Which Wheels (2003 Infiniti M45)

[infinitedrift]

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[mrmark]

The 3rd one....

[CakeDaddy]

no.1 Its all about the lip baby!
Modified by CakeDaddy at 1:24 PM 5/29/2008

[infinitedrift]

For sure about the lip. The tork have 5 inch lip on the 20x10's....cant wait.

[szh]

Make sure to get the correct offset for a good fit ...

Z

[sr79labrat]

Dont

Make sure to get the correct offset for a good fit ...

Z

Dont forget pics also when you are done!KTW

[mrmark]

For sure about the lip. The tork have 5 inch lip on the 20x10's....cant wait.

Are you sure? What offset are you going to run. For a 10" wheel to have a 5" lip, you're talking about a zero offset and a low disk with very little back pad. There's no way you can run a zero offset on the Y34.

Any company can take a pic of a fitment that has a big lip....that's not necessarily the lip that will be for every application.

I'm running a 10.5" wide wheel with a +26 offset and a low disk with a 1" back pad and I only have a 4" lip.

You should get these instead of those knock-offs.....

http://s16.photobucket.com/alb...1.jpg

[infinitedrift]

Are you sure? What offset are you going to run. For a 10" wheel to have a 5" lip, you're talking about a zero offset and a low disk with very little back pad. There's no way you can run a zero offset on the Y34.

Any company can take a pic of a fitment that has a big lip....that's not necessarily the lip that will be for every application.

I'm running a 10.5" wide wheel with a +26 offset and a low disk with a 1" back pad and I only have a 4" lip.

You should get these instead of those knock-offs.....

http://s16.photobucket.com/alb...1.jpg

The off set on the wheels are 40mm with 20x10.5..I checked out the officlal website and that what they listed it as and is that your car? WOW. The wheel arent really knockoffs but im sure your wheels cost over $800 a rim, plus you already have them so...that wouldnt be right!. Another question are running with Team Emotion...I used to compete against you guys when I had my 240sx..at the super tuners shows in VA.

[auditech10]

20x10.5 +40mm offset will give you approx 3.5 inch lip, basically 14mm less lip than mrmark's wheels. Cheers

[mrmark]

The only way you will get that much lip is if the disk is extremely bowed. I think TSW was famous for making huge lips with high offsets by creating a disk that stuck out in the center and then curved in where the disk meets the barrel. That's the only way with a 10" rim with a +40mm offset.

Oh, yeah, I use to be in Emotion....not anymore.

[infinitedrift]

This is the scale from Tork website. Again I thank you guys for discussing this because i do want the right wheels and measurements. So is it going to be 20x.10.5 with a 25mm or 40mm. For some reason its not spacing it out like i have it before i submit the post. Hope you understand it.

SIZE BOL T PATTERN LIP SIZE OFFSET HUB BORE 19x8.5 5x114.3 2.25" 20 73.1 19x8.5 5x114.3 2.25" 35 73.1 19x8.5 5x114.3 2.25" 45 73.1 19x8.5 5x120 2.25" 35 73.1 19x8.5 5x112 2.25" 32 73.1 19x8.5 5x112 2.25" 45 73.1 19x8.5 5x100 2.25" 35 73.1 19x9.5 5x114.3 3.5" 25 73.1 19x9.5 5x114.3 3.5" 40 73.1 19x9.5 5x120 3.5" 45 73.1 19x9.5 5x112 3.5" 38 73.1 19x9.5 5x100 3.5" 40 73.1 20x8.5 5x114.3 2.5" 20 73.1 20x8.5 5x114.3 2.5" 35 73.1 20x8.5 5x120 2.5" 15 73.1 20x8.5 5x120 2.5" 35 73.1 20x10 5x114.3 5.0" 25 73.1 20x10 5x114.3 5.0" 40 73.1 20x10 5x120 5.0" 20 73.1 20x10 5x120 5.0" 35 73.1

[szh]

1. All the 5x120 are wrong lug pattern size, so avoid those for sure!

2. The 10 inch width with a 40mm offset is a problem for contact with suspension components, I would think.

3. And, 25mm will probably stick out under the fender for sure. Might need rolling of the fender - definitely with a lowered car.

4. Nissan/Infiniti hub bore is not 73.1.

At least, this last value is larger than what you need, but it does mean that the wheel will not be centered using the actual hub, it will be done by the lug nuts. This concerns me, since (a) the pressure on the lug nuts will be higher, and (b) it will not be as easy to keep the wheels "balanced" on the car. You may experience more vibration than usual, and it will take lots of trial and error to get it on correctly in the first place.

For me, these are all good reasons to avoid these wheels ... also makes me thankful that I don't have the "gotta-change-the-OEM-wheels" virus that a lot of people seem to catch!

Z

[mrmark]

Hub rings can solve the hub problem. They make the hubs large so you can fit the wheels on many cars.

I'm running 20x10.5 +26 offset with rolled fenders, so I think you can still get away with 20x10 +25 for sure.

The thing that looks weird is that a 20x10 +25 has the same lip as a 20x10 +40.....doesn't make sense unless the +40 wheel has a large bow in the disk. These types of wheels are known as having "fake" lips where the disk bows in at the rim to "create" a fake big lip.

[infinitedrift]

"The Virus" Yea i have it because the person who had the car before me did not know the meaning of a street...the wheels are curbed really bad.. Anywho I might have to call the company directly to confirm or just move on to something different..keep ya guys posted.

[szh]

"The Virus" Yea i have it because the person who had the car before me did not know the meaning of a street...the wheels are curbed really bad..

Hey, whats a little rash between friends?

Kidding aside, yes, that is good reason to change the wheels if it is really bad or the wheels are out of round or something.

Anywho I might have to call the company directly to confirm or just move on to something different..keep ya guys posted.

That is probably a good idea. They may tested it already ... nothing like a good fitment test.

Z

[szh]

Hub rings can solve the hub problem. They make the hubs large so you can fit the wheels on many cars.

Point. I forgot about that.

However, I dislike the idea of adding heavier wheels and more rotating weight onto the wheels/tires. Reduces performance, etc. ... I'd rather get wheels that fit right from the start.

Note: That is an opinion being expressed ... so take with the appropriate skepticism.

The thing that looks weird is that a 20x10 +25 has the same lip as a 20x10 +40.....doesn't make sense unless the +40 wheel has a large bow in the disk. These types of wheels are known as having "fake" lips where the disk bows in at the rim to "create" a fake big lip.

Hmmm ... interesting ... would this create problems with contact with the brake rotors or the calipers? Or are the rotors small enough in diameter to not get in the way? What about the calipers?

Z

[infinitedrift]

I'm going to drive up to the company today...luckily they are local. I talked to them over the phone and they advised it was going to be to wide to run the 20x10.5(40mm)...but they really didnt sound to sure. Well see what the outcome is!!

[paperfootball]

I'm going to drive up to the company today...luckily they are local. I talked to them over the phone and they advised it was going to be to wide to run the 20x10.5(40mm)...but they really didnt sound to sure. Well see what the outcome is!!

20x10.5 or 20x10?

FWIW, I run 20x10/40mm in the rear with about 200lbs of music in the trunk--I am also lowered on TEINS--no rubbing.

[infinitedrift]

20x10.5 or 20x10?

FWIW, I run 20x10/40mm in the rear with about 200lbs of music in the trunk--I am also lowered on TEINS--no rubbing.

Im sorry, I meant 20x10. So your running the same set up I want to run...sounds like great news. I went to the shop but they said they were really busy and to come back Monday morning. I will take some pictures with them on the car...if they let me. So excited cant wait till 2morrow.