Tires and wheels on 91Q?

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Rex Rich
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Tires and wheels on 91Q?Just getting some ideas on tires & wheelsIm looking to change out the stock 15” wheels. But I don’t want to make a big mistake for the bucks it costs. I like the look of a bigger rim with the tire filling the wheel well but not looking like a big giant thing. Good fit like a M3 has w/no rub. Im also looking to drop the car an inch.

I don’t mean to be too vague I dont know anough about this stuff…Im looking at rims 17s or 18s, 8” front – 8.5” back. Tires 45s.

What is the best fit for an 8.5” wide rim (2**) and a 8.0" rim (2**)? I dont like the stretched look. Are 18x8.5 rims rear w/45s x 2** with a 1” body drop to big or even likely to rub?Or should I go with 17x8.5 w/45x2** rear?

I like the look of Nakayama Zoro or G-Racing Nagano rims in black on gun metal metallic black 91Q?

thx


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IMO, sticking with a non-staggered setup is wise: 17X8, with 245/45/17 is a nice setup for the Q.

I have had 255/50/16 (sweet) and now I have 245/40/18 (also a sweet size).

The Q really looks good with 18's, but most 18" aftermarket rims are either junk or too expensive.

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Rex Rich
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Thx for the re AzhitmanYah I put a staggered set on a car I had a wile ago and it ruined the handling.If 18s fit ok then thats what Im going with I think the Q would look best with them also.It’s a toss, Ca has a lot of rut-ridden roads but looks are just as important?

The 18s are real expensive! Do you have any ideas where I could get some 18s cheaper?

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Rex Rich wrote:...The 18s are real expensive! Do you have any ideas where I could get some 18s cheaper?
Your best bet is looking for F50/Q45 18" take off's on ebay or go by your local Inifiniti dealer and see if he has any. That way you get some that look nice and meet the load rating specs.


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