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Old 12-03-2007, 07:42 PM   #16
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Default Re: Wheels for the new ride...helpppp...

Well it sounds like you may have already made your choice but here is what I would think about doing. This is from a 350Z project car I saw with 18's and I know you said you wanted 19's but the same concept could apply I guess

BBS RG-R 18 x 9.5 25mm offset in the rear
18 x 9 42mm offset with 12mm spacer in the front
275/40's all the way around

I know it sounds crazy but the idea is handling is greatly improved by not running a staggered setup. If you go with above you will have to run the nismo long studs although since the article came out BBS has made a wheel in the correct offset for this setup.

If alots changed on the G37 since the old G35/350Z I guess you can disregard all this


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Old 12-04-2007, 04:23 PM   #17
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well if you're doing 19s and you don't want to hassle too much with fitment, i'd suggest running a

Work Meister S1 2P in 19x8.5 +40mm front and 19x9.5 +40mm rear

BOOO!!!
Only 9.5 rear? I'm dissapointed in you Drew jk

id be rocking at least a 10" rear and lower offset. I'm sure these will be more of a 'street' wheel vs track so you can squeeze in alot more wheel.
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Old 12-04-2007, 04:53 PM   #18
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I have no idea what the rear room is on the new G37s.

i didn't want to randomly throw out a number.

i think a 10.5 would look proper in the rear though.
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Old 12-04-2007, 05:14 PM   #19
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I have no idea what the rear room is on the new G37s.

i didn't want to randomly throw out a number.

i think a 10.5 would look proper in the rear though.
10.5 rear, now we're talking!

I spec'd a friends 350z with work vs ss in 18x10 with I believe +28 offset which is considered conservative! there was plenty of room left, you can prolly squeeze in 11's if you do your homework
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Old 12-04-2007, 08:59 PM   #20
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first of all BOO! on infinity... take that sh^^ somewhere else.. Mustang.tv News
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Old 12-05-2007, 03:08 AM   #21
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first of all BOO! on infinity... take that sh^^ somewhere else.. Mustang.tv News
LOL and your little rice box is better? Trust me, i know...i've had two of them. They aren't the "sexiest" cars on the road, infact i don't think anybody on this site bought the car b/c it looked good. I sure as hell didn't

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Old 12-05-2007, 03:29 AM   #22
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Default Re: Wheels for the new ride...helpppp...

Back on Topic...What do you guys think of these? It's more than likely going to be in the garage 80% of the time.

O.Z. Botticelli III Black w/Polished Lip

I may have to go 20x10 though. Just a thought...
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Old 12-05-2007, 07:43 AM   #23
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black with a polished lip? :vomit:
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Old 12-05-2007, 07:46 AM   #24
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i'd put 20's on it. im serial.
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Old 12-05-2007, 07:56 AM   #25
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black with a polished lip? :vomit:
^^^ what he said

not only are black/polish combo played out, if you want a mesh wheel i'd go with work vsxx which is available in 20"


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Old 12-05-2007, 07:58 AM   #26
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oh man, 20" work vsxx ... :droooool:
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Old 12-05-2007, 10:14 AM   #27
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back to some specs

WORK VS-SS in Burning Black with 245/40/R18's in the front and 295/35/R18's (Yokohama ADVAN Sports) in the rear

Front= 18x9 +34mm offset
Rear+ 18x10.5 +28mm offset

these offsets were a mild setup as he is planning to squeeze in some 6/4 pots later on, so clearance was an issue. if you arent planning to get a bbk then id go for more of an aggressive offest. These are literally the last set of work vs-ss made as the wheel in now discontinued. luckily the lip is still manufactured should he bend a wheel

now pics (note: these were from the intial test fit, the car was lowered more/more negative camber added after a fender roll/pull)





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Old 12-05-2007, 01:00 PM   #28
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Default Re: Wheels for the new ride...helpppp...

20"s seem like the best set up. What about 19"s in the front and 20"s in the back? I like those Work wheels. I think polished would look better than black with a polished lip also. Just throwing out ideas
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Old 12-05-2007, 01:14 PM   #29
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first of all BOO! on infinity...
what's infinity? car audio?

to the OP, check out freshalloy.com for pics of g's with different wheel combos (also for sale threads, group buys, etc).

i love meisters, but i think you could get something forged for that price (or less). as for size, i would stick with stock, i have heard the vdc can get mucked up from different sizes. i'm not sure if the 19's on the g37's are the same as the ones on the '07 g35, but if they are, i think they are spot on. forged rays ftw.
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what's infinity? car audio?

to the OP, check out freshalloy.com for pics of g's with different wheel combos (also for sale threads, group buys, etc).

i love meisters, but i think you could get something forged for that price (or less). as for size, i would stick with stock, i have heard the vdc can get mucked up from different sizes. i'm not sure if the 19's on the g37's are the same as the ones on the '07 g35, but if they are, i think they are spot on. forged rays ftw.
Thanks bro.

Yeah, i think the stock size may be the best, maybe wider. It came with 19's. Not sure the specs on them as i haven't even seen the car but i will find out on the 14th. Thanks again.


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