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Old 04-15-09, 01:08 PM
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I am a wheel noob. I wanted to fill out the rear wheel well better with a wider stance. I thought that if I bought a wider wheel... like a 18x 9.5 that it would do the trick. But I am noticing that on sites like Discount Tire they continue to recommend the OEM tire width of 245. How do I accomplish a wider stance? Thats all I want. (I am under the impression that spacers are bad). Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Wider wheel, with less offset.
There's an excellent sticky at the top of the page by Rominl on wheel fitment.
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if you're going to buy new wheels, you might consider 19" or 20" wheels, as they'll look better. if you go with a 9.5" width in the back, i'd say a +20 offset would put the wheels about flush with the fender.
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Thank you both. I wasn't sure what sort of offset I could afford to go with. I am going to probably go with 19's. Don't want to give up too much sidewall... just looking for something purely based on filling out the width of the wheel well.
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i put a set of 18x9.5 offset is +35 i believe on back. 8 inch on front with +38 offset. LOOKS way better.

jus barely inside the wheel wells in back and front.

i think a +20 would stick out a bit? if you figure thats only a half inch + of mine you may be right on the edge.

paid around 1200 bucks mounted balanced and delivered with new lugs and hubcentric rings. from discout tire direct

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...your-sc-4.html

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Very nice. What size tire did you go with in back?
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Originally Posted by flyguyskt
i put a set of 18x9.5 offset is +35 i believe on back. 8 inch on front with +38 offset. LOOKS way better.

jus barely inside the wheel wells in back and front.

i think a +20 would stick out a bit? if you figure thats only a half inch + of mine you may be right on the edge.

paid around 1200 bucks mounted balanced and delivered with new lugs and hubcentric rings. from discout tire direct

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...your-sc-4.html

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if you go from the top of the wheel well, you're well within it. if you go by the sides, you're about even. +20 will put you about even with the top. personally, i don't like that aggressive of an offset. my rear wheels are 20x9.5 +35. just my personal taste.
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275/35-18 rear and stock front size. falkens
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Thanks guys. Now I just gotta find a fair priced wheel that fit those dimensions.
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i'd check the wheels classified forum. you can generally pick up a set of used wheels in good condition for about half price. also, check the g35 forums. they have the same fitment more or less. and they tend to go with aggressive offsets if that's what you're looking for.
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Read rominl's wheel fitment guide first before you buy.
I am positive the wheel setups recommended by rominl are the best you can get without fender mods.
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Thanks for all the help guys. Appreciate it, seriously.
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Originally Posted by talwang
Read rominl's wheel fitment guide first before you buy.
I am positive the wheel setups recommended by rominl are the best you can get without fender mods.
good point. i forgot to mention that with a +20 offset you would have to roll your fenders.
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Originally Posted by jason702
good point. i forgot to mention that with a +20 offset you would have to roll your fenders.
No, you don't need to.
Pearlpower has the exact same setup.
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cool. i would have thought you'd have some issues with rubbing.


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