jonty88 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey guys, Had my Z for a couple of months now so starting to seriously think more about changing the alloys. For ages ive been deciding over Rota Torques, Grid Drifts and MXR's. However I saw this pic recently and it started to get me thinking about the possiblity of 19's. So im just wanting to know, is there any problems with fitting them straight on? (Rubbing, arch rolling, suspension, certain tyre profiles, etc etc...) I dont plan to lower my car as I already scrape the odd speed bump / curb at stock height! Thanks guys Ps. does anybody have any experience of running the Linear Corse wheels below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Stick to 18" with MPSS in each corner, car will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Usually 19's are fine with 30 or 35 profile. A few guys on here are on 20s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 My cars running factory 19" lmgt4's. No problems whatsoever & the ride is spot on. Just don't but a set of cheap heavy wheels & it'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the input guys! do you have to run a certain tyre profile like 35's? is 45 to big? I do like the track look of 18s but im not planning to lower my car which is why im turning to 19s to fill the arch's a little better Edited May 23, 2015 by jonty88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 The over all size stays the same either on 18" or 19" , its the offset that will fill the arches more or not . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 The over all size stays the same either on 18" or 19" , its the offset that will fill the arches more or not . Thanks dude sorry to drag you over to this post as well. Trying to get the other removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4M3S Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 There was 20" fitted to mine when I bought it, no other mods. Wheels for sale soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 They look masoovice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 I agree with Zeus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) The over all size stays the same either on 18" or 19" , its the offset that will fill the arches more or not . I think he means arch gap as in top of tyre to to arch, which offset or 18, 19 will not help with, only lowering. Jonty, rolling diameter stays the same with 18's, 19's or 20's, or should do, to be in line with your current rolling diameter (overall size inc tyre). Basically your tyre profile gets smaller to allow for the extra wheel diameter, so whatever your gain in wheel size, you loose in tyre size. Use this to help you keep near the same: http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html Edited May 24, 2015 by Jetpilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 The over all size stays the same either on 18" or 19" , its the offset that will fill the arches more or not . I think he means arch gap as in top of tyre to to arch, which offset or 18, 19 will not help with, only lowering. Jonty, rolling diameter stays the same with 18's, 19's or 20's, or should do, to be in line with your current rolling diameter (overall size inc tyre). Basically your tyre profile gets smaller to allow for the extra wheel diameter, so whatever your gain in wheel size, you loose in tyre size. Use this to help you keep near the same: http://www.tyresave....k/tyresize.html Thank you Jet, that is exactly what I meant! Great advice thanks. I like the look of a 35 profile tyre however im sure I well expect a loss in ride comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 19's every time. 18's look too small and 20's look stupid. Get a set of Grid Drifts off Mitz@CougarStore and wrap them in 245/35 and 275/35 tyres and you're golden 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickcell Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 The over all size stays the same either on 18" or 19" , its the offset that will fill the arches more or not . I think he means arch gap as in top of tyre to to arch, which offset or 18, 19 will not help with, only lowering. Jonty, rolling diameter stays the same with 18's, 19's or 20's, or should do, to be in line with your current rolling diameter (overall size inc tyre). Basically your tyre profile gets smaller to allow for the extra wheel diameter, so whatever your gain in wheel size, you loose in tyre size. Use this to help you keep near the same: http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html This has just made my decision on going for 19s. Maybe stupid, but I never really thought about the 18s and 19s overall rolling diameter being of the same size due to variations in tyre wall depth. Thanks lol! I can live with discomfort, I want the 19s lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Having Driven on 18s and 19s 18s win for driving and 19s win for posing If you go 19s try to get a set up thats 255/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear as them sizes are the closest to factory rolling radius as you can get my 18s Edited May 30, 2015 by StevoD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 This has just made my decision on going for 19s. Maybe stupid, but I never really thought about the 18s and 19s overall rolling diameter being of the same size due to variations in tyre wall depth. Thanks lol! I can live with discomfort, I want the 19s lol I went from the Rays 18" alloys to Rota 19" alloys. 9.5J 245/35/19 ET20 up front and 10.5J 275/35/19 ET20 rear and imo there is no discomfort compared with the 18's. Nothing noticeable anyway imho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for all the input guys, been away for a few days! Heavily considering the 19s now, and liking the though of Grid Drifts, love that concave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Just a quick question, ive been looking at the Grid Drifts but love the concave of the Rota GTR wheels, would I be able to fit 19x10'' ET20 All round? Just not a big fan of having the more concaved wheels at the rear only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Having Driven on 18s and 19s 18s win for driving and 19s win for posing If you go 19s try to get a set up thats 255/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear as them sizes are the closest to factory rolling radius as you can get my 18s Your car sits so nicely on those 18s mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) 19's for show 18's for go.. 19's for the win... My Rota GTRS (19s). No need for spacers.. Edited June 3, 2015 by Payco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice one Payco, im liking the GTR's! Do you have 10'' on the rear and 9'' on the front? Thinking I would like 10'' all round if they fit ok on the fronts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 10 and 9.5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Nice one Payco, im liking the GTR's! Do you have 10'' on the rear and 9'' on the front? Thinking I would like 10'' all round if they fit ok on the fronts Buy the real thing buddy No need for 10" fronts, 9 or 9.5 is perfect for the tyre size http://www.350z-uk.c...mgt4s-for-sale/ Edited June 3, 2015 by Jetpilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Nice one Payco, im liking the GTR's! Do you have 10'' on the rear and 9'' on the front? Thinking I would like 10'' all round if they fit ok on the fronts Buy the real thing buddy No need for 10" fronts, 9 or 9.5 is perfect for the tyre size http://www.350z-uk.c...mgt4s-for-sale/ These are nice mate but cant help thinking I like the concave on the Rota's a little more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty88 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 10 and 9.5. The wheels sit really well on your car, I may opt for the Gun metal colour for a slight contrast on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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