Rays ce28sl

[OllyB]

Very close to putting an order in for a set of rays.

 

18x9.5 et22 front

18x10.5 et22 rear.

 

Cars lowered about 15mm and I have a set of 370z brakes that I want to fit.

 

What do people think, will these fit with no need for arch work or spacers. The supplier is confident they will but I'd like to be as sure as possible.

 

Thanks

Edited March 10, 2017 by OllyB

[Aashenfox]

Absolutely ideal fitment for 350Z, might need to roll rears if you put a fat tire on it, otherwise I agree, should be absolutely spot on perfect. If it were me ordering, I would order that exact size.. Can't speak for 370 brakes, but should clear 350Z brembos fine.

Edited March 10, 2017 by Aashenfox

[BobbyZ]

According to the rays website you're good to go - https://www.rayswheels.co.jp/products/wheel.php?wheel=CE28SL〈=en

 

Not sure re 370 brakes but AFAIK they don't require extra clearance.

[OllyB]

Yes the website does list as z34 fitment. I'm hoping they clear the arches without any issues...

[andy james]

They look good Olly

[OllyB]

There pretty much bought in my head.... now what tyres to cover them in.....

[G1en]

They are the same style and offset as my ssr wheels. Mine are 8.5 front and 9.5 rear but with 245/40 and 275/40 tyres which is prob what you may go for (closest match to oem diameter)

I can tell you there is plenty of room for calipers, about an inch space to stock brembos. I had the rear arches rolled before i got them just to be sure but am fairly certain they would have been fine without.

Car is on coilovers lowered around 20/25mm

[OllyB]

That's good to know, thanks g1en.

[BobbyZ]

For arch clearance I'm fairly sure you'll be fine. 15mm drop isn't much and the set up you're going for isn't extreme in terms of width and offset (very similar to mine except I'm on 19s).

[Aashenfox]

255/40 and 275/40 are the tyres to go for.

[OllyB]

The waiting game begins...... 6 weeks to delivery....

 

Went for 9.5 ET 22 front 10 ET 20 rear in the end on the recommendation of rays direct.

 

Now to find tyres. At the moment I think I'm sticking with mpss, 255 front 275 rear, mainly because I'm struggling to find any others that size with a 40 profile... any suggestions?

[Aashenfox]

If you can still get MPSS with a good date on them, they are still one of the best street tyres available, be aware they have been discontinued. No need to look for anything else if you can lay your hands on them, otherwise MPS4S, the new replacement.

 

Since it's obvious cost is not an issue (baller rims and tyres, nice!), I won't bother mentioning any other options.

[OllyB]

The mps4s seem to only be available in 19. I know the mpss are being discontinued which is what concerns me, what alternatives are recommended in the 255/275 40 18 size?

[Aashenfox]

See if you can get MPSS, then ask Dan (Ekona) for a recommendation based on what you can get.

[ilogikal1]

MPS4 for 18s, MPS4S for 19s. [/Dan]

[OllyB]

Only do a 275/35 in the mps4....

[Aashenfox]

MPSS is the only class A tyre I can find in the sizes you need, have you already asked around and can't get them? They'd be my first choice anyway.

[OllyB]

No should be able to get hold of them. Just wondering what choice there would be when it comes to replacing them...

[Aashenfox]

By the time you wear em out you should be able to get MPS4S in the right size