Wheels on 97 Q45

Post by **zinkie13** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

I'm thinking about getting a new set of wheels for my 97 Q45. What diameters and widths fit comfortably without rubbing. Will any 19's fit? What is the widest I can go with an 18 inch wheel? Also, how do I determine whether or not the wheel can handle the weight of the car?

Post by **QShip** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

If the wheels you're replacing are the 16" ones, will they be for sell?

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

Yeah... Do you have the new style piepans.....?

I know that a set of 350z rims will fit, and they look HOT on the car... Chaz98Q45 (sp) has a set, do some searching for him, its GOLDEN...

I dont think anyhting over 18 is necessary on a Q..... 19in tires from tirerack, the cheapest are $178!! OUCH!!!

Post by **Rex** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

zinkie13 wrote:I'm thinking about getting a new set of wheels for my 97 Q45. 1)What diameters and widths fit comfortably without rubbing. Will any 19's fit? 2) What is the widest I can go with an 18 inch wheel? 3)Also, how do I determine whether or not the wheel can handle the weight of the car?

1)I'd stay with 18's, maybe even 17's. IMHO, 19's are just too much ... weight

2) Widest - Rim 8 to 8 1/2 inch, tire 225 to 245, would recommend 7 1/2 to 8.3) The rim should have a load rating value on it, usually in kgs. I think the 97 needs either 670 or 690kgs

Any particular style? I'd look for the 5-spoke 17's or some M45/(newer)Q45 18 inch take-offs.

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

BTW.. Zinkie, you gotta come to the march 20th meet!!

Click the link in my or Rex's sig!! Bring the family (and the 02 as well as the 97)

Post by **BadQ45t** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

I put a 17x8 on my 97' (those Touring 16" rims are sitting under my house, if you live near the SF Bay area let me know, I'm not shipping them) and I put 245/45 17" Yoko ES100's on the car. This is a good compromise in ride versus performance. The car is not as plush BUT it handles MUCH MUCH better. Overall I think that going over 17" would be overkill, and you can get good deals on 17" rims.

If i find a set of OEMs in 17" for cheap I'll buy them, I got mine from a guy on NICO for only $200 for the set and they look pretty nice.

Website · Post by **VIPQ** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

For 18's you should get between 8 to 8.5" width and make sure to get ones with a 40 mm offset or very close to it. Good tire size would be 245/40/18. Obviously, you will need the right bolt pattern rims, but also make sure that the rim's center bore hole size is correct (66mm), being that the Q needs hubcentric rims. Otherwise you will need a ring adaptor for each rims that fits the particular rim manufacturer. All in all, I think 18 is the best size for the Q.

I just posted some pics of my 97 Q45 riding on Chrome Lexus SC430 rims in the riders photo upload section of NICO - Take a look to if if those are the size you would be happy with.The Lexus rims are 18X8 with a 45mm offset currently on 245/40ZR/18 rubber. Just in case you might want to go out and buy the same set of rims as mine - DON'T! Unless you are well experienced in modifying wheels, DO NOT Buy THEM! These rims will not fit the Q without precesion modification of the center bore, special set of lug nuts, and very thin precision sapcers. Just look at the pics for size reference only.

Post by **zinkie13** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

I really like the style of the 18 inch infiniti wheels from the new q45's. I might have to come to that meet if I don't have to miss any classes for it. I am only 18! I also like the style of the Allesio 19's that I saw on ebay. If i were to get new wheels, I would have to find a buyer for the old ones. I just put a new set of 700 dollar tires on them as well, so I wanna try and get something out of them. If anyone has any suggestion's, hit me up!

Post by **zinkie13** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

I think i will end up going! March 20 is the last saterday of my spring break! Hopefully I can get my bumper fixed buy then. Someone pulled a hit and run and cracked my rear bumper. I'm thinkin about getting a bumper other than the stock one. Anyone have any suggestions for that?

Also, if anyone might be interested, I "might" be selling my 2 Infinity Kappa Perfect Subs w/ custom built boxes for the Q45 trunk sometime soon. This is just a maybe. I wanna see if anyone might be intested in case I feel like selling.

There is a pic of them on this link if you wanna check em out.

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...31140

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

I MAY be interested...

If you come to the meet, bring the parents so you can bring the 97 and 02!!

LETS GET ALL Q45 GENERATIONS COVERED HERE!!

Post by **zinkie13** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

Do the stock 18 inch wheels and tires off of a new 350z fit the Q. Just wanted to check because I'm workin on making some deals.

Post by **elwesso** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

Yeah, ive seen them on the Y33 Q....

You *may* need to get some new front tires, as the fronts may be a bit small.

Post by **zinkie13** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 5:14 am

Would 18 by 9 inch wheels fit in the rear of my car?

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