Newbie wheel question

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carlk4574
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Joined: Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:32 am
Car: 2007 Infiniti G35x

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I'm new to Infiniti's, and really don't know that much about wheels either but I'm wondering if someone can help me tell if the wheel/tire combo I put together is going to fit on my car. I've done as much research as I can, and I think I have it all put together, but I wanted to get some other Infiniti owners opinions before I pull the trigger.

I have a 2007 G35x with stock suspension. Since it's all wheel drive I'm not going to take the chance with staggered wheels, but I still want the flush to fender look that the wider wheels provide. The wheels I'm looking at now are the Avant Garde M310 19x9.5, +25mm offset, 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 66.1mm hub. From looking around online I know that's the bolt pattern, and I think that's the right hub size, but will that diameter/width/offset clear without any issues? I'm hoping someone is already running the same size, maybe even the same rim, and could maybe even post some pics. If it makes a difference I'm planning on wrapping them in Hankook Ventus R-s3's 245/40R19.


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Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:51 pm
Car: 13 G37X sedan
11 G37S sedan

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Don't forget that the tires not only need to clear sitting still, but under full suspension depression (as in going over bumps and drive entrances). The front also needs to clear when steering lock to lock left and right. Any substantial offset will also increase the load on wheel bearings, though that will take a while to manifest itself, and could adversely affect handling.

carlk4574
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Joined: Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:32 am
Car: 2007 Infiniti G35x

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Right, that's what I'm worried about is any clearance issues. I've heard of people putting 9.5 wides all the way around their G, and that would be best for me since I don't want to run staggered wheels but I still want the wide tire look.

I'm worried that I'm going to order rims that don't clear and have trouble sending them back...

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Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:51 pm
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carlk4574 wrote:Right, that's what I'm worried about is any clearance issues. I've heard of people putting 9.5 wides all the way around their G, and that would be best for me since I don't want to run staggered wheels but I still want the wide tire look.

I'm worried that I'm going to order rims that don't clear and have trouble sending them back...
Where are you going to get them? See if the source will guarantee fitment, preferably in writing with a return clause. If not, and you can't find someone with a like set up to ask, you're potentially spending a chunk of change on shiny paper weights.


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