and 2" more on the road in the back.

Be careful with the rear offsets and 9.5" rims. A 40mm offset is pushing it.My rear tires are pushed out the rear fenderwells just a touch (about 1/4").
Modified by Railgunner at 3:30 PM 12/4/2006

[paulp]

thanks for all the info broi think yours looks small since the spokes dont go all the way to the lipthat was a problem i had when i was getting rims for my s14i ended up getting 18" racing hart t6'sand im really debating what rims i want to go withby any change do you know the offset on the infinismaybe the s14 can borrow the stock g35s once in a while

[turbobrian]

wow looks great! like the rim choice! thanks for the pics. 19" are the way to go i think. looks like enough tire to.

[Railgunner]

Stock RIMS for 2007 G35 are:

OEM Non-Sport-Front/Rear 17" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225-55-17)

OEM Sport-Front 18" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225/50/18) -Rear 18" x 8.5" with 50mm offset (245/45/18)

[AJA]

Railgunner,Awesome car! I liked the look of your G35 now with the 19". Also, the black obsidian color looks nice.

All,I would appreciate any thoughts/comments on the Platinum Graphite and Liquid Platinum color?

[paulp]

Railgunner,Awesome car! I liked the look of your G35 now with the 19". Also, the black obsidian color looks nice.

All,I would appreciate any thoughts/comments on the Platinum Graphite and Liquid Platinum color?

im looking for one in either those 2 colors or the black

[megatroninthetrunk]

damn that **** looks sick. i have the g35 sport 6MT platnium/graphite. just got my first speeding ticket clocked at 97 by the plane... pulled over at 95... officer was cool let me ride away with 85 and traffic school. early in the day hit 130 smooth as silk.

I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!! I LOVE SIXTH GEAR!!!

[G_whizz]

She sure looks sweet! Tell me you don't get a smile on yer face everytime you sit down..strap in...and start up!!

Very good choice... I give ya bunks on those!

[turbobrian]

anyone got a pic of the sport with oem 18"

QUOTE=Railgunner]Stock RIMS for 2007 G35 are:

OEM Non-Sport-Front/Rear 17" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225-55-17)

OEM Sport-Front 18" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225/50/18) -Rear 18" x 8.5" with 50mm offset (245/45/18)

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[AJA]

im looking for one in either those 2 colors or the black

we got the same taste in colors dude.

[AJA]

anyone got a pic of the sport with oem 18"

QUOTE=Railgunner]Stock RIMS for 2007 G35 are:

OEM Non-Sport-Front/Rear 17" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225-55-17)

OEM Sport-Front 18" x 7.5" with 45mm offset (225/50/18) -Rear 18" x 8.5" with 50mm offset (245/45/18)

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Got this pic from IvoryPearl07 (from another Infiniti forum).

Does anyone know why the front tires for the G35 Sport has a higher aspect ratio (50) than the rear (45)? Shouldn't they be the same?

[AJA]

Got this pic from IvoryPearl07 (from another Infiniti forum).

Does anyone know why the front tires for the G35 Sport has a higher aspect ratio (50) than the rear (45)? Shouldn't they be the same?[/quote]Sorry, problem with attaching pic. How do we attach pics?

[turbobrian]

go to http://www.photobucket.com

Got this pic from IvoryPearl07 (from another Infiniti forum).

Does anyone know why the front tires for the G35 Sport has a higher aspect ratio (50) than the rear (45)? Shouldn't they be the same?

Sorry, problem with attaching pic. How do we attach pics?[/QUOTE]

[RED_DET]

[turbobrian]

thanks for the pics. i am all for 19", just need to choose them now. which is hard cause there are just so many choices. im looking for something all chrome, or black with chrome lip. anyone got good taste? any opinions?

[asterix]

Railgunner:

Man, I love the look of that car!

I just bought an 07 G35X, and got winters put on my OE 17 wheels, but come spring - I'll be putting on 18's with wider rubber.

I want to go to 245/45/18's on all our corners because of the 4wd, but I want to bring the backs out wider. I was thinking of going 45mm offset on the fronts, and 35mm offset on the backs..This would result (I think) in moving the outside edge of the fronts out 20mm and the outside edge of the backs out 30mm, giving me a stance similar to yours.

Infiniti and others say you shouldn't go " staggered" on AWD vehicle,But.... I think that their definition of staggered is " OD " tirel diameter being different between front and back, not tire position.

Do you know?

asterix

[dbaquiran]

i got vdc o<center></center>n mine but i still had this wheels staggered...check it out

[dbaquiran]

i actually have 40mm offset in the rear and 34mm offset in the front and it fits well

[asterix]

dbaq:

congrats man... that's the best looking "s" I've seen to date.

Some tire guys i've talked say that you shouldn't go more than 235 rubber on the front, because it "tracks" too much (whatever that means).

Have you noticed any handling problems with your 245's up front?

I want to go 245's all around on my "x"

[dbaquiran]

man those tires are perfect and stick so good...and the ride quality way better than the stocks...the stocks are noisy...yeah man i'm planning to lower it soon