Jack wellZ Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Hello i am a newbie when it comes to fitments for tires and this is also my first mod to my beloved zed so would like to get it right first time i am looking to purchase some ROTA GTR - D's and from what i have found/researched Im looking towards 18x9.5 et25 all round, would these need a spacer to miss the big calipers? Also for Tyre sizes ill stick to the 225/45/18 on the front and then 245/45/18 on the back i would just like to know if i will need to run a spacer on all of them or maybe just the front? And if anyone who has bought or tried these alloys can show me some pics and give experience when fitting and also running the car with them. Thanks Jack Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 245 are narrow for the rear, also what car ? Jdm or uk ? brembo's ? Quote
buster Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 tyres will fit but you ll have a little stretch ... spacers maybe required depending on the off set and what stance your looking for. Quote
brillomaster Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 aye, 225 on a 9.5" rim will have a lot of stretch - max permissible width for 225/45/18 is 8.5". have a play on willtheyfit.com - I believe the standard rays wheels are (someone more knowledgeable than me will have to confirm the offsets) Front: 225/45/R18 tyre, 8" rim, ET30 Rear: 245/45/R18 tyre, 8.5" rim, ET33 Quote
KyleR Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Go et20 all round if they are available and fit 245/40/18 and 265/40/18's Quote
GMballistic Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Hello i am a newbie when it comes to fitments for tires and this is also my first mod to my beloved zed so would like to get it right first time i am looking to purchase some ROTA GTR - D's and from what i have found/researched Im looking towards 18x9.5 et25 all round, would these need a spacer to miss the big calipers? Also for Tyre sizes ill stick to the 225/45/18 on the front and then 245/45/18 on the back i would just like to know if i will need to run a spacer on all of them or maybe just the front? And if anyone who has bought or tried these alloys can show me some pics and give experience when fitting and also running the car with them. Thanks Jack Hello Jack, Not sure where you are looking at getting your alloys from or where you got those sizes but they're are plenty of good traders on here that will sort you out. I bought my Rota alloys from Mitz at The Cougar Store and he helped me get the correct tyre/alloy wheel package to suit my Zed. Send him a PM for prices and more info; http://www.350z-uk.com/user/8724-cs/ Chris at Tarmac Sportz is another great trader on here and he does the exact alloys you want ~ sizes etc are quoted on his website. Link here; http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/GB/350z_18_Inch_Set_Rota_GTRD_Wheels/350z-18350ZROTGTRD.aspx Again PM him on here for more info/prices. Good luck. Quote
Jack wellZ Posted October 17, 2014 Author Posted October 17, 2014 thanks for all the posts guys, will message tarmac sportz and see what they say hopefully can get these around christmas just want the correct fitment. will spacers effect the handling at all? Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Here's some wide Rota's that we recently supplied... Comparison of the rear (Left) and Fronts (right) Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 More photos here including spec - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/89278-badcoks-zed-progresslow-and-dark/ Quote
GMballistic Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 thanks for all the posts guys, will message tarmac sportz and see what they say hopefully can get these around christmas just want the correct fitment. will spacers effect the handling at all? Jack have a look at the post above from CS for starters. Worth a PM to him to see what he can do for you. I was recommended not to use spacers on the car if I was taking it on track and ultimately I'd personally try to get the correct alloys/offset to avoid spacers at all costs. Lot's of people do run spacers with no problems though but if you get the right alloys/offset to start with there is no need for spacers as the wheels will have the correct clearance and sit nicely in the arches too. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 i drift on spacers no issues Stevo for Jacks information did you notice any difference in handling from OEM to after you added the spacers? I haven't used them so I don't know but he did ask. Quote
StevoD Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Erm I'm not good for that as I change wheel and tire setups weekly haha Did handle better with out them but I was running a 9.5/10.5 staggard setup, with spacers I run 9.5 all round as I have 10 of the wheels for drifting So it could be the spacers or it could be the 9.5 that don't feel so good Edited October 17, 2014 by StevoD Quote
Desey Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 i run rota GTR-Ds et12 all round, 9.5j front 10j rear no fitment issues on oem suspension, obviously lowered cars will have exceptions no issues clearing brakes get wider rears Quote
Jack wellZ Posted October 19, 2014 Author Posted October 19, 2014 Dewey could you message me all your figments with maybe a picture? Would love to see your ride!! I really wanna get these all round and try to avoid spacers like gmballistic said just need someone to assist me with knowdledge Quote
GMballistic Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 Lot's of pictures and useful info in here Jack: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/79656-all-encompassing-wheel-size-offset-thread/ Hopefully Desey will post some info for you though and pictures. Quote
buster Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 225/45/18 on 9.5j wheel 245/45/18 on 10j wheel Quote
pjf1985 Posted October 19, 2014 Posted October 19, 2014 I am using the same tyre sizes as buster (the standard GT Rays sizes) and have 9.5J ET15 fronts and 10.5J ET15 rears and they are fine with a bit of stretch. 1 Quote
Jack wellZ Posted October 21, 2014 Author Posted October 21, 2014 Wow thanks I'm trying to decide between the rota gtr-ds or some deep dish bbs style alloys... God there's so much choice Quote
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